Canadian Tournament Combat 5: The Default World Comes To Canada

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Friday, July 1, 2002

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CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Iggy Coan (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Fresno, California, Underdog: +190) vs. "Japanese Hulk" Sorai Yoshizaki (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -250)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Iggy Coan goes head to head with 'Japanese Hulk' Sorai Yoshizaki.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Yoshizaki ignores the offer of a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Coan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Coan lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Yoshizaki appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Coan took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Coan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Yoshizaki with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Coan hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Coan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Coan lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Yoshizaki.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Glaring at Yoshizaki, Coan motions for him to come on and attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Coan lands a left hand and then catches Yoshizaki with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Coan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Coan lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Yoshizaki is hurt, that blow seems to have broken his nose judging by the blood.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) That's going to cause Yoshizaki some major problems with his breathing.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) For the first time, Coan is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Coan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Coan moves in on Yoshizaki, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Coan throws a punch but Yoshizaki was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Two jabs hit home from Coan and then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Yoshizaki chooses to shoot in on Coan.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Yoshizaki gets hold of a leg but Coan remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) With Coan not going down, Yoshizaki settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Yoshizaki smothers Coan up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Yoshizaki presses Coan into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) 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) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Coan 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) Coan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) A jab hits home from Coan and then he hits Yoshizaki with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Coan is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) A jab hits home from Coan and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Coan is looking really tired.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Yoshizaki lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) A jab hits home from Coan and then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Limping quite noticeably, Yoshizaki is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) A jab is wide from Coan, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Yoshizaki looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) A jab hits home from Coan and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) Yoshizaki is limping noticeably.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Coan connects with a nice jab and then hits Yoshizaki with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) It looks like Yoshizaki has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Coan hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Coan looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Coan lands a left hand and then hits Yoshizaki with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Coan moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Yoshizaki, backing off, hits two weak left hands.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Coan hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Coan moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Coan lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Coan confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Coan connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Coan connects with a nice jab and then catches Yoshizaki with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Yoshizaki.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) The fight recommences!

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Yoshizaki has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Coan confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Coan lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Yoshizaki.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Coan connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Coan looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) That last shot may have done some damage, Yoshizaki is backing off and trying to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(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 Coan.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Coan is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Yoshizaki in between rounds.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 05:00) Limping quite noticeably, Yoshizaki is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Yoshizaki had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Coan lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) Yoshizaki comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) Coan sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Coan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Yoshizaki shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Coan cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Yoshizaki lies on top of Coan, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) Yoshizaki clings very tight to Coan while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Coan tries to pull Yoshizaki in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Yoshizaki smothers Coan with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) In guard, Yoshizaki begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) Coan finds his opponent too skilled, and Yoshizaki passes guard into side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) Yoshizaki throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Coan tries to move to guard, but Yoshizaki doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Yoshizaki throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) Yoshizaki blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:02) Yoshizaki pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Coan.

(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 Yoshizaki.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Coan.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Coan confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) A jab hits home from Coan and then he hits Yoshizaki with a body kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) A few deep breaths betray that Yoshizaki is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Coan connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) Yoshizaki looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) Coan lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:27) Coan connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 03:14) Yoshizaki is limping noticeably.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Coan hits a left jab and then hits Yoshizaki with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) Coan hits a left jab and then hits Yoshizaki with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) Coan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 4 - 02:05) Yoshizaki takes the chance and grabs Coan into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:58) Yoshizaki tries to wrestle Coan backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:58) He does so and now has Coan pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:43) Yoshizaki is breathing very hard.

(Rd 4 - 01:43) In need of a breather, the fatigued Yoshizaki smothers Coan against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:43) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. Both fighters look gassed.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Using tight body-to-body control, the fatigued-looking Yoshizaki is slowly wearing Coan down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, until the round ends. They both look very tired as they head back toward their respective corners.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Coan 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 Yoshizaki winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Yoshizaki 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) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:49) A jab hits home from Coan and then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 5 - 04:36) Yoshizaki has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) Yoshizaki clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) Coan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Yoshizaki with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) Yoshizaki takes the chance and grabs Coan into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:15) Yoshizaki uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Coan to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Using his wrestling skills, Yoshizaki is trying to push Coan up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) He does so and now has Coan pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:43) Yoshizaki looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 03:43) Using tight body-to-body control, the exhausted-looking Yoshizaki is slowly wearing Coan down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 5 - 03:43) A full minute passes with literally nothing happening, the two shattered fighters simply leaning against the cage and trying to get their wind back.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) In need of a breather, the exhausted Yoshizaki smothers Coan against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) With both completely exhausted, the next minute sees them doing virtually nothing but leaning against the cage and trying to recover.

(Rd 5 - 01:33) 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 - 01:18) A punch from Coan fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 01:12) Yoshizaki comes in and grabs Coan in a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Yoshizaki looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Coan to the mat where he pulls guard!

(Rd 5 - 00:47) The gas tank looks empty on Yoshizaki.

(Rd 5 - 00:47) Yoshizaki doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Yoshizaki doesn't let Coan pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 5 - 00:24) Yoshizaki attempts a slicing elbow strike to the head, but isn't able to connect.

(Rd 5 - 00:14) Coan tries to get double underhooks on Yoshizaki so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Yoshizaki keeps very tight to Coan, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Yoshizaki 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 give a score of 48-47.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Iggy Coan!

 

 

Official Result: Iggy Coan defeats 'Japanese Hulk' Sorai Yoshizaki (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Iggy Coan thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Iggy Coan says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ariano Craveiro (14-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -300) vs. Simon "Beatdown" Youngman (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Melbourne, Australia, Underdog: +230)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Ariano Craveiro competes against Simon 'Beatdown' Youngman.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:51) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Youngman misses a jab and also finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Craveiro finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Youngman doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Craveiro has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Youngman dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Craveiro misses with a big right hand, allowing Youngman to counter with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Craveiro misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Youngman to attack with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Youngman uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Craveiro lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Youngman is off target with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Craveiro is off target with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Craveiro misses with a big right hand, allowing Youngman to counter with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) That last blow may have really hurt Craveiro, he staggers backward against the cage and tries to cover up as best he can!

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Youngman tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but Craveiro avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Circling back to the center, Craveiro looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Craveiro is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Youngman has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Craveiro has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Craveiro misses with a big right hand, allowing Youngman to counter with a left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Youngman is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Craveiro misses with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Youngman misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) A stand-up striking battle is doing Craveiro no favours, Youngman is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Youngman 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 - 04:50) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Craveiro misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Craveiro scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Youngman nails a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Craveiro is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) Craveiro hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) Youngman scores with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Craveiro doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Youngman is off-target with a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Craveiro doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Craveiro hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Youngman lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) That last shot clearly hurt Craveiro, although he tries to disguise it by flashing a wide smile in response.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Youngman is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Craveiro misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Youngman to attack with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 02:03) Backing off, Craveiro looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt!

(Rd 2 - 02:03) Youngman moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand! Craveiro goes down!

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Youngman looks very tired out there.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Youngman knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Craveiro, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Youngman pounds away on Craveiro, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Youngman attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) He goes for the mount but Craveiro starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Craveiro scrambles to his feet, but Youngman grabs him from behind.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Youngman, holding Craveiro from behind, looks to try and drag him down to the floor.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Craveiro tries hard to block it, but Youngman drags him to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Craveiro winds up on his back with Youngman in side control.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Youngman tries to ensnare Craveiro in an arm triangle.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Craveiro defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Youngman blocks Craveiro 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 has to go down as a 10-9 round to Youngman.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Craveiro scores with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Youngman nails a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Clinched with Craveiro, Youngman looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Youngman doesn't get it, Craveiro blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Clinched with Craveiro, Youngman looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Youngman doesn't get it, Craveiro blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 3 - 03:44) Youngman seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Youngman looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Youngman glares at his opponent.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Youngman counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Craveiro looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) Youngman misses with a big right hand, allowing Craveiro to counter with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Craveiro misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Youngman attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Youngman slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Craveiro collapses, that shot knocked him out!

(Rd 3 - 01:47) By knock out, the winner is Simon Youngman!

 

 

Official Result: Simon 'Beatdown' Youngman defeats Ariano Craveiro (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:13 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Simon Youngman thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He celebrates his pro debut victory and says that he is looking forward to getting another fight soon.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bahman Baboumian (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Abadan, Iran, Underdog: +100) vs. Zydrunus Sigauskas (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Birzai, Lithuania, Favorite: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Bahman Baboumian battling Zydrunas Sigauskas.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Sigauskas is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 25lbs at least on Baboumian. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Sigauskas had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Baboumian connects with a nice jab and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) It looked like we were about to see Sigauskas try and get some grappling started, but Baboumian was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Baboumian throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Sigauskas chooses to shoot in on Baboumian.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) He has the takedown! Baboumian pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Showing great awareness, Baboumian got a guillotine off the takedown and now threatens to choke out Sigauskas!

(Rd 1 - 03:48) The guillotine is fully sunk in, Sigauskas has no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 03:17) The winner, by submission; Bahman Baboumian!

 

 

Official Result: Bahman Baboumian defeats Zydrunas Sigauskas (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:43 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bahman Baboumian thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Bahman Baboumian says that he is delighted to win on his MMA debut and that he feels great going forward. Bahman Baboumian is the whole package, a charismatic talker with looks to match, he has real superstar quality in this sort of setting.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Chi "F-U Manchu" Ji Guang (3-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Pearl River, China, Favorite: -160) vs. Tommy Cowan (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Falkirk, Scotland, Underdog: +120)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Chi 'F-U Manchu' Ji Guang takes on Tommy Cowan in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters face off, Guang towering over Cowan.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Guang comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Guang looks to pressure Cowan, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Guang can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Guang closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Guang lands a jab and then catches Cowan with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Cowan looks to have been cut under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Cowan wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) A jab hits home from Guang and then he hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head!

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Cowan wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Guang moves in quickly to try and finish Cowan with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Guang viciously stomps and kicks away at the stunned Cowan but somehow can't put him away!

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Cowan makes Guang step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) In comes Guang looking to get some form of ground control.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Guang comes around the raised legs and gets side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Guang attempts to armbar Cowan from side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Cowan blocks it.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Guang attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Cowan stops Guang from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Guang attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) A kimura is fully applied, Cowan is in huge trouble!

(Rd 1 - 01:50) No! He pops free. That was really close.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Guang retains side control though, so the danger has far from passed.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Guang tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Cowan doesn't let Guang get the mount, and so he remains at side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Guang pounds away, landing several clean blows on Cowan in the process.

(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 Guang.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Cowan in between rounds.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Guang fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Cowan with a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Cowan.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Guang steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Guang avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Guang can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Guang connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Moving forward constantly, Guang is pressuring Cowan.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Cowan hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Guang doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) Guang uses a left jab, but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:49) For the first time, Guang is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Guang comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Cowan manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) A jab hits home from Guang and then he hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head!

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Cowan wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 2 - 02:20) Guang quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Cowan!

(Rd 2 - 02:20) Guang pounds away on Cowan, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 2 - 02:20) With Cowan taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 02:05) The winner, by TKO; Chi Ji Guang!

 

 

Official Result: Chi 'F-U Manchu' Ji Guang defeats Tommy Cowan (TKO (Strikes) in 2:55 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Chi Ji Guang praises his team at Wudang Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

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CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Hungry Hungarian" Zsolt Hargitay (8-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Favorite: -560) vs. Koryusai Tamura (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +440)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which 'The Hungry Hungarian' Zsolt Hargitay goes head to head with Koryusai Tamura.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Tamura looks a good 35lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Hargitay hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Tamura uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) A jab is wide from Hargitay, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Hargitay lands a left hand and then hits Tamura with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Tamura wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Hargitay connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Hargitay can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Tamura looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Hargitay hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Tamura looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Hargitay uses a left jab, but Tamura evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Hargitay is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Hargitay can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Tamura with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Hargitay moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Tamura appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hargitay took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Hargitay lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Tamura appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hargitay took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) A jab hits home from Hargitay and then he lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Tamura wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Hargitay starts pounding away on Tamura, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Hargitay starts unloading with massive rights and Tamura is getting pasted!

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Referee Christian Maugham has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 01:19) 'The Hungry Hungarian' Zsolt Hargitay takes the win by TKO!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Hungry Hungarian' Zsolt Hargitay defeats Koryusai Tamura (TKO (Strikes) in 3:41 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Zsolt Hargitay thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Visibly delighted, Zsolt Hargitay celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Big" Ben Lees (2-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Fresno, California, Underdog: +270) vs. Sebastian Cyr (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Favorite: -340)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Big' Ben Lees battles Sebastian Cyr.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Cyr is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Lees looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Lees throws a punch but Cyr avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Lees uses a left jab, but Cyr avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Lees confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) A jab lands from Lees, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Lees fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Cyr lands a pair of tentative jabs.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Lees connects with a nice jab and then catches Cyr with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Lees lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Lees lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) A jab lands from Lees, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Lees lands a jab and then catches Cyr with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) For the first time, Lees is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Cyr shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Cyr can't get past the sprawl of Lees and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Cyr looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Lees simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) A jab lands from Lees, but Cyr avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Lees can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Lees lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Cyr shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) The takedown is unsuccessful, Lees sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) It looked like we were about to see Cyr try and get some grappling started, but Lees was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) A one-two from Lees fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Lees lands a left hand and then hits Cyr with a straight right.

(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 Lees.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Lees closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) A jab lands from Lees, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Cyr appeared to be going for a takedown, but Lees took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Lees hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Blood is visible on Cyr, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Lees is looking really tired.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Lees moves in on Cyr, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Cyr lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Lees can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Lees can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Cyr chooses to shoot in on Lees.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) The takedown is unsuccessful, Lees sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Lees hits a left jab and then hits Cyr with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Lees closes in on Cyr, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Lees throws a punch but Cyr was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Lees moves in on Cyr, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Cyr lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Lees throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Lees looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Lees moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Cyr appeared to be going for a takedown, but Lees took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) A jab hits home from Lees and then he hits Cyr with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Cyr, but Lees was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Lees throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Cyr.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Referee Christian Maugham signals for the fight to continue!

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Lees moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Cyr looked like he was going to shoot, but Lees simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) A jab is wide from Lees, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Cyr comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Lees pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Cyr pounds away and Lees eats a few big strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Cyr attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) He passes, but only to half guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Cyr fires away with punches, but Lees deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Cyr just about edged it.

(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 - 04:55) Lees moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Cyr looked like he was going to shoot, but Lees simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Lees lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Lees steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Cyr, but Lees was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Lees can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) There's a takedown attempt from Cyr.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Lees has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Cyr catches Lees with a glancing elbow strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Cyr attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:03) Cyr fires away with punches, and Lees is stung by several big shots.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Cyr attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Lees can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Cyr gains side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Cyr is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Lees tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Cyr pounds away, Lees is barely able to offer any defence at all!

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Lees appears to go limp and referee Christian Maugham dives in and pulls Cyr away - it's all over!

(Rd 3 - 00:39) The winner, by knock out, is Sebastian Cyr!

 

 

Official Result: Sebastian Cyr defeats 'Big' Ben Lees (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:21 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sebastian Cyr thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Sebastian Cyr celebrates winning his debut.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

John "Doom" Draper (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Newark, New Jersey, Favorite: -510) vs. Brady Crawford (10-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Carrollton, Texas, Underdog: +400)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, John 'Doom' Draper taking on Brady Crawford.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Draper uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Crawford can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Draper appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Draper comes forward, walking down Crawford.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Crawford manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Crawford falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Draper fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Draper steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Crawford fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Draper can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Draper comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Crawford lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Draper connects with a jab but Crawford evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Draper comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Crawford lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Draper can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Moving forward constantly, Draper is pressuring Crawford.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Crawford throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Draper connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Crawford uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Draper scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Crawford backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Draper immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Draper smashes Crawford with a big right hand through the guard! Crawford can do nothing but try and cover up!

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Draper tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Crawford slips past it at the very last possible second.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Crawford circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Draper steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Crawford fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Draper hits a left jab and then he catches Crawford with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Crawford is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! He is covering up, trying to buy time to recover!

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Crawford gets caught by a big right hook...and is out before he hits the ground!

(Rd 1 - 00:59) John 'Doom' Draper takes the win by knock out!

 

 

Official Result: John 'Doom' Draper defeats Brady Crawford (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: John Draper thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Frank Analysis.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ted "Amazing" Grace (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Las Vegas, Nevada, Favorite: -330) vs. "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Underdog: +260)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Ted 'Amazing' Grace battles 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Grace deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Stepping in, Barrington aggressively get a dominant clinch position.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Barrington is looking to muscle Grace back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Barrington can't do it though, and Grace gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Using his wrestling skills, Grace is trying to push Barrington up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Grace can't manage it, Barrington fought it.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Grace tries to take Barrington down.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) The takedown is completed, Barrington is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Grace keeps very tight to Barrington, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Grace leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Barrington.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Grace keeps very tight to Barrington and peppers him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Barrington throws out some punches, but Grace leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Grace smothers Barrington with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Grace peppers Barrington with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Grace leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Barrington.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Barrington is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Grace off of him.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Grace throws a quick, nasty elbow strike to the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Blood is visible on Barrington, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Grace leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Barrington.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Grace throws several small strikes at Barrington, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Grace deflects a couple of punches that Barrington threw from below.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Grace just about connects with a fast glancing elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Barrington tries to catch Grace with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Barrington is attended to by the cut man between rounds.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Grace can't connect with a jab, but then hits Barrington with a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Barrington seizes the chance and grabs Grace into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) With underhooks giving him solid control over Grace, Barrington looks for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Grace cannot stop himself being lifted up and dropped with a Greco-Roman slam.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Barrington takes the back off the takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Barrington increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 2 - 03:50) Barrington fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.

(Rd 2 - 03:30) Barrington pounds away on Grace, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Barrington, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Barrington flattens Grace out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Jamie Barrington takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington defeats Ted 'Amazing' Grace (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:20 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jamie Barrington thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He physically grabs the microphone and calls out Antonio Rimando, saying he'll destroy him. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Chris Boyle (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Norwalk, California, Underdog: +790) vs. Taye Burnett (9-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Independence, Missouri, Favorite: -990)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Chris Boyle taking on Taye Burnett.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Burnett looks a good 20lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) A jab hits home from Boyle and then he hits Burnett with a straight right.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Burnett, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Boyle lands two jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Boyle moves in behind five quick punches, two of them finding a home, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) There's a takedown attempt from Burnett.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Boyle gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) For the moment Burnett is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Time slips away as Burnett successfully keeps Boyle stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Boyle is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Burnett off of him.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Time slips away as Burnett successfully keeps Boyle stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) For the moment Burnett is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Time slips away as Burnett successfully keeps Boyle stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Burnett smothers Boyle with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Burnett, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:50) A flurry of three punches from Boyle see them all connect and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Boyle lands three of five quick punches and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Boyle moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) A quick flurry of five punches from Boyle sees all of them hit home and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Boyle confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Two jabs hit home from Boyle and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Showing good hand speed, Boyle lands a flurry of four punches and then catches Burnett with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Boyle moves in on Burnett, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Burnett looked like he was going to shoot, but Boyle simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Boyle connects with a nice jab and then catches Burnett with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Boyle lands three of three quick punches and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Boyle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Attacking with intent, Boyle scores with three out of a flurry of five punches and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) For the first time, Boyle is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) There's a takedown attempt from Burnett, who set it up well.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Boyle cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Burnett lies on top of Boyle, basically smothering him.

(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 Boyle, 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) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Boyle lands two jabs and then hits Burnett with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Boyle moves in on Burnett, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Attacking with intent, Boyle scores with three out of a flurry of five punches and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Boyle moves in on Burnett, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Burnett looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Boyle simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Boyle comes in fast and lands three quick punches but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 03:34) Looking a bit tense, Boyle moves around the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) A flurry of four punches from Boyle see them all connect and then hits Burnett with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Attacking with a quick flurry, Boyle lands three punches and then catches Burnett with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Burnett chooses to shoot in on Boyle.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Burnett has the takedown! Boyle pulls half guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Boyle hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Burnett tries to pound on Boyle, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) Burnett fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 3 - 01:41) Burnett unloads with some right hands, but Boyle deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 3 - 01:21) Burnett tries to pound on Boyle, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) In half guard, Burnett throws a couple of punches designed to keep Boyle guessing.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Burnett fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Burnett fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(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 Boyle.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Boyle ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Boyle comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing four of them, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Attacking with intent, Boyle scores with three out of a flurry of three punches and then hits Burnett with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Boyle connects with two left hands and then catches Burnett with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:23) Burnett looked like he was going to shoot, but Boyle simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 03:23) Stepping in, Boyle lands four quick punches but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Boyle is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 4 - 02:55) Burnett warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 4 - 02:55) Boyle can't connect with a jab, but then hits Burnett with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:35) Boyle hits two left jabs and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Circling warily, Burnett is looking for a chance to shoot.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Two jabs hit home from Boyle and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) There's a takedown attempt from Burnett, who set it up well.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Burnett has the takedown! Boyle pulls half guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Boyle hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.

(Rd 4 - 01:47) Burnett tries a slicing elbow strike, but Boyle deflects it.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Burnett looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Boyle tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) Boyle looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) Burnett ends up in guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:09) Time slips away as Burnett successfully keeps Boyle stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) Burnett fires off some rights, but Boyle isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 4 - 00:27) Burnett lies on top of Boyle, basically smothering him.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Boyle 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 Burnett 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 - 04:47) Boyle lands two jabs and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Two left hands land from Boyle, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Attacking with intent, Boyle scores with a flurry of four punches and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Burnett shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Burnett drives forward and gets the takedown! Boyle couldn't quite stop it.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Boyle winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Burnett pressing onto him.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) That's five takedowns from five attempts for Burnett.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Burnett unloads with some right hands, but Boyle deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) Boyle, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) Burnett pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) Burnett begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

(Rd 5 - 01:53) Boyle hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Burnett tries to put Boyle into a guillotine choke.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Boyle stops Burnett from applying it.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) Boyle hits Burnett with a few weak strikes to the back.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) Burnett tries to lock Boyle in a choke.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) Boyle gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 5 - 00:13) Taye Burnett takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Taye Burnett defeats Chris Boyle (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:47 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Taye Burnett thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Smugly, Taye Burnett boasts about how he is pretty much unbeatable and that he plans to retire undefeated.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Soren Jellyman (14-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Underdog: +300) vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (7-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Favorite: -380)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Soren Jellyman goes head to head with Raimundo Pinheiro.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Pinheiro comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Jellyman scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Pinheiro throws a two-punch combo but Jellyman avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Pinheiro misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Jellyman attacks with a jab and a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Pinheiro hits a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Jellyman hits a jab but can't get a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Jellyman initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Pinheiro throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Jellyman lands a jab and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Pinheiro doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Jellyman hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Pinheiro stalks forward, pressuring Jellyman.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Jellyman hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Pinheiro uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Pinheiro comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Jellyman fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Pinheiro throws a two-punch combo but Jellyman avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Jellyman misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Pinheiro attacks with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Jellyman scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Pinheiro doesn't connect with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Pinheiro comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Jellyman hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Pinheiro hits a left jab and then he catches Jellyman with a crunching right hook.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Pinheiro is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Pinheiro steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Jellyman fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Pinheiro throws a two-punch combo but Jellyman avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Moving forward constantly, Pinheiro is pressuring Jellyman.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Jellyman lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Pinheiro can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Jellyman with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) 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) That round goes to Pinheiro, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:45) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 2 - 04:21) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:21) Jellyman just about lands a head kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:21) Pinheiro uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Jellyman misses a right hook and gets countered with a low kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Pinheiro lands a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Jellyman connects with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Jellyman is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Pinheiro blocks a leg kick and counters with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Jellyman is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Pinheiro lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) For the first time, Jellyman is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Jellyman lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Pinheiro misses a jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) A few deep breaths betray that Pinheiro is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Pinheiro steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Pinheiro moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Jellyman.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Pinheiro throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 02:03) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Pinheiro stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Pinheiro looks to sweep a leg out from under Jellyman so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) It's unsuccessful, Jellyman maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Pinheiro attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Jellyman on the ground.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Jellyman blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Pinheiro doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Pinheiro separates from Jellyman and we're back to a stand-off.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Jellyman dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Pinheiro, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Pinheiro 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) Jellyman comes forward, walking down Pinheiro.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Pinheiro hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Jellyman can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Pinheiro with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Pinheiro comes forward, walking down Jellyman.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Jellyman manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Pinheiro connects with a nice jab and then he hits Jellyman with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) Jellyman has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Jellyman comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Pinheiro hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) A one-two from Jellyman fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Pinheiro hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Jellyman lands a one-two.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Pinheiro misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Jellyman to attack with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Jellyman is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 02:38) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Pinheiro looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) A great inside leg trip sees Jellyman get thrown to the mat and Pinheiro is left in guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Pinheiro keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Jellyman tries to pull Pinheiro in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) Pinheiro throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Pinheiro doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) Pinheiro looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) Jellyman tries to pull Pinheiro in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Pinheiro throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Jellyman tries to smother Pinheiro by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Pinheiro peppers Jellyman with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.

(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 Pinheiro.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Jellyman, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:54) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Pinheiro misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Jellyman comes in with a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Pinheiro attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Jellyman on the ground.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) An outside leg trip sweeps Jellyman down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Pinheiro throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) Jellyman grabs Pinheiro and draws him in close, smothering him.

(Rd 4 - 03:10) Pinheiro throws several small strikes at Jellyman, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Jellyman tries to get double underhooks on Pinheiro so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) Jellyman doesn't allow Pinheiro to smother him against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Pinheiro doesn't allow Jellyman to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 4 - 02:35) Pinheiro clings very tight to Jellyman while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Pinheiro doesn't allow Jellyman to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 4 - 02:12) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Pinheiro keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Jellyman grabs Pinheiro and draws him in close, smothering him.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Pinheiro throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Pinheiro throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Jellyman tries to pull Pinheiro in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 4 - 00:35) With no progress being made, referee Christian Maugham stands them back up.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) Pinheiro slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Jellyman doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Pinheiro looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Jellyman cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Jellyman winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:52) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Jellyman tries to take Pinheiro down.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Pinheiro stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) Pinheiro tries to take Jellyman down.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) Jellyman blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) With control of the clinch, Pinheiro tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Jellyman stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 03:45) Pinheiro looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 5 - 03:45) With control of the clinch, Jellyman tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:45) The takedown doesn't work, Pinheiro blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) Pinheiro attempts to wrestle Jellyman to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) It's unsuccessful, Jellyman maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 5 - 03:01) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) Jellyman misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) Pinheiro looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) Pinheiro doesn't get the trip, Jellyman instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 02:13) Jellyman looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 02:13) Jellyman looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:13) Jellyman can't get Pinheiro down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:53) Jellyman attempts to wrestle Pinheiro to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:53) Jellyman doesn't get the takedown, Pinheiro instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Pinheiro tries to take Jellyman down.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Pinheiro doesn't get it, Jellyman blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) Pinheiro and Jellyman break the grapple and are apart again, circling.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Jellyman lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Pinheiro scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:32) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:32) Pinheiro misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) With control of the clinch, Pinheiro tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) It doesn't work, Jellyman defended against it well.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Clinched with Jellyman, Pinheiro looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Jellyman blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Jellyman looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Pinheiro came out just ahead on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Raimundo Pinheiro is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Raimundo Pinheiro defeats Soren Jellyman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Soren Jellyman takes the microphone and announces that he is retiring from fighting following the loss.

 

Post-Fight: Raimundo Pinheiro name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Visibly delighted, Raimundo Pinheiro celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Eric Coleman (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Favorite: -830) vs. Zair "The Z Man" Williams (1-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Long Island, New York, Underdog: +660)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Eric Coleman battles Zair 'The Z Man' Williams.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Williams must be giving up at least 30lbs to his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Williams and Coleman lock eyes during the introductions, both fighters look up for this.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Coleman may have been setting up to shoot, but Williams aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Williams connects with a nice jab and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Williams looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Williams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Williams moves in on Coleman, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Williams.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Even worse, Coleman manages to catch the last kick!

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Holding the leg, Coleman tries for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) The takedown is completed, Williams is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Coleman attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Advancing his position with ease, he mounts Williams.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Coleman fires away with punches and Williams takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Williams tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Coleman has his back!

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Coleman tries to put Williams in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Williams defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Williams tries to turn over and sweep Coleman but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Coleman attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Coleman has Williams flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 01:37) The winner, by submission, is Eric Coleman!

 

 

Official Result: Eric Coleman defeats Zair 'The Z Man' Williams (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:23 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Eric Coleman praises his team at Impact MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Eric Coleman says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Angus Silversmith (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Edinburgh, Scotland, Favorite: -200) vs. August "Hulk Daddy" Pennell (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Oakland, California, Underdog: +150)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Angus Silversmith squares off with August 'Hulk Daddy' Pennell.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Pennell looks a good 30lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Silversmith can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Pennell comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Silversmith throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) With a clear opportunity, Pennell is able to move in fast and clinch with Silversmith.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Pennell looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) He has the takedown! Silversmith pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) In guard, Pennell begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) He manages to pass, but only to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Pennell unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Pennell looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Pennell is too skilled for Silversmith, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Pennell fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Pennell tries to lock Silversmith in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Silversmith has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 00:55) August 'Hulk Daddy' Pennell takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: August 'Hulk Daddy' Pennell defeats Angus Silversmith (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: August Pennell name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Visibly delighted, August Pennell celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. August Pennell is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tiago da Paixao (10-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Curtiba, Brazil, Favorite: -530) vs. Keaton Spratt (9-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Underdog: +420)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Tiago da Paixao battles Keaton Spratt in the CTC Cruiserweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) da Paixao may have been aiming to get in close, but Spratt aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Spratt throws a one-two, but da Paixao was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) da Paixao had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Spratt throws a one-two, but da Paixao was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Spratt steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Spratt throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) da Paixao, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Spratt hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) da Paixao gets hold of Spratt without taking too much damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Using his wrestling skills, da Paixao is trying to push Spratt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) da Paixao does it, Spratt is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) da Paixao smothers Spratt against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) da Paixao smothers Spratt against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) da Paixao keeps Spratt up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) da Paixao smothers Spratt against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) da Paixao smothers Spratt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) da Paixao shows his grappling ability by trapping Spratt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) 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 ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to da Paixao, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Spratt confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) da Paixao appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Spratt took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Spratt throws a punch but da Paixao avoids it.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Spratt comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) da Paixao had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Spratt lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Spratt throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) da Paixao seizes the chance and grabs Spratt into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) da Paixao tries to wrestle Spratt backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) da Paixao achieves it, pinning Spratt to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) da Paixao smothers Spratt against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Spratt is trapped up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Spratt is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) With no progress being made, the referee separates them.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) da Paixao is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Spratt is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:51) Spratt can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Without taking too much damage, da Paixao is able to clinch with Spratt.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Spratt gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as da Paixao uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) da Paixao tries to wrestle Spratt backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) da Paixao manages it and controls Spratt up against the cage.

(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 da Paixao.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has da Paixao up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Spratt throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) da Paixao seizes the chance and grabs Spratt into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) da Paixao hits Spratt with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) da Paixao tries to take Spratt down.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) da Paixao can't get Spratt down to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) da Paixao looks very tired out there.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) da Paixao is looking to muscle Spratt back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) da Paixao does it, Spratt is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) da Paixao uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) da Paixao smothers Spratt against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) da Paixao hits Spratt, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 02:53) da Paixao uses dirty boxing to punish Spratt while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) da Paixao leans all of his weight up against Spratt, pressing him against the cage and buying himself some recovery time - he looks very tired.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 3 - 01:23) Spratt is trapped against the cage and da Paixao punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) da Paixao looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Spratt is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) da Paixao misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Spratt comes in with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Spratt tries to wriggle free, but da Paixao controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) da Paixao attempts to wrestle Spratt to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) da Paixao doesn't get it, Spratt blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) da Paixao is trying to push Spratt so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) He does so and now has Spratt pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:10) Spratt is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 00:10) da Paixao pins Spratt up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

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

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

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Spratt initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) da Paixao hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Spratt can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits da Paixao with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) Using his wrestling skills, da Paixao is trying to push Spratt up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) da Paixao manages it and controls Spratt up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Spratt is pressed up against the cage and held there by his exhausted opponent.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) They remain there for at least a minute, taking deep breaths, occasionally staying active with some punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) da Paixao looks totally gassed.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) da Paixao smothers Spratt against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) da Paixao uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 02:48) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:40) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:16) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 4 - 01:47) Spratt forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:47) da Paixao fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 4 - 01:47) Spratt connects with a jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) da Paixao tries to wrestle Spratt backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Spratt ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) da Paixao catches Spratt with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) With Spratt stuck against the cage, da Paixao tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) An outside leg trip sweeps Spratt down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!

(Rd 4 - 00:24) da Paixao pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Spratt.

(Rd 4 - 00:07) da Paixao doesn't allow Spratt to lock him up with double underhooks.

(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 da Paixao, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Spratt 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 - 04:49) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 5 - 04:38) From the looks of things, I don't think Spratt has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) da Paixao dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) da Paixao lands a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) Spratt throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) da Paixao tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Spratt misses a jab and also misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) Spratt comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) da Paixao fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) Spratt throws a two-punch combo but da Paixao avoids both.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 02:20) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:20) Spratt misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) Spratt throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) da Paixao gets hold of Spratt, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 5 - 01:37) da Paixao is trying to push Spratt so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:37) da Paixao does it, Spratt is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) Spratt takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 5 - 01:09) da Paixao looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 5 - 01:09) da Paixao can't get Spratt down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) Spratt looks exhausted.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) With the cage trapping Spratt, da Paixao looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) It's unsuccessful, Spratt maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) Spratt is still stuck against the cage however.

(Rd 5 - 00:36) With the cage trapping Spratt, da Paixao looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 5 - 00:36) da Paixao can't get Spratt down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) da Paixao drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Spratt blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to da Paixao, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Tiago da Paixao!

 

 

Official Result: Tiago da Paixao defeats Keaton Spratt (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tiago da Paixao thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Tiago da Paixao celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Log "The Snake" Drake (5-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Provo, Utah, Underdog: +300) vs. Don "The Rumble King" Norman (25-16, 0-0 CTC, From: Cochrane, Ontario, Favorite: -380)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Log 'The Snake' Drake squares off with Don 'The Rumble King' Norman in the CTC Cruiserweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Norman misses with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Drake misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Drake scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Norman finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Norman dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Norman slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a clean right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Drake misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Norman attacks with a quick left jab and a hook to the body that fails to land.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Norman misses a jab and also finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Drake misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Norman slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Norman comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Drake misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Norman hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Drake misses a right hook and gets countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Drake is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Norman knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Drake, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Norman pounds away on Drake, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Referee Kyle Crisp is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Don Norman takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Don 'The Rumble King' Norman defeats Log 'The Snake' Drake (TKO (Strikes) in 4:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Don Norman name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Don Norman says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

Attendance: 146

Gate Reciepts: $13,724

Sponsorship: $26,975

Ad Revenue: $212,833

Merchandise: $4,099

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $79,716)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Don Norman                $2,380       Log Drake                $1,680
Tiago da Paixao           $2,380       Keaton Spratt            $1,560
August Pennell            $2,210       Angus Silversmith        $1,920
Eric Coleman              $7,720       Zair Williams            $1,200       SotN: Coleman: $5,000
Raimundo Pinheiro         $2,210       Soren Jellyman           $1,560
Taye Burnett              $2,720       Chris Boyle              $132
Jamie Barrington          $1,360       Ted Grace                $1,440
John Draper               $7,210       Brady Crawford           $1,560       KotN: Draper: $5,000
Sebastian Cyr             $15,187      Ben Lees                 $16,440      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             Perf: Both: $5,000
Zsolt Hargitay            $2,380       Koryusai Tamura          $132
Chi Ji Guang              $2,100       Tommy Cowan              $900
Bahman Baboumian          $195         Zydrunas Sigauskas       $1,400
Simon Youngman            $165         Ariano Craveiro          $1,300
Iggy Coan                 $165         Sorai Yoshizaki          $110

 

 

Drug Testing: $14,700

Production: $22,664

 

Profit: $140,551

 

Critical Rating: 77%

Commercial Rating: 33%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              -5.0%             72.5% (High Level Regional)
USA                 -4.0%             80.1% (High Level Regional)
UK                  -4.0%             72.2% (High Level Regional)
Europe              -2.0%             47.6% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           -2.5%             59.1% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               -4.0%             57.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Asia                -2.5%             54.9% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              -1.2%             46.9% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              -2.5%             54.0% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       -3.2%             68.2% (High Level Regional)
Central America     -1.5%             56.2% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              -0.6%             29.3% (Low Level Regional)

 

 

News

- Soren Jellyman announces his retirement from the sport of MMA following his loss to Raimundo Pineheiro. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 14-11, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Raimundo Pinheiro at Canadian Tournament Combat 36.

- The following fighters have been cut from the CTC roster following their elimination from the tournament: Log Drake, Keaton Spratt, Angus Silversmith, Zair Williams, Chris Boyle, Ted Grace, Brady Crawford, Ben Lees, Koryusai Tamura, Tommy Cowan, Zydrunas Sigauskas, Ariano Craveiro, and Sorai Yoshizaki.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

None

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round (Round of 64)

James Foster vs. Taye Burnett

Hanif Hussain vs. Massimilliano Locatelli

Clem Wolff vs. Basil McCrystle

Stratos Papaioannou vs. Dmitry Gomolov

Norman Pike vs. Helton Nascimento

Juozas Skerla vs. Brent Rigger

Khru Duangjan vs. Olu Yolo

Bastian Neske vs. John Fitzwallace

Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Don Norman

Joey Baddell vs. Chris Hollands

Okura Ihara vs. Frank Analysis

Christopher Drew vs. Marcelo Boccoli

Grzegorz Boniek vs. Simon Youngman

Zhenya Golob vs. Bienvenido Romulo

Antonio Rimando vs. Jacob Barlee

Quentin Beecraft vs. Oliver Fiderer

Hassan Fezzik vs. Tiago da Paixao

Waly da Cunha vs. Julio Correa

Donnie Wang vs. George Brabazon-Plank

Perry Barr vs. Rodolfo Camara

Percy Catcher vs. Jamie Barrington

Alexandre Montador vs. Dias Candido

Denbe Ekiguchi vs. Reinhardt Rhett

Michael Bannon vs. Harvey Loeb

Lefter Oktay vs. Raimundo Pinheiro

Stan Blackheath vs. Leo Carlos Goulart

Takaaki Fukumitsu vs. Gustaf Persson

Vic Millican vs. Rogerio Votta

Tony McCall vs. John Draper

Howard Pursglove vs. Gennady Lopatin

Lars-Gunnar Ekberg vs. Glen McBeam

Murray Darby vs. Collins Lundie

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round (54 Total Fighters, 44 in First Round)

Kellie Gumm vs. Velvet Avery

Chelsea Lawson vs. Nora Bethlen

Piper Evergood vs. Shaunagh Stoltman

Brooke Rockerfeller vs. Janey McDwyre

Umeka Fujiwara vs. Sue Eccleston

Seka Mutsu vs. Ophelia Touchstone

Kirsten Page vs. Vasya Kaczmarek

Laura Adair vs. Erin DiStefano

Maricel Punya vs. Gabriella Rios '

Kit Sakamoto vs. Rosamaria Correa

Echiko Watanabe vs. Laia Leele

Gail Grimshaw vs. Annika Sjolin

Kelly Andrews vs. Haley Lovebond

Eiko Shiokawa vs. Ana Natalia Pinto

Temperance McCoy vs. Fi Johns

Naora Kikuchi vs. Idina Micklewhite

Feng Chung vs. Martina Collee

Yutsuko Sasaki vs. Regina de Avila

Lynda Epsom vs. Catherine Newmar

Kerry Silverman vs. Tilly Hall

Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm

Janinha vs. Marianne Geoffries

[CageRage]

 

 

Saturday, Week 1, July 2002

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournamnent First Bout: Bruno "The Beast" Doman (2-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +180) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (4-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #88, Favorite: -230)

Bruno Doman, known as The Beast, is a simply massive Trinidadian who competes at Super Heavyweight. A wrestler, he bullies opponents with sheer size. Desperate for talent to fill their Super Heavyweight division, GAMMA signed Doman in 2001 after only two pro fights only to see him lose on his debut, a second round submission loss to Osser Mallaby. 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.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Kiyomori Sanda (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Favorite: -850) vs. Fatty Tarbuckle (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #93, Underdog: +670)

Kiyomori Sanda is considered one of Japan's big hopes for a native Super Heavyweight star, and is a huge athletic specimen who can strike and grappler with aplomb. ALPHA-1 picked him up in early 2001 after he had racked up a 4-0 record on the local circuit with some degree of ease. He debuted with an impressive destruction of Marty Sinnar in what is likely to be the first of many victories. Fatty Tarbuckle is a Super Heavyweight from Louisville, Kentucky. The big man has some experience of Greco-Roman Wrestling and uses that as the basis for his fighting but ultimately he's pretty one-dimensional and isn't going to trouble too many other fighters.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "California" Marty Sinnar (5-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -650) vs. Benoit LeVoir (5-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #84, Underdog: +510)

Marty Sinnar is a Greco-Roman wrestler, a big Super Heavyweight who likes to dominate opponents through his grappling acumen. Turning pro in 1996, he established a 5-0 record before being signed by ALPHA-1 to their Super Heavyweight division in 1999. He lost his undefeated record on his debut though, falling to Yang Fa Kun's superior striking, and has since dropped his next two fights as well to leave him on the brink of being cut from the roster. If his fights weren't so exciting, he probably already would have been. He is coming off a first round submission loss to Kiyomori Sanda in ALPHA-1. Benoit LeVoir is a huge French kick boxer who was part of the original Super Heavyweight Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament that GAMMA held in 1999. Eliminated in the first round by eventual finalist Irwin Middleton, he stuck around to be part of the new division but was eventually cut after going 0-3 and being finished in each fight. He is coming off a first round TKO loss to John-James McInleen in GAMMA.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Abe "Pit Bull" Locke (6-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Favorite: -300) vs. Den Bickersteth (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #92, Underdog: +230)

Abe Locke is a bulldozing wrestler who loves to pick up and slam his opponents before using suffocating top control to wear them out. A Super Heavyweight, he was picked up by ALPHA-1 to be part of the launch of their new division in 1999. After a poor start in which he went 0-3, he was on the verge of being cut from the roster but managed to rally and save his job for the time being with a Unanimous Decision win over Zsolt Hargitay towards the end of 2001. Den Bickersteth is a Super Heavyweight, who has such vicious power in his hands that he is always one punch away from putting an opponent down and out. Although pretty one-dimensional at the moment, he is working hard on improving his grappling game to add more elements to his MMA arsenal.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Takafumi "Dump Truck" Ando (15-16, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #61, Favorite: -110) vs. Warren Scumboon (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #68, Underdog: +100)

Takafumi Ando is a massive fighter, a 280 pounder from Japan whose sole attacking advantage is his size. He had an eight fight run with ALPHA-1 as something of a freak show fighter, cutting weight to make it into their Heavyweight division, but eventually left after his win-loss record got too embarassing. Warren Scumboon is a big, bulky Super Heavyweight, who comes from a boxing background and so is adept at engaging in a little fisticuffs from time to time. He boasts surprisingly good cardio for such a big dude.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Peter "Big Foot" Windsor (1-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Underdog: +300) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #85, Favorite: -380)

Peter Windsor is 7 feet tall, a former Taekwondo and kick boxing competitor who had no prior MMA experience before joining GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament, cast almost entirely on his unique look and background. He made it through to the quarter-finals before losing to John-James McInleen. He has remained with GAMMA, although he has found it tough going against more experienced MMA fighters. He on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Yan Hasluck in GAMMA. Gunnar Rasmussen is a Dane who is half-Mongolian on his mothers 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.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Lucius M. Banks (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Favorite: -280) vs. Henri Laureys (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #77, Underdog: +220)

Lucius M. Banks was a former mid-level pro boxer who, while never a world champion, was fairly well known to fans of that sport during his heyday in the late 1980's and early 1990's. He left boxing in 1993, sickened by the corruption, and unwisely turned to the bottle. In November 2000, having been sober for two years, he announced that he had decided to give MMA a go, hoping it was a cleaner sport than boxing. Henri Laureys is a Belgian competitor, who is well versed in grappling but has major holes in his MMA game when it comes to striking and submissions. A spell in one of the top European camps would do him no end of good.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Randolph Gilliver (6-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +300) vs. Frank "The Baby Bull" Sheedy (21-12, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #95, Favorite: -380)

Randolph Gilliver is a Super Heavyweight who specializes in Greco-Roman wrestling, and is best known for being part of the first season of Clash of the Titans, GAMMA's reality TV tournament. He was eliminated in the qualifiers by Terry Shakespeare. He has remained with GAMMA, helping bolster their fledgling Super Heavyweight division. He is coming off a second round submission loss to Hanley Polter in GAMMA. Frank Sheedy is an old school fighter (he was on the card of the first ever GAMMA event), who uses his size advantage to overwhelm opponents, especially if he can get them to the ground where he can control them simply by lying on top of them. In recent years he has begun to struggle badly against the newer generation of fighters, and that led to him getting cut from GAMMA in April 2001. Since then, Sheedy has moved up to fight as a Super Heavyweight. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Tank Manu'a in GAMMA.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Vinnie "Biggie V" MacEntyre (3-3, 00 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +550) vs. Sugimoto Tarumi (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #79, Favorite: -690)

Vinnie MacEntyre has been a professional since 1996, and is an enormous Canadian fighter who packs a wallop with his big right hand. Veering close to freak show territory, he nonetheless got hired by ALPHA-1 to be part of their new Super Heavyweight division in 1999. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Charlie Howerd in ALPHA-1. Sugimoto Tarumi is one of Japan's big hopes for the future in the Super Heavyweight division, and is a huge wrestler from Tokyo. A grinder, he likes to wear down opponents with his grappling skills, using his size and strength to break them.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Dwight Witherspoon (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Favorite: -1180) vs. Sydney "The Bad Man" Badenhorst (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #73, Underdog: +940)

Dwight Witherspoon is a lanky Canadian, who comes from a kick boxing background but has taken enough BJJ classes that he has solid grappling and ground fundamentals too: including a nasty triangle that makes great use of his incredibly long legs. Sydney Badenhorst is an imposing sight at 6'7", a bruising Super Heavyweight striker from South Africa. A kick boxer who loves to work the body and has been blessed with an iron chin, he isn't afraid of standing with anyone in the world.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Drew "Leviathan" D'Acosto (4-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -370) vs. Jouko Kiri (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #98, Underdog: +290)

Drew D'Acosto is a Super Heavyweight powerhouse who loves to work opponents over in the clinch with his grappling skills. Unlike most men who tip the scale at nearly 300 lbs, D'Acosto has great cardio and has no trouble taking fights into the later rounds. After starting his career strongly with three straight wins, GAMMA signed him to beef up their Super Heavyweight division. He made a strong debut, beating up Terry Shakespeare for three rounds. Jouko Kiri is one of the biggest professional MMA fighters in the world, who tips the scales at well over 300 lbs. A grappler, his size alone makes him tough to deal with, and to add to his opponents woes he's also almost absurdly strong. Indeed, he has represented his home country in strongman events for many years and has twice been crowned Finland's Strongest Man.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Favorite: -790) vs. Veeti "The Gut Buster" Kuqi (34-19, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #66, Underdog: +630)

Matas Fialkowski is a hulking, 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. Veeti Kuqi is a huge hulk of a man from Finland, who has big canned hams for fists and if he can connect them to someone's face then he can do a lot of damage. As his career has gone on he's gotten more and more out of shape he has become slower and slower and his fists have connected less and less. A former Heavyweight, since 1998 he has been competeing at Super Heavyweight.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championshup Tournament First Round Bout: Jarno Zijlstra (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +150) vs. Melvin Yeo (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #76, Favorite: -200)

Jarno Zijlstra is a Dutch Taekwondo fighter, who has been competeing in MMA since the tail end of 2000. A decent striker who favors technique over raw power, his weakness is that he's pretty one-dimensional and cannot compete once taken into the clinch or onto the ground. Melvin Yeo is a heavy-handed wrestler from Malaysia, and a dangerous addition to the Super Heavyweight division. Like many of his peers, his cardio and movement are awful, but he only really has to land one shot to cause major problems.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "The Warlord" Hunter Matuszak (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Underdog: +140) vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #69, Favorite: -180)

Hunter Matuszak is one of the scariest looking fighters in MMA, a gigantic human being who is beyond jacked up. Nominally a striker, his big weakness is that he's carrying so much muscle mass that he's slow and prone to gassing early. Jeremy-Brett Teller is a big man from Hawaii, a Super Heavyweight who comes from a boxing background. Boasting very quick hands for such a big man, as well as surprisingly nimble feet, Teller can be a real handful on his day. That said, he's not the most motivated fighter in the world and has a tendency to underperform.

 

Weigh-In Results

Bruno Doman (313 lbs) vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell (286 lbs)

Kiyomori Sanda (273 lbs) vs. Fatty Tarbuckle (281 lbs)

Marty Sinnar (283 lbs) vs. Benoit LeVoir (287 lbs)

Abe Locke (282 lbs) vs. Den Bickersteth (281 lbs)

Takafumi Ando (280 lbs) vs. Warren Scumboon (288 lbs)

Peter Windsor (295 lbs) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (275 lbs)

Lucius M. Banks (268 lbs) vs. Henri Laureys (296 lbs)

Randolph Gilliver (284 lbs) vs. Frank Sheedy (268 lbs)

Vinnie MacEntyre (295 lbs) vs. Sugimoto Tarumi (298 lbs)

Dwight Witherspoon (271 lbs) vs. Sydney Badenhorst (285 lbs)

Drew D'Acosto (296 lbs) vs. Jouko Kiri (310 lbs)

Matas Fialkowska (270 lbs) vs. Veeti Kuqi (272 lbs)

Jarno Zijlstra (274 lbs) vs. Melvin Yeo (370 lbs)

Hunter Matuszak (299 lbs) vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller (275 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 37 Full Fight Card

SHW: Bruno Doman vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell

SHW: Kiyomori Sanda vs. Fatty Tarbuckle

SHW: Marty Sinnar vs. Benoit LeVoir

SHW: Abe Locke vs. Den Bickersteth

SHW: Takafumi Ando vs. Warren Scumboon

SHW: Peter Windsor vs. Gunnar Rasmussen

SHW: Lucius M. Banks vs. Henri Laureys

SHW: Randolph Gilliver vs. Frank Sheedy

SHW: Vinnie MacEntyre vs. Sugimoto Tarumi

SHW: Dwight Witherspoon vs. Sydney Badenhorst

 

SHW: Drew D'Acosto vs. Jouko Kiri

SHW: Matas Fialkowska vs. Veeti Kuqi

SHW: Jarno Zijlstra vs. Melvin Yeo

SHW: Hunter Matuszak vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller

[CageRage]

 

 

Saturday, Week 1, July 2002

Live From Montreal, Quebec

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Warlord" Hunter Matuszak (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Phoenix, Arizona, Underdog: +140) vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Hawaii, Favorite: -180)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The preliminary fights start with 'The Warlord' Hunter Matuszak going head to head with Jeremy-Brett Teller.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Teller must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Teller slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Teller slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Matuszak misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Teller to attack with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Teller steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Matuszak manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Teller can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Teller connects with two left hands and then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Matuszak is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Teller moves in quickly, kneeling beside Matuszak and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Teller unloads with massive right hands and Matuszak is getting destroyed!

(Rd 1 - 02:57) With Matuszak taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:42) The winner, by TKO; Jeremy-Brett Teller!

 

 

Official Result: Jeremy-Brett Teller defeats 'The Warlord' Hunter Matuszak (TKO (Strikes) in 2:18 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jeremy-Brett Teller thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here. He knows how to talk himself up, and certainly benefits from getting a live microphone in front of him.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Jarno Zijlstra (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Vroomschoop, Netherlands, Underdog: +150) vs. Melvin Yeo (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Langkawi, Malaysia, Favorite: -200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Jarno Zijlstra fights Melvin Yeo.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Zijlstra must be giving up at least 95lbs to his opponent.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) A jab is wide from Zijlstra, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Yeo.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Zijlstra hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Yeo scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Yeo misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Zijlstra slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Yeo rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Yeo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Zijlstra attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Yeo is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) With Yeo bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Yeo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Zijlstra attacks with two jabs that are followed by a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) The gash above the eye of Yeo has been re-opened by a strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Zijlstra dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Yeo is breathing very hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Zijlstra lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Zijlstra comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Yeo manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Zijlstra hits a left jab and then he hits Yeo with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Zijlstra closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Yeo may have been aiming to get in close, but Zijlstra aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) A jab lands from Zijlstra, but misses with a vicious right hand.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Zijlstra, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Yeo.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

Quote

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Zijlstra comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Yeo throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Zijlstra lands two left hands and then he hits Yeo with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Zijlstra counters a right hand with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Taking a few gulps of breath, Zijlstra is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Zijlstra comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Zijlstra steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Zijlstra can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Yeo with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Zijlstra comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Yeo throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Zijlstra lands a jab and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Zijlstra comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Yeo throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Zijlstra lands two jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Zijlstra comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Yeo hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Zijlstra fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Yeo looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Yeo is trying to push Zijlstra so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Yeo manages it and controls Zijlstra up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Zijlstra is trapped against the cage and Yeo hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) With the cage trapping Zijlstra, Yeo looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Yeo gets the takedown! Zijlstra pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Yeo lies on top of Zijlstra, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Yeo throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) In guard, Yeo throws a couple of punches designed to keep Zijlstra guessing.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Zijlstra tries to smother Yeo by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Yeo pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Zijlstra tries to pull Yeo in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Time slips away as Yeo successfully keeps Zijlstra stuck against the ground.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Yeo came out just ahead on my score card.

(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 - 04:51) Zijlstra comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Zijlstra steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Zijlstra hits two left jabs and then he catches Yeo with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) Zijlstra moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) Zijlstra connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Zijlstra is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 04:01) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Using his wrestling skills, Yeo is trying to push Zijlstra up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Yeo manages it and controls Zijlstra up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Yeo seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Yeo looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) A great inside leg trip sees Zijlstra get thrown to the mat and Yeo is left in guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:18) Zijlstra looks very tired out there.

(Rd 3 - 03:18) Time slips away as Yeo successfully keeps Zijlstra stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) Yeo pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Yeo doesn't allow Zijlstra to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Time slips away as Yeo successfully keeps Zijlstra stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) Yeo fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) Yeo doesn't let Zijlstra pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) In guard, Yeo is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Yeo doesn't let Zijlstra pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Yeo smothers Zijlstra with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Yeo unloads with some elbows but Zijlstra deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Yeo doesn't let Zijlstra pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 3 - 00:06) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Yeo.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Yeo.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Yeo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Zijlstra comes in with a solid right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Yeo looks totally gassed.

(Rd 4 - 03:57) Moving around, Yeo is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:57) Zijlstra hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Zijlstra connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Zijlstra looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) A jab hits home from Zijlstra and then he hits Yeo with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) Zijlstra comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) Yeo fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) Zijlstra throws a one-two, but Yeo was equal to it.

(Rd 4 - 02:04) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Zijlstra hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:20) From the looks of things, I don't think Zijlstra has much energy left.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Zijlstra scores with a left hook. Yeo is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Yeo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Zijlstra to attack with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) Using his wrestling skills, Yeo is trying to push Zijlstra up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) Yeo does it, Zijlstra is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:13) Zijlstra uses his wrestling skills to prevent Yeo from attacking with dirty boxing.

(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 Zijlstra, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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

(Rd 5 - 04:47) Zijlstra lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Zijlstra shouts at his opponent, telling them to bring it on.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Zijlstra misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Yeo misses with a left jab and also misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Zijlstra steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Yeo fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Zijlstra lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 03:38) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Zijlstra steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Yeo misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Zijlstra hits a left hand but Yeo avoids a big right.

(Rd 5 - 03:05) Zijlstra looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 5 - 03:05) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:05) Yeo hits Zijlstra with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Zijlstra gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Yeo uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Yeo is trying to muscle Zijlstra up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Zijlstra ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Zijlstra is trapped against the cage and Yeo punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) Yeo smothers Zijlstra against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Yeo catches Zijlstra with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) Yeo smothers Zijlstra against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Yeo hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 01:20) Zijlstra is trapped against the cage and Yeo punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:04) Yeo tries to take Zijlstra down.

(Rd 5 - 01:04) The takedown is completed, Zijlstra is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) Time slips away as Yeo successfully keeps Zijlstra stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 00:14) The clock runs down as Zijlstra is being smothered against the ground by Yeo.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Yeo took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 48-47.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Melvin Yeo!

 

 

Official Result: Melvin Yeo defeats Jarno Zijlstra (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Melvin Yeo thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Melvin Yeo says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -790) vs. Veeti "The Gut Buster" Kuqi (34-19, 0-0 CTC, From: Helsinki, Finland, Underdog: +630)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska takes on Veeti 'The Gut Buster' Kuqi.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Fialkowska tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Kuqi is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Fialkowska slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) That was a good example of how Fialkowska can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Kuqi misses with a big right hand, allowing Fialkowska to counter with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Kuqi misses with a big right hand, allowing Fialkowska to counter with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Kuqi is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Fialkowska comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Kuqi fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) A jab hits home from Fialkowska and then he catches Kuqi with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Kuqi is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Fialkowska senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Fialkowska hits several vicious stomps and kicks, but Kuqi incredibly weathers the storm!

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Fialkowska looks to get on top of Kuqi.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Fialkowska attains side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Fialkowska begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) He can't get the mount as Kuqi rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Fialkowska tries to put Kuqi in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Fialkowska has Kuqi flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 01:43) The winner, by submission; Matas Fialkowska!

 

 

Official Result: Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska defeats Veeti 'The Gut Buster' Kuqi (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Veeti Kuqi takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Matas Fialkowska thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Drew "Leviathan" D'Acosto (4-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Favorite: -370) vs. Jouko Kiri (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kotka, Finland, Underdog: +290)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Drew 'Leviathan' D'Acosto competes against Jouko Kiri in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Kiri works his way to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Kiri tries to wrestle D'Acosto backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Kiri manages it and controls D'Acosto up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Kiri leans all of his weight up against D'Acosto, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) D'Acosto is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) 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 - 02:33) Referee Christian Maugham decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Kiri wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Kiri is looking to muscle D'Acosto back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Kiri doesn't manage it though, D'Acosto defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Kiri is looking to muscle D'Acosto back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) D'Acosto ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) An ugly but effective tactic, Kiri is pressing D'Acosto up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) 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 - 00:43) D'Acosto, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Kiri is exerting.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) The rest of the round sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Kiri took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:49) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Kiri works his way to a dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) Using his wrestling skills, Kiri is trying to push D'Acosto up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) D'Acosto ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) An ugly but effective tactic, Kiri is pressing D'Acosto up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Kiri smothers D'Acosto up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) Taking a few gulps of breath, Kiri is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Kiri manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Kiri tries to wrestle D'Acosto backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Kiri can't do it though, and D'Acosto gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) D'Acosto is trying to push Kiri so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) D'Acosto manages it and controls Kiri up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) D'Acosto tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Kiri uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Kiri is trapped against the cage and D'Acosto hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) D'Acosto tries dirty boxing, but Kiri out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) D'Acosto wrestles back against Kiri, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Kiri is looking really tired.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Kiri uses his wrestling skills to prevent D'Acosto from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fans are booing loudly after a dire round that featured little in the way of action.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Kiri is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:50) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Kiri aggressively gets to a dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) Kiri is looking to muscle D'Acosto back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) D'Acosto ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Kiri looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but D'Acosto proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) D'Acosto smothers Kiri against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) D'Acosto tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Kiri uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) D'Acosto tries to dirty box Kiri, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:12) It isn't pretty, but the fatigued Kiri has D'Acosto stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:12) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for thirty seconds or more.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) D'Acosto wrestles back against Kiri, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:46) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:46) Kiri manages to get control of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) Kiri is looking to muscle D'Acosto back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) D'Acosto doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) D'Acosto is trying to push Kiri so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) D'Acosto achieves it, pinning Kiri to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Kiri is trapped against the cage and D'Acosto hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 00:47) From the looks of things, I don't think Kiri has much energy left.

(Rd 3 - 00:47) D'Acosto hits Kiri, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) D'Acosto tries to dirty box Kiri, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:06) Using tight body-to-body control, the exhausted-looking Kiri is slowly wearing D'Acosto down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 3 - 00:06) The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 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 Kiri, 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) D'Acosto is 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 - 04:55) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.

(Rd 4 - 04:55) D'Acosto manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) D'Acosto hits Kiri with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) D'Acosto tries to wrestle Kiri backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) D'Acosto manages it and controls Kiri up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) D'Acosto hits Kiri, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) D'Acosto smothers Kiri against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Kiri gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 03:32) Kiri takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) D'Acosto uses dirty boxing to punish Kiri while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:03) Kiri is trapped against the cage and D'Acosto hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) D'Acosto tries to hit Kiri with a knee to the thigh area, but Kiri takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and D'Acosto is the one backed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:24) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:24) Taking a few gulps of breath, D'Acosto is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) D'Acosto works his way to a dominant position.

(Rd 4 - 02:10) D'Acosto looks to get some strikes in, but Kiri seizes the chance and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:52) Kiri is trying to push D'Acosto so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:52) Kiri does it, D'Acosto is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) Kiri looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) Kiri smothers D'Acosto up against the cage, although he looks absolutely exhausted at this point.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) D'Acosto wrestles back against Kiri, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) D'Acosto smothers Kiri against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) Kiri is trapped against the cage and D'Acosto hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of D'Acosto.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, D'Acosto 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) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:50) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) D'Acosto is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) D'Acosto tries for a knee but Kiri defends himself well.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) D'Acosto uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kiri as they grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) D'Acosto is looking to muscle Kiri back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) D'Acosto does it, Kiri is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) D'Acosto catches Kiri with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) D'Acosto smothers Kiri against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) D'Acosto tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Kiri uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) D'Acosto is looking really tired.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) D'Acosto goes for a knee to the thigh but Kiri is ready and uses his wrestling to turn it around so that D'Acosto is the one against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:00) Fighting through his exhaustion, Kiri pins D'Acosto up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:00) The next thirty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. Both fighters look gassed.

(Rd 5 - 02:16) Using tight body-to-body control, the exhausted-looking Kiri is slowly wearing D'Acosto down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 5 - 02:16) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so, but they're both looking tired and the strikes are weak.

(Rd 5 - 01:11) With no progress being made, referee Christian Maugham separates them.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) The two fighters clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) D'Acosto manages to get control of the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) Kiri smothers D'Acosto when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) Kiri is trying to muscle D'Acosto up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) Kiri can't manage it, D'Acosto fought it.

(Rd 5 - 00:20) D'Acosto is trying to muscle Kiri up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:20) He does so and now has Kiri pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:02) D'Acosto smothers Kiri against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Kiri 10-9.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain scores the contest as 48-47 to Kiri.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Marianne Froth gives a score of 48-47 in favour of D'Acosto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Ian Rivers scores the contest as 48-47 to D'Acosto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Drew 'Leviathan' D'Acosto!

 

 

Official Result: Drew 'Leviathan' D'Acosto defeats Jouko Kiri (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Very Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Drew D'Acosto thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he is happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here. There's no doubt that Drew D'Acosto benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

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CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Dwight Witherspoon (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Favorite: -1180) vs. Sydney "The Bad Man" Badenhorst (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Bloemfontein, South Africa, Underdog: +940)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Dwight Witherspoon goes head to head with Sydney 'The Bad Man' Badenhorst.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Badenhorst throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Witherspoon seizes the chance and grabs Badenhorst into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Witherspoon uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Badenhorst.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Witherspoon is looking to muscle Badenhorst back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) He does so and now has Badenhorst pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Witherspoon pins Badenhorst up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Witherspoon hits a knee strike to the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Badenhorst takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Witherspoon smothers Badenhorst against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Witherspoon uses dirty boxing to punish Badenhorst while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Badenhorst is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Badenhorst comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Witherspoon hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Badenhorst throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Moving forward constantly, Badenhorst is pressuring Witherspoon.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Witherspoon manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Badenhorst throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:57) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Witherspoon misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Badenhorst comes forward, walking down Witherspoon.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Badenhorst steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Badenhorst can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Witherspoon with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Badenhorst misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Witherspoon comes in and grabs Badenhorst in a clinch.

(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 Witherspoon, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Witherspoon, 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 for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Badenhorst steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Witherspoon hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Badenhorst throws a one-two, but Witherspoon was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Badenhorst comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Witherspoon hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) A one-two from Badenhorst fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Badenhorst attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Witherspoon hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Badenhorst hits a left hand but Witherspoon evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Taking a few gulps of breath, Badenhorst is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Badenhorst comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Witherspoon tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Badenhorst throws a two-punch combo but Witherspoon avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Witherspoon hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Badenhorst scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:03) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Badenhorst attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Witherspoon hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Badenhorst connects with a jab but Witherspoon evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Badenhorst doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Witherspoon misses with a spinning back kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Witherspoon had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Badenhorst connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Badenhorst hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Witherspoon finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Badenhorst hits a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Witherspoon lands a left jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Witherspoon.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:48) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Badenhorst hits a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Witherspoon hits a jab and also lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Badenhorst is well off-target with a high kick and that leaves him wide open. Witherspoon attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) That was the perfect example of how Witherspoon can use his reach advantage.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) He has the option to keep Badenhorst back by picking him off at range.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) For the first time, Witherspoon is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Badenhorst is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:14) Badenhorst throws a two-punch combo but Witherspoon avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Badenhorst lands a left jab but doesn't reach with a hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Witherspoon hits a couple of jabs and also connects with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:37) Breathing very hard, Badenhorst is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 02:37) Witherspoon pulls his best mean face and tries to stare his opponent down.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Badenhorst misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Witherspoon attacks with a left jab and a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Witherspoon has a leg kick easily checked.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Badenhorst misses with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Badenhorst misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) Witherspoon doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a right hook. Badenhorst is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Badenhorst misses with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Witherspoon hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:44) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Witherspoon is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Badenhorst finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Witherspoon lands a one-two.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Witherspoon tries to wrestle Badenhorst backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) He does so and now has Badenhorst pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Witherspoon smothers Badenhorst against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Badenhorst is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Witherspoon is looking really tired.

(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 Witherspoon.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Badenhorst 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 - 04:49) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Witherspoon counters a right hand with a left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Badenhorst misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Witherspoon attacks with a quick left jab and a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Witherspoon hits Badenhorst with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Using his wrestling skills, Witherspoon is trying to push Badenhorst up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Witherspoon achieves it, pinning Badenhorst to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Witherspoon uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) With Badenhorst stuck against the cage, Witherspoon tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Badenhorst, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown!

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Badenhorst gets a verbal warning from referee Harry A. Bierce for that piece of cheating!

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Badenhorst takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 4 - 03:19) Clearly physically fatigued, Witherspoon presses Badenhorst into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 4 - 03:19) Both looking tired, they just exchange short-range punches from that position for the next sixty seconds.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) Witherspoon tries to use dirty boxing against Badenhorst, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) From the looks of things, I don't think Witherspoon has much energy left.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) Badenhorst takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) Badenhorst takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) From the looks of things, I don't think Badenhorst has much left to give, he has slowed markedly.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) Badenhorst counters a body kick with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) Badenhorst looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Badenhorst finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Witherspoon finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Badenhorst tries to wriggle free, but Witherspoon controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) Witherspoon hits Badenhorst with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 4 - 00:17) Witherspoon tries to wrestle Badenhorst backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:17) Badenhorst ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Badenhorst is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Witherspoon, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Badenhorst realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) As he sits on his stool, Badenhorst is clearly feeling the effects of some good shots to the rib area.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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

(Rd 5 - 04:50) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Badenhorst hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Witherspoon uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) Witherspoon misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Badenhorst attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Witherspoon looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Badenhorst initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Witherspoon hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Badenhorst can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Witherspoon is trying to push Badenhorst so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Badenhorst ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) Witherspoon pins Badenhorst up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 5 - 02:55) Witherspoon tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Badenhorst uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) Witherspoon tries to use some dirty boxing, but Badenhorst uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) Badenhorst gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Witherspoon scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Badenhorst is trapped against the cage and Witherspoon punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:37) Witherspoon smothers Badenhorst against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:10) Badenhorst comes forward, walking down Witherspoon.

(Rd 5 - 01:10) Witherspoon lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 01:10) Badenhorst can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 00:47) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 5 - 00:24) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:24) Witherspoon hits Badenhorst with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 00:04) Witherspoon is looking to muscle Badenhorst back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:04) Badenhorst ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Dwight Witherspoon the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Dwight Witherspoon defeats Sydney 'The Bad Man' Badenhorst (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Dwight Witherspoon thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He physically grabs the microphone and proceeds to issue a challenge to Graham Goodbody, saying he'll destroy him.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Vinnie "Biggie V" MacEntyre (3-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Underdog: +550) vs. Sugimoto Tarumi (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -690)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Vinnie 'Biggie V' MacEntyre competes against Sugimoto Tarumi.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Tarumi looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but MacEntyre simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) MacEntyre throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Moving in, Tarumi appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) MacEntyre lands a left hand and then hits Tarumi with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) MacEntyre hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Taking a few gulps of breath, MacEntyre is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Tarumi chooses to shoot in on MacEntyre.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) MacEntyre cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Tarumi smothers MacEntyre with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Tarumi pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Tarumi doesn't allow MacEntyre to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Tarumi throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) MacEntyre tries to smother Tarumi by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Tarumi pounds away, but MacEntyre calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) MacEntyre tries to get double underhooks on Tarumi so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Tarumi fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Tarumi lies on top of MacEntyre, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Tarumi throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) MacEntyre tries to pull Tarumi in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) There's a takedown attempt from Tarumi.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Tarumi gets the takedown! MacEntyre pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) That's his second successful takedown from two attempts.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) The clock runs down as MacEntyre is being smothered against the ground by Tarumi.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(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 Tarumi.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Tarumi 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 MacEntyre from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Tarumi wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) MacEntyre connects with a jab, but Tarumi avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Tarumi gets hold of MacEntyre.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) From the grapple, Tarumi tries to pick MacEntyre up on his shoulder for a slam.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Tarumi has him! Slams him down! MacEntyre pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Tarumi pounds away on MacEntyre, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Tarumi pounds away but MacEntyre deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) Tarumi doesn't allow MacEntyre to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Time slips away as Tarumi successfully keeps MacEntyre stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) Tarumi pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on MacEntyre.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Tarumi doesn't allow MacEntyre to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Tarumi lies on top of MacEntyre, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Time slips away as Tarumi successfully keeps MacEntyre stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) MacEntyre throws a punch but Tarumi was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Tarumi seizes the chance and grabs MacEntyre into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Tarumi looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) He has the takedown! MacEntyre pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Tarumi pounds away on MacEntyre, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) Tarumi fires off some rights, but MacEntyre isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) MacEntyre tries to get full guard on Tarumi but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Tarumi pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Tarumi tries to pound on MacEntyre, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(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 Tarumi.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Tarumi up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:47) MacEntyre steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Tarumi, but MacEntyre was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) MacEntyre connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Breathing very hard, MacEntyre is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) There's a takedown attempt from Tarumi.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Tarumi gets a single leg takedown! MacEntyre pulls guard off it.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) He has completed every takedown that he has attempted so far.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Tarumi lies on top of MacEntyre, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) The clock runs down as MacEntyre is being smothered against the ground by Tarumi.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Tarumi fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) MacEntyre tries to pull Tarumi in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Time slips away as Tarumi successfully keeps MacEntyre stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Tarumi lies on top of MacEntyre, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) The clock runs down as MacEntyre is being smothered against the ground by Tarumi.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) For the first time, Tarumi is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Moving in fast, Tarumi wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) From the grapple, Tarumi tries to pick MacEntyre up on his shoulder for a slam.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Tarumi gets it! MacEntyre manages to pull guard upon impact.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Tarumi fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Tarumi doesn't allow MacEntyre to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) MacEntyre is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Tarumi off of him.

(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) That round goes to Tarumi, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for MacEntyre, he'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 - 04:53) Moving in fast, Tarumi wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:40) Tarumi is trying to push MacEntyre so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:40) Tarumi achieves it, pinning MacEntyre to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:21) Showing his ability to control opponents, Tarumi smothers MacEntyre against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:21) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Tarumi ducks down and grabs a leg. MacEntyre remains standing, using the cage for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) MacEntyre gets his leg swept out from under him and ends up under side control!

(Rd 4 - 02:56) Tarumi attempts an armbar.

(Rd 4 - 02:56) Tarumi gets the armbar fully applied and MacEntyre has to tap out!

(Rd 4 - 02:39) Sugimoto Tarumi takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Sugimoto Tarumi defeats Vinnie 'Biggie V' MacEntyre (Submission (Armbar) in 2:21 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sugimoto Tarumi name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Visibly delighted, Sugimoto Tarumi celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Randolph Gilliver (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Shaker Heights, Ohio, Underdog: +300) vs. Frank "The Baby Bull" Sheedy (21-12, 0-0 CTC, From: Killeen, Texas, Favorite: -380)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Randolph Gilliver fights Frank 'The Baby Bull' Sheedy.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is 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 - 04:45) Sheedy uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Gilliver uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Sheedy scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) There's a takedown attempt from Gilliver.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Gilliver couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Sheedy hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Gilliver can't get Sheedy down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Gilliver is keeping Sheedy pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Unable to get free, Sheedy is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Gilliver and Sheedy remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Gilliver scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Sheedy hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Gilliver comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) A great sprawl from Sheedy prevents the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Gilliver had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) A jab hits home from Sheedy and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Taking a few gulps of breath, Sheedy is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Sheedy uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Gilliver hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Sheedy can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Sheedy 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) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Sheedy throws a punch but Gilliver was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Gilliver seizes the chance and grabs Sheedy into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Gilliver is trying to muscle Sheedy up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Gilliver manages it and controls Sheedy up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Gilliver pins Sheedy up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Gilliver shows his grappling ability by trapping Sheedy up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Sheedy is trapped against the cage and Gilliver punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Gilliver smothers Sheedy against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Gilliver tries dirty boxing, but Sheedy works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) For the first time, Gilliver is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) A few deep breaths betray that Sheedy is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Sheedy confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) It looked like we were about to see Gilliver try and get some grappling started, but Sheedy was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Sheedy fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gilliver with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Sheedy is looking really tired.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Gilliver misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Sheedy comes in with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) Gilliver finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Sheedy hits a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Gilliver slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Sheedy looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Gilliver is trying to muscle Sheedy up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) He does so and now has Sheedy pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:16) Sheedy is trapped against the cage and Gilliver punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Gilliver, 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 - 04:46) A tired Gilliver moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Gilliver gets the takedown! Sheedy pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) That's his first successful takedown from three attempts.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Gilliver begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Gilliver passes to side control with ease.

(Rd 3 - 03:40) Gilliver looks to get a mount.

(Rd 3 - 03:40) Gilliver almost gets mount, but Sheedy was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Gilliver ends up in guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Gilliver is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Gilliver lies on top of Sheedy, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) Gilliver drops three elbows but does minimal damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) Gilliver doesn't allow Sheedy to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Gilliver tries to pound on Sheedy with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 3 - 02:07) Sheedy tries to smother Gilliver by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Gilliver smothers Sheedy with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) Gilliver attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Sheedy starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) Sheedy looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) Sheedy ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Gilliver fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:22) Gilliver tries to pound on Sheedy, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 00:06) Gilliver blocks an attempted sweep.

(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 Gilliver.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Gilliver up 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:47) A defensive jab hits from Gilliver.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Sheedy connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Gilliver uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Sheedy misses a jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Looking a bit tense, Sheedy moves around the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Gilliver hits a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Sheedy hits a left jab and also hits a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Gilliver is knocked down!

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Sheedy quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gilliver!

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Sheedy pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Gilliver.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Sheedy fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:14) Gilliver takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:55) Sheedy pounds away, but Gilliver isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Sheedy looks exhausted.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Gilliver tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Sheedy doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) Gilliver looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) Sheedy pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) Sheedy blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Sheedy starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Gilliver fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) The scramble leaves Sheedy turtled up, facing Gilliver.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Gilliver prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Sheedy who is able to spring back up.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) Sheedy misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) Gilliver hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) A jab is wide from Sheedy, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Retreating, Gilliver looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is very unsteady on his feet!

(Rd 4 - 00:39) A big right hand from Sheedy drops Gilliver!

(Rd 4 - 00:33) Sheedy quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gilliver!

(Rd 4 - 00:33) Sheedy pounds away and Gilliver struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) Gilliver shows great composure by keeping his nerve and sweeping Sheedy as he rains down strikes! A scramble for position results.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) The scramble results in Sheedy being on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Gilliver fires off some rights, but Sheedy isn't troubled by them.

(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 Sheedy.

(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) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Gilliver hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Sheedy is off-target with a jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Gilliver misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Sheedy to attack with a quick left hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) Gilliver tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Sheedy uses wrestling to smother the attacks.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) Gilliver is trying to push Sheedy so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) Sheedy ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) The gas tank looks empty on Gilliver.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Sheedy takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) Sheedy uses his wrestling skills to prevent Gilliver from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 02:57) Gilliver smothers Sheedy against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:42) Sheedy is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) Gilliver goes to use some dirty boxing, but Sheedy is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Sheedy is trapped against the cage and Gilliver hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) Sheedy is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:34) Gilliver drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 5 - 01:27) Gilliver pins Sheedy up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 01:11) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Harry A. Bierce separating them.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Sheedy comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Gilliver may have been setting up to shoot, but Sheedy aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Sheedy fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Sheedy doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Gilliver tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Sheedy tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Gilliver is off-target with a jab and also misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:02) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Sheedy 10-9.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Sheedy.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm has given 48-47 to Gilliver.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain has scored it 48-47 Sheedy.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Frank 'The Baby Bull' Sheedy!

 

 

Official Result: Frank 'The Baby Bull' Sheedy defeats Randolph Gilliver (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Frank Sheedy praises his team at Pittsburgh Steel, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Lucius M. Banks (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Favorite: -280) vs. Henri Laureys (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Lucius M Banks goes head to head with Henri Laureys.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Banks is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 25lbs. That may be decisive.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Laureys.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Banks lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Two jabs hit home from Banks and then he catches Laureys with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Banks lands a left hand and then catches Laureys with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Circling warily, Laureys is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Banks lands two jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Laureys comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Laureys couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Banks hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) With Banks not going down, Laureys settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Laureys goes to use some dirty boxing, but Banks is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Banks is trapped against the cage and Laureys hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Laureys pins Banks up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Banks closes in on Laureys, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) A jab hits home from Banks and then he catches Laureys with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) A defensive jab hits from Laureys.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Banks lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Banks steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Laureys had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Banks lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Banks is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Banks moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Two jabs hit home from Banks and then he catches Laureys with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Banks comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Laureys, but Banks was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Banks fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Banks, 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 - 04:49) Banks moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Laureys appeared to be going for a takedown, but Banks took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Banks lands a left jab, but Laureys steps back to avoid a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) It looked like we were about to see Laureys try and get some grappling started, but Banks was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Banks lands a left jab, but Laureys avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Laureys chooses to shoot in on Banks.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) The takedown is completed, Banks is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) It took two attempts, but he finally completes a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Banks is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Laureys off of him.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Laureys pounds away, landing several clean blows on Banks in the process.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) Laureys smothers Banks with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) In guard, Laureys begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Laureys gets past, but Banks stops him at half guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:24) In half guard, Laureys throws a couple of punches designed to keep Banks guessing.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) In half guard, Laureys catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Looking to catch his breath, Laureys is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Laureys pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Laureys fires off some rights, but Banks isn't troubled by them.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Laureys, 10-9 on my card.

(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 - 04:53) Banks lands a left hand and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) Laureys, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) Banks hits a left jab and then catches Laureys with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Banks is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Taking a few gulps of breath, Laureys is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Banks can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Banks can't connect with a jab, but then catches Laureys with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Banks is breathing very hard.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Laureys comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Laureys gets the takedown! Banks pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Laureys has now completed two takedowns.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) For the moment Laureys is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) Laureys smothers Banks with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Laureys fires off some rights, but Banks isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Laureys lies on top of Banks, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Laureys keeps Banks guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) Laureys throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 3 - 00:40) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Banks can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Banks fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Laureys with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Banks hits a left jab and then hits Laureys with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Blood is visible on Laureys, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Laureys.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Laureys up 29-28 on my scorecard.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Laureys.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Banks steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Banks connects with a jab, but Laureys evades a big right punch.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Banks uses a left jab, but Laureys evades a big right to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) A jab hits home from Banks and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:53) Banks looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 03:43) Laureys looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 4 - 03:43) Banks lands a jab and then hits Laureys with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Laureys, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Banks lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:55) Laureys chooses to shoot in on Banks.

(Rd 4 - 02:55) The takedown is successful, Banks pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Laureys smothers Banks with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Laureys throws a quick, nasty elbow strike to the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:02) The clock runs down as Banks is being smothered against the ground by Laureys.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) Laureys throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:23) Laureys keeps Banks guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 4 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:58) Laureys smothers Banks with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Time slips away as Laureys successfully keeps Banks stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:10) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up.

(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 Laureys.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Banks realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Banks lands a jab and then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Banks can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) Laureys is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) Banks connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) A jab hits home from Banks and then he hits Laureys with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 03:29) Banks looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:29) Laureys may have been setting up to shoot, but Banks aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 03:29) Banks hits a left jab and then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Laureys appeared to be going for a takedown, but Banks took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) A jab hits home from Banks and then he hits Laureys with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 02:57) Banks looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Banks can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) Banks lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) The gash under the eye of Laureys has been re-opened by a strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) Banks confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) Banks fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 01:49) Banks connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Banks moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Laureys had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Banks fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 5 - 01:16) Laureys hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.

(Rd 5 - 01:16) Banks hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:50) Laureys wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 5 - 00:50) Banks throws a one-two, but Laureys was equal to it.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) Laureys moves in fast and clinches with Banks.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Banks tries to wriggle free, but Laureys controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) Laureys looks very tired out there.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) Banks gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Laureys uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Banks took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 48-47 (Millhouse Twain), 49-46 (Marianne Froth) and 48-47 (Ian Rivers).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Lucius M Banks!

 

 

Official Result: Lucius M Banks defeats Henri Laureys (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Lucius M Banks thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Dwight Witherspoon would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Peter "Big Foot" Windsor (1-2, 0-0 CTC, From: British Columbia, Underdog: +300) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Favorite: -380)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Peter 'Big Foot' Windsor battles Gunnar Rasmussen.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Windsor towers over Rasmussen as the referee gives the fighters their instructions.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Windsor comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Rasmussen slips past a right hook and counters with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Rasmussen lets Windsor step in, ready to counter.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Windsor is off-target with a jab but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Rasmussen scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Windsor comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Windsor misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Rasmussen comes in with a left jab and a head kick attempt that doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Windsor steps in, watched all the way by Rasmussen.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Rasmussen dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Windsor comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Rasmussen slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Stepping in, Windsor looks to engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Rasmussen slips past a right hook and counters with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Stepping in, Windsor looks to engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Windsor misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Rasmussen to attack with a jab and a leg kick that misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:07) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Windsor steps in, watched all the way by Rasmussen.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Windsor misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Rasmussen, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Stepping in, Windsor looks to engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Windsor misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Rasmussen acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Rasmussen stands ready as Windsor moves in.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Rasmussen dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Windsor steps in, watched all the way by Rasmussen.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Rasmussen lands a left jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Windsor scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Wincing, Windsor may have broken his own hand on that last punch.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) If it's a break, that's really going to affect his striking ability dramatically.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Rasmussen is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Stepping in, Windsor looks to engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Windsor connects with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Rasmussen uses a left jab and also nails a vicious right cross!

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Windsor is knocked down!

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Rasmussen moves in quickly to try and finish Windsor with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Rasmussen hits several big stomps and kicks, but Windsor somehow hangs on!

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Rasmussen looks to get on top of Windsor.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Rasmussen attains side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) In side control, Rasmussen begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Windsor tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Rasmussen tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Windsor attempts to turn over.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Rasmussen gets turned onto his back, and cannot stop Windsor spinning into guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Windsor hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Rasmussen.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Windsor throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Windsor keeps very tight to Rasmussen and peppers him with short strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Rasmussen attempts to grab an arm of Windsor from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Rasmussen gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out!

(Rd 2 - 00:10) The winner, by submission, is Gunnar Rasmussen!

 

 

Official Result: Gunnar Rasmussen defeats Peter 'Big Foot' Windsor (Submission (Armbar) in 4:50 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Gunnar Rasmussen thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Gunnar Rasmussen says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Takafumi "Dump Truck" Ando (15-16, 0-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Favorite: -110) vs. Warren Scumboon (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Omaha, Nebraska, Underdog: +100)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Takafumi 'Dump Truck' Ando battles Warren Scumboon.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Scumboon steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Ando throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Scumboon lands a left hand and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Scumboon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Ando with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Ando hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Scumboon starts pounding away on Ando, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Scumboon pounds away on Ando, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Warren Scumboon takes the win by TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Warren Scumboon defeats Takafumi 'Dump Truck' Ando (TKO (Strikes) in 1:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Warren Scumboon thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. A good talker, Warren Scumboon is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Abe "Pit Bull" Locke (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Springfield, Ohio, Favorite: -300) vs. Den Bickersteth (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kansas City, Kansas, Underdog: +230)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Abe 'Pit Bull' Locke competes against Den Bickersteth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Locke steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A jab is wide from Bickersteth, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Without taking too much damage, Locke is able to clinch with Bickersteth.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Locke uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Bickersteth as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Bickersteth tries to wriggle free, but Locke controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Locke is looking to muscle Bickersteth back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Bickersteth ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Locke pins Bickersteth up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Locke pins Bickersteth up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Locke smothers Bickersteth against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Unable to get free, Bickersteth is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Locke smothers Bickersteth up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Locke and Bickersteth remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Referee Leo Behan thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Locke misses with a big right hand, allowing Bickersteth to counter with a left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) That was a good example of how Bickersteth can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) There's a takedown attempt from Locke.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) He drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Bickersteth to stay upright, the takedown is completed!

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Bickersteth winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Locke pressing onto him.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Locke, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Bickersteth confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Bickersteth throws a two-punch combo but Locke avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) There's a takedown attempt from Locke.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Locke has the takedown! Bickersteth pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Locke has now completed two takedowns.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) In half guard, Locke begins working to get side control.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Locke gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:39) Locke attempts to kimura Bickersteth from side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:39) Bickersteth fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Locke blocks Bickersteth as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Locke attempts a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Bickersteth blocks it.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) Bickersteth tries to pull guard on Locke but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) Locke attempts to arm triangle Bickersteth from side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) Bickersteth gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 2 - 01:46) By submission, the winner is Abe Locke!

 

 

Official Result: Abe 'Pit Bull' Locke defeats Den Bickersteth (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:14 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Abe Locke thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"California" Marty Sinnar (5-3, 0-0 CTC, From: San Andreas, California, Favorite: -650) vs. Benoit LeVoir (5-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Paris, France, Underdog: +510)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'California' Marty Sinnar competes against Benoit LeVoir.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) LeVoir connects with a jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Sinnar shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves LeVoir pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Sinnar begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Sinnar attempts to armbar LeVoir from side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) LeVoir defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) LeVoir tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Sinnar throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Sinnar tries to hook a leg and put a kneebar on LeVoir.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) LeVoir blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) LeVoir tries to sweep Sinnar but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Sinnar attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) He is too good for LeVoir, and has mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Sinnar pounds away and LeVoir struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Sinnar pounds away, LeVoir is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Referee Christian Maugham is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 01:10) 'California' Marty Sinnar takes the win by TKO!

 

 

Official Result: 'California' Marty Sinnar defeats Benoit LeVoir (TKO (Strikes) in 3:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Marty Sinnar thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Kiyomori Sanda (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -850) vs. Fatty Tarbuckle (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Louisville, Kentucky, Underdog: +670)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Kiyomori Sanda battles Fatty Tarbuckle in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters face off, Tarbuckle towering over Sanda.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:47) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Moving forward constantly, Sanda is pressuring Tarbuckle.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Tarbuckle throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) A jab is wide from Sanda, but then he hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Tarbuckle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Sanda with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Tarbuckle can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Sanda comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Tarbuckle fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Sanda can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Tarbuckle looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Sanda looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Tarbuckle simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Tarbuckle throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Sanda connects with a nice jab and then hits Tarbuckle with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Tarbuckle throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Sanda gets hold of Tarbuckle.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Sanda is trying to muscle Tarbuckle up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) He does so and now has Tarbuckle pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Sanda attempts a trip to put Tarbuckle on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) An outside leg trip sweeps Tarbuckle down to the ground!

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Sanda takes the back of Tarbuckle directly off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Sanda unloads with big lefts and Tarbuckle is getting rocked!

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Sanda tries to finish Tarbuckle off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) The rear naked choke is fully applied, but Sanda can't claim the submission because the round ends right then!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Sanda, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Sanda. He knows that this is his 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 - 04:52) Sanda wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Tarbuckle throws a two-punch combo but Sanda avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Sanda gets hold of Tarbuckle, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) With control of the clinch, Sanda tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Sanda punches down at Tarbuckle, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Sanda blocks Tarbuckle as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Sanda attempts to armbar Tarbuckle from side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Tarbuckle defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Sanda blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Sanda attempts to armbar Tarbuckle from side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Sanda gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Tarbuckle has to tap!

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Kiyomori Sanda takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Kiyomori Sanda defeats Fatty Tarbuckle (Submission (Armbar) in 2:41 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kiyomori Sanda praises his team at J1 Circle, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Kiyomori Sanda celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. The interview itself wasn't that great, but he is handsome enough that he doesn't need to be a particularly great talker.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bruno "The Beast" Doman (2-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Trinidad, Underdog: +180) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (4-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -230)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Bruno 'The Beast' Doman goes head to head with Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Doman is probably at least 25lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Chuffnell to try and overcome.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Doman connects with a jab, but Chuffnell evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) A jab is wide from Doman, but then he catches Chuffnell with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Doman can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) It looked like we were about to see Chuffnell try and get some grappling started, but Doman was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Doman throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) For the first time, Doman is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) There's a takedown attempt from Chuffnell.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Chuffnell gets hold of a leg but Doman remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) With Doman not going down, Chuffnell settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Chuffnell looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Doman cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Chuffnell tries to ensnare Doman in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Doman fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Chuffnell is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Chuffnell struggles but cannot mount Doman.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Chuffnell blocks Doman as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:07) Chuffnell tries to lock Doman into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:07) Doman blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Doman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Breathing very hard, Doman is looking ragged.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Chuffnell pounds away with rights, but Doman covers up and only a couple manage to get through.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Chuffnell blocks Doman as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Chuffnell, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Doman can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:41) Chuffnell is able to grab Doman.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Chuffnell hits Doman with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Chuffnell looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Chuffnell gets the takedown! Doman pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but Doman deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Using an underhook to set it up, Doman looks to scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) He may regret that choice, as it gives Chuffnell the perfect opportunity to get side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) Doman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Chuffnell punches down at Doman, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Chuffnell blocks Doman as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:03) Chuffnell fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Doman tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 2 - 01:15) Doman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Doman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Chuffnell, 10-9 on my card.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Chuffnell comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Doman and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) There's a takedown attempt from Chuffnell.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) Doman almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Chuffnell holds the other.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) Chuffnell can't get Doman down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) Chuffnell presses Doman up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) Doman looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) With Doman stuck against the cage, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) Doman, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) Doman ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Chuffnell, with his back pressed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) Chuffnell tries to smother Doman against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Doman hits Chuffnell with a few weak strikes to the back.

(Rd 3 - 01:55) Doman fights off Chuffnell as he tries to smother him against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Doman, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Chuffnell tries to smother Doman against the cage, but he squirms free.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Doman, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) Chuffnell tries to smother Doman against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Doman, trapped against the cage, pummels Chuffnell on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Doman is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Chuffnell off of him.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(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'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chuffnell.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Chuffnell up 30-27.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Doman, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Doman moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Chuffnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Doman took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Doman lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Chuffnell is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Chuffnell lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) A one-two from Doman fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Doman looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) It looked like we were about to see Chuffnell try and get some grappling started, but Doman was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Doman hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Chuffnell chooses to shoot in on Doman.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) He has the takedown! Doman pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) That's his fourth successful takedown from six attempts.

(Rd 4 - 02:57) Doman is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Chuffnell off of him.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Doman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Perhaps wary of submissions, Chuffnell keeps extremely tight to Doman and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) Chuffnell doesn't let Doman pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Perhaps wary of submissions, Chuffnell keeps extremely tight to Doman and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Chuffnell doesn't allow Doman to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 4 - 01:04) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Chuffnell keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Doman tries to smother Chuffnell by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Doman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:05) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chuffnell.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That's Chuffnell up 40-36 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number five begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Doman can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Chuffnell with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) Doman looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Doman steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) A pair of tentative jabs from Chuffnell land, but have zero effect.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Doman connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) Chuffnell is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 04:10) Doman can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:50) Doman closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:50) Doman connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Doman steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Chuffnell, backing off, hits two weak left hands.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Doman throws a two-punch combo but Chuffnell avoids both.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Doman moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Doman fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Chuffnell.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) Doman almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Chuffnell holds the other.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) Chuffnell can't get Doman down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Breathing very hard, Chuffnell is looking ragged.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Chuffnell drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) The takedown is completed, Doman is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:01) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Doman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) Chuffnell pounds away on Doman, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Doman tries to smother Chuffnell by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) Doman is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Chuffnell off of him.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) Chuffnell throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Doman tries to pull Chuffnell in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) Chuffnell pounds away and Doman eats a few big strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round five.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Chuffnell took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Doman needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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

(Rd 6 - 04:54) Doman fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 6 - 04:35) A tired-looking Chuffnell shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 6 - 04:35) Doman almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Chuffnell holds the other.

(Rd 6 - 04:35) Chuffnell uses the position to drive Doman up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 04:18) Chuffnell catches Doman with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 6 - 04:12) Doman takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 6 - 04:05) Doman takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 6 - 03:56) Chuffnell pins Doman up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 6 - 03:40) Chuffnell tries to use dirty boxing against Doman, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 6 - 03:22) With Doman stuck against the cage, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 6 - 03:22) The takedown is successful, Doman pulls guard.

(Rd 6 - 03:09) From the looks of things, I don't think Chuffnell has much energy left.

(Rd 6 - 03:09) Chuffnell pounds away and Doman eats a few big strikes.

(Rd 6 - 02:49) Doman suddenly manages to grab an arm of Chuffnell!

(Rd 6 - 02:49) Doman cannot secure the arm properly and loses it.

(Rd 6 - 02:20) Chuffnell smothers Doman with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 6 - 01:41) Chuffnell smothers Doman with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 6 - 01:20) Chuffnell smothers Doman with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 6 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 6 - 00:54) Chuffnell unloads with big rights, but Doman covers up well.

(Rd 6 - 00:42) Doman tries to get double underhooks on Chuffnell so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 6 - 00:36) In guard, Chuffnell is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 6 - 00:07) Doman tries to get double underhooks on Chuffnell so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

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

(Rd 6 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chuffnell.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Doman is running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

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(Rd 7 - 05:00) Round seven begins!

(Rd 7 - 04:55) Chuffnell chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Doman down.

(Rd 7 - 04:55) Doman almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Chuffnell has hold of one leg.

(Rd 7 - 04:55) Chuffnell drives Doman up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 04:37) Unable to break free despite his opponent's obvious exhaustion, Doman is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 04:37) They remain there for at least a minute, barely active, with both fighters clearly absolutely gassed.

(Rd 7 - 03:24) Chuffnell attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Doman on the ground.

(Rd 7 - 03:24) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Doman to the mat where he pulls guard!

(Rd 7 - 03:05) Chuffnell throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 7 - 02:40) Chuffnell doesn't allow Doman to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 7 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 7 - 02:30) Chuffnell pounds away on Doman, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 7 - 02:15) Chuffnell looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 7 - 02:15) Chuffnell pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 7 - 01:55) Chuffnell doesn't allow Doman to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 7 - 01:49) Chuffnell smothers Doman with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 7 - 01:13) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Doman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 7 - 00:36) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Doman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round seven.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chuffnell.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Doman needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

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

(Rd 8 - 04:51) A tired Chuffnell moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 8 - 04:51) Doman partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Chuffnell has a hold of the other.

(Rd 8 - 04:51) Chuffnell uses the position to drive Doman up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:28) Doman is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 8 - 04:17) Doman is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 8 - 04:17) Doman looks to have been cut under his eye.

(Rd 8 - 04:05) With the cage trapping Doman, Chuffnell looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 8 - 04:05) Chuffnell gets the takedown! Doman pulls guard.

(Rd 8 - 03:50) Chuffnell throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 8 - 03:27) Perhaps wary of submissions, Chuffnell keeps extremely tight to Doman and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 8 - 03:12) Doman tries to pull Chuffnell in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 8 - 03:04) Perhaps wary of submissions, Chuffnell keeps extremely tight to Doman and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 8 - 02:47) Doman tries to pull Chuffnell in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 8 - 02:37) The clock runs down as Doman is being smothered against the ground by Chuffnell.

(Rd 8 - 02:13) Chuffnell fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 8 - 01:48) Doman tries to get double underhooks on Chuffnell so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 8 - 01:39) The clock runs down as Doman is being smothered against the ground by Chuffnell.

(Rd 8 - 01:18) The clock runs down as Doman is being smothered against the ground by Chuffnell.

(Rd 8 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 8 - 00:56) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 8 - 00:51) Doman connects with a jab, but Chuffnell avoids a big right.

(Rd 8 - 00:25) Doman can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 8 - 00:03) Chuffnell appeared to be going for a takedown, but Doman took the initiative first.

(Rd 8 - 00:03) Doman fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

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

(Rd 8 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chuffnell.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) With one round left, Doman realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Doman.

 

 

Round 9

 

 

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

(Rd 9 - 04:49) Chuffnell chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Doman down.

(Rd 9 - 04:49) Chuffnell couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Doman hops in place on the other.

(Rd 9 - 04:49) Unable to complete the takedown, Chuffnell instead pushes Doman up against the cage.

(Rd 9 - 04:24) Doman is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 9 - 04:12) Chuffnell, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Doman hopping on one foot.

(Rd 9 - 04:12) Chuffnell uses the leg to drag Doman down to the mat, where he gets caught in guard.

(Rd 9 - 03:58) The clock runs down as Doman is being smothered against the ground by Chuffnell.

(Rd 9 - 03:25) Chuffnell smothers Doman with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 9 - 02:55) Chuffnell unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 9 - 02:42) Chuffnell doesn't let Doman pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 9 - 02:35) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Doman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 9 - 02:08) Chuffnell lies on top of Doman, basically smothering him.

(Rd 9 - 01:32) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Harry A. Bierce standing them both back up.

(Rd 9 - 01:21) Doman throws a punch but Chuffnell avoids it.

(Rd 9 - 01:14) Chuffnell quickly shoots on Doman.

(Rd 9 - 01:07) The takedown is unsuccessful, Doman sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 9 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 9 - 00:48) Doman fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 9 - 00:48) Chuffnell looks to have been cut under his eye.

(Rd 9 - 00:34) Chuffnell seizes the chance and grabs Doman into a clinch.

(Rd 9 - 00:25) With control of the clinch, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 9 - 00:25) Chuffnell gets the takedown! Doman pulls guard.

(Rd 9 - 00:09) Chuffnell hits a brutal elbow on Doman, slicing across the head.

(Rd 9 - 00:09) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Doman.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 90-81.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell defeats Bruno 'The Beast' Doman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

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 celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

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Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $90,674)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Marmaduke Chuffnell       $2,720       Bruno Doman              $1,440
Kiyomori Sanda            $8,060       Fatty Tarbuckle          $1,440       SotN: Sanda: $5,000
Marty Sinnar              $17,380      Benoit LeVoir            $11,560      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             KotN: Sinnar: $5,000
Abe Locke                 $2,380       Den Bickersteth          $1,920
Warren Scumboon           $7,040       Takafumi Ando            $2,640       Perf: Scumboon: $5,000
Gunnar Rasmussen          $2,210       Peter Windsor            $1,200
Lucius M Banks            $5,950       Henri Laureys            $132
Frank Sheedy              $3,910       Randolph Gilliver        $1,680
Sugimoto Tarumi           $2,040       Vinnie MacEntyre         $1,200
Dwight Witherspoon        $2,720       Sydney Badenhorst        $132
Drew D'Acosto             $2,550       Jouko Kiri               $1,200
Matas Fialkowska          $2,250       Veeti Kuqi               $1,400
Melvin Yeo                $2,100       Jarno Zijlstra           $1,500
Jeremy-Brett Teller       $1,800       Hunter Matuszak          $120

 

 

Drug Testing: $14,700

Production: $21,680

 

Profit: $116,576

 

Critical Rating: 67%

Commercial Rating: 32%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              -5.5%             67.0% (High Level Regional)
USA                 -4.4%             75.7% (High Level Regional)
UK                  -4.4%             67.8% (High Level Regional)
Europe              -1.8%             45.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           -2.8%             56.3% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               -2.0%             55.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Asia                -2.2%             52.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              -1.0%             45.9% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              -2.2%             51.8% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       -4.4%             63.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Central America     -1.3%             55.2% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              -0.7%             28.6% (Low Level Regional)

 

 

News

 

- Veeti Kuqi announced his retirement following his loss to Matas Fialkowska. He finishes his career in the sport with a professional record of 34-20, with an 0-1 record in CTC, including a first round submission loss to Matas Fialkowska at CTC 37.

- The following fighters have been released by the CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Bruno Doman, Fatty Tarbuckle, Benoit LeVoir, Den Bickersteth, Takafumi Ando, Henri Laureys, Randolph Gilliver, Sydney Badenhorst, Jouko Kiri, Jarno Zijlstra, and Hunter Matuszak. - The services of Peter Windsor, and Vinnie MacEntyre have been retained per Canadian fighter rules.

- SIGMA have decided to close their Welterweight division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

None

 

Predictions

None

[CageRage]

 

 

Sunday, Week 1, July 2002

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Davey Rushton (5-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -400) vs. Hugo "The Mastadon" Filiou (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Underdog: +310)

Davey Rushton is a very good boxer, who originally only dabbled in MMA working occasional local shows where he would generally use his superior hands to beat up fat out of shape guys for some quick cash. That changed when he was signed to be part of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament. Rushton not only won the tournament with ease, he went on to beat the vastly more experienced Gary Sampson to become the first ever GAMMA Super Heavyweight champion. His one-dimensionality has been exposed since however and he has slid down the rankings. He is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Teddy Glossop in GAMMA. Hugo Filiou is a submission-based wrestler from Quebec, a Super Heavyweight who is looking to make waves amongst the biggest fighters in MMA. Still very young, he'll need to drastically improve his striking and cardio if he is to achieve his goal of cracking the top ten in the world rankings.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Korekiyo Okuma (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Favorite: -710) vs. Hans Gorner (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #87, Underdog: +560)

Korekiyo Okuma is a former sumo wrestler who has converted to MMA. A solid wrestler, he also boxed in his youth and so has better stand-up than you could perhaps expect. After going 6-0 on the local scene, ALPHA-1 signed him, only to see him get obliterated by Zachary Nobell on his debut. Still young, Okuma has plenty of time to recover however. Hans Gorner is a kick boxer from Berlin, who is more than capable when standing and striking, having fast and accurated strikes that can dazzle opponents. He perhaps doesn't have the power you'd expect from such a big man however.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Charlie "Lurch" Howerd (4-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Favorite: -300) vs. Lenny "Da Hook" DiMaria (6-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #83, Underdog: +230)

Charlie Howerd is an old school slugger who just likes to stand and bang. He joined ALPHA-1 in 1999, a real out of left field signing if ever there was one, but made a bad start of his career in the big leagues by going 0-2 in 2000. Mild redemption was had when he scored his first victory in Japan with a win over Vinnie MacEntyre the following year, but he does seem to be quite out of his league in the company. Lenny DiMaria got his first taste of fame when he was a cast member on the first season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show. The most experienced of the competitors, he nonetheless went out in the qualifiers after losing to George Pickering. The Italian-American fighter stayed with the company in order to take part in their fledgling Super Heavyweight division, but an 0-3 record was not nearly enough to keep him around and he was cut in January 2001 after being finished by Osser Mallaby.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Eric "Tugboat" Hughes (4-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Underdog: +190) vs. Stan "Rush" Still (8-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #90, Favorite: -250)

Eric Hughes is a straight ahead brawler with a heavy right hand, he was one of the cast members on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show. Beaten in the qualifiers by eventual winner Davey Rushton, Hughes was nonetheless kept on to be part of the new Super Heavyweight division. He is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Cory Frain in his last fight. Stan Still is a wrestler from Chicago, a slow moving, lumbering fighter who tends to experience big problems against anyone who uses a lot of movement. Not particularly good, his big punching power is his saving grace. After spending the first six years of his career as a Heavyweight, to little success, he moved up to Super Heavyweight in late 2001 in an attempt to reboot.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Moses Amokachi (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #62, Favorite: -350) vs. Devon "Mad Dog" Marunde (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Underdog: +270)

Moses Amokachi is a big, ultra-powerful wrestler from Kenya. Moving to the US when he was just 12, he became a star wrestler at the college level and is now looking to use that as the basis for a successful MMA career in the Super Heavyweight ranks. Devon Marunde comes to MMA from a wrestling background, and his size and athletic ability mean that his takedowns and grappling are hard to resist. Where he comes unstuck is that his striking is awful.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: MA Parker (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Favorite: -280) vs. Colin JL Capes (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #74, Underdog: +220)

MA Parker is a wrestler by trade, a powerhouse who started competeing in MMA's Super Heavyweight class in late 2001. At his best up close and personal, if Parker can get hold of someone then he generally has the power and poise to control them. What he lacks, badly, is a striking game. Colin Jack Lachlan Capes is a big rugged Glaswegian, who comes from a kick boxing background and is noted for his dangerous feet, particularly his lethal head kicks. A Super Heavyweight, he has the potential to take advantage of the fact that the relatively new division isn't particularly strong at the moment.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: OJ Oberst (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Underdog: +110) vs. Tomiichi Tsujimura (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Favorite: -150)

Orville Jameson Oberst is a former professional boxer who made the leap to MMA in 2001. Skilled as a pugilist, and certainly one of the best pure boxers in the sport, the question is now whether he can train up the other areas of MMA enough to support his primary skill set. Tomiichi Tsujimura is a big wrestler, who uses his power belly and grappling skills to squash opponents to the ropes to ground and wear them out by forcing them to carry his weight. It's not a pretty style, and audience members have been known to tap out and head to the merchandise stands rather than watch, but it can be effective.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Svein Haugen (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Underdog: +110) vs. Tarmo Lurich (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #70, Favorite: -150)

Svein Haugen is a 6'8" Muay Thai specialist from Norway. Known for his destructive knee strikes, he can be absolutely deadly from the clinch. His general striking is perhaps not quite so effective, but he possesses enough quality that he cannot be underestimated. Tarmo Lurich is a Muay Thai competitor from Estonia, who is a bad stick of wood who seems to enjoy inflicting pain. He does have weaknesses, such as his lack of grappling and somewhat poor cardio, but whether opponents can last long enough to exploit them is another matter entirely.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "Wreck Em" Terry Shakespeare (4-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournamnent Seed: #38, Underdog: +240) vs. Erich Dymek (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #91, Favorite: -310)

Terry Shakespeare is a 6'11" Irishmen who is a kick boxer by trade. He appeared on the first season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament, and ended up being knocked out in the semi-final stage by Irwin Middleton in a mild upset. He has remained in GAMMA's new Super Heavyweight division after the tournament, although it is fair to say that he has struggled thusfar. He is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Drew D'Acosto in his last fight. Erich Dymek is a Polish Super Heavyweight, who comes from a Judo background and so likes to get hold of his opponent and control them. He has some sneaky trips and throws at his disposal, but what he lacks is any sort of striking game to go with it.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Daugvinas Blekaitis (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Favorite: -600) vs. Vasily "The Crusher" Klyushev (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #75, Underdog: +470)

Daugvinas Blekaitis is a wrestler from Lithuania, who likes to get in close and disrupt his opponent with close-quarters grappling and dirty boxing. His striking is a major weak point that will need attention if he is to become a big name in MMA. Vasily Klyushev is a heavily muscled juggernaut of a fighter. A Super Heavyweight who competes on the European regional circuit. Very powerful, he can stand and bang with anyone on the planet. Where he falls down is that he gases quickly and has little or no skill when it comes to close-quarters grappling.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Sun Lu Tang (3-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Favorite: -210) vs. Hector Jimenez (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #86, Underdog: +160)

Sun Lu Tang is one of the surprising number of Chinese Super Heavyweights, a big burly grappler who likes to get on top and rain down strikes. He was signed by ALPHA-1 in 1999, despite being a rookie. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Ben Lees in ALPHA-1. Hector Jimenez is a Super Heavyweight from Mexico, who is a member of a family of boxers. Both his siblings are well known professional boxers, as was his father, uncle, and grandfather. The first of the Jimenez bloodline to go into MMA, big Hector is hoping his powerful punches will see him rise to the top.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Fred Goggins (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Favorite: -310) vs. Jerry Benderoth (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #78, Underdog: +240)

Fred Goggins is a big fat fighter from England, who is a real throwback from the first era of MMA. He is definately a low level fighter when it comes to skill, but his enormous bulk means that he can provide some problems if an opponent is dumb enough to get caught by him. Jerry Benderoth was a good wrestler in college who turned to MMA in late 2001. Very much a grinder, his low-risk approach to the sport isn't very pretty to watch but is definitely his best strategy as he simply doesn't have the striking to stand with anyone for very long.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Hidehira Nakamoto (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Favorite: -490) vs. Martin Greenstein (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #82, Underdog: +390)

Hidehira Nakmoto is a former sumo wrestler, who decided to turn to MMA in mid-2000 after becoming frustrated with his lack of success in his native sport. ALPHA-1 signed him after just one pro fight, although quite how they think they're going to make something of such a limited athlete is a mystery. That said, he marked his debut with a win, using his bulk to bully Chi Ji Guang into defeat. Martin Greenstein is a fairly mediocre kick boxer, who is a rookie who turned professional right at the end of December 2001. A big man, but actually on the smaller end of the spectrum when compared to the other behemoths that inhabit the Super Heavyweight division, he will definitely need to develope some grappling skills if he is to amount to much in MMA.

 

Weigh-In Results

Davey Rushton (280 lbs) vs. Hugo Filiou (279 lbs)

Korekiyo Okuma (294 lbs) vs. Hans Gorner (273 lbs)

Charlie Howerd (289 lbs) vs. Lenny DiMaria (273 lbs)

Eric Hughes (281 lbs) vs. Stan Still (266 lbs)

Moses Amokachi (278 lbs) vs. Devon Marunde (281 lbs)

MA Parker (277 lbs) vs. Colin JL Capes (288 lbs)

OJ Oberst (296 lbs) vs. Tomiichi Tsujimura (303 lbs)

Svein Haugen (316 lbs) vs. Tarmo Lurich (303 lbs)

Terry Shakespeare (289 lbs) vs. Erich Dymek (286 lbs)

Daugvinas Blekaitis (297 lbs) vs. Vasily Klyushev (286 lbs)

Sun Lu Tang (288 lbs) vs. Hector Jimenez (304 lbs)

Fred Goggins (275 lbs) vs. Jerry Benderoth (271 lbs)

Hidehira Nakamoto (344 lbs) vs. Martin Greenstein (277 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 38 Full Fight Card

SHW: Davey Rushton vs. Hugo Filiou

SHW: Korekiyo Okuma vs. Hans Gorner

SHW: Charlie Howerd vs. Lenny DiMaria

SHW: Eric Hughes vs. Stan Still

SHW: Moses Amokachi vs. Devon Marunde

SHW: MA Parker vs. Colin JL Capes

SHW: OJ Oberst vs. Tomiichi Tsujimura

SHW: Svein Haugen vs. Tarmo Lurich

SHW: Terry Shakespeare vs. Erich Dymek

SHW: Daugvinas Blekaitis vs. Vasily Klyushev

 

SHW: Sun Lu Tang vs. Hector Jimenez

SHW: Fred Goggins vs. Jerry Benderoth

SHW: Hidehira Nakamoto vs. Martin Greenstein

[CageRage]

 

 

Sunday, Week 1, July 2002

Live From Sherbrooke, Quebec

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Hidehira Nakamoto (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sapporo, Japan, Favorite: -490) vs. Martin Greenstein (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Underdog: +390)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the prelims with Hidehira Nakamoto battling Martin Greenstein.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Nakamoto looks a good 65lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Greenstein connects with a nice jab and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Greenstein hits a left jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Nakamoto may have been aiming to get in close, but Greenstein aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Greenstein can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Nakamoto shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Greenstein partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Nakamoto has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Unable to complete the takedown, Nakamoto instead pushes Greenstein up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Nakamoto pins Greenstein up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Smothered against the cage, Greenstein is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

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

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Greenstein lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) A jab lands from Greenstein, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Taking a few gulps of breath, Greenstein is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Nakamoto lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Greenstein connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Greenstein can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Greenstein lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Greenstein took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Nakamoto looks a little shell-shocked too.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Greenstein and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) Nakamoto may have been aiming to get in close, but Greenstein aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) Greenstein fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Nakamoto with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Greenstein is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Nakamoto chooses to shoot in on Greenstein.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Greenstein almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Nakamoto holds the other.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Unable to complete the takedown, Nakamoto instead pushes Greenstein up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Greenstein is looking really tired.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Nakamoto keeps Greenstein stuck against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Nakamoto and Greenstein remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Greenstein is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Nakamoto has over him.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Nakamoto shows great control, keeping Greenstein pressed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) Nakamoto is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Nakamoto had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Greenstein 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 have to give that round to Nakamoto, but only a 10-9.

(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 - 04:53) Greenstein can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Greenstein can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Greenstein can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:57) Greenstein hits a left jab and then catches Nakamoto with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Greenstein seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 3 - 03:40) It looked like we were about to see Nakamoto try and get some grappling started, but Greenstein was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:40) Greenstein connects with a nice jab and then catches Nakamoto with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) Nakamoto looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) Greenstein lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Nakamoto chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Greenstein down.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Nakamoto couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Greenstein hops in place on the other.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Unable to complete the takedown, Nakamoto instead pushes Greenstein up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Nakamoto keeps Greenstein stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Nakamoto goes to use some dirty boxing, but Greenstein is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Showing his ability to control opponents, Nakamoto simply smothers Greenstein against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) 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 3 - 00:11) Breathing very hard, Nakamoto is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 00:11) 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 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Greenstein just about edged it.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Greenstein.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Nakamoto may have been aiming to get in close, but Greenstein aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Greenstein hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Greenstein steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Nakamoto may have been setting up to shoot, but Greenstein aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Greenstein fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:18) The gas tank looks empty on Greenstein.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) Nakamoto looked like he was going to shoot, but Greenstein simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) A punch from Greenstein fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 03:57) Greenstein connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:31) Greenstein throws a two-punch combo but Nakamoto avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 03:10) Greenstein confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 03:10) Greenstein hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) Greenstein connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) A jab is wide from Greenstein, but then he catches Nakamoto with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Nakamoto keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Greenstein hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:37) Nakamoto, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:37) Greenstein lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Greenstein can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Greenstein fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Nakamoto with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) Greenstein connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Nakamoto may have been setting up to shoot, but Greenstein aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Greenstein hits a left jab and then hits Nakamoto with a straight right.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Nakamoto 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) Nakamoto looked like he was going to shoot, but Greenstein simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Greenstein hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Greenstein moves in on Nakamoto, preparing to throw.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Greenstein can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) Greenstein fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:41) Nakamoto looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Greenstein simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 03:41) Greenstein can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Greenstein uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 5 - 02:54) Greenstein fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Nakamoto with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) Greenstein can't connect with a jab, but then catches Nakamoto with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) Nakamoto, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) Greenstein almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Nakamoto holds the other.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) Nakamoto can't get Greenstein down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:54) Greenstein, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that the tired-looking Nakamoto is exerting.

(Rd 5 - 01:54) The grappling continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters only occasionally throwing short strikes. Both competitors look very fatigued.

(Rd 5 - 00:47) Greenstein is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 00:34) Despite his gas tank clearly getting low, Nakamoto smothers Greenstein up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:34) What's left of the round sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. Both fighters look gassed.

(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 Nakamoto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Greenstein.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Franklin Mencken gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Nakamoto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm scores the contest as 48-47 to Nakamoto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Hidehira Nakamoto!

 

 

Official Result: Hidehira Nakamoto defeats Martin Greenstein (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Very Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Hidehira Nakamoto name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of the fans who turned out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Fred Goggins (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Greendale, England, Favorite: -310) vs. Jerry Benderoth (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Underdog: +240)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Fred Goggins goes head to head with Jerry Benderoth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Goggins comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Benderoth misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Goggins connects with a jab but Benderoth evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Goggins dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Benderoth misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Goggins comes in with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Goggins dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Benderoth throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Benderoth misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Goggins attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) It looks like Benderoth has been cut under the eye.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Goggins comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Benderoth throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Goggins is able to grab Benderoth.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Using his wrestling skills, Goggins is trying to push Benderoth up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) He does so and now has Benderoth pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Goggins pins Benderoth up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Benderoth is trapped up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Goggins tries dirty boxing, but Benderoth works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Goggins is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Benderoth hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Goggins hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Breathing very hard, Goggins is looking ragged.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) A jab hits home from Goggins and then he hits a nice straight right.

(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 Goggins.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Benderoth in between rounds.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:51) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Benderoth moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Goggins into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Goggins hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Benderoth hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) There's a takedown attempt from Benderoth.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Goggins partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Benderoth has a hold of the other.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Benderoth drives Goggins up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Benderoth looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) It doesn't work, Goggins defended against it well.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Benderoth ducks down and grabs a leg. Goggins remains standing, using the cage for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Goggins gets dragged to the mat where he pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) Benderoth is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Benderoth throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 02:11) Benderoth blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Benderoth throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Benderoth starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) He gets the mount.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Benderoth pounds away with right hands and Goggins is in big trouble!

(Rd 2 - 01:13) With punches raining down, Goggins desperately tries to get away but only succeeds in giving up his back!

(Rd 2 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Benderoth tries to put Goggins in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Goggins doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Goggins tries to turn over and sweep Benderoth but can't do it.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Benderoth fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Benderoth took that round, 10-9 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) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Goggins comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Goggins throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Benderoth is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Goggins has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Benderoth is off-target with a jab and also has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Goggins looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Benderoth initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Goggins hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Benderoth throws a two-punch combo but Goggins avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Benderoth.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Goggins has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) That's his second takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Benderoth throws a fast elbow that does a glancing blow to Goggins.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Benderoth doesn't let Goggins pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Benderoth looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Goggins can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) Benderoth tries to lock Goggins in an armbar.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) Goggins gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 3 - 01:25) The winner, by submission, is Jerry Benderoth!

 

 

Official Result: Jerry Benderoth defeats Fred Goggins (Submission (Armbar) in 3:35 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jerry Benderoth thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Visibly delighted, Jerry Benderoth celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Sun Lu Tang (3-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Shanghai, China, Favorite: -210) vs. Hector Jimenez (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Mexico City, Mexico, Underdog: +160)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Sun Lu Tang squares off with Hector Jimenez in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Alan Allen.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:48) A jab hits home from Jimenez and then he hits Tang with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Blood is visible on Tang, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Tang looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Jimenez simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Jimenez connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Jimenez lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Jimenez hits a left hand, but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Tang looked like he was going to shoot, but Jimenez simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Jimenez connects with two left hands and then catches Tang with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) A jab hits home from Jimenez and then he hits Tang with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) For the first time, Jimenez is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Jimenez moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Jimenez connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Circling, Tang clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Jimenez tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Tang seizes the chance and grabs Jimenez into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Jimenez uses his wrestling to smother Tang and stop him from using any dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) With control of the clinch, Tang tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Tang has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Tang begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Advancing his position, he gets mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Tang pounds away on Jimenez, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 1 - 01:06) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Sun Lu Tang takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Sun Lu Tang defeats Hector Jimenez (TKO (Strikes) in 4:14 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sun Lu Tang thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Sun Lu Tang celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

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 FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Daugvinas Blekaitis (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Birstonas, Lithuania, Favorite: -600) vs. Vasily "Krusher" Klyushev (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Underdog: +470)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Daugvinas Blekaitis takes on Vasily 'Krusher' Klyushev.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Klyushev lands a left hand and then hits Blekaitis with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Klyushev hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Klyushev connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Klyushev is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Klyushev lands a left hand and then catches Blekaitis with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Blekaitis hits the floor, he has been knocked out!

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Vasily Klyushev takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

Official Result: Vasily 'Krusher' Klyushev defeats Daugvinas Blekaitis (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:13 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Vasily Klyushev thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Vasily Klyushev says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Wreck 'Em" Terry Shakespeare (4-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Underdog: +240) vs. Erich Dymek (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Malbork, Poland, Favorite: -310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Wreck 'Em' Terry Shakespeare fights Erich Dymek.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) It looked like we were about to see Dymek try and get some grappling started, but Shakespeare was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Shakespeare can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Dymek with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) It looks like Dymek has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Dymek had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Shakespeare fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Dymek with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Dymek hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Shakespeare uses a left jab, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Dymek hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Shakespeare lands a jab and then catches Dymek with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Shakespeare hits a left hand, but Dymek evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Shakespeare uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Dymek.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Referee William Yeats signals for the fight to continue!

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Dymek appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Shakespeare took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Shakespeare hits a left jab and then hits Dymek with a sensational high right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 02:44) He's down! Dymek falls to the floor!

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

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Shakespeare starts pounding away on Dymek, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Shakespeare pounds away with right hands and Dymek is having trouble doing anything about it!

(Rd 1 - 02:29) With Dymek taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:12) By TKO, the winner is Terry Shakespeare!

 

 

Official Result: 'Wreck 'Em' Terry Shakespeare defeats Erich Dymek (TKO (Strikes) in 2:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Terry Shakespeare name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Visibly delighted, Terry Shakespeare celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Svein Haugen (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sirdal, Norway, Underdog: +110) vs. Tarmo Lurich (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tartu, Estonia, Favorite: -150)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Svein Haugen squares off with Tarmo Lurich.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Alan Allen.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Lurich lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Haugen hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Haugen misses with a big right hand, allowing Lurich to counter with a left jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Lurich lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Haugen hits a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Lurich hits a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Haugen uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Haugen glares at his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Haugen lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Lurich lands a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Lurich lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Haugen is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) For the first time, Haugen is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Haugen misses a right hook and gets countered with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Haugen finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Lurich hits a couple of jabs but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(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 Lurich.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:48) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Haugen is off target with a left jab but hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Lurich lands a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Lurich is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Haugen hits a left to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Lurich hits a pair of jabs but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Haugen is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Haugen misses with a big right hand, allowing Lurich to counter with a couple of jabs that are followed by a quick kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Haugen takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) Haugen lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) Lurich lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) Haugen is looking really tired.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Lurich slips past a left hook and counters with a left jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Haugen stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Haugen tries to get Lurich into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Haugen achieves it, Lurich could not fight out of it.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) From the clinch, Haugen hits Lurich with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) Lurich blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Using the clinch, Haugen drives a knee into the chest of Lurich, but didn't get much force behind it.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Haugen keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Haugen scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Lurich blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Haugen seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) From the clinch, Lurich takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Lurich pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on 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 Lurich.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Lurich 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 - 04:51) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Lurich slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Breathing very hard, Lurich is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Haugen tries to get Lurich into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Lurich can't fight it off and ends up caught.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) From the clinch, Haugen hits Lurich with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Haugen misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) From the clinch, Lurich gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.

(Rd 3 - 03:04) Lurich blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 02:37) Using the clinch, Haugen hits a vicious knee to the face! Lurich crumples to the ground, out cold!

(Rd 3 - 02:23) The winner, by knock out; Svein Haugen!

 

 

Official Result: Svein Haugen defeats Tarmo Lurich (Knock Out (Knee) in 2:37 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Svein Haugen name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

OJ Oberst (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Austin, Texas, Underdog: +110) vs. Tomiichi Tsujimura (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sapporo, Japan, Favorite: -150)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which OJ Oberst battles Tomiichi Tsujimura.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Alan Allen, and Franklin Mencken.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Oberst rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) A jab is wide from Oberst, but then he hits Tsujimura with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Tsujimura shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) He has the takedown! Oberst pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Tsujimura unloads with big right hands, but Oberst is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Tsujimura begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Tsujimura passes to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) In half guard, Tsujimura begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Oberst keeps Tsujimura in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Tsujimura unloads with big rights, but Oberst covers up well.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Tsujimura keeps Oberst guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Tsujimura throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) In half guard, Tsujimura begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Tsujimura pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Oberst.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Tsujimura pounds away, landing several clean blows on Oberst in the process.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Oberst tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Tsujimura has his back!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Tsujimura is breathing very hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Tsujimura, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:53) Oberst lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Tsujimura uses a brace of right jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Oberst connects with a jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) A jab lands from Oberst, but a big left to the body fails to find the target.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Oberst tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Tsujimura quickly shoots on Oberst.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Tsujimura tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) He passes half guard, but Oberst was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) The scramble leaves Oberst on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) The clock runs down as Oberst is being smothered against the ground by Tsujimura.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Time slips away as Tsujimura successfully keeps Oberst stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) The clock runs down as Oberst is being smothered against the ground by Tsujimura.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Tsujimura pounds away on Oberst but can't land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Tsujimura deflects a couple of punches that Oberst threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Tsujimura tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Oberst tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) The scramble sees Oberst up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Despite his gas tank clearly getting low, Tsujimura smothers Oberst up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) They exchange short punches to the body until the round ends.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tsujimura looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(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 Tsujimura.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Tsujimura, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Oberst pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Tsujimura throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Oberst throws out some punches, but Tsujimura leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) The clock runs down as Oberst is being smothered against the ground by Tsujimura.

(Rd 3 - 03:44) Tsujimura lies on top of Oberst, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) Tsujimura fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Oberst tries to pull Tsujimura in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 3 - 02:41) Time slips away as Tsujimura successfully keeps Oberst stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Oberst steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Tsujimura throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Oberst can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Oberst comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Tsujimura tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) A jab lands from Oberst but Tsujimura avoids a big left.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Oberst comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Tsujimura fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Oberst lands two jabs and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) That last shot may have done some damage, Tsujimura is backing off and trying to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Oberst throws a vicious left uppercut to try and finish Tsujimura, but he is just able to step back avoid it.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Having apparently cleared his head, Tsujimura is able to get out of trouble and return to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Oberst is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) Tsujimura misses a jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) Oberst scores with a jab and also scores with a great left hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Tsujimura had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) A punch from Oberst fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 00:23) Oberst comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 3 - 00:23) Tsujimura hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 00:23) Oberst hits a right jab and then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:02) A tired Tsujimura moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:02) The takedown is completed, Oberst is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Oberst, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Tsujimura up 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:49) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Tsujimura looks totally gassed.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) A jab is wide from Oberst, but then he lands a left hand to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) Tsujimura misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a couple of jabs that are followed by a vicious left hook to the body!

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Tsujimura collapses to the floor, clearly in a lot of pain!

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Oberst starts pounding away on Tsujimura, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Oberst pounds away, Tsujimura is barely able to offer any defence at all!

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Tsujimura is out! Referee Leo Behan leaps in and stops the fight!

(Rd 4 - 03:32) The winner, by knock out, is OJ Oberst!

 

 

Official Result: OJ Oberst defeats Tomiichi Tsujimura (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:28 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: OJ Oberst thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He physically grabs the microphone and calls out Marty Sinnar, saying he'll destroy him.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

MA Parker (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -280) vs. Colin J L Capes (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Glasgow, Scotland, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; MA Parker facing Colin J L Capes.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Capes closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A jab lands from Capes, but Parker dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Capes connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Capes lands a right hand and then catches Parker with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Capes confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Capes lands a right jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Capes confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Capes uses a right jab, but sees the following low kick get caught!

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Parker tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Parker just about connects with a fast glancing elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Capes gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) There wasn't enough separation though, Parker is able to catch him and secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Parker looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Parker mounts Capes.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Parker drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Capes.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Parker throws some elbows but Capes isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Capes tries to sweep Parker out of mount but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Parker drops some elbows on Capes but they're all taken comfortably on the arms or pushed away.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Parker unloads with three hard elbows, Capes is getting rocked!

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Parker pounds away with elbow strikes but Capes isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Parker blocks Capes as he tries a sweep.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Parker drops some elbows and Capes is struggling to avoid taking a clean shot.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Parker fires away with elbows but Capes doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Capes tries to sweep Parker out of mount but can't do it.

(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 Parker.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Parker shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) In half guard, Parker catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) In half guard, Parker begins working to get side control.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Parker gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Parker attempts the mount.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) He mounts Capes.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Parker elbows away, landing a couple that clearly rock Capes!

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Parker lands a powerful elbow strike that caught Capes on the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Parker fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Capes tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Parker.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Parker throws some short elbows and at least one catches Capes in the face.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Capes turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Parker successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Parker tries to pound on Capes, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Parker keeps both hooks, despite Capes trying to pull them apart.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Parker attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Parker has Capes flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

(Rd 2 - 00:52) MA Parker takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: MA Parker defeats Colin J L Capes (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:08 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: MA Parker name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. MA Parker celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Moses Amokachi (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kenya, Favorite: -350) vs. Devon "Mad Dog" Marunde (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: San Francisco, California, Underdog: +270)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Moses Amokachi goes head to head with Devon 'Mad Dog' Marunde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Marunde gets in close and clinches with Amokachi.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Marunde tries to wrestle Amokachi backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Marunde can't move Amokachi at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) With control of the clinch, Amokachi tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) The takedown is successful, Marunde pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) In half guard, Amokachi begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Amokachi gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Amokachi pounds away on Marunde, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Amokachi pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Amokachi unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Marunde.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Amokachi fires away with right hands, but Marunde doesn't take much damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Amokachi fires away and Marunde is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Amokachi unloads with big right hands, but Marunde is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Amokachi pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Amokachi unloads with big rights, but Marunde covers up well.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Amokachi pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Marunde tries to sweep Amokachi out of mount but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Amokachi pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Amokachi blocks an attempt to move him from mount.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Amokachi fires away with punches, but Marunde deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Amokachi pounds away, but Marunde calmly deals with them.

(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 Amokachi.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Amokachi hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Amokachi comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) The takedown is completed, Marunde is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Amokachi pounds away on Marunde but can't land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Marunde tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Amokachi attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) He passes straight to the mount.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Amokachi pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Marunde.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Amokachi fires away with punches and Marunde takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Amokachi pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Amokachi fires off some rights, but Marunde isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Marunde tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Amokachi.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Amokachi fires away with punches, but Marunde deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Amokachi tries to pound on Marunde, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Amokachi blocks an attempt to move him from mount.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Amokachi pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Marunde tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Amokachi.

(Rd 2 - 00:06) Amokachi unloads with big rights, but Marunde covers up well.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Amokachi, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Amokachi up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:55) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Amokachi works his way to a dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Amokachi is trying to push Marunde so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Amokachi does it, Marunde is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Amokachi presses Marunde into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) 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 3 - 03:36) Marunde wrestles back against Amokachi, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Marunde keeps Amokachi stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Referee William Yeats thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Amokachi is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 01:48) Amokachi throws a punch but Marunde avoids it.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) Seizing the opportunity, Marunde clinches.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) Marunde is looking to muscle Amokachi back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) Marunde can't move Amokachi at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) Amokachi is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) Amokachi gets out-wrestled in the grapple and Marunde takes control.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Marunde is trying to push Amokachi so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Amokachi out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) Amokachi is looking to muscle Marunde back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) Amokachi can't manage it, Marunde fought it.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) Amokachi tries to wrestle Marunde backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) Amokachi manages it and controls Marunde up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Marunde.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Amokachi is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Amokachi connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) A jab hits home from Amokachi and then he hits Marunde with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) Amokachi confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) Amokachi fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Marunde with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:40) From the looks of things, I don't think Amokachi has much energy left.

(Rd 4 - 03:32) A jab hits home from Amokachi and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 4 - 03:13) Amokachi steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 4 - 03:13) Marunde looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Amokachi simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 03:13) Amokachi lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Amokachi fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) Amokachi gets in close and clinches with Marunde.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Amokachi is trying to push Marunde so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Marunde doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Marunde looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Amokachi blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) Amokachi tries to wrestle Marunde backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) Amokachi achieves it, pinning Marunde to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) Amokachi uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 01:16) Amokachi tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Marunde reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) The gas tank looks empty on Amokachi.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Amokachi is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the rest of the round as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Amokachi, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Marunde realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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

(Rd 5 - 04:49) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:49) Amokachi looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) Amokachi tries to wrestle Marunde backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) Amokachi does it, Marunde is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Unable to break free despite his opponent's obvious exhaustion, Marunde is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute.

(Rd 5 - 03:41) Amokachi tries to maintain control, but Marunde wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Amokachi ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) Unable to break free, Amokachi is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee William Yeats restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Taking a few gulps of breath, Marunde is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Amokachi is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Using his wrestling skills, Amokachi is trying to push Marunde up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Amokachi can't do it though, and Marunde gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 5 - 01:22) Marunde is trying to push Amokachi so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:22) He does so and now has Amokachi pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) Marunde tries to smother Amokachi against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Marunde against the cage instead.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) It isn't a pretty tactic, but the exhausted Amokachi is wearing Marunde down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Marunde came out just ahead on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 48-47 (Franklin Mencken), 50-46 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 50-45 (Reginald Wodehouse).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Moses Amokachi!

 

 

Official Result: Moses Amokachi defeats Devon 'Mad Dog' Marunde (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Moses Amokachi name-checks everyone involved with American Cage Fighters, then goes through his sponsors one by one. He then thanks God for inspiring for him. He says that he is happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Eric "Tugboat" Hughes (4-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Trenton, New Jersey, Underdog: +190) vs. Stan "Rush" Still (8-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -250)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Eric 'Tugboat' Hughes fights Stan 'Rush' Still.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Still misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Hughes comes in with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Hughes comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Still throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Hughes can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Still with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Hughes steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Still manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Hughes can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Still appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hughes took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) A jab hits home from Hughes and then he catches Still with a right hook.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Moving forward constantly, Hughes is pressuring Still.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Still lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Hughes throws a one-two, but Still was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Hughes stalks forward, pressuring Still.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Hughes avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Hughes lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Hughes is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Hughes initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Still hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Hughes connects with a nice jab and then he catches Still with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Hughes steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Still hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Hughes can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Still backs off quickly, I think that last shot really shook him!

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Still gets caught by a big right hook...and is out before he hits the ground!

(Rd 1 - 00:30) The winner, by knock out; Eric Hughes!

 

 

Official Result: Eric 'Tugboat' Hughes defeats Stan 'Rush' Still (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Eric Hughes name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He physically grabs the microphone and proceeds to issue a challenge to Taroemon Abukara, saying that he'll destroy him.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Charlie "Lurch" Howerd (4-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Spokane, Washington, Favorite: -300) vs. Lenny "Da Hook" DiMaria (6-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Scranton, New Jersey, Underdog: +230)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Charlie 'Lurch' Howerd goes up against Lenny 'Da Hook' DiMaria.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Howerd slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) DiMaria misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Howerd to attack with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) DiMaria misses a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Howerd misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Howerd attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) DiMaria tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Howerd can't connect with a jab, but then he catches DiMaria with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Howerd forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) DiMaria tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Howerd throws a one-two, but DiMaria was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) DiMaria counters a right hand with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) DiMaria used his reach advantage there, picking Howerd off at range.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Howerd comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) DiMaria tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) A one-two from Howerd fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Howerd is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Howerd initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) DiMaria tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Howerd can't connect with a jab, but then he catches DiMaria with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Howerd comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) DiMaria throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Howerd can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Howerd comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) DiMaria tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Howerd hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Looking very tired, Howerd clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) DiMaria gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Howerd uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Howerd is trying to push DiMaria so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Howerd does it, DiMaria is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Howerd doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Howerd uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Howerd smothers DiMaria against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Howerd uses dirty boxing to punish DiMaria while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) DiMaria throws a few short punches 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 Howerd.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) Howerd comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) DiMaria fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) A one-two from Howerd fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) DiMaria is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Howerd shouts at his opponent, telling them to bring it on.

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

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Howerd slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a clean right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) DiMaria doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Howerd doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Howerd comes forward, walking down DiMaria.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) DiMaria scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Howerd hits a left jab and then he catches DiMaria with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) From the looks of things, I don't think Howerd has much energy left.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Howerd stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Howerd is trying to muscle DiMaria up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Howerd does it, DiMaria is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) DiMaria is trapped against the cage and Howerd punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Howerd pins DiMaria up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) DiMaria is trapped against the cage and Howerd hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Howerd smothers DiMaria against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) DiMaria is trapped against the cage and Howerd hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Blood is visible on DiMaria, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) Howerd smothers DiMaria against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Howerd tries a foot stomp, but DiMaria seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) DiMaria appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) DiMaria finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Howerd hits a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) Howerd looks totally gassed.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) DiMaria is breathing very hard.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) DiMaria backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him!

(Rd 2 - 00:33) Howerd moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand! DiMaria goes down!

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Howerd senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Howerd fires away and DiMaria is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Keeping calm under pressure, DiMaria spots that Howerd is over-committed to the strikes and sweeps him off balance! They scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) The scramble sees DiMaria up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(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 Howerd.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up DiMaria.

 

 

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 with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) Howerd slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) DiMaria attempts to wrestle Howerd to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) DiMaria can't get the takedown as Howerd wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Clinched with DiMaria, Howerd looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) The takedown is successful, DiMaria pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) For the moment Howerd is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Howerd blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Howerd attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 01:58) DiMaria can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:28) Howerd looks to get a mount.

(Rd 3 - 01:28) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Howerd manages to come out on top, with DiMaria pulling half guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Howerd throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Howerd throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Howerd unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt DiMaria.

(Rd 3 - 00:16) Howerd throws a quick, ultra-nasty elbow strike to the head.

(Rd 3 - 00:16) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of DiMaria.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Howerd hits a vicious elbow strike to the head.

(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 Howerd.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for DiMaria, he's running out of rounds.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of DiMaria.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:55) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 4 - 04:35) DiMaria looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) DiMaria scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Howerd scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:33) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:33) DiMaria misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a good right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:14) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:14) Howerd slips past a right hook and counters with a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 02:45) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:45) DiMaria misses with a big right hand, allowing Howerd to counter with a great right hook.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) DiMaria steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Howerd throws a punch but DiMaria avoids it.

(Rd 4 - 02:16) DiMaria gets hold of Howerd.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) DiMaria attempts to wrestle Howerd to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) DiMaria doesn't get the takedown, Howerd instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) DiMaria looks totally gassed.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) Howerd tries to wrestle DiMaria backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) He does so and now has DiMaria pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) Howerd smothers DiMaria against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Howerd hits DiMaria, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) DiMaria is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:51) DiMaria gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 00:36) Howerd hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) DiMaria is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 00:10) Howerd smothers DiMaria against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Howerd, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see DiMaria winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Howerd slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) DiMaria lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Howerd nails a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) DiMaria doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) Howerd hits a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:33) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) Howerd tries to take DiMaria down.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) DiMaria cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) Howerd peppers DiMaria with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) DiMaria applies double underhooks and keeps Howerd from launching any attacks.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) Howerd keeps tight to DiMaria, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:06) Using his leg strength to push Howerd back a bit, DiMaria looks to scramble for position.

(Rd 5 - 02:06) Howerd is too quick though, and grabs side control before DiMaria can get up.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Howerd throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 5 - 01:27) Howerd blocks DiMaria as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:07) Howerd throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Howerd looks to get a mount.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Howerd takes the back instead, DiMaria rolled over rather than get mounted.

(Rd 5 - 00:18) Howerd pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Howerd pounds away on DiMaria, landing several good shots in the process.

(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 Howerd.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Charlie 'Lurch' Howerd!

 

 

Official Result: Charlie 'Lurch' Howerd defeats Lenny 'Da Hook' DiMaria (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Charlie Howerd thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Korekiyo Okuma (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -710) vs. Hans Gorner (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Berlin, Germany, Underdog: +560)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Korekiyo Okuma faces Hans Gorner in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Gorner must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Gorner deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Okuma doesn't connect with a right jab but lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Gorner misses a jab but scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Gorner comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Okuma hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Gorner can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Okuma may have been aiming to get in close, but Gorner aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) A jab hits home from Gorner and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Gorner can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Okuma shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Okuma gets hold of a leg but Gorner remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Okuma can't get Gorner down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Okuma smothers Gorner against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) With the cage trapping Gorner, Okuma looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) The takedown is successful and he is now on top of a turtled up Gorner.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Rolled over from turtle position Gorner is left caught in side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Okuma attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Gorner blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Gorner tries to pull guard on Okuma but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Okuma attempts to armbar Gorner from side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Gorner blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Gorner tries to move to guard, but Okuma doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Okuma throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Okuma blocks Gorner as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Okuma tries to lock Gorner in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Okuma gets the arm triangle fully applied, but the round ends before it can force the tap!

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Okuma, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Okuma 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 Gorner can do enough to take this fight.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Gorner comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Okuma lands a right hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Gorner throws a one-two, but Okuma was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Gorner comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Okuma fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Gorner uses a left jab but the following kick to the body misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Gorner is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) Gorner can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Okuma shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) The takedown is completed, Gorner is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Okuma fires off a few punches.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Okuma looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) He passes the guard well, gaining side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Okuma attempts an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Gorner defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Gorner tries to pull guard on Okuma but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) In side control, Okuma catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) In side control, Okuma begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) He mounts Gorner.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Okuma unloads with big left hands and Gorner is struggling to cope!

(Rd 2 - 00:27) Okuma pounds away on Gorner, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Okuma pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Okuma, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Okuma up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Moving forward constantly, Gorner is pressuring Okuma.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Okuma hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Gorner uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Okuma counters a leg kick with a right jab and a great left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Okuma is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Gorner steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Okuma hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) A one-two from Gorner fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Gorner is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Gorner attacks with strikes.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Okuma lands a right hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Gorner uses a left jab but Okuma dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next.

(Rd 3 - 02:31) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:31) Gorner hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:31) Okuma misses a jab but scores with a great left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:19) Breathing very hard, Gorner is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 02:06) Okuma appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Gorner took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:06) Gorner connects with a nice jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Gorner comes forward.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Okuma fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Gorner can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Gorner uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Okuma lands a right jab and a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) Gorner, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) Okuma tries to wrestle Gorner backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) Okuma manages it and controls Gorner up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) Okuma uses dirty boxing to punish Gorner while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:40) Gorner is trapped against the cage and Okuma hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 3 - 00:40) It looks like Gorner has been cut across the forehead by a strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Gorner is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp left to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Okuma pins Gorner up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

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

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

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Gorner.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

Quote

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) Gorner hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) Okuma scores with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Okuma 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 - 03:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Gorner misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Okuma attacks with a right jab and a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:47) Okuma looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 03:47) Gorner seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Okuma doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Gorner misses with a left jab and also can't get a kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 4 - 02:48) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:48) Gorner hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:48) Okuma is off-target with a jab but nails a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) Gorner hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) Okuma hits a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Gorner gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Okuma uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 4 - 02:04) Okuma is trying to push Gorner so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:04) Okuma does it, Gorner is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:44) Okuma stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 4 - 01:32) Okuma smothers Gorner against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) Okuma catches Gorner with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 4 - 01:08) Gorner gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Gorner is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Gorner is bleeding again from just above his hairline, a strike has re-opened the wound.

(Rd 4 - 00:48) Okuma looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 00:48) Gorner is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp left to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) Okuma smothers Gorner against the cage, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) Gorner gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Gorner realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Gorner.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Okuma misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Gorner comes in with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 5 - 04:44) Gorner looks exhausted.

(Rd 5 - 04:36) Moving forward constantly, Gorner is pressuring Okuma.

(Rd 5 - 04:36) Okuma hit a counter right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:36) Gorner connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Gorner slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) Gorner connects with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) Okuma scores with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Gorner is off-target with a jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. Okuma hits a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) Gorner gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Okuma uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 5 - 03:02) Okuma is trying to muscle Gorner up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:02) Gorner ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) Okuma looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) Gorner is trapped against the cage and Okuma hits him with a short right uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) Gorner gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) Okuma pins Gorner up against the cage and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Okuma uses dirty boxing to punish Gorner while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) Okuma hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 01:51) Okuma catches Gorner with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) Gorner is controlled up against the cage and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:32) Gorner takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 5 - 01:26) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:11) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:11) Gorner finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Okuma hits a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Gorner attacks with strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Okuma hits two right hands on the counter.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Gorner doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Okuma took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Korekiyo Okuma!

 

 

Official Result: Korekiyo Okuma defeats Hans Gorner (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Korekiyo Okuma thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He physically grabs the microphone and calls out Tomoji Takaoka, saying that he'll destroy him. There's no doubt that Korekiyo Okuma benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Davey Rushton (5-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Sterling, Scotland, Favorite: -400) vs. Hugo "The Mastadon" Filiou (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Underdog: +310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Davey Rushton goes head to head with Hugo 'The Mastadon' Filiou in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Filiou, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Rushton comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) A jab hits home from Rushton and then he hits Filiou with a beautiful left uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) He's down! Filiou falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Rushton starts pounding away on Filiou, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Rushton pounds away on Filiou, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 04:43) With Filiou taking a beating, referee Leo Behan has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 04:28) The winner, by TKO, is Davey Rushton!

 

 

Official Result: Davey Rushton defeats Hugo 'The Mastadon' Filiou (TKO (Strikes) in 0:32 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Davey Rushton praises his team at American Cage Fighters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Davey Rushton says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

Attendance: 129

Gate Reciepts: $12,126

Sponsorship: $24,070

Ad Revenue: $206,865

Merchandise: $3,761

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $80,088)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Davey Rushton             $9,080       Hugo Filiou              $132         Perf: Rushton: $5,000
Korekiyo Okuma            $2,550       Hans Gorner              $1,680
Charlie Howerd            $2,380       Lenny DiMaria            $1,560
Eric Hughes               $2,210       Stan Still               $1,560
Moses Amokachi            $2,040       Devon Marunde            $132
MA Parker                 $7,040       Colin J L Capes          $1,680       SotN: Parker: $5,000
OJ Oberst                 $12,210      Tomiichi Tsujimura       $10,132      FotN: Both: $10,000
Svein Haugen              $7,040       Tarmo Lurich             $1,920       KotN: Haugen: $5,000
Terry Shakespeare         $3,740       Erich Dymek              $132
Vasily Klyushev           $2,380       Daugvinas Blekaitis      $1,680
Sun Lu Tang               $2,100       Hector Jimenez           $1,200
Jerry Benderoth           $150         Fred Goggins             $1,500
Hidehira Nakamoto         $3,750       Martin Greenstein        $110

 

 

Drug Testing: $13,650

Production: $22,688

 

Profit: $130,396

 

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 33%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              -5.0%             62.0% (Mid Level Regional)
USA                 -3.2%             72.5% (High Level Regional)
UK                  -4.0%             63.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Europe              -1.0%             44.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           -2.0%             54.3% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               -1.6%             53.9% (Mid Level Regional)
Asia                -2.0%             50.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              -0.9%             45.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              -1.5%             50.3% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       -4.0%             59.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Central America     -1.2%             54.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              -0.3%             28.3% (Low Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 33, and Bronson Berle has tested positive for TRT following his victory over Stanislaw Lipnicki. He is claiming that the positive test is the result of a lab mix-up. Berle has been suspended for a year by the athletic commission, and his victory has been overturned to a No Contest. He has also been fired by the CTC. Candian competitor Chuck Dooley will re-enter the bracket to replace Berle, and will face Aleksander Ivanov in the Second Round.

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 34, and Mort Slingsby has tested postive for recreational drugs. He claims he has never used any such substances and the positive test is a lab mix-up. He has been suspended for a year by the athletic commission, and his victory over Josuke Matsuzawa has been overturned to a No Contest. He has also been fired by the CTC. Canadian competitor Nate MacReary will re-enter the bracket to replace Slingsby, and will face Kanezane Fujii in the Second Round.

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 35 and all fighters tested clean.

- The CTC has released the following fighters following their elimination from the tournament: Hans Gorner, Lenny DiMaria, Stan Still, Devon Marunde, Colin J L Capes, Tomiichi Tsujimura, Tarmo Lurich, Erich Dymek, Daugvinas Blekaitis, Hector Jimenez, Fred Goggins, and Martin Greenstein.

- The services of Hugo Filiou have been retained per Canadian fighter rules.

- CTC fighter Jackson Mollusck is visiting Mean Machines in preperation for his upcoming CTC Lightweight Championship Third Round fight with Sukarno. He's hoping to improve his boxing.

- ALPHA-1 have closed their Heavyweight division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

None

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round (Round of 64)

Palmer Lette vs. Iggy Coan

August Pennell vs. Eric Coleman

Irwin Middleton vs. Sebastian Cyr

Efren Luat vs. Chi Ji Guang

Bob Dozier vs. Bahman Baboumian

John-James McInleen vs. Zsolt Hargitay

Frank Paul vs. Dwight Witherspoon

Wally Bryant vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell

Renato vs. Warren Scumboon

Stanley Rine vs. Kiyomori Sanda

Graham Goodbody vs. Lucius M Banks

Yoshikazu Inamoto vs. Marty Sinnar

Hanley Polter vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller

Cory Frain vs. Abe Locke

Sherman Shields vs. Melvin Yeo

Noddy Pascow vs. Gunnar Rasmussen

George Pickering vs. Matas Fialkowska

Drew D'Acosto vs. Frank Sheedy

Zachary Nobell vs. Sugimoto Tarumi

Namboku Okuda vs. Hidehira Nakamoto

Kel Ryan vs. OJ Oberst

Yan Hasluck vs. Eric Hughes

Jutaro Honma vs. MA Parker

Joe Snettisham vs. Korekiyo Okuma

Ali Shivari vs. Moses Amokachi

Osser Mallaby vs. Davey Rushton

Seb Morehead vs. Jerry Benderoth

Teddy Glossop vs. Charlie Howerd

Taroemon Abukara vs. Svein Haugen

Yang Fa Kun vs. Terry Shakespeare

Marvin Stevens vs. Vasily Klyushev

Tomoji Takaoka vs. Sun Lu Tang

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 2, July 2002

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Yeijiro Yamamoto (19-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournaemnt Seed: #32, Underdog: +430) vs. Jonathan "The Locust" Huang (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #97, Favorite: -540)

Yeijiro Yamamoto is a veteran who has been with ALPHA-1 for what seems like an eternity, an ever-present member of the Welterweight division who can provide a stiff test for any fighter on the planet. A competent striker who has always been slightly hamstrung by a lack of finishing power, he remains a dangerous foe even as his career starts to wind down. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Konosuke Shirahata in ALPHA-1. Jonathan Huang is a superstar in Asia, who is widely regarded as one of the best Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all time and has been a dominant force in international tournaments for years. He made his MMA debut in early 1996 and although his appearances since have been sporadic at best and he has specifically been matched up with fighters who do not have the striking and wrestling to expose his obvious weaknesses, he has nonetheless looked very impressive in all of his fights. He won by first round submission over Raniere da Lima in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (29-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. "All Business" Phil Ball (15-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #128, Underdog: +950)

Noach Van Der Capellen is one of the most exciting fighters 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 succcessful Welterweights on the planet. After gaining rave reviews with SIGMA, ALPHA-1 signed him in June 1999, and he has gone on to be a superb Welterweight champion. He is coming off a second successful defence of the ALPHA-1 Welterweight title, a first round knock out of Fukusaburu Hirano. Phil Ball first appeared on the scene looking like he was on his way to stardom, stopping a succession of fighters in dominating fashion with his Muay Thai striking. He seems to have lost his way somewhat since, and now has become just as famous for showing up unprepared, unmotivated, and overweight as he was for his dangerous strikes. He won by first round submission over Washichi Kobayashi in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Blazin'" Callum Henson (23-9, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -400) vs. Juan de Castro (10-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #161, Underdog: +310)

Callum Henson is a good striker, who is feared for his kicking power and accuracy, especially his scything low kicks that have left many an opponent limping. He joined GAMMA in 2000, officially signing on his 30th birthday, but had to wait over a year and compete in three fights before he got his first win with the company. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Brad Wyman in GAMMA. Juan de Castro is a solid Muay Thai fighter, who can do damage with his strikes while the fight is standing or if he can somehow wind up on top, but is very beatable if put on his back or tied up with wrestling. A strong start to his career, going 9-1, is more of a testament to careful matchmaking than a true indication of his skill level. He won a Unanimous Decision over Brian O'Flaherty in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: David "Spider-Man" Webb (19-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -1160) vs. Joe "The Hitman" Hinchcliffe (27-13, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #112, Underdog: +920)

David Webb is a skills catch style wrestler who is closely associated with BCF. A two-time Welterweight champion, he is a very difficult fighter to deal with but does get a lot of criticism for the ultra low-risk style he employs, being nicknamed "Decision Dave" by some. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Mills Mullally that won him the BCF Welterweight title. Joe Hinchcliffe is a decent kick boxer, who can stand and bang with just about anyone in the sport, but the rest of his MMA game is so-so at best. A regular on the regional circuit, he's one of the sterner tests that a young prospect can come up against. He won by first round TKO over Kuma Ichigawa in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Pain Train" Chew Chua (23-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -870) vs. Tristao Bosi (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #136, Underdog: +690)

Chew Chua is a very dangerous striker, a devastating Thai boxing champion who has a string of vicious knock outs to his name. There are very few opponents who can go toe-to-toe with him without suffering a bad beating. He is a former two-time challenger for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight title. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Simon Vine in ALPHA-1. Tristao Bosi is an all-rounder from Brazil who usually fights at Welterweight. He is not particularly great at any one area of MMA, which may be his greatest weakness, but he's certainly good enough to provide plenty of problems on the regional scene. He won by first round TKO over Torquato Faoro in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Bakin Sakamoto (24-11, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Underdog: +150) vs. Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #153, Favorite: -200)

Bakin Sakamoto is an experienced kick boxer, who has the skills to cause many people problems but has always lacked the knock out power that would have made him truly dangerous. His ground game has always been pretty awful too, but he has at least learned how to scramble to safety pretty well. He has challenged for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight title on two occasions, but lost both, and now that he's coming to the end of his career it is unlikely he will earn a third shot. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Keita Oshima in ALPHA-1. 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.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr. (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Favorite: -1200) vs. Chistijan Van Belkum (7-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #81, Underdog: +950)

Felix Mattherson Jr. is a Puerto Rican fighter, who is a versatile athlete who can strike, wrestle, or work on the ground, and as such is a dangerous opponent to face as he has the ability to exploit weaknesses without having many of his own to target. He joined GAMMA in 2001 where his debut saw him lose his undefeated record to fellow newcomer Diego Arteta via a vicious knock out. He won by first round knock out over Sawyer Hines in the first round of the tournament. Christijan Van Belkum, a kick boxer by trade, is one of the multitude of strikers in MMA who can stand and bang but have little in the way of an all-around game. That weakness did not stop him getting picked up by SIGMA in 2001, a company that has never been guilty of underestimating the appeal of a slugfest. He obliged them with two short and exciting bouts before the end of the year, although he did get finished in both. He won by 50 second TKO over Duncan Thistlewood in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Dominykas "Slamkovic" Jankovic (14-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Favorite: -280) vs. Filip Hristov (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #72, Underdog: +220)

Dominykas Jankovic is a wrestler by trade, a top quality grappler who represented his coutry in the Olympics in freestyle wrestling. Quick on his feet, he typically uses his movement to keep away from strikes, working angles so that he can burst forward and use one of his slick takedowns. He was a regular in the SIGMA Welterweight division. He won by first round submission over Mando Romero in the first round of the tournament. Filip Hristov is an elite-level judoka, who has represented Bulgaria in many international Judo tournaments and is regarded as one of the best in the world at his chosen discipline. He moved to MMA in 1997, wishing to experience a new challenge, and after winning his first four fights without any trouble at all, he joined SIGMA looking for more challenging opponents. He suffered his first defeat in late 2001, losing to the far more experienced Jens Halle. He won by first round submission over Zeke Eliot in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Fist of Justice" Ikku Funaki (20-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -900) vs. Lev Safanov (7-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #120, Underdog: +710)

Ikku Funaki is one of the hardest punchers in MMA, and has knock out more than his fair share of opponents with his trusty right hand. He is also known for his vicious ground and pound, raining down bombs like a mad man. He was the first ever ALPHA-1 Welterweight champion, although since losing the belt he has not really come close to getting back into the title picture. He is on a two fight win streak, and is coming off a first round TKO victory over Will Kane in his last fight. Lev Safanov is a grappler from Russia, who likes to put people up against the cage and wear them down with dirty boxing and tight control. He does not have the skill level to trouble the best in the business, but he is a useful test for lower level fighters. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Wilson Semler in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (19-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -1200) vs. Ronaldo Roncatto (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #105, Underdog: +950)

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 places. A long-time BCF Welterweight, he has twice earned a title shot only to be defeated, and is probably best known for his trilogy with David Webb. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Martin Cupples in BCF. Ronaldo Roncatto is a one-dimensional fighter from South America, who comes from a kick boxing background. He is capable of standing and trading strikes with most people, but is severely lacking in every other aspect of MMA. Until he addresses that, he's unlikely to ever progress past the regional circuit. He won by second round TKO over Holden Strant in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Syed Tan (18-4-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -730) vs. Garth "Vader" Neill (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #144, Underdog: +580)

Syed Tan is one of the toughest men in the business. He comes from a kick boxing background and he just loves to stand and bang. Noted for his truly vicious elbow strikes from the clinch and his ability to withstand a beating. Tan is one of the most dangerous Welterweights in the world. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Lucas in ALPHA-1. Garth Neill is a Welterweight prospect from Texas, an all-rounder whose base is his solid wrestling skills. The youngster is currently suffering from jack-of-all-trades syndrome, not being amazing at anything in particular, but he will no doubt improve with age. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Edwin Ascher in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Keita Oshima (22-9, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Favorite: -220) vs. Konstantinos "Tapper" Chorophas (9-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #89, Underdog: +170)

Keita Oshima is a kick boxer from Japan. A good (but not great) striker, he is more than able to stand an trade with virtually anybody in the sport. What he lacks is an all-around game, being notoriously suspect when it comes to defending against wrestling or submissions. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Bakin Sakamoto in ALPHA-1. Konstantinos Chorophas is a low level fighter from Greece whose main threat is his submission game on the ground, as he is always alert to the possibility of a kimura or armbar. Other than that though, he doesn't have much to offer and is particularly vulnerable to anyone with a good striking game. He won by first round submission over Tyson Rechslatter in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Dana "Danger Man" Delaney (11-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Favorite: -230) vs. "Cannonball" Bruno Epps (12-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #169, Underdog: +180)

Dana Delaney had a good career as an amateur boxer and brought his quick and powerful hand to MMA in 1994. He is always dangerous because of his punching, and admirably seems determined to cross-train in other areas to become a more versatile fighter. He has been with GAMMA since 1997 and is something of a gatekeeper for the Welterweight division. He is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Lloyd McAllister in GAMMA. Bruno Epps is a wrestler, a former star grappler for Oklahoma State. He can cause problems if he can get a hold of an opponent, but his lack of stand-up or ground game really hold him back from achieveing much in MMA. He won by fifth round submission over Ray Eton in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Evan "The Carpenter" Pizzarro (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #201, Favorite: -880) vs. Ragnar "Rock" Gunnlaugsson (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #73, Underdog: +700)

Evan Pizzarro comes to MMA from a Judo background and loves to use the trips and throws from that sport to disorientate his opponents. A very good submission artist, he is a dangerous fighter to let get hold of you and appears to be quickly developing a decent strike game to go with it. He won a Unanimous Decision over Timothy Latchkey in the first round of the tournament. Ragnar Gunnlaugsson is almost glacial in his ice cold approach to beating people up. He is a good striking who is known for his pin-point accuracy. His ground game is nothing to write home about, but his good quality sprawl and freakish ability to get back to his feet quickly mean that he is rarely tested on that weakness. He joined BCF's Welterweight division in 2001 and quickly established himself as a threat, beating Scott Gillespie in his debut. He won a Unanimous Decision over Kingo Watanabe in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Cockney Rebel" Mikey Wallace (9-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #64, Underdog: +140) vs. Walter May (21-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #65, Favorite: -180)

Mikey Wallace is a good striker, a former kick boxer who is best known for competeing in BCF. After blazing his way to an 8-0 record, he became unstuck when he faced Will Kane for the BCF Welterweight belt, despite an impressively dogged performance, he was soundly beaten. Since then Wallace has gone into something of a tailspin, losing a further two fights on the bounce. He won a Unanimous Decision over Zachary Gilbert in the first round of the tournament. Walter May was part of the vanguard in European MMA, fighting on shows across the British Isles and Europe back before there were any official organizations or proper rules. He retired in early 1995 in order to go and live with Buddhist monks in China. He returned to MMA in 2000, keen to once again experience the rush of fighting. SIGMA took note of his interesting story and competitive ability and signed him to their Welterweight division in late 2001. He won a Unanimous Decision over Reynaldo Varela in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Origenes Salgado (13-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournaemnt Seed: #208, Underdog: -130) vs. "Macho Man" Malloy Mahoney (7-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #80, Favorite: -140)

Origenes Salgado is a former amateur boxer, a pretty tough fighter who can take a beating and never quits. Unfortunately his attacking options are pretty limited, meaning he isn't much of a threat against opponents who can find a way to nullify his hands. He won a Unanimous Decision over Jin Yamane in the first round of the tournament. Malloy Mahoney is known for the trademark outlandishly designed shorts he wears to fights, and is an up and coming fighter from London, England. A former kick boxer, he is at his best when he can stand and utilize his strikes, and his excellent sprawl means that he is pretty hard to take down into his weakest area, the ground game. Since 1999 he has been fighting for BCF at his favored Welterweight. He won by third round TKO over Harold Carrie in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Yeijiro Yamamoto (170 lbs) vs. Jonathan Huang (170 lbs)

Noach Van Der Capellen (170 lbs) vs. Phil Ball (170 lbs)

Callum Henson (170 lbs) vs. Juan de Castro (170 lbs)

David Webb (170 lbs) vs. Joe Hinchcliffe (170 lbs)

Chew Chua (170 lbs) vs. Tristao Bosi (170 lbs)

Bakin Sakamoto (170 lbs) vs. Rich Robinson (170 lbs)

Felix Mattherson Jr. (170 lbs) vs. Christijan Van Belkum (170 lbs)

Dominykas Jankovic (170 lbs) vs. Filip Hristov (170 lbs)

Ikku Funaki (170 lbs) vs. Lev Safanov (170 lbs)

Vikram Sithalayan (170 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Roncatto (170 lbs)

Syed Tan (170 lbs) vs. Garth Neil (170 lbs)

Keita Oshima (170 lbs) vs. Konstantinos Chorophas (170 lbs)

Dana Delaney (170 lbs) vs. Bruno Epps (170 lbs)

Evan Pizzarro (170 lbs) vs. Ragnar Gunnlaugsson (170 lbs)

Mikey Wallace (170 lbs) vs. Walter May (170 lbs)

Origenes Salgado (170 lbs) vs. Malloy Mahoney (170 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 39 Full Fight Card

WW: Yeijiro Yamamoto vs. Jonathan Huang

WW: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Phil Ball

WW: Callum Henson vs. Juan de Castro

WW: David Webb vs. Joe Hinchcliffe

WW: Chew Chua vs. Tristao Bosi

WW: Bakin Sakamoto vs. Rich Robinson

WW: Felix Mattherson Jr. vs. Christijan Van Belkum

WW: Dominykas Jankovic vs. Filip Hristov

WW: Ikku Funaki vs. Lev Safanov

WW: Vikram Sithalayan vs. Ronaldo Roncatto

 

WW: Syed Tan vs. Garth Neill

WW: Keita Oshima vs. Konstantinos Chorophas

WW: Dana Delaney vs. Bruno Epps

WW: Evan Pizzarro vs. Ragnar Gunnlaugsson

WW: Mikey Wallace vs. Walter May

WW: Origenes Salgado vs. Malloy Mahoney

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Friday, Week 2, July 2002

Live From Calgary, Alberta

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

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CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Origenes Salgado (13-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: -130) vs. "Macho Man" Malloy Mahoney (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: London, England, Favorite: -140)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first fight of the night is Origenes Salgado going up against 'Macho Man' Malloy Mahoney.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Mahoney misses with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Salgado lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Salgado uses a flurry of three punches without landing any but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Mahoney uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Mahoney has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Salgado uses a flurry of three punches without landing any and then doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Mahoney forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Salgado misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Mahoney connects with a jab but Salgado evades a big right punch.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:22) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Mahoney moves in on Salgado, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) A jab is wide from Mahoney, but then he hits Salgado with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Mahoney comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Mahoney bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Mahoney lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Mahoney glances at the clock.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(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 Mahoney.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Mahoney stalks forward, pressuring Salgado.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Salgado hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) A jab is wide from Mahoney, but then he hits Salgado with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Salgado uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Mahoney lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Circling warily, Salgado is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) A jab is wide from Mahoney, but then he scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Salgado manages to connect with only one punch out of a flurry but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Mahoney hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Mahoney moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Salgado into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Salgado fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Mahoney lands a jab and then he catches Salgado with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) Salgado has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) Mahoney fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:52) Salgado appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Mahoney took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:52) Mahoney hits a left jab and then catches Salgado with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Salgado misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mahoney attacks with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Mahoney is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) It looked like we were about to see Salgado try and get some grappling started, but Mahoney was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Mahoney lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Mahoney stalks forward, pressuring Salgado.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Mahoney steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Mahoney connects with a nice jab and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Mahoney steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Salgado appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Mahoney took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Mahoney can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Salgado is limping noticeably.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Mahoney, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Mahoney up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Salgado lands a quick punch but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Mahoney hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) Mahoney can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Salgado with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Salgado.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Salgado misses with a big right hand, allowing Mahoney to counter with a quick left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Salgado uses a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Mahoney hits a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Mahoney lands a left hand and then hits Salgado with a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) With Salgado bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) We're back underway!

(Rd 3 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) Mahoney is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) Mahoney lands a one-two. Salgado attacks with five quick punches and lands two of them but only finds gloves with a right hand.

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

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Salgado needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 05:00) Salgado can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 4 - 04:55) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Salgado may have been aiming to get in close, but Mahoney aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Mahoney lands a jab and then hits Salgado with a high right head kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) Mahoney hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) Salgado throws three quick punches and lands two of them but misses with a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) For the first time, Salgado is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Salgado misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a low kick.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Mahoney is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Mahoney, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Clinched with Mahoney, Salgado looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) It doesn't work, Mahoney defended against it well.

(Rd 4 - 02:51) Salgado looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:51) Salgado doesn't get the takedown, Mahoney instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 02:31) Mahoney attempts to wrestle Salgado to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 02:31) Mahoney can't get Salgado down to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 02:12) Mahoney ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple; Salgado takes control.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Mahoney finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Salgado uses a flurry of four punches without landing any but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) Mahoney steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) Mahoney connects with a jab, but Salgado evades a big right punch.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Salgado is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) Mahoney steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) Mahoney hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) Salgado is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) Mahoney lands a left jab, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please!

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mahoney.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Salgado 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 - 04:51) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) From the looks of things, I don't think Mahoney has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) Mahoney slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Mahoney throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Salgado takes the chance and grabs Mahoney into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Clinched with Mahoney, Salgado looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Salgado doesn't get the takedown, Mahoney instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 03:01) Mahoney attempts to wrestle Salgado to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 03:01) Mahoney can't get Salgado down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) Mahoney attempts to wrestle Salgado to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) Mahoney gets the takedown! Salgado pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:31) Mahoney attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 5 - 02:31) He passes guard, but Salgado was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) The scramble ends with Mahoney grabbing Salgado and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Mahoney pins Salgado up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 5 - 01:48) Mahoney uses dirty boxing to punish Salgado while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:30) Mahoney uses dirty boxing to punish Salgado while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:12) Salgado is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Salgado is trapped against the cage and Mahoney hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Salgado is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 5 - 00:38) Salgado is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 00:38) Mahoney looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 00:38) Salgado is trapped against the cage and Mahoney hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 00:21) 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 5 - 00:10) Mahoney can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(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 Mahoney.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 50-45 (Johnny Beerbohm), 50-45 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Macho Man' Malloy Mahoney wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Macho Man' Malloy Mahoney defeats Origenes Salgado (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Malloy Mahoney name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He praises Salgado for a tough fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Cockney Rebel" Mikey Wallace (9-3, 1-0 CTC, From: London, England, Underdog: +140) vs. Walter May (21-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Aberdeen, Scotland, Favorite: -180)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Cockney Rebel' Mikey Wallace goes up against Walter May.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:48) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Wallace hits a jab but has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) May scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Wallace uses a right jab but has a left hand blocked. May lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) May finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Wallace lands two jabs and also lands a right kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) May uses a right jab but has a left hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Wallace lands two jabs but has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Wallace lands a right jab but can't hit a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) May finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Wallace appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) May quickly throws a punch and lands it but finds a big left hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Wallace hits a right jab and also scores with a great left hook.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Wallace slips past a left hook and counters with a good left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) May uses a right jab but has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Wallace uses a pair of right jabs and also hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Wallace slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left head kick that did damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) May looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him! He winds up backed against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 1 - 01:09) A left cross thumps into May!

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Wallace smashes May with a big left hand through the guard! May can do nothing but try and cover up!

(Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Wallace launches a head kick that lands hard! May goes down!

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Wallace quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed May!

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Somehow May hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Wallace looks to get on top of May.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Wallace almost sneaks around, but May ultimately gets him in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Wallace fires away with punches, but May doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Wallace, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Wallace.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) May scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Wallace hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) May scores with a jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Displaying some good boxing, Wallace throws a flurry of three punches that end with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) For the first time, Wallace is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Wallace slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) The big reach advantage that Wallace has was evident there.

(Rd 2 - 03:47) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:47) May misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Wallace to attack with a great left hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) May is off-target with a jab and also doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Wallace tries to go to the body but doesn't reach.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) May finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Wallace hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) May misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Wallace comes in with a jab and a powerful left hook!

(Rd 2 - 02:46) May hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Wallace starts pounding away on May, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Wallace pounds away on May, but few of the shots lands clean.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Wallace pounds away, but May calmly deals with them.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) May tries to move to guard, but Wallace doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Wallace pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) May scoots around and wraps his legs around Wallace to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Wallace fires off a few punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) May tries to catch Wallace with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Wallace fires off a few punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) May drags Wallace in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.

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

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

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) May scores with a jab but misses with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Wallace scores with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) A jab lands from Wallace, but May dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) May is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Shoulders hunched, May studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) May connects with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Wallace hits a right jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Wallace.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Wallace closes in on May, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Wallace lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Wallace is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Wallace comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Wallace lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Wallace is off target with a right jab but hits a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) May is off target with a right jab but lands a nice left hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) May lands a right jab but doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Wallace misses a jab but nails a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Wallace misses an attempted body shot and gets countered with a good left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) May acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) May misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Wallace attacks with a jab and a big left hand that just misses.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Wallace throws a one-two, but May was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) May misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Wallace to attack with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Wallace looks very tired out there.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) May misses a jab but lands a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) Wallace is off-target with a jab but hits a good left hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) With Wallace bleeding, referee Christian Maugham pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) May misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a left hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) May attempts to wrestle Wallace to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) May gets the takedown! Wallace pulls half guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:04) May pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(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 Wallace.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for May, he'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 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see May try and get some grappling started, but Wallace was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Wallace lands a right hand and then hits May with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:39) Limping slightly, May is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Wallace dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a right jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) May 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 - 04:03) May moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) Wallace throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 4 - 03:56) May takes the chance and grabs Wallace into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Wallace gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as May uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 4 - 03:30) May is trying to push Wallace so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:30) May does it, Wallace is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:19) With the cage trapping Wallace, May looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:19) Wallace has no answer to a slick trip!

(Rd 4 - 03:19) May ends up holding a seated Wallace around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) May looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Wallace from a seated position onto his back.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Wallace!

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) May pounds away, Wallace is barely able to offer any defence at all!

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Referee Christian Maugham pulls May away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 4 - 02:12) By TKO, the winner is Walter May!

 

 

Official Result: Walter May defeats 'Cockney Rebel' Mikey Wallace (TKO (Strikes) in 2:48 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Walter May thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Walter May says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Mikey Wallace.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Evan "The Carpenter" Pizzarro (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: New Orleans, Louisiana, Favorite: -800) vs. Ragnar "Rock" Gunnlaugsson (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Reykjavik, Iceland, Underdog: +700)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Evan 'The Carpenter' Pizzarro fights Ragnar 'Rock' Gunnlaugsson.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Pizzarro had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Two jabs hit home from Gunnlaugsson and then he hits Pizzarro with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Gunnlaugsson uses a left jab, but Pizzarro avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Gunnlaugsson slips due to the missed kick, and falls to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Pizzarro looks to get on top of Gunnlaugsson.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Pizzarro almost sneaks around, but Gunnlaugsson ultimately holds him in guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Pizzarro throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Pizzarro looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Pizzarro is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Gunnlaugsson tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) The scramble leaves Pizzarro on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Gunnlaugsson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Pizzarro brings his legs up and tries to lock Gunnlaugsson in a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Gunnlaugsson pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) In side control, Gunnlaugsson catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Pizzarro does well to transition to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) With a quick movement, Gunnlaugsson throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Pizzarro.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Pizzarro grabs Gunnlaugsson and draws him in close, smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Gunnlaugsson keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Gunnlaugsson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Pizzarro looks a little shell-shocked too.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Pizzarro comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Gunnlaugsson connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Pizzarro is able to grab Gunnlaugsson.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Pizzarro looks to take Gunnlaugsson down by setting up a judo throw.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Gunnlaugsson has no answer to a great hip throw, he is left down under side control!

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Looking to catch his breath, Pizzarro is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Pizzarro attempts a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Pizzarro gets the kimura fully applied and Gunnlaugsson has to tap out!

(Rd 2 - 03:16) By submission, the winner is Evan Pizzarro!

 

 

Official Result: Evan 'The Carpenter' Pizzarro defeats Ragnar 'Rock' Gunnlaugsson (Submission (Kimura) in 1:44 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Evan Pizzarro name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Evan Pizzarro says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Ragnar Gunnlaugsson.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Dana "Danger Man" Delaney (11-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Yonkers, New York, Favorite: -230) vs. "Cannonball" Bruno Epps (12-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Underdog: +180)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Dana 'Danger Man' Delaney squares off with 'Cannonball' Bruno Epps.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, 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 - 04:45) Delaney moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Epps, but Delaney was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Delaney connects with two left hands and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Attacking with a quick flurry, Delaney lands three punches but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Delaney confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) A quick flurry of four punches from Delaney sees all of them hit home and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) With that last shot, it looks like Delaney may have damaged his own hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon his chances of winning.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Epps shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Epps can't get past the sprawl of Delaney and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Delaney hits a couple of minor left hands, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Delaney throws four quick punches, all easily avoided or blocked, and then catches Epps with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Stepping in, Delaney throws five quick punches, one of which land, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) It looked like we were about to see Epps try and get some grappling started, but Delaney was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Showing good hand speed, Delaney lands two out of a flurry of five punches but Epps avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Delaney comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing one of them, but Epps avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Epps appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Delaney took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Delaney doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo.

(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 Delaney.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Attacking with intent, Delaney scores with one out of a flurry of five punches but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Delaney is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Epps shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) In half guard, Epps throws a couple of punches designed to keep Delaney guessing.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Delaney uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) He may regret that choice, as it gives Epps the perfect opportunity to get side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:01) Epps unloads with big right hands, but Delaney is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Epps blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Epps fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) Delaney tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) Epps pounds away but Delaney deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Delaney tries to pull guard on Epps but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Looking to catch his breath, Epps is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Delaney tries to move to guard, but Epps doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Epps begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Delaney fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) The scramble sees Delaney up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 2 - 00:27) Epps exerts total control, keeping Delaney smothered against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:27) The rest of the round sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(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 Epps.

(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 and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:45) A flurry of four punches from Delaney see one of them land but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Epps shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Delaney pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Time slips away as Epps successfully keeps Delaney stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Epps smothers Delaney with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Epps attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Epps passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Delaney starts scrambling.

(Rd 3 - 03:12) The scramble ends with Epps grabbing Delaney and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Delaney is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Epps keeps Delaney up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 3 - 02:34) Delaney takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Epps leans all of his weight up against Delaney, pressing him 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 - 01:11) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Attacking with a quick flurry, Delaney lands one of four punches but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Epps comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Delaney pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Time slips away as Epps successfully keeps Delaney stuck against the ground.

(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 Epps.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Epps ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Delaney uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Delaney is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) There's a takedown attempt from Epps.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) The takedown is completed, Epps gets side control from it.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) Epps tries to pound on Delaney, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Epps blocks Delaney as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Epps tries to pound on Delaney, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 03:23) Epps blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Epps pounds away, but Delaney calmly deals with them.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) Delaney tries to pull guard on Epps but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 02:39) In side control, Epps begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 4 - 02:39) Epps struggles but cannot mount Delaney.

(Rd 4 - 02:15) Epps blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:56) Epps pounds away but Delaney deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 4 - 01:43) Epps blocks Delaney as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:25) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Delaney throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Epps is able to grab Delaney.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) Epps is trying to push Delaney so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) Epps achieves it, pinning Delaney to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) Delaney is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 00:10) Delaney looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 00:10) Delaney is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.

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

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Delaney realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Delaney throws a one-two, but Epps was equal to it.

(Rd 5 - 04:38) Epps seizes the chance and grabs Delaney into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Epps hits Delaney with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Epps is trying to push Delaney so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Delaney ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:10) Epps goes to use some dirty boxing, but Delaney is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 5 - 03:54) Epps pins Delaney up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 03:43) Delaney takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 03:33) Delaney is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Epps has over him.

(Rd 5 - 03:33) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Epps exerts total control, keeping Delaney smothered against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:08) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 5 - 01:08) Epps is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Delaney fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Epps with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:43) Epps gets hold of Delaney without taking too much damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) Epps is looking to muscle Delaney back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) He does so and now has Delaney pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:15) Delaney is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 49-46.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Cannonball' Bruno Epps!

 

 

Official Result: 'Cannonball' Bruno Epps defeats Dana 'Danger Man' Delaney (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bruno Epps thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He praises Delaney for a tough fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Keita Oshima (22-9, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -220) vs. Konstantinos "Tapper" Chorophas (9-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Patras, Greece, Underdog: +170)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Keita Oshima battles Konstantinos 'Tapper' Chorophas.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Chorophas looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Oshima simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Oshima connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Oshima hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Oshima can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Oshima stalks forward, pressuring Chorophas.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Chorophas fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Oshima throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Oshima comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Chorophas hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Oshima doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Moving forward constantly, Oshima is pressuring Chorophas.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Oshima steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Oshima uses a left jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Oshima comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Chorophas throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) A jab is wide from Oshima, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Oshima dances round with his hands low, making a big show of how easy he is finding this.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Oshima moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Chorophas into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Oshima looks to pressure Chorophas, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) A jab lands from Oshima but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Chorophas connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Oshima uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) That last punch hurt Chorophas, he grins in response but I don't think that he's fooling anyone.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Oshima hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

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

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Oshima comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Chorophas tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) A jab hits home from Oshima and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Oshima comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Chorophas fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Oshima lands a jab and then he hits Chorophas with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Oshima is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Oshima comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Chorophas tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Oshima connects with a nice jab and then he catches Chorophas with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Oshima moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Chorophas into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Chorophas scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Oshima can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Oshima steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Oshima confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Oshima lands a left hand and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Chorophas.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Oshima comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Oshima steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Oshima hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Oshima steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Chorophas manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Oshima lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Chorophas had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Oshima throws a punch but Chorophas was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Oshima comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Chorophas lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Oshima throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Oshima comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Chorophas throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Oshima hits a left jab and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) A jab hits home from Oshima and then he hits Chorophas with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Oshima is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Oshima comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Chorophas manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Oshima lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Oshima can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Chorophas shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) The takedown is completed, Oshima is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Chorophas pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(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 Oshima.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Oshima fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Chorophas with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Oshima uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Chorophas looked like he was going to shoot, but Oshima simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Oshima throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Oshima looks very tired out there, I think he is deep into his gas tank now.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Chorophas may have been setting up to shoot, but Oshima aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Oshima fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Chorophas with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Oshima is breathing very hard.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Oshima moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Chorophas looked like he was going to shoot, but Oshima simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Oshima connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Oshima moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Oshima lands a jab and then hits Chorophas with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Chorophas looked like he was going to shoot, but Oshima simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Oshima can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Chorophas.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Oshima lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) Oshima lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) There's a takedown attempt from Chorophas.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Oshima cannot stop the takedown, Chorophas drove in with too much power.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Oshima winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Chorophas pressing onto him.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Chorophas pounds away, but Oshima isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Oshima hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Not liking his options, Chorophas looks to get a better position over Oshima.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Oshima!

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Chorophas tries to ensnare Oshima in an armbar.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) The armbar is locked in, but Oshima survives because the round ends!

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Oshima ahead 29-28.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Chorophas.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Chorophas may have been setting up to shoot, but Oshima aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Oshima throws a punch but Chorophas avoids it.

(Rd 4 - 04:43) Oshima looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) There's a takedown attempt from Chorophas.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Chorophas is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Chorophas is too skilled for Oshima, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Everything Oshima is doing off his back is about slowing down and frustrating Chorophas, which is probably the best he can hope for.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) In side control, Chorophas begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Oshima rolled over and gave up his back instead.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) Chorophas attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) Oshima doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Oshima tries a roll, but doesn't budge Chorophas.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Oshima prevents Chorophas from getting his hooks in.

(Rd 4 - 02:02) Oshima tries to move Chorophas off his back but can't.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) Chorophas tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) Oshima fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) Chorophas blocks Oshima as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Oshima prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Chorophas from getting hooks in.

(Rd 4 - 00:23) Oshima tries to turn over and sweep Chorophas but can't do it.

(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 Chorophas.

(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) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:45) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:45) Chorophas misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a nice left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Oshima stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Chorophas tries to wrestle Oshima backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) He does so and now has Oshima pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Chorophas smothers Oshima against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Chorophas drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Chorophas smothers Oshima against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Chorophas scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:29) Oshima takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) Chorophas hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Chorophas catches Oshima with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:56) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:56) For the first time, Chorophas is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 5 - 02:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Chorophas, but Oshima was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 02:47) Oshima can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 02:39) Oshima looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) Chorophas shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) A big double leg takedown is completed, Chorophas was far too fast and powerful for Oshima to resist!

(Rd 5 - 02:29) Oshima is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Chorophas holding him down.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) He continues to enjoy a 100% takedown completion rate in this fight.

(Rd 5 - 02:20) Chorophas begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 02:20) Oshima gets turned onto his back, and is mounted!

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Chorophas tries to set up Oshima for an armbar.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Chorophas gets the armbar fully applied and Oshima has to tap out!

(Rd 5 - 01:30) Konstantinos Chorophas takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Konstantinos 'Tapper' Chorophas defeats Keita Oshima (Submission (Armbar) in 3:30 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Konstantinos Chorophas thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Craig Hulme would be someone he'd like to compete against.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Syed Tan (18-4-1, 0-0 CTC, From: George Town, Malaysia, Favorite: -730) vs. Garth "Vader" Neill (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: McFarlane's Ranch, Texas, Underdog: +580)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Syed Tan goes head to head with Garth 'Vader' Neill in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Tan deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Tan attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Neill throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) A jab lands from Tan but the following kick to the body misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Tan comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Neill manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Tan fools Neill with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) A jab hits home from Tan and then he catches Neill with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Tan fools Neill with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Tan slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Tan attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Neill lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Tan throws a one-two, but Neill was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Tan comes forward, walking down Neill.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Neill hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Tan opens Neill up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Tan doesn't land any of the three strikes he threw at Neill.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Tan stalks forward, pressuring Neill.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Tan confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Tan hits a left hand but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Tan attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Neill tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Tan lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Tan moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Neill into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Neill hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) A jab hits home from Tan and then he catches Neill with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Tan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Tan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Neill hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Two jabs hit home from Tan and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Tan hits a left hand, but Neill catches the leg kick that follows!

(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 Tan, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Tan. 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 - 04:54) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Tan comes forward, walking down Neill.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Neill fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Tan connects with a nice jab and then he catches Neill with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Tan is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) There's a takedown attempt from Neill.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Neill gets a single leg takedown! Tan pulls guard off it.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Neill lies on top of Tan, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Neill looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Tan tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Neill ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

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

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Tan fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 02:03) Neill bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

(Rd 2 - 02:03) There wasn't enough separation though, Tan is able to catch him and secure side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) Tan unloads with two big elbows but Neill covers up well and absorbs all of the impact on his forearms.

(Rd 2 - 01:22) Neill tries to pull guard on Tan but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Tan unleashes three vicious looking elbows, although none of them land cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Neill turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!

(Rd 2 - 00:48) Tan tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Neill tries a roll, but doesn't budge Tan.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Tan tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Neill stops Tan from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tan is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:45) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Tan hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Neill is off target with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Neill shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Neill gets hold of a leg but Tan remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Neill uses the position to drive Tan up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Neill looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Tan, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Tan is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Neill holding him down.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Neill looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Tan from a seated position onto his back.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Tan!

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Neill pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Neill fires away and Tan is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Referee Christian Maugham is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 02:31) The winner, by TKO, is Garth 'Vader' Neill!

 

 

Official Result: Garth 'Vader' Neill defeats Syed Tan (TKO (Strikes) in 2:29 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Garth Neill thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he hopes Evan Gardner has the guts to step up and try to stop him, but he doubts it. Garth Neill proved to be a charismatic interviewee.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

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Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (19-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Islamabad, Pakistan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Ronaldo Roncatto (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan vs. Ronaldo Roncatto.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Roncatto fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Roncatto throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Sithalayan chooses to shoot in on Roncatto.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Sithalayan fires away with punches, but Roncatto doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Sithalayan begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) He can't find a way past half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Sithalayan fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Sithalayan looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Sithalayan gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Sithalayan looks like he may be attempting to get a D'Arce choke set up, he seems to be trying to thread his arm into position at the moment.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Sithalayan sinks the D'Arce choke in fully...Roncatto has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Vikram Sithalayan takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan defeats Ronaldo Roncatto (Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 3:32 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Vikram Sithalayan thanks everyone connected to Bulldog Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Vikram Sithalayan celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Fist of Justice" Ikku Funaki (20-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -900) vs. Lev Safanov (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Saint Petersburg, Russia, Underdog: +710)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki competing against Lev Safanov.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Funaki ignores the offer of a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Funaki steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Safanov fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Funaki, but then he lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Safanov lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Funaki hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Safanov covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt!

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Funaki tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but Safanov avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Safanov circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Safanov lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Funaki lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Safanov backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him!

(Rd 1 - 02:50) A big right hand from Funaki drops Safanov!

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Funaki senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Funaki pounds away on Safanov, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 1 - 02:37) With Safanov taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:25) The winner, by TKO, is 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki defeats Lev Safanov (TKO (Strikes) in 2:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Ikku Funaki praises his team at Dragon's Lair Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Dominykas "Slamkovic" Jankovic (14-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Varna, Bulgaria, Favorite: -280) vs. Filip Hristov (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Sofia, Bulgaria, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Dominykas 'Slamkovic' Jankovic battles Filip Hristov.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) A jab hits home from Jankovic and then he hits Hristov with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) A one-two from Jankovic fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Seizing the opportunity, Hristov clinches.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Hristov is looking to muscle Jankovic back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Hristov manages it and controls Jankovic up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Jankovic is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Hristov leans all of his weight up against Jankovic, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) It isn't pretty, but Hristov has Jankovic stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Referee Christian Maugham decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Hristov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Jankovic took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Jankovic hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Jankovic moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Hristov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Jankovic took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Jankovic can't connect with a jab, but then catches Hristov with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Jankovic hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Hristov had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Jankovic fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Hristov, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:54) A jab lands from Jankovic, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Jankovic connects with a nice jab and then catches Hristov with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Hristov aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Jankovic throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Hristov gets hold of Jankovic.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Hristov is trying to muscle Jankovic up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Hristov manages it and controls Jankovic up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) Hristov presses Jankovic into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Jankovic wrestles back against Hristov, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage.

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

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Jankovic lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Jankovic moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Hristov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Jankovic took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) A jab lands from Jankovic, but Hristov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) There's a takedown attempt from Hristov.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Jankovic almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Hristov has hold of one leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Hristov uses the position to drive Jankovic up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Hristov tries to keep him up against the cage, but Jankovic works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Jankovic hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Hristov comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Jankovic partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Hristov has a hold of the other.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Hristov drives Jankovic up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Hristov keeps Jankovic stuck against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) The rest of the round passes by with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Hristov, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Hristov up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Hristov shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) The takedown is unsuccessful, Jankovic sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Jankovic lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:08) Jankovic is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Jankovic lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) Jankovic uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Hristov is able to grab Jankovic.

(Rd 3 - 03:14) Hristov is looking to muscle Jankovic back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:14) Hristov does it, Jankovic is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Hristov keeps Jankovic stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Jankovic wrestles back against Hristov, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Hristov is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Jankovic connects with a nice jab and then hits Hristov with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:21) Jankovic hits a left hand, but Hristov avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Hristov seizes the chance and grabs Jankovic into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Hristov tries to wrestle Jankovic backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Jankovic doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Jankovic has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Hristov down.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) A sweep of the legs is successful, Hristov is floored and Jankovic has no problem getting side control.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Jankovic tries to ensnare Hristov in a kimura.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Hristov blocks it.

(Rd 3 - 00:10) Hristov tries to pull guard on Jankovic but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jankovic.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Hristov up 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Jankovic connects with a nice jab and then catches Hristov with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Hristov appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 4 - 04:33) Jankovic moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 4 - 04:33) Hristov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Jankovic took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:33) Jankovic lands a jab and then hits Hristov with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Hristov had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Jankovic can't connect with a jab, but then hits Hristov with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) Jankovic throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Seizing the opportunity, Hristov shoots.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) Hristov can't get past the sprawl of Jankovic and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Hristov, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Jankovic throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 4 - 03:29) Hristov gets hold of Jankovic, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Hristov looks to take Jankovic down by setting up a judo throw.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Jankovic blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage!

(Rd 4 - 03:21) The referee spots that bit of cheating and gives a clear verbal warning!

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Hristov keeps Jankovic stuck against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Hristov tries to smother Jankovic against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:02) A few deep breaths betray that Jankovic is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) Jankovic steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) A jab is wide from Jankovic, but then he catches Hristov with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) There's a takedown attempt from Hristov.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) Jankovic almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Hristov holds the other.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) Hristov drives Jankovic up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:19) Jankovic is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 4 - 01:13) Jankovic, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Hristov is exerting.

(Rd 4 - 01:13) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Hristov pins Jankovic up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Nothing really happens for the remainder of the round, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Hristov 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 Jankovic winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Hristov.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:45) Hristov may have been aiming to get in close, but Jankovic aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:45) A jab lands from Jankovic, but Hristov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 5 - 04:23) Hristov, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:23) Jankovic cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:23) Hristov gets his first takedown of the bout.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) Hristov attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 5 - 03:56) Jankovic ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 5 - 03:38) Jankovic is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 03:38) Hristov fires off some lefts, but Jankovic isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 5 - 03:26) Jankovic pulls Hristov in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) Hristov lies on top of Jankovic, basically smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Hristov is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Hristov passes guard, but Jankovic was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 5 - 02:39) The scramble results in Jankovic being on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Hristov lies on top of Jankovic, basically smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) Hristov looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) The scramble leaves Hristov on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) In half guard, Jankovic throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hristov guessing.

(Rd 5 - 01:00) Hristov tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Jankovic doesn't allow it.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) Jankovic fires off some rights, but Hristov isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 5 - 00:32) Hristov tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) Jankovic pounds away, but Hristov isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:07) Jankovic blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Hristov is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Hristov, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse), 48-47 (Edward Wilde) and 49-46 (Ian Rivers).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Filip Hristov is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Filip Hristov defeats Dominykas 'Slamkovic' Jankovic (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Filip Hristov thanks his sponsors and all of his fans.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr. (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Puerto Rico, Favorite: -1200) vs. Christijan Van Belkum (7-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr takes on Christijan Van Belkum.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 170lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Mattherson is much bigger.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Van Belkum misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mattherson attacks with two jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Mattherson slips past a right hook and counters with a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Mattherson shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Mattherson tries to ensnare Van Belkum in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Van Belkum gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep!

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Shockingly, Mattherson loses it! Van Belkum pops his arm free, and has somehow survived!

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Mattherson retains side control though, so the danger has far from passed.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Mattherson tries to ensnare Van Belkum in an americana.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Van Belkum doesn't allow the americana to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Mattherson attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Mattherson gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Van Belkum has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 01:59) The winner, by submission, is Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr!

 

 

Official Result: Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr defeats Christijan Van Belkum (Submission (Kimura) in 3:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Felix Mattherson Jr. gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bakin Sakamoto (24-11, 0-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +150) vs. Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Favorite: -200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Bakin Sakamoto competes against Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Robinson is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Robinson aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Sakamoto throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Robinson gets hold of Sakamoto.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Robinson is trying to muscle Sakamoto up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Robinson does it, Sakamoto is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Robinson exerts total control, keeping Sakamoto smothered against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Sakamoto is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Sakamoto takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Sakamoto is trapped against the cage and Robinson punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Robinson shows his grappling ability by trapping Sakamoto up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Sakamoto confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Robinson scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) A jab hits home from Sakamoto and then he catches Robinson with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Robinson looked like he was going to shoot, but Sakamoto simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Sakamoto hits a left hand, but Robinson dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Robinson shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Sakamoto almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Robinson has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Unable to complete the takedown, Robinson instead pushes Sakamoto up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Sakamoto is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Sakamoto is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for the rest of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Robinson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Robinson chooses to shoot in on Sakamoto.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) The takedown is completed, Sakamoto is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Robinson gets his first takedown of the bout.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Robinson looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Sakamoto can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Robinson gains side control.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Sakamoto is defending with tenacity, he is frustrating Robinson and making him work hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Robinson tries to lock Sakamoto into a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Sakamoto doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Robinson is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Robinson takes the back instead, Sakamoto rolled over rather than get mounted.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Robinson tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Sakamoto tries to get Robinson off his back.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Sakamoto manages to shrug Robinson off, but it only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Robinson chooses to shoot in on Sakamoto.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Sakamoto pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Robinson has now completed two takedowns.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) The clock runs down as Sakamoto is being smothered against the ground by Robinson.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Robinson fires away with punches, but Sakamoto deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Robinson is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Robinson gets past, but Sakamoto stops him at half guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:06) Robinson unloads with big right hands, but Sakamoto is able to deal with most of them.

(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 make it 20-18 to Robinson.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Sakamoto lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Robinson seizes the chance and grabs Sakamoto into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Robinson uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Sakamoto.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Robinson hits Sakamoto with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Robinson is trying to push Sakamoto so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Sakamoto ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Robinson keeps Sakamoto stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Unable to break free, Sakamoto is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) Sakamoto is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Robinson is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Sakamoto comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Sakamoto lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) Robinson comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Sakamoto is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) That's three takedowns from four attempts.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Robinson pounds away, but Sakamoto isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) Robinson lies on top of Sakamoto, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Robinson.

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

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Robinson chooses to shoot in on Sakamoto.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Sakamoto cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Robinson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 4 - 04:18) Robinson attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:18) Robinson passes to half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:18) He may have been passed, but Sakamoto is making Robinson work very hard on the ground for position.

(Rd 4 - 03:47) Robinson keeps Sakamoto guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 4 - 03:18) Robinson attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:18) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Robinson attempts the mount.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Sakamoto rolled over and gave up his back instead.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Robinson attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Sakamoto fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Sakamoto tries to turn over.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) The turn is well executed, and Sakamoto is able to twist around and get on top in guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Sakamoto doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Robinson drags Sakamoto in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) With a quick movement, Sakamoto throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Robinson.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Robinson, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Sakamoto realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:49) Sakamoto steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 04:49) Robinson appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Sakamoto took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:49) Sakamoto lands a left jab, but the following kick to the body is poor and allows Robinson to catch it!

(Rd 5 - 04:40) Holding the leg, Robinson tries for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) That's his fifth takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Robinson begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) He does excellently, getting into side control.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Robinson attempts to armbar Sakamoto from side control.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Sakamoto defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Robinson attempts the mount.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Sakamoto rolled over and gave up his back instead.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) Robinson tries to get his hooks in, but can't.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) Sakamoto tries to turn over.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) Sakamoto turns Robinson over and twists around, ending up on top in his guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Sakamoto throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) Robinson tries to sweep Sakamoto but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) In guard, Sakamoto throws a couple of punches designed to keep Robinson guessing.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) Robinson pulls Sakamoto close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Sakamoto fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Robinson attempts to sweep Sakamoto.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) The sweep is brilliant, flipping them over so that Robinson has mount!

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Robinson pounds away on Sakamoto, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Referee Leo Behan is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson takes the win by TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson defeats Bakin Sakamoto (TKO (Strikes) in 4:57 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Rich Robinson praises his team at Slaughterhouse, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. A good talker, Rich Robinson is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Pain Train" Chew Chua (23-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Singapore, Favorite: -850) vs. Tristao Bosi (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +690)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Pain Train' Chew Chua against Tristao Bosi.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Chua comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Bosi throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Bosi buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Chua lands a left hand and then he hits Bosi with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Chua lands two of three quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Chua comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Bosi hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Stepping in, Chua throws five quick punches, five of which land, and then he catches Bosi with a beautiful right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Looking glassy-eyed, Bosi staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow!

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Chua pounces and smashes Bosi with a big right hand! Down he goes!

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Chua senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Chua pounds away, Bosi is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Referee Kyle Crisp has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:13) The winner, by TKO; Chew Chua!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Pain Train' Chew Chua defeats Tristao Bosi (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Chew Chua gives a name-check to everyone at Dojo of Zui Quan, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Chew Chua celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

David "Spider-Man" Webb (19-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Kent, England, Favorite: -1160) vs. Joe "The Hitman" Hinchcliffe (27-13, 1-0 CTC, From: Phoenix, Arizona, Underdog: +920)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which David 'Spider Man' Webb takes on Joe 'The Hitman' Hinchcliffe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Hinchcliffe moves in on Webb, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Hinchcliffe fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Webb aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) A jab lands from Hinchcliffe, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Webb gets hold of Hinchcliffe without taking too much damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Webb attempts to wrestle Hinchcliffe to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) The takedown is successful, Hinchcliffe pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) In half guard, Webb throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hinchcliffe guessing.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Webb throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Webb keeps Hinchcliffe guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Webb punches down at Hinchcliffe, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Webb fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Webb unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Webb throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Webb keeps Hinchcliffe guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Webb throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) In half guard, Webb catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Webb fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(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 Webb.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Webb. 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 - 04:46) A jab lands from Hinchcliffe, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Hinchcliffe lands a jab and then hits Webb with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Hinchcliffe confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Webb appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hinchcliffe took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Hinchcliffe hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) There's a takedown attempt from Webb.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Webb gets the takedown! Hinchcliffe pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) That's his second takedown of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Webb smothers Hinchcliffe with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Webb smothers Hinchcliffe with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Time slips away as Webb successfully keeps Hinchcliffe stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Hinchcliffe is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Webb off of him.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Webb pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Time slips away as Webb successfully keeps Hinchcliffe stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:26) Time slips away as Webb successfully keeps Hinchcliffe stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Hinchcliffe, 10-9.

(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) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Showing great timing, Webb comes in fast and looks for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Webb drives forward and gets the takedown! Hinchcliffe couldn't quite stop it.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Webb ends up holding a seated Hinchcliffe around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) Webb attempts to guillotine Hinchcliffe, who is stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) The guillotine choke is locked in, deep enough that Hinchcliffe has to tap out!

(Rd 3 - 04:24) David Webb takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: David 'Spider Man' Webb defeats Joe 'The Hitman' Hinchcliffe (Submission (Guillotine) in 0:36 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: David Webb gives a name-check to everyone at Rob Baines Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all his family, friends, and supporters. David Webb celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Blazin'" Callum Henson (23-9, 0-0 CTC, From: Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Favorite: -400) vs. Juan de Castro (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Underdog: +310)

 

 

Round 1

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Blazin'' Callum Henson going up against Juan de Castro.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Henson 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) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Henson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) de Castro staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 04:38) de Castro takes a right hand but will not go down.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Moving forward constantly, Henson is pressuring de Castro.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) de Castro hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Henson hits a left hand but the following kick to the body misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Henson dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a kick to the body that gets parried.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Henson comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) de Castro manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) A jab is wide from Henson, but then he hits de Castro with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Henson steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) de Castro manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Henson fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of de Castro.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Henson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) de Castro lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Henson can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) A jab is wide from Henson, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Henson slips past a right hook and counters with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Henson steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) de Castro tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Henson can't connect with a jab, but then he catches de Castro with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) de Castro had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Henson fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(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 Henson.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) de Castro looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) A flurry of three punches from Henson see one of them land and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:10) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Henson forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) de Castro throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Henson.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) de Castro hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) Henson connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) de Castro counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Henson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) de Castro throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) A quick flurry of punches from Henson sees one of three hit home and then he catches de Castro with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) de Castro is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) Henson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) de Castro throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) Henson throws a two-punch combo but de Castro avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Showing good hand speed, Henson lands one out of a flurry of three punches and then hits de Castro with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Henson up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) de Castro misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Henson dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Henson is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Henson slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:18) Circling, de Castro clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.

(Rd 3 - 03:18) Henson can't connect with a jab, but then hits de Castro with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) de Castro misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) de Castro misses a right hook and gets countered with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) de Castro misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) A successful feint leaves de Castro vulnerable.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) de Castro misses a right hook and gets countered with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) de Castro is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Henson counters a right hand with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Looking very tired, Henson clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) de Castro looks to take Henson down with a trip.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) The trip doesn't work, Henson blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Henson tries to suck de Castro to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) de Castro defends the attempt to drag him down, and takes control of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) de Castro attempts to wrestle Henson to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) It doesn't work, Henson defended against it well.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Clinched with Henson, de Castro looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) It's unsuccessful, Henson maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Henson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) de Castro needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Henson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:50) de Castro is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 4 - 04:35) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Henson is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

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

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Barely able to walk now, the damage de Castro has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) de Castro lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) Henson lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) Henson slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) de Castro is being totally outstruck so far in this fight.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) de Castro misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Henson looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) de Castro tries to take Henson down.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Henson stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Henson tries to lock his legs around the waist of de Castro, wanting to pull him down to the floor.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) The attempt doesn't work, de Castro blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) With control of the clinch, de Castro tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) It doesn't work, Henson defended against it well.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) With control of the clinch, de Castro tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) It's unsuccessful, Henson maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) de Castro separates from Henson and we're back to a stand-off.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Henson looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Barely able to walk now, the damage de Castro has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) de Castro is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) Henson scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Henson looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) With control of the clinch, Henson tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) The takedown doesn't work, de Castro blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) de Castro looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) It's unsuccessful, Henson maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) With control of the clinch, de Castro tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) It's unsuccessful, Henson maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.

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

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) de Castro 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) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 05:00) de Castro is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) de Castro misses with a big right hand, allowing Henson to counter with a left jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Henson moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) de Castro appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Henson took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Henson hits a left jab and then hits de Castro with a beautiful right uppercut!

(Rd 5 - 04:26) de Castro is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Henson quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed de Castro!

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Henson goes to work on de Castro with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him!

(Rd 5 - 03:52) An up-kick makes Henson think twice about advancing.

(Rd 5 - 03:41) An up-kick makes Henson think twice about advancing.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) On his back, de Castro watches as Henson comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) de Castro is unable to prevent Henson from getting side control.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Henson looks very, very tired.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Henson looks to get a mount.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) de Castro tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) Henson successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) Henson pounds away and de Castro struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) Henson unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt de Castro.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) Henson fires away and de Castro is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 5 - 01:08) Henson tries to pound on de Castro, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) Henson maintains his hooks, despite de Castro trying to break them.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) Henson pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 5 - 00:13) de Castro improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) Henson pounds away, but de Castro isn't troubled by the strikes.

(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 Henson.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Blazin'' Callum Henson wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Blazin'' Callum Henson defeats Juan de Castro (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Callum Henson thanks everyone connected to Slaughterhouse 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 top of his wishlist is still Ern Fathoui.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (29-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -1200) vs. "All Business" Phil Ball (15-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Waterbury, Connecticut, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen battles 'All Business' Phil Ball in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Ball ignores the offer of a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Van Der Capellen steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Ball hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Van Der Capellen fails to land with a combo that ended with a spinning back kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Van Der Capellen stalks forward, pressuring Ball.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Ball throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) A quick flurry of punches from Van Der Capellen sees three of four hit home but Ball dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Van Der Capellen feints to one side, causing Ball to react and leave himself off balance.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Van Der Capellen slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with quick jabs that are followed by a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Van Der Capellen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Ball into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Van Der Capellen is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Van Der Capellen hits a left jab and then he catches Ball with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Van Der Capellen attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Ball throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Van Der Capellen lands three of three quick punches and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Van Der Capellen attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Ball fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Van Der Capellen doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Moving forward constantly, Van Der Capellen is pressuring Ball.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Van Der Capellen steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Van Der Capellen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Van Der Capellen stalks forward, pressuring Ball.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Ball fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Attacking with intent, Van Der Capellen scores with four out of a flurry of four punches and then he hits Ball with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Van Der Capellen steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Ball misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Van Der Capellen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Ball misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Ball finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Van Der Capellen hits a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Van Der Capellen stalks forward, pressuring Ball.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Van Der Capellen confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) A jab hits home from Van Der Capellen and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Van Der Capellen counters a right hand with a nice right hook.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to Van Der Capellen on my card, Ball was well behind.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Van Der Capellen. 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 - 04:45) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Ball scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Van Der Capellen hits a crunching kick to the thigh.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Ball misses with a big right hand, allowing Van Der Capellen to counter with a jab and a spinning kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Van Der Capellen is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Ball can be heard trash talking as the two fighters circle.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Ball hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Van Der Capellen is off target with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Van Der Capellen blocks a leg kick and counters with a left jab and a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Ball falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Van Der Capellen counters a right hand with a jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Ball limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Van Der Capellen dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Ball is limping slightly.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Ball buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Ball misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Ball is not able to compete with Van Der Capellen in a striking battle, he is getting badly out-struck.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Ball hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Van Der Capellen scores with a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:22) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Ball connects with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Van Der Capellen hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 00:27) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:27) Van Der Capellen opens Ball up with a feint.

(Rd 2 - 00:27) Van Der Capellen blocks a leg kick and counters with a quick left jab and a low kick that can't connect.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Van Der Capellen is off target with a left jab and also misses a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Ball goes for a leg kick but doesn't connect.

(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 Van Der Capellen.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Van Der Capellen up 20-17 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Ball misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Ball has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Ball lands a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Van Der Capellen scores with a jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Ball.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ball is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Van Der Capellen is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Van Der Capellen deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Ball misses with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Van Der Capellen scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Van Der Capellen slips past a right hook and counters with a right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Ball covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt!

(Rd 3 - 03:07) A big right hand catches Ball flush and snaps his head back!

(Rd 3 - 02:59) A vicious right hand from Van Der Capellen drops Ball! He is knocked out!

(Rd 3 - 02:54) By knock out, the winner is Noach Van Der Capellen!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen defeats 'All Business' Phil Ball (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:06 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Noach Van Der Capellen praises his team at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Noach Van Der Capellen celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. Noach Van Der Capellen is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Yeijiro Yamamoto (19-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +430) vs. Jonathan "The Locust" Huang (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Thailand, Favorite: -540)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Yeijiro Yamamoto goes head to head with Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Huang chooses to shoot in on Yamamoto.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Yamamoto gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Huang throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Huang tries to break the guard of Yamamoto, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Yamamoto blocks it by keeping his guard secure.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Huang tries to pound on Yamamoto, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Huang tries to break the guard of Yamamoto, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Yamamoto keeps his guard tight.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Huang tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Yamamoto can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Huang throws a quick elbow, but it doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Huang attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) He does excellently, getting into side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Huang attempts an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Huang gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Yamamoto has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 00:36) By submission, the winner is Jonathan Huang!

 

 

Official Result: Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang defeats Yeijiro Yamamoto (Submission (Armbar) in 4:24 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jonathan Huang praises his team at Tiger Claw Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Pavel Radulov and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

Attendance: 195

Gate Reciepts: $15,444

Sponsorship: $23,415

Ad Revenue: $325,430

Merchandise: $3,860

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $190,141)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Jonathan Huang            $51,472      Yeijiro Yamamoto         $14,080      FotN: Both: $10,000
Noach Van Der Capellen    $12,310      Phil Ball                $2,582       KotN: Van Der Capellen: $5,000
Callum Henson             $4,080       Juan de Castro           $1,722
David Webb                $5,950       Joe Hinchcliffe          $2,830
Chew Chua                 $6,120       Tristao Bosi             $1,598
Rich Robinson             $2,788       Bakin Sakamoto           $3,960
Felix Mattherson Jr.      $2,614       Christijan Van Belkum    $1,598
Filip Hristov             $3,834       Dominykas Jankovic       $2,706
Ikku Funaki               $5,950       Lev Safanov              $1,598
Vikram Sithalayan         $14,080      Ronaldo Roncatto         $1,722       SotN: Sithalayan: $5,000
                                                                             Perf: Sithalayan: $5,000
Garth Neill               $7,460       Syed Tan                 $8,700       Perf: Both: $5,000
Konstantinos Chorophas    $6,998       Keita Oshima             $7,200       Perf: Both: $5,000
Bruno Epps                $1,998       Dana Delaney             $2,200
Evan Pizzarro             $2,460       Ragnar Gunnlaugsson      $1,537
Walter May                $2,152       Mikey Wallace            $2,255
Malloy Mahoney            $2,152       Ogigenes Salgado         $1,435

 

 

Drug Testing: $18,016

Production: $21,188

 

Profit: $138,804

 

Critical Rating: 78%

Commercial Rating: 57%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +3.5              65.5% (Mid Level Regional)
USA                 +2.4              74.9% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +2.8              71.6% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.2              47.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +2.0              56.3% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               +3.6              57.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Asia                +2.5              53.2% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              +1.3              46.3% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.0              52.3% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       +2.8              62.6% (Mid Level Regional)
Central America     +1.2              55.2% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.3              29.6% (Low Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results have come back for Canadian Tournament Combat 36, and all fighters tested clean.

- The following fighters have been released by the CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Yeijiro Yamamoto, Phil Ball, Juan de Castro, Joe Hinchcliffe, Tristao Bosi, Bakin Sakamoto, Christijan Van Belkum, Dominykas Jankovic, Lev Safanov, Ronaldo Roncatto, Syed Tan, Keita Oshima, Dana Delaney, Ragnar Gunnlaugsson, Mikey Wallace, and Origenes Salgado.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

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Predictions

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Saturday, Week 2, July 2002

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (18-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -1020) vs. "Deceptive" Danny Rowan (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #101, Underdog: +810)

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 of weight cutting, his success has been built on his bullying wrestling and huge punching power, a combination that few Welterweights have been able to withstand. A former GAMMA Welterweight champion, he is perhaps best known for the extremely heated trilogy of fights he had with his arch-nemesis Rufus Stephens between 1998 and 2000. He is coming off a a second round knock out loss to Darin Blood in GAMMA. Danny Rowan is one of the most unassuming men in MMA, and all-rounder who mixes a solid stand-up game with dangerous ground skills. He is particularly adept at surprising people with triangle chokes, who can seemingly pop out of nowhere. He won by first round submission over Calum Coles in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (27-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -1200) vs. Michihiro Kodera (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #132, Underdog: +950)

Ichisake Miyagi is a rugged competitor who has made a reputation for himself as one of the toughest Welterweights in the world. An excellent wrestler, his usual gameplan is to grab his opponent in a clinch and break their will with slicing razor sharp elbows, painful knees, and punishing dirty boxing. He is a former two-time ALPHA-1 Welterweight champion, winning his first in 1995 and his second in 1998. He is on a two fight winning streak since losing his title to Noach Van Der Capellen in late 2000, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory against Claudio Palacios in ALPHA-1. Michihiro Kodera is a solid but unspectacular Jiu-Jitsu fighter from Japan, whose primary threat is via his array of leglocks, which he can apply from many varied positions. His striking is his big weakness, carrying absolutely no threat whatsoever. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Sukeyasu Tsunoda in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Citizen Pain" Will Kane (18-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Favorite: -820) vs. Teco (16-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #157, Underdog: +650)

Will Kane is an Englishman of Asian descent who was once considered to be one of the best Welterweights in the world. Originally from a Muay Thai background, Kane has gradually grown from a vicious striker into an all-around MMA competitor. He is best known for his long-time association with BCF, where he was a dominant Welterweight champion, but he moved to the big leagues of ALPHA-1 in 2001. Unfortunately he has started life in Japan badly, and his recent form has seen him fall out of the world rankings for the first time in many years. He is on a three fight losing streak, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Ikku Funaki in ALPHA-1. Teco is a kick boxer from Brazil who likes to use a lot of kicks in his bouts, in particular high head kicks to try and score spectacular knock outs. He can more than hold his own with most people in a striking battle, but when things degenerate into grappling he is much less able. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Herman Drick in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Dangerous" Darin Blood (16-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -1170) vs. Randy "Super Snake" Carlsley (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #117, Underdog: +930)

Darin Blood is a dangerous striker who combines elements of traditional boxing, Muay Thai, and street fighting, and is also a handful on the ground. This versatility makes him one of the most difficult Welterweight fighters to take on. He is, however, known for being unfocused and inconsistent, sometimes coming into fights clearly mentally unprepared or overweight. He joined GAMMA in 1997 and competed for the Welterweight title at GAMMA 30. He is on a two fight winnings streak, and is coming off a second round knock out victory over Nathan Chambers in GAMMA. Randy Carsley is a tall, lanky Welterweight who is at his best on the ground where he can use his lengthy limbs to entrap opponents in armbars, triangles, and leglocks. His awful striking game will hold him back from ever achieveing greatness though. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Jonn Wales in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Josh "TNT" Aldarisio (17-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -1200) vs. Marcus Rimmer (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #108, Underdog: +950)

Josh Aldarisio was an outstanding college wrestler who was an alternate for the American Olympic team. He's explosive, and figured out how to use his lightning fast double leg and suffocating top control to become successful in MMA and is now recognized as one of the top Welterweights in the world. Showing a commendable effort to become a complete mixed martial artist, he has also notably improved his stand-up over time. A back injury meant he missed most of 1998 and 1999, but he returned to action in 2000. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Nathan Chambers in GAMMA. Marcus Rimmer is a powerfully built competitor who usually fights at Welterweight, who is an all-around athlete who can do most things in MMA to a good standard. Where he falls down is that he really isn't great at any one thing and struggles to finish fights. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Jules Dupuit in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Alberto Basora (22-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -940) vs. Kensuke Tanaka (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #133, Underdog: +750)

Alberto Basora is the older brother of the more famous "El Diablo" Luis Basora, and like his sibling, is a judoka who is at his best when he can get close and use his throws and joint locks. One of the best Welterweights on the planet, he won the SIGMA title in the summer of 2001. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kenneth Toadspew that won him the SIGMA Welterweight title. Kensuke Tanaka is a promising young Japanese Welterweight, whose style revolves around the potent combination of two sports in which he had much success as a amateur, wrestling and boxing. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Marihito Katsumata in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Jens "Battery" Halle (18-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -880) vs. Willem Van Ommen (13-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #116, Underdog: +700)

Jens Halle is not a subtle fighter, as his nickname suggests, he only has one mode of attack and that's to come forward with fists flying. He is a difficult fighter to take on because of this awkward style, even moreso when you take into account the fact that his iron chin seems to make him almost impervious to strikes. He has been a regular in SIGMA for years and is a former Welterweight title contender. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Filip Hristov in SIGMA. Willem Van Ommen is a solid kick boxer from the Netherlands, who has the striking ability to make life uncomfortable for most opponents, but lacks the all-around game to really ever be truly dangerous in MMA. He's mostly found on the regional scene in and around his home country, and has managed to be successful there. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Garrison Grable in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Mercenary" Mills Mullally (19-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -690) vs. Tekkan Okubo (9-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #148, Underdog: +550)

Mills Mullally is an extremely tough fighter from Dublin, who comes from a boxing background and that forms the basis of his style as he loves to stand and trade. Hard to stop, he has a great chin and knows enough to defend himself well on the ground. A BCF regular, he caused a huge upset in early 2001 when he unseated the seemingly unbeatable Will Kane to win the Welterweight title. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to David Webb where he lost the BCF Welterweight title. Tekkan Okubo is a decent striker from Japan. Trained in Muay Thai, he likes to stand and bang and can do so with some success, but the rest of his MMA skill set is pretty weak and could use a lot of work. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Nobuo Morita in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Brad "Dead Eye" Wyman (11-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Underdog: +140) vs. Joshua Ziegler (12-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #172, Favorite: -180)

Brad Wyman is a young Muay Thai specialist, who has some decent strikes and can certainly do some damage, but needs to improve the rest of his MMA game before he can become a serious threat. He is unique amongst fighters in that he is blind in one eye. GAMMA took a punt on him, signing him to their Welterweight division in 2001, although he lost on his debut to Callum Henson. He is coming off a ninth round submission victory over Van Jolson in the first round of the tournament. Joshua Ziegler is a kick boxer, who is a very quick opponent, bouncing around to strike from odd angles. The approach allows him to usually out-strike his opponents, although his lack of power means that he rarely has the chance to actually stop anyone. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Julian Banham in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Alec Owlett (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #205, Underdog: +570) vs. Valdo Calamari (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #180, Favorite: -720)

Alec Owlett is an all-rounder, who is perfectly capable of engaging in striking, wrestling, or a battle on the ground. That said, his versatility comes with a price in that he isn't particularly threatening at anything and is very vulnerable against specialists. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kazuo Aizawa in the first round of the tournament. Valdo Calamari is a decent all-rounder, who was originally a wrestler with good hands but has since added some ground skills to the package too. He has continued to improve with each fight since his debut back in 1997 and the sky seems to be the limit for him. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Bjarne Bjerre in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

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CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Martin "The Crippler" Cupples (12-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournment Seed: #60, Favorite: -390) vs. "The Phat Man" Ern Fathoui (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #69, Underdog: +310)

Martin Cupples boasts heavy hands and some strong boxing skills, and is a knock out artist of some skill. Unlike many other former boxers he has also developed a sturdy takedown defence and some good defensive skills on the ground too. He joined BCF in 1997 and has been slowly working his way up the rankings ever since, although a first defeat, to Vikram Sithalayan, in 2001 has applied the brakes slightly. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Procopio Golias in the first round of the tournament. Ern Fathoui is an Iraqi who now lives and trains in Europe. A solid grappler who has a very dangerous submission game at his disposal. Known for his leglocks in particular, he's a tricky customer indeed. He's coming off a first round submission victory over Jean-Jacques Levasseur in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hamilton Fonseca Junior (6-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #204, Favorite: -130) vs. Maxime Giresse (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #181, Underdog: -110)

Hamilton Fonseca Junior is a solid striker, a Muay Thai specialist who can give anybody a hard time in a stand-up battle. Where he is most deadly is in the Muay Thai clinch, where his knees and elbows possess fight-ending knock out power. He was a regular with FLB, but only managed a paltry 2-2 record in his time there. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Kiyotaka Aihara in the first round of the tournament. Maxime Giresse is a French fighter, who comes to MMA from a Judo background, and relies heavily on the submission skills and throws that he learned there. He will definitely need to improve his striking if he is to become a major player, but the base for a successful career is present. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Caragh Green in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Konosuke Shirahata (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Favorite: -150) vs. Gus "Buster" Fitzpatrick (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #92, Underdog: +110)

Konosuke Shirahata is a rock solid wrestler, who is at his best when he can take his opponent down and get top control. He is difficult to shake and has the ability to finish fights from there by either strikes or submissions. Unusually small for a Welterweight, many feel that if he dropped to his more natural home of Lightweight he'd be an absolute beast. That said, five years into his career and he has yet to taste defeat at 170 lbs. He has won both his fights with ALPHA-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Yeijiro Yamamoto. Gus Fitzpatrick is a promising youngster, who comes from an amateur wrestling background but has also trained himself up over the years to be a very solid kick boxer too. His favorite technique to finish is ground and pound, as he has the power to destroy anyone from top position. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Salvador Santos in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -980) vs. Jerome "Retribution" Atkins (2-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #84, Underdog: +780)

Bussho Maruyama is a tenacious young fighter, an all-rounder, able to stand and trade, wrestle, or take things to the ground. With the right sort of training and advice, he could wind up being quite good. He started fighting for ALPHA-1 in 2001 and began strongly, winning his first two fights in impressive fashion. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Vjekoslav Sarich in the first round of the tournament. Jerome Atkins is a striker from London, who was crowned the UK national Muay Thai his champion in 1998. As you would expect, his bread and butter is his striking game, a constant onslaught of punches, kicks, knees and elbows that few can withstand. He was signed by BCF as soon as it became clear he'd be trying MMA, and he made his much-heralded debut in 2000, knocking Scott Gillespie out cold with a devastating knee. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Marlon Standish in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Fight Night Delight" Delroy Rhodes (12-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Favorite: -390) vs. Rodolfo de Souza (9-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #93, Underdog: +310)

Delroy Rhodes is a good kick boxer, and is a live wire when fighting, constantly bouncing around throwing strikes from unorthodox angles. Difficult to get hold of, the elusive "Fight Night Delight" has a crowd-pleasing style of fighting that is also quite successful. GAMMA signed him in 2001 and he made a fine start, outpointing Cooper Richardson at GAMMA 47. Rodolfo de Souza is a Brazilian kick boxer, who is very much a middle-of-the-pack fighter. In other words, he's good but nowhere near great. His striking is his main asset, the rest of his MMA game is pretty weak. He is coming off a first round TKO victroy over Yosai Godo in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Jayden Karp (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #61, Favorite: -500) vs. "Red Fury" Pavel Radulov (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #68, Underdog: +390)

Jayden Karp is a talented young Englishman who is loaded with potential. His background is in submission fighting but he has allied that with a highly technical boxing game that gives him a lot of different attacking options. He was signed by BCF in 2001 and debuted with a win over Grant Kyle. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Joe Pelham in the first round of the tournament. Pavel Radulov is an all-rounder, and can handle any aspect of MMA, being a decent striker, wrestler, and submission artist all wrapped into one package. His weakness is that, paradoxically, while he has no specific problem area he also doesn't have a particularly strong element to his game either. A relatively small Welterweight, he joined SIGMA in 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Godofredo Tavora in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Nathan Chambers (170 lbs) vs. Danny Rowan (170 lbs)

Ichisake Miyagi (170 lbs) vs. Michihiro Kodera (170 lbs)

Will Kane (170 lbs) vs. Teco (170 lbs)

Darin Blood (170 lbs) vs. Randy Carsley (170 lbs)

Josh Aldarisio (170 lbs) vs. Marcus Rimmer (170 lbs)

Alberto Basora (170 lbs) vs. Kensuke Tanaka (170 lbs)

Jens Halle (170 lbs) vs. Willem Van Ommen (170 lbs)

Mills Mullally (170 lbs) vs. Tekkan Okubo (170 lbs)

Brad Wyman (170 lbs) vs. Joshua Ziegler (170 lbs)

Alec Owlett (170 lbs) vs. Valdo Calamari (170 lbs)

Martin Cupples (170 lbs) vs. Ern Fathoui (170 lbs)

Hamilton Fonseca Junior (170 lbs) vs. Maxime Giresse (170 lbs)

Konosuke Shirahata (170 lbs) vs. Gus Fitzpatrick (170 lbs)

Bussho Maruyama (170 lbs) vs. Jerome Atkins (170 lbs)

Delroy Rhodes (170 lbs) vs. Rodolfo de Souza (170 lbs)

Jayden Karp (170 lbs) vs. Pavel Radulov (170 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 40 Full Fight Card

WW: Nathan Chambers vs. Danny Rowan

WW: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Michihiro Kodera

WW: Will Kane vs. Teco

WW: Darin Blood vs. Randy Carsley

WW: Josh Aldarisio vs. Marcus Rimmer

WW: Alberto Basora vs. Kensuke Tanaka

WW: Jens Halle vs. Willem Van Ommen

WW: Mills Mullally vs. Tekkan Okubo

WW: Brad Wyman vs. Joshua Ziegler

WW: Alec Owlett vs. Valdo Calamari

 

WW: Martin Cupples vs. Ern Fathoui

WW: Hamilton Fonseca Junior vs. Maxime Giresse

WW: Konosuke Shirahata vs. Gus Fitzpatrick

WW: Bussho Maruyama vs. Jerome Atkins

WW: Delroy Rhodes vs. Rodolfo de Souza

WW: Jayden Karp vs. Pavel Radulov

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Saturday, Week 2, July 2002

Live From Edmonton, Alberta

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Jayden Karp (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Blackpool, England, Favorite: -500) vs. "Red Fury" Pavel Radulov (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Samara, Russia, Underdog: +390)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the prelims with Jayden Karp taking on 'Red Fury' Pavel Radulov.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Karp can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Radulov with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Radulov.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Karp initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Radulov misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Karp throws a one-two, but Radulov was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Karp aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Radulov can't connect with a jab, but then catches Karp with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Without taking too much damage, Karp is able to clinch with Radulov.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) With control of the clinch, Karp tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Karp has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Karp tries to lock Radulov into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Karp gets a kimura fully applied!

(Rd 1 - 03:48) No! He pops free. That was really close.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Radulov remains stuck under side control though.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Radulov tries to sweep Karp, but only succeeds in giving up his back!

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Karp attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Radulov stops Karp from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Radulov tries to move Karp off his back but can't.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Karp tries to finish Radulov off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Karp gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Radulov has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Jayden Karp takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Jayden Karp defeats 'Red Fury' Pavel Radulov (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.>

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jayden Karp thanks everyone connected to KO Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He takes the microphone and calls out Brad Wyman again, repeating that "he won't fight me because he knows that I'll win". He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Fight Night Delight" Delroy Rhodes (12-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Favorite: -390) vs. Rodolfo de Souza (9-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Fight Night Delight' Delroy Rhodes goes head to head with Rodolfo de Souza.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) The two fighters strike, but without success.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Rhodes doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Rodolfo misses a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Rodolfo lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Rhodes uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Rodolfo misses a jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Rhodes scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Rhodes forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Rodolfo throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Rhodes can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Rodolfo with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Rhodes comes forward on the attack.

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

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Rhodes throws a one-two, but Rodolfo was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Rhodes counters a right hand with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Rhodes comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Rhodes moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Rhodes throws a one-two, but Rodolfo was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Rhodes slips past a right hook and counters with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Rhodes comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Rhodes looks to pressure Rodolfo, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Rhodes fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Rodolfo with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Rhodes attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Rodolfo lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Rhodes can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Rodolfo with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Rhodes attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Rodolfo manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) A jab hits home from Rhodes and then he scores with a spinning back kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Rhodes, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Rhodes steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Rodolfo fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) A jab is wide from Rhodes, but then he catches Rodolfo with a right kick to the head.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Rhodes hits a couple of minor left hands, but Rodolfo avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Rhodes is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Rodolfo hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Rodolfo hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Rhodes misses a jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Rhodes dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Rhodes is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Rhodes has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Rodolfo doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Rodolfo misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Rhodes counters a right hand with a left jab and a spinning kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Rhodes initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Rodolfo manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Rhodes lands a left jab but can't connect with a spinning back kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(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 Rhodes, but only a 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) A jab is wide from Rhodes, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Rhodes scores with a left hook. Rodolfo lands a left jab but can't get a kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Rhodes moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Rodolfo looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Rhodes simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) A jab hits home from Rhodes and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Rodolfo misses a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Rhodes hits a couple of jabs but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Rodolfo is not able to compete with Rhodes in a striking battle, he is getting badly out-struck.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Rhodes is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Rodolfo uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Rhodes uses a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Rodolfo is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Rhodes misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Rodolfo misses with a left jab and also misses with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Rhodes slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a clean right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) Rodolfo has a broad grin on his face, proof if proof was needed that that last punch really stung.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Rodolfo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Rhodes to attack with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Rhodes looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Rodolfo tries to lock his legs around the waist of Rhodes, wanting to pull him down to the floor.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) The attempt is unsuccessful, Rhodes blocked it and takes control of the grappling.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Rhodes tries to suck Rodolfo to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Rodolfo defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:36) Wanting to take it to the ground, Rodolfo attempts to drag Rhodes down into his guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:36) The attempt doesn't work, Rhodes blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) Rhodes tries to take Rodolfo down.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) The takedown doesn't work, Rodolfo blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Rhodes took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Rodolfo, 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 - 04:52) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) Rhodes is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Rhodes counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) Rhodes has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) Rodolfo is off target with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) Rodolfo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Rhodes to attack with a quick left jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Rodolfo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Rhodes attacks with a left jab and a powerful straight right!

(Rd 4 - 03:14) Rodolfo hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 4 - 03:14) Rhodes quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Rodolfo!

(Rd 4 - 03:14) Rhodes is too slow though, and Rodolfo is back up.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Rodolfo hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Rhodes hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 02:42) A few deep breaths betray that Rodolfo is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) Rodolfo lands a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) Rhodes hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Rodolfo is off target with a left jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Rhodes lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) Rhodes looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) With control of the clinch, Rodolfo tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) The takedown doesn't work, Rhodes blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Rhodes grabs an arm and tries and pull Rodolfo down to the ground into his guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Rodolfo defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) Rodolfo tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) Rodolfo can't get Rhodes down to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) Rodolfo attempts to wrestle Rhodes to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) Rhodes blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) Rodolfo looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) Rodolfo seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) Rodolfo hits a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) Rhodes misses with a left jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Rhodes, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Rodolfo winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:45) Rodolfo misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Rodolfo scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Rhodes uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:04) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:04) Rodolfo misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a nice right hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Rhodes goes to the legs with a low kick.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Rodolfo is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Rodolfo limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) Rhodes looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) A jab is wide from Rhodes, but then he hits Rodolfo with a beautiful right uppercut!

(Rd 5 - 03:16) Rodolfo is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 5 - 03:02) Rhodes moves in quickly, kneeling beside Rodolfo and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 5 - 03:02) Rhodes unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Rodolfo.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Rhodes looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Rhodes tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Rodolfo fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 5 - 02:37) Rhodes ends up in half guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) Rhodes tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) He passes but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 5 - 02:06) Rhodes somehow manages to come out on top of Rodolfo in north-south position.

(Rd 5 - 01:53) Rodolfo takes a knee strike to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Rodolfo is able to break free from the north-south position and scramble for position.

(Rd 5 - 01:20) The scramble leaves Rhodes on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Rodolfo attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Rodolfo throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:10) Rodolfo pounds away and Rhodes struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Rhodes, 10-9 on my card.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Fight Night Delight' Delroy Rhodes the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Fight Night Delight' Delroy Rhodes defeats Rodolfo de Souza (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Delroy gives a name-check to everyone at Pittsburgh Steel, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Visibly delighted, Delroy Rhodes celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. A lively, charismatic speaker, Delroy Rhodes is great at using these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Favorite: -980) vs. Jerome "Retribution" Atkins (2-1, 1-0 CTC, From: London, England, Underdog: +780)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama battling Jerome 'Retribution' Atkins.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Atkins counters a right hand with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Atkins slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Maruyama, but Atkins was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) A one-two from Atkins fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Atkins lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Maruyama hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Maruyama misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Atkins attacks with a right jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Atkins comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Maruyama may have been setting up to shoot, but Atkins aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Atkins connects with a jab, but Maruyama avoids a big left.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Atkins closes in on Maruyama, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Atkins throws a hook to the body, but Maruyama steps back to avoid it.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) There's a takedown attempt from Maruyama.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Atkins almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Maruyama has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Maruyama can't get Atkins down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) With the cage trapping Atkins, Maruyama looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) The takedown is completed, Maruyama would not be denied.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) The takedown leaves Atkins seated with his back pressed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Maruyama attempts to guillotine Atkins, who is stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Atkins stops Maruyama from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Atkins, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Maruyama attempts to guillotine Atkins, who is stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Atkins doesn't allow the guillotine to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Atkins, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here.

 

 

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 move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Maruyama uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Atkins uses a right jab but finds his left cross blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Atkins slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right jab and a low kick that can't connect.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Maruyama shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Atkins almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Maruyama holds the other.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Maruyama can't get Atkins down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Maruyama shows his grappling ability by trapping Atkins up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Maruyama drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) The takedown is successful, Atkins goes down.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Maruyama ends up holding a seated Atkins around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Maruyama tries to improve his position.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) He is much too good for Atkins, and gets the mount!

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Maruyama tries to ensnare Atkins in an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Atkins has to tap out!

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama defeats Jerome 'Retribution' Atkins (Submission (Armbar) in 4:06 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bussho Maruyama praises his team at Tiger Claw Academy, his various sponors, and the fans who came out to support him. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Eli Harris would be a particularly good contest.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Konosuke Shirahata (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -150) vs. Gus "Buster" Fitzpatrick (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Underdog: +110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Konosuke Shirahata fights Gus 'Buster' Fitzpatrick.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Fitzpatrick looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Moving forward constantly, Fitzpatrick is pressuring Shirahata.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Shirahata fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Fitzpatrick hits a left hand but Shirahata avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Fitzpatrick hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Shirahata shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Shirahata gets hold of a leg but Fitzpatrick remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Shirahata can't get Fitzpatrick down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Showing his ability to exert control, Shirahata smothers Fitzpatrick up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Shirahata and Fitzpatrick remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Smothered against the cage, Fitzpatrick cannot get free.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Shirahata acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Fitzpatrick slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) The big reach advantage that Fitzpatrick has was evident there.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Fitzpatrick steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Shirahata hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Fitzpatrick feints one way, throwing Shirahata off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Fitzpatrick can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Shirahata with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Fitzpatrick comes forward, walking down Shirahata.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Shirahata hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) A jab is wide from Fitzpatrick, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Fitzpatrick uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Shirahata had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Fitzpatrick hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Fitzpatrick.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Fitzpatrick stalks forward, pressuring Shirahata.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Shirahata fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Fitzpatrick throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) There's a takedown attempt from Shirahata.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) He has the takedown! Fitzpatrick pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) It took two attempts, but he finally completes a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) The clock runs down as Fitzpatrick is being smothered against the ground by Shirahata.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) For the moment Shirahata is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Fitzpatrick works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) There wasn't enough separation though, Shirahata is able to catch him and secure side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Shirahata looks to get a mount.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Fitzpatrick keeps Shirahata at side control, not letting the mount happen.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) Fitzpatrick tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) Shirahata throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Shirahata fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Shirahata blocks Fitzpatrick as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Shirahata throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Fitzpatrick tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Shirahata pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Fitzpatrick.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Fitzpatrick tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(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 Shirahata, but only a 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Fitzpatrick initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Shirahata hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Fitzpatrick connects with a jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Fitzpatrick initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Shirahata manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Fitzpatrick throws a one-two, but Shirahata was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Fitzpatrick comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Shirahata scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Fitzpatrick throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Shirahata avoids them all.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Fitzpatrick initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Shirahata misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Fitzpatrick can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Fitzpatrick is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Fitzpatrick moves in on Shirahata, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) A jab hits home from Fitzpatrick and then he scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Shirahata wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 3 - 03:03) Moving quickly, Fitzpatrick comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!

(Rd 3 - 03:03) Fitzpatrick is too slow though, and Shirahata is back up.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Fitzpatrick comes forward.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Fitzpatrick moves into the pocket.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) A jab lands from Fitzpatrick but Shirahata avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Fitzpatrick comes forward, walking down Shirahata.

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Fitzpatrick moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Shirahata.

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Fitzpatrick lands a jab and then he hits Shirahata with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) A jab hits home from Fitzpatrick and then he catches Shirahata with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Shirahata hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Fitzpatrick can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Shirahata is knocked down!

(Rd 3 - 01:06) Fitzpatrick moves in quickly, kneeling beside Shirahata and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 3 - 01:06) Fitzpatrick pounds away and Shirahata eats a few big strikes.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) Fitzpatrick pounds away but Shirahata deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 3 - 00:40) Shirahata tries to pull guard on Fitzpatrick but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Fitzpatrick pounds away on Shirahata but can't land anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 00:12) Fitzpatrick blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(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 Fitzpatrick, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Fitzpatrick ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 4 - 04:31) Fitzpatrick fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Moving around, Shirahata is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) A jab is wide from Fitzpatrick, but then he hits Shirahata with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) That last punch may have landed badly, Fitzpatrick is shaking it out as if his hand got damaged.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Any sort of major damage to the hand is going to cause Fitzpatrick some major problems.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) A tired Fitzpatrick moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) The takedown is unsuccessful, Shirahata sprawled well to block it and manages to push Fitzpatrick down so that he is on his hands and knees.

(Rd 4 - 03:27) Shirahata pounds away on Fitzpatrick, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 4 - 03:27) Referee Leo Behan jumps in and saves Fitzpatrick from taking any more shots!

(Rd 4 - 03:12) By TKO, the winner is Konosuke Shirahata!

 

 

Official Result: Konosuke Shirahata defeats Gus 'Buster' Fitzpatrick (TKO (Strikes) in 1:48 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Konosuke Shirahata thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Jonathan Huang and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Hamilton Fonseca Junior (6-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -130) vs. Maxime Giresse (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Marseille, France, Underdog: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Hamilton Fonseca Junior taking on Maxime Giresse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Hamilton hits a right jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Hamilton throws a two-punch combo but Giresse avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Giresse moves in fast and clinches with Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Giresse is trying to muscle Hamilton up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Giresse does it, Hamilton is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Giresse smothers Hamilton up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Giresse is keeping Hamilton pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) 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 - 02:02) Giresse smothers Hamilton up against the cage.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Giresse warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Hamilton fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Giresse with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Hamilton hits a couple of minor right hands, but Giresse avoids a big left.

(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 Giresse.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Hamilton throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Hamilton steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Hamilton throws a hook to the body, but Giresse steps back to avoid it.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Hamilton lands a jab and then hits Giresse with a beautiful left uppercut!

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Giresse is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Hamilton senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Hamilton pounds away on Giresse but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:47) Hamilton fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Hamilton blocks Giresse as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Hamilton fires away with left hands, but Giresse doesn't take much damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Hamilton blocks an attempt to pull guard. (

Rd 2 - 02:47) Hamilton throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Giresse tries to pull guard on Hamilton but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Hamilton tries to lock Giresse in an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Giresse blocks it.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Giresse tries to pull guard on Hamilton but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) Hamilton tries to pound on Giresse, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Giresse tries to move to guard, but Hamilton doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Hamilton can't connect with a jab, but then catches Giresse with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Hamilton can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Giresse with a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Hamilton lands a jab and then catches Giresse with a stunning left hook!

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Giresse is knocked down!

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Hamilton senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Hamilton fires away with punches and Giresse takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) There's no question that Hamilton took that round, I'm giving it a 10-8 score.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Hamilton up 19-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Giresse may have been aiming to get in close, but Hamilton aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Hamilton hits a right hand, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Hamilton closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Hamilton fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Giresse with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) For the first time, Hamilton is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Hamilton can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Hamilton uses a right jab, but a big left head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Hamilton throws a one-two, but Giresse was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Hamilton closes in on Giresse, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Giresse, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) A jab hits home from Hamilton and then he catches Giresse with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Hamilton lands a jab and then scores with a left to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) Hamilton lands two right hands and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Looking glassy-eyed, Giresse staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow!

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Hamilton lands a hard left hand, sending Giresse down to the canvas!

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Without hesitation, Hamilton goes to finish Giresse off with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 3 - 01:58) Hamilton goes to work on Giresse with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish him!

(Rd 3 - 01:41) An up-kick makes Hamilton think twice about advancing.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Hamilton has to step back to avoid an up-kick.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) Hamilton motions for Giresse to stand up, which he does.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) A jab hits home from Hamilton and then he catches Giresse with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Retreating, Giresse looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble!

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Hamilton acts fast, moving in and flooring Giresse with a left hand to the jaw!

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Hamilton quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Giresse!

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Hamilton starts unloading with massive lefts and Giresse is getting pasted!

(Rd 3 - 00:27) The referee pulls Hamilton away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Hamilton Fonseca Junior takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Hamilton Fonseca Junior defeats Maxime Giresse (TKO (Strikes) in 4:51 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Hamilton Fonseca Junior thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Hamilton Fonseca Junior gives a show of respect for his opponent.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Martin "The Crippler" Cupples (12-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Dartmouth, England, Favorite: -390) vs. "The Phat Man" Ern Fathoui (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Baghdad, Iraq, Underdog: +310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Martin 'The Crippler' Cupples battles 'The Phat Man' Ern Fathoui in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Fathoui appeared to be going for a takedown, but Cupples took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Cupples fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Cupples stalks forward, pressuring Fathoui.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Cupples confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Cupples lands a right jab but Fathoui avoids a big left.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Cupples lands two right hands and then scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Cupples moves in on Fathoui, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) A one-two from Cupples fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Attacking with intent, Cupples scores with three out of a flurry of three punches and then hits Fathoui with a left to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Cupples comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Fathoui throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Cupples can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Cupples steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Fathoui fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Cupples throws a one-two, but Fathoui was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Fathoui had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) A jab lands from Cupples, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) A jab lands from Cupples, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Cupples confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) A jab is wide from Cupples, but then he catches Fathoui with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch.

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

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Cupples connects with a nice jab and then hits Fathoui with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Looking glassy-eyed, Fathoui staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Cupples moves in for the kill and lands a big left hand! Fathoui goes down!

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Cupples moves in quickly, kneeling beside Fathoui and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Cupples unloads with big lefts and lands a few powerful shots.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Cupples fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Cupples blocks Fathoui as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Cupples fires away with punches, but Fathoui doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Fathoui tries to pull guard on Cupples but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Cupples fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Fathoui tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) Cupples pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Fathoui tries to move to guard, but Cupples doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Cupples throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Fathoui tries to pull guard on Cupples but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Cupples is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) Cupples lands a jab and then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw!

(Rd 2 - 00:23) Fathoui is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Cupples quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Fathoui!

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Cupples pounds away on Fathoui, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 2 - 00:15) With Fathoui taking a beating, referee Christian Maugham has to stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Martin Cupples takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

 

Official Result: Martin 'The Crippler' Cupples defeats 'The Phat Man' Ern Fathoui (TKO (Strikes) in 4:56 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Martin Cupples gives a name-check to everyone at Bulldog Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Martin Cupples praises Fathoui for his strength and toughness.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa

Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America

 

 

Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill

 

 

 

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Alec Owlett (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +570) vs. Valdo Calamari (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -720)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The main card opens with Alec Owlett taking on Valdo Calamari.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Owlett, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) A one-two from Owlett fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Calamari takes the chance and shoots on Owlett.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) The takedown is completed, Owlett is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Calamari pounds away, but Owlett calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Calamari leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Owlett.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Calamari tries to cut Owlett with a slicing elbow, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Owlett tries to catch Calamari with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Calamari attempts a slicing elbow strike to the head, but isn't able to connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Calamari deflects a couple of punches that Owlett threw from below.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Calamari is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) He passes to side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Calamari throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Owlett tries to pull guard on Calamari but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Calamari fires away and Owlett is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Calamari, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Calamari, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Owlett throws a two-punch combo but Calamari avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Seizing the opportunity, Calamari shoots.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Owlett has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Calamari pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Owlett tries to pull Calamari in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Calamari throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Owlett throws out some punches, but Calamari leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Calamari fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Calamari deflects a couple of punches that Owlett threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Calamari pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Owlett.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Calamari pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Owlett throws out some punches, but Calamari leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Calamari tries to cut Owlett with a slicing elbow, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Owlett tries to pull Calamari in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Calamari pounds away, but Owlett isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Calamari leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Owlett.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Calamari pounds away, but Owlett calmly deals with them.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Calamari deflects a couple of punches that Owlett threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Calamari fires away with punches, but Owlett doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Owlett tries to pull Calamari in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(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 Calamari.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Owlett confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Calamari, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) A jab lands from Owlett, but Calamari avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) A jab is wide from Owlett, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) Calamari slips past a right hook and counters with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Owlett is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Owlett moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Calamari into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Calamari lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Owlett throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Owlett attacks with strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Calamari fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Owlett throws a one-two, but Calamari was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Owlett uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Calamari lands a one-two.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) It looks like Owlett has been cut above the eye.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Calamari uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Owlett throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 3 - 02:07) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:07) Calamari finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 3 - 02:07) Owlett lands a left jab and also launches a right head kick that did damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:55) That last shot may have done some damage, Calamari is backing off and trying to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 3 - 01:55) Owlett tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but it misses as Calamari quickly steps backward and out of range.

(Rd 3 - 01:46) Having apparently cleared his head, Calamari is able to get out of trouble and return to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Calamari is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Calamari shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Owlett gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Calamari pounds away and Owlett struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 3 - 00:50) Calamari pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Owlett.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Owlett throws out some punches, but Calamari leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Calamari unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Calamari fires away with punches, but Owlett deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Calamari took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Owlett needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Bleeding, Owlett is attended to by the cut man between rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Calamari manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) Owlett blocks Calamari from throwing a knee.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Using his wrestling skills, Calamari is trying to push Owlett up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Calamari does it, Owlett is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) Calamari drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) The takedown is completed, Owlett is left turtled up on his hands and knees, Calamari on top of him.

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Calamari rolls Owlett out of turtle position and into side control.

(Rd 4 - 03:30) Looking to catch his breath, Calamari is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:13) Owlett tries to move to guard, but Calamari doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) Calamari punches down at Owlett, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 02:37) Calamari throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Calamari blocks Owlett as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Calamari punches down at Owlett, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 01:37) Calamari blocks Owlett as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) In side control, Calamari begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) Owlett desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Calamari manages to come out on top, with Owlett pulling half guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Calamari throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 00:26) Calamari blocks Owlett as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Breathing very hard, Owlett is looking ragged.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Calamari attempts a slicing elbow strike to the head, but isn't able to connect.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Owlett realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:54) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) Calamari has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) Owlett can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Owlett throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 5 - 03:54) Calamari gets hold of Owlett.

(Rd 5 - 03:45) Using his wrestling skills, Calamari is trying to push Owlett up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:45) Calamari does it, Owlett is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) Calamari, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Owlett hopping on one foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) Calamari uses the leg to drag Owlett down to the mat, where he gets caught in half guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) Calamari begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Owlett starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) Calamari somehow manages to come out on top of Owlett in north-south position.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) Calamari decides to alter positions and moves himself into side control.

(Rd 5 - 02:31) Calamari fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 5 - 02:12) In side control, Calamari throws a couple of punches designed to keep Owlett guessing.

(Rd 5 - 01:42) Looking to catch his breath, Calamari is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:19) Calamari tries to lock Owlett into an armbar.

(Rd 5 - 01:19) Owlett fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 5 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:53) Calamari fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 5 - 00:36) Looking to catch his breath, Calamari is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:11) Calamari pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Calamari.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Valdo Calamari!

 

 

Official Result: Valdo Calamari defeats Alec Owlett (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

Post-Fight: Valdo Calamari name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Brad "Dead Eye" Wyman (11-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Saint-Felicien, Quebec, Underdog: +140) vs. Joshua Ziegler (12-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Louisville, Kentucky, Favorite: -180)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Brad 'Dead Eye' Wyman battles Joshua Ziegler.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Ziegler hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Wyman uses a left jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Wyman misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Ziegler slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Wyman misses with a big right hand, allowing Ziegler to counter with a clean right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Ziegler hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt. Wyman uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Wyman acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Ziegler scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Wyman lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Ziegler misses with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Wyman uses a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Ziegler lands a left jab but comes up short on a body kick. Wyman lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Ziegler dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Wyman immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that he is dazed!

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Ziegler goes under the guard and nails Wyman with a right uppercut! What a shot!

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Wyman eats a right head kick! He falls to the ground but is not out!

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Moving quickly, Ziegler comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Ziegler hits several big stomps and kicks, but Wyman somehow hangs on!

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Wyman makes Ziegler step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:07) Wyman makes Ziegler step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Wyman keeps Ziegler back with an up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Wyman keeps Ziegler back with an up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Wyman makes Ziegler step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) On his back, Wyman watches as Ziegler comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Ziegler attains 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 Ziegler, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Wyman misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ziegler attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Ziegler hits a left hand. Wyman hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Ziegler misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Ziegler lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ziegler is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Ziegler tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Wyman fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Ziegler has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Wyman misses with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (

Rd 2 - 01:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Ziegler dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Wyman is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Ziegler misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Ziegler is knocked down!

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Wyman moves in quickly, kneeling beside Ziegler and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Wyman unloads with massive right hands and Ziegler is getting destroyed!

(Rd 2 - 01:14) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 00:56) By TKO, the winner is Brad Wyman!

 

 

Official Result: Brad 'Dead Eye' Wyman defeats Joshua Ziegler (TKO (Strikes) in 4:04 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Brad Wyman gives a name-check to everyone at Team Gorshin, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Ziegler for a tough fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Mercenary" Mills Mullally (19-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Dublin, Ireland, Favorite: -690) vs. Tekkan Okubo (9-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +550)

 

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Mercenary' Mills Mullally takes on Tekkan Okubo.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Mullally comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Mullally is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Mullally throws a quick four punch combination but doesn't land any of the blows.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Okubo is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Mullally lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Mullally hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Okubo hits a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Okubo pulls his best mean face and tries to stare his opponent down.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Mullally slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Okubo throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Mullally counters with a quick left jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Mullally comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Mullally steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Mullally connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Mullally slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Mullally, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Mullally is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Mullally comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Okubo throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Mullally uses a left jab but Okubo avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Mullally steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Okubo throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Mullally throws a two-punch combo but Okubo avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Mullally can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) Okubo throws two quick punches but Mullally has good movement and avoids them.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) Mullally doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Okubo misses with a pair of jabs but lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Mullally finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Mullally appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Okubo is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Mullally hits a left jab and also lands with a left hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Okubo warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Mullally tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Okubo moves in fast and clinches with Mullally.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Clinched with Mullally, Okubo looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) It's unsuccessful, Mullally maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Clinched with Mullally, Okubo looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Mullally stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Wanting to take it to the ground, Mullally attempts to drag Okubo down into his guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Okubo cannot prevent it, and is sucked into the guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) Mullally tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Okubo.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Okubo throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Mullally pulls Okubo down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Okubo throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Mullally tries to catch Okubo with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Mullally is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Okubo off of him.

(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 Mullally.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Mullally in between rounds.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:52) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Okubo misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Mullally is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) Mullally feints to one side, causing Okubo to react and leave himself off balance.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) Mullally uses a left jab but misses a right hook. Okubo lands a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Okubo hits a jab and also just about lands a head kick. Mullally finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Mullally is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Okubo is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 03:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:03) Mullally slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:31) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:31) Mullally unsuccessfully goes to the body and gets countered with a head kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:08) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 01:35) Mullally can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:23) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:23) Mullally feints an attack that leaves Okubo slightly off balance.

(Rd 3 - 01:23) Okubo misses a right hook and gets countered with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hand to the body that is too short.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Okubo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Mullally to attack with a jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Okubo is being totally outstruck so far in this fight.

(Rd 3 - 00:28) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mullally.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Mullally.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:52) Mullally connects with a nice jab and then catches Okubo with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Okubo scores with a left hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Mullally finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Mullally throws a hook to the body, but Okubo steps back to avoid it.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Seizing the opportunity, Okubo clinches.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Okubo attempts to wrestle Mullally to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Okubo can't get the takedown as Mullally wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Wanting to take it to the ground, Mullally attempts to drag Okubo down into his guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Mullally gets it, Okubo is now trapped in his guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Mullally tries to sweep Okubo but can't do it.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Okubo smothers Mullally with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Okubo throws some elbows but Mullally isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) From the bottom, Mullally glances an elbow strike off the top of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:11) Okubo pounds away with elbow strikes, but Mullally calmly deals with them.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Mullally gets the double underhooks in and pulls Okubo close, controlling him well.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) In guard, Okubo is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Mullally tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Okubo.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) Okubo throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 4 - 00:13) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 4 - 00:02) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 00:02) Mullally counters a right hand with a left jab and a right cross.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mullally.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Okubo realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

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) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Mullally slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Okubo lands a left hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Mullally lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) Breathing very hard, Mullally is looking ragged.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Okubo is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 5 - 04:14) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) Okubo misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Okubo is off-target with a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Mullally scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 03:13) Okubo doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 5 - 03:00) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:00) Okubo misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left hook.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) Okubo has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) Mullally doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) Mullally dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 02:04) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:04) Mullally attempts to wrestle Okubo to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:04) Okubo blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 01:51) Clinched with Mullally, Okubo looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 5 - 01:51) Mullally stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) Clinched with Okubo, Mullally looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) Okubo blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 5 - 01:22) Mullally looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 01:22) Mullally looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 01:22) Mullally can't get the takedown as Okubo wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 01:07) Okubo looks to sweep a leg out from under Mullally so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 5 - 01:07) Okubo can't get the trip, as Mullally wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) Mullally tries to take Okubo down.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) The takedown doesn't work, Okubo blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 00:23) From the looks of things, I don't think Okubo has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 00:23) Okubo tries to take Mullally down.

(Rd 5 - 00:23) It doesn't work, Mullally defended against it well.

(Rd 5 - 00:10) Okubo and Mullally break the grapple and are apart again, circling.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mullally.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Mercenary' Mills Mullally wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Mercenary' Mills Mullally defeats Tekkan Okubo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mills Mullally thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Mills Mullally says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Jens "Battery" Halle (18-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Telemark, Norway, Favorite: -880) vs. Willem Van Ommen (13-4 1-0 CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +700)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Jens 'Battery' Halle squares off with Willem Van Ommen.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Halle dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with quick jabs that are followed by a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Van Ommen misses with a big right hand, allowing Halle to counter with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Van Ommen looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Van Ommen lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Halle hits a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Halle moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Van Ommen appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Halle took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Halle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Van Ommen with a right hook.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) A tentative jab from Van Ommen lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Halle throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Van Ommen looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Halle hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Halle stalks forward, pressuring Van Ommen.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Van Ommen scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Halle throws a one-two, but Van Ommen was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Halle comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Van Ommen fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) A jab is wide from Halle, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Van Ommen clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Halle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Halle misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Van Ommen comes in with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Referee Kyle Crisp calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Van Ommen.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) The doctor checks the cut...and unfortunately signals that it's a deep one, and that the fight must be stopped!

(Rd 1 - 00:07) The winner, by TKO due to a cut, is Jens 'Battery' Halle!

 

 

Official Result: Jens 'Battery' Halle defeats Willem Van Ommen (TKO (Cut) in 4:53 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jens Halle praises his team at Euro Team Thunder, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Jens Halle celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Alberto Basora (22-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Barcelona, Spain, Favorite: -940) vs. Kensuke Tanaka (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +750)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Alberto Basora takes on Kensuke Tanaka.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Tanaka comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Tanaka throws a hook to the body, but Basora steps back to avoid it.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Setting it up well, Basora shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Tanaka is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Time slips away as Basora successfully keeps Tanaka stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Basora looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) He passes guard, but Tanaka was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Basora ends up in guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Basora smothers Tanaka with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Tanaka is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Basora off of him.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Basora starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Looking to catch his breath, Basora is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Basora is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Tanaka keeps his half guard secure.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Basora fires off some rights, but Tanaka isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Basora took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Basora. He knows that this is his 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 - 04:52) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Tanaka misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Basora attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Tanaka uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Basora warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Tanaka throws a two-punch combo but Basora avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Basora moves in fast and clinches with Tanaka.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Basora is trying to push Tanaka so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Basora does it, Tanaka is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Showing good control, Basora keeps Tanaka stuck against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Basora tries to smother Tanaka against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:11) Tanaka moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:11) Basora hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 2 - 02:11) Tanaka fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Setting it up well, Basora shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Basora gets a single leg takedown! Tanaka pulls guard off it.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Basora smothers Tanaka with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) In guard, Basora begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Tanaka tries to get back up.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) The scramble sees Basora up first, and he is quick to wrestle Tanaka up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Unable to break free, Tanaka is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) They remain there for the rest of the round, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Basora, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Basora is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:53) A punch from Tanaka fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Basora seizes the chance and grabs Tanaka into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Using his wrestling skills, Basora is trying to push Tanaka up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) He does so and now has Tanaka pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Basora traps Tanaka up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Basora keeps Tanaka stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Basora is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Basora, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Tanaka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Basora with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Basora isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) A jab is wide from Tanaka, but then he catches Basora with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Tanaka confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) It looked like we were about to see Basora try and get some grappling started, but Tanaka was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) A one-two from Tanaka fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 01:54) Basora may have been setting up to shoot, but Tanaka aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 01:54) Tanaka throws a three-punch combo but Basora defends against all of them.

(Rd 3 - 01:41) Tanaka is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Tanaka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Basora with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Basora looked like he was going to shoot, but Tanaka simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Tanaka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Basora, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Tanaka throws a one-two, but Basora was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) Tanaka looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) Tanaka fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Basora with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Tanaka steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Tanaka throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Tanaka, 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Basora up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Basora appeared to be going for a takedown, but Tanaka took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Tanaka connects with a jab, but Basora avoids a big right.

(Rd 4 - 04:39) Basora chooses to shoot in on Tanaka.

(Rd 4 - 04:39) The takedown is completed, Tanaka is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Basora tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Tanaka tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) Tanaka somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Basora.

(Rd 4 - 03:56) Basora elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Basora blocks Tanaka as he tries to scramble.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Basora seems to be looking for a north-south choke.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Tanaka defends the choke, but can't get any space and Basora goes to side control.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Basora tries to lock Tanaka in a kimura.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Tanaka doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) Basora begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.

(Rd 4 - 02:01) Basora throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Basora attempts a kimura.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Tanaka has to tap out!

(Rd 4 - 00:59) The winner, by submission, is Alberto Basora!

 

 

Official Result: Alberto Basora defeats Kensuke Tanaka (Submission (Kimura) in 4:01 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Alberto Basora praises his team at Euro Team Thunder, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. A good talker, Alberto Basora is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Josh "TNT" Aldarisio (17-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Sterling Heights, Michigan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Marcus Rimmer (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Josh 'TNT' Aldarisio going up against Marcus Rimmer.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Moving forward constantly, Aldarisio is pressuring Rimmer.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Aldarisio looks to pressure Rimmer, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Aldarisio uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Aldarisio counters a right hand with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Aldarisio forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Rimmer hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Aldarisio can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Rimmer with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Rimmer fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) There is now a noticeable gash above the hairline of Aldarisio where a strike must have cut him.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Aldarisio seizes the chance and grabs Rimmer into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Aldarisio is looking to muscle Rimmer back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Aldarisio does it, Rimmer is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Aldarisio tries to use dirty boxing against Rimmer, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Aldarisio smothers Rimmer against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) It isn't pretty, but Aldarisio has Rimmer stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Aldarisio comes forward, walking down Rimmer.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Rimmer hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Aldarisio hits a left hand but Rimmer evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Rimmer throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Aldarisio took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Aldarisio, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Aldarisio.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Aldarisio sets it up well and shoots in at speed.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) Aldarisio fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Aldarisio throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Aldarisio looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) He does excellently, getting into side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Aldarisio throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Aldarisio tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Aldarisio takes the back instead, Rimmer rolled over rather than get mounted.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Aldarisio increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Aldarisio attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Rimmer gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 2 - 01:26) Josh Aldarisio takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Josh 'TNT' Aldarisio defeats Marcus Rimmer (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Josh Aldarisio thanks everyone connected to American Cage Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Visibly delighted, Josh Aldarisio celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. He is really good at handling these sort of interviews, and it doesn't hurt that the camera loves him.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Dangerous" Darin Blood (16-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Kailua, Hawaii, Favorite: -1170) vs. Randy "Super Snake" Carsley (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Brooklyn, New York, Underdog: +930)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Dangerous' Darin Blood fighting Randy 'Super Snake' Carsley.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Blood can't connect with a jab, but then catches Carsley with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Blood moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Blood lands a flurry of three quick punches and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Blood comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Carsley lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Blood can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) A one-two from Blood fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Blood lands one of three quick punches and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) A jab hits home from Blood and then he catches Carsley with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Blood closes in on Carsley, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Carsley lands a pair of tentative jabs.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Blood moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Blood can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Blood moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) A jab is wide from Blood, but then he catches Carsley with a right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Blood drops his hands by his waist and stops moving entirely, openly goading Carsley.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Blood moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Blood connects with a nice jab and then hits Carsley with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Blood lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Carsley.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) For the first time, Blood is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Carsley wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Blood can't connect with a jab, but then hits Carsley with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Carsley moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Blood connects with a nice jab and then hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head!

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Carsley is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Blood starts pounding away on Carsley, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Blood pounds away with right hands and Carsley is in big trouble!

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Blood pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Blood takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Carsley.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Blood connects with a nice jab and then catches Carsley with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Blood connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Covering up, Carsley backs off until pressed up against the cage! He is hurt!

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Blood is aiming to get Carsley into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Blood can't manage it, Carsley is doing a great job of keeping covered up and safe from harm.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Carsley circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Blood can't connect with a jab, but then hits a high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Blood closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) It looked like we were about to see Carsley try and get some grappling started, but Blood was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Blood moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Carsley.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Blood steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Blood can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Blood is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) Blood can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Carsley with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Blood lands a jab and then catches Carsley with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Blood raises his arms and plays to the crowd, never taking his eyes off his opponent.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Carsley appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Blood took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Blood lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) Blood lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Blood can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Blood doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Carsley appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Blood took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Blood connects with a jab, but Carsley avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) Carsley has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Blood hits a left jab and then catches Carsley with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Blood looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) A jab is wide from Blood, but then he hits Carsley with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Carsley may have been aiming to get in close, but Blood aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Blood fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Carsley with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Limping quite noticeably, Carsley is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Blood.

(Rd 2 - 00:09) Blood lands a jab and then catches Carsley with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) There's no question that Blood took that round, I'm giving it a 10-8 score.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Carsley needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Blood lands a jab and then catches Carsley with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Limping quite noticeably, Carsley is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Carsley appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Blood took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Blood can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Carsley.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Blood looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) A jab hits home from Blood and then he catches Carsley with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Carsley warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Blood lands a left hand and then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Blood hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Carsley.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Carsley keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Blood connects with a jab, but Carsley avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) Carsley looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Blood simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) Blood lands a left hand and then catches Carsley with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:34) Carsley backs off until pressed against the cage, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Blood follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now!

(Rd 3 - 02:34) A vicious right hand from Blood drops Carsley! He is knocked out!

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Darin Blood takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

Official Result: 'Dangerous' Darin Blood defeats Randy 'Super Snake' Carsley (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:32 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Darin Blood 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 immediately brings up David Webb and makes some bad jokes about him.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Citizen Pain" Will Kane (18-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Canary Wharf, England, Favorite: -820) vs. Teco (16-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Underdog: +650)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Citizen Pain' Will Kane taking on Teco. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Kane just about lands a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Teco hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Teco.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Teco misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Kane comes in with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Teco hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Kane hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Teco falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Kane counters a right hand with a jab and a powerful right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Teco hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Kane knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Teco, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Kane pounds away on Teco, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:49) 'Citizen Pain' Will Kane takes the win by TKO!

 

 

Official Result: 'Citizen Pain' Will Kane defeats Teco (TKO (Strikes) in 2:11 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Will Kane gives a name-check to everyone at Bulldog Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Will Kane says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (27-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Michihiro Kodera (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Hokkaido, Japan, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi battles Michihiro Kodera in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Miyagi is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kodera as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Miyagi hits Kodera with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kodera.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Kodera gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Miyagi is trying to force Kodera into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Kodera can't fight it off and ends up caught.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) From the clinch, Kodera takes an elbow to the side of the head, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Kodera tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Miyagi tries a knee strike, but Kodera blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Miyagi wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kodera as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Miyagi hits Kodera with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Kodera blocks Miyagi from throwing a knee.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kodera.

(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 Miyagi.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Miyagi, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Kodera gets close enough to clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) With control of the clinch, Kodera tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Kodera can't get the takedown as Miyagi wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Kodera tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kodera.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Miyagi seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kodera.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kodera.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Miyagi hits Kodera with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Kodera tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Miyagi is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kodera as they grapple.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Miyagi, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Miyagi up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:47) There's a takedown attempt from Miyagi.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) A big double leg takedown drives Kodera off his feet and backward!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Kodera is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Miyagi holding him down.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) Not liking his options, Miyagi looks to get a better position over Kodera.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) He is much too good for Kodera, and gets the mount!

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Miyagi drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Kodera.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) Miyagi fires away with elbows, but only a few actually find their way through and even those are only glancing blows.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Miyagi pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Kodera tries to move Miyagi enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Miyagi unloads with two big elbows but Kodera covers up well and absorbs all of the impact on his forearms.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Miyagi fires away with elbows but Kodera doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Kodera tries to move Miyagi out of mount but can't.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Miyagi throws some short elbows but Kodera defends against them well.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Miyagi drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Kodera.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) Miyagi pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Miyagi counters an attempt by Kodera to move him from mount by taking his back!

(Rd 3 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) Miyagi fires away with punches, but Kodera doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Miyagi blocks Kodera as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Miyagi attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Kodera doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Miyagi, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Kodera needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:45) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Miyagi is the aggressor.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Kodera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) Miyagi hits Kodera with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Miyagi is looking to get Kodera in a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Miyagi achieves it, Kodera could not fight out of it.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) From the clinch, Miyagi drives a massive elbow to Kodera...and knocks him out!

(Rd 4 - 03:25) Ichisake Miyagi takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi defeats Michihiro Kodera (Knock Out (Elbow) in 1:35 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Ichisake Miyagi praises his team at Dragon's Lair Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and he responds by calling out Noach Van Der Capellen, saying he will kick his ass.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (18-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Favorite: -1020) vs. "Deceptive" Danny Rowan (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: New Orleans, Louisiana, Underdog: +810)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers goes up against 'Deceptive' Danny Rowan in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Chambers looks significantly bigger than Rowan as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Rowan lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Chambers gets hold of Rowan.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Chambers uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Rowan as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Chambers hits Rowan with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Using his wrestling skills, Chambers is trying to push Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Chambers manages it and controls Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Showing his ability to exert control, Chambers smothers Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Chambers pins Rowan up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Chambers goes to use some dirty boxing, but Rowan is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Rowan throws a few short punches to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Chambers misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Chambers scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Rowan finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Chambers stalks forward, pressuring Rowan.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Rowan hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Chambers throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Rowan connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Chambers finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Rowan misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chambers, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:53) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Chambers, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Rowan hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Rowan misses with a big right hand, allowing Chambers to counter with a brace of jabs that are followed by a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Rowan lands a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Chambers connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Rowan rewards that last punch with a big smile, a sure sign that it really hurt him.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Rowan connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Chambers seizes the chance and grabs Rowan into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Clinched with Rowan, Chambers looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Chambers fires away with punches, but Rowan doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Chambers blocks Rowan as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Looking to catch his breath, Chambers is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:12) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Chambers pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Rowan tries to pull guard on Chambers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:15) Chambers pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Rowan.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) Rowan tries to pull guard on Chambers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Chambers pounds away on Rowan, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Rowan tries to pull guard on Chambers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Chambers tries to pound on Rowan, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(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 Chambers.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Chambers up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Chambers hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Rowan throws a punch but Chambers was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Chambers comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Rowan uses a left jab, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Chambers seizes the chance and grabs Rowan into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Chambers is trying to push Rowan so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) He does so and now has Rowan pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) An ugly but effective tactic, Chambers is pressing Rowan up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Unable to get free, Rowan is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) Rowan is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) Chambers is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Chambers looked like he was going to shoot, but Rowan simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Rowan uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) Chambers can be heard trash talking as the two fighters circle.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Rowan lands a left jab and also scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Chambers lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

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

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Chambers up 30-27.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Chambers hits a couple of jabs but misses with a right hand. Rowan uses a pair of left jabs but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Rowan lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Rowan throws a two-punch combo but Chambers avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) Chambers gets hold of Rowan, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Chambers tries to wrestle Rowan backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Chambers manages it and controls Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Rowan uses his wrestling skills to prevent Chambers from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) An ugly but effective tactic, Chambers is pressing Rowan up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) 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 4 - 01:53) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:53) Rowan is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) Rowan scores with a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) Chambers finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Rowan hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Chambers is off-target with a jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Rowan finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Chambers finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Looking very tired, Rowan clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Chambers is looking to muscle Rowan back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Rowan ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:40) Rowan is breathing very hard.

(Rd 4 - 00:40) Chambers pins Rowan up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 00:25) Chambers uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 00:10) Chambers pins Rowan up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(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 Chambers.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Chambers up 40-36.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Rowan comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) A jab is wide from Chambers, but then he catches Rowan with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:42) Rowan seizes the chance and grabs Chambers into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Rowan looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Rowan doesn't get the takedown, Chambers instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:22) Chambers is trying to muscle Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:22) He does so and now has Rowan pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) Rowan is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 03:49) Chambers hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Rowan is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Chambers doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Chambers stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Chambers catches Rowan with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) Chambers smothers Rowan against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 02:56) Chambers stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Chambers hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 02:37) Rowan gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) Chambers keeps Rowan up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:03) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) Chambers hits Rowan with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 01:32) Chambers is looking to muscle Rowan back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:32) Chambers does it, Rowan is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:19) Chambers uses dirty boxing to punish Rowan while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Chambers tries to hit him with a knee, but Rowan works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:53) Rowan seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) Chambers steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) Chambers can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Rowan with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:26) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 00:26) Chambers hits a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 00:26) Rowan finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) Chambers seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Rowan appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Chambers took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Chambers can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Rowan with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out on round five.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Chambers, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Rowan will be able to take the victory without a finish.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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(Rd 6 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number six begins!

(Rd 6 - 04:52) Chambers steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 6 - 04:52) Rowan had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 6 - 04:52) Chambers lands a jab and then catches Rowan with a right hook.

(Rd 6 - 04:32) Rowan forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 6 - 04:32) Chambers lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 6 - 04:32) Rowan throws a two-punch combo but Chambers avoids both.

(Rd 6 - 04:14) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 6 - 04:14) Rowan misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Chambers attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 6 - 03:49) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 6 - 03:49) Chambers slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 6 - 03:37) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 6 - 03:37) Chambers is trying to muscle Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:37) Chambers does it, Rowan is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:23) Rowan takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 6 - 03:17) Chambers tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Rowan uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 6 - 03:01) Chambers tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Rowan uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 6 - 02:41) Chambers looks exhausted.

(Rd 6 - 02:41) Rowan is trapped against the cage and Chambers punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 6 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 6 - 02:25) Chambers tries to use some dirty boxing, but Rowan uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

(Rd 6 - 02:07) Chambers uses dirty boxing to punish Rowan while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 01:54) Chambers tries to use dirty boxing against Rowan, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 6 - 01:35) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 6 - 01:26) Coming forward, Rowan is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 6 - 01:26) Chambers connects with a nice jab and then hits Rowan with a straight right.

(Rd 6 - 01:09) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 6 - 01:09) Rowan lands a left hook.

(Rd 6 - 01:09) Chambers finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 6 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 6 - 00:49) Chambers had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 6 - 00:49) A jab hits home from Rowan and then he hits Chambers with a straight right.

(Rd 6 - 00:31) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 6 - 00:31) Rowan is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 6 - 00:31) Chambers misses a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 6 - 00:19) Rowan looks totally gassed.

(Rd 6 - 00:08) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 6 - 00:08) Chambers lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 6 - 00:08) Rowan finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 6 - 00:08) It looks like Chambers has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Round six ends as time expires.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chambers.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Rowan needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Chambers.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

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(Rd 7 - 05:00) Round seven begins!

(Rd 7 - 04:55) They come together and strike.

(Rd 7 - 04:55) Chambers counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 7 - 04:31) Chambers throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 7 - 04:26) Rowan gets hold of Chambers, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 7 - 04:16) With control of the clinch, Rowan tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 7 - 04:16) The takedown doesn't work, Chambers blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 7 - 03:54) Chambers is trying to muscle Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:54) Chambers manages it and controls Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:34) Chambers hits Rowan, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 7 - 03:23) Chambers tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Rowan uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 7 - 03:07) Chambers goes to use some dirty boxing, but Rowan is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 7 - 02:48) Chambers hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 7 - 02:35) Chambers tries to use dirty boxing against Rowan, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 7 - 02:17) Chambers tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Rowan uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 7 - 02:01) Chambers tries to dirty box Rowan, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 7 - 01:35) A jab is wide from Chambers, but then he hits Rowan with a straight right.

(Rd 7 - 01:28) Rowan is able to grab Chambers.

(Rd 7 - 01:18) Rowan looks to sweep a leg out from under Chambers so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 7 - 01:18) Rowan doesn't get it, Chambers blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 7 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 7 - 00:58) Rowan looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 7 - 00:58) It doesn't work, Chambers defended against it well.

(Rd 7 - 00:47) Rowan separates from Chambers and we're back to a stand-off.

(Rd 7 - 00:20) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 7 - 00:20) Chambers hits a left hand.

(Rd 7 - 00:20) Rowan lands a one-two.

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

(Rd 7 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chambers, but only a 10-9.

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

(Rd 7 - 00:00) The red marks on the body of Rowan show clearly how many blows to the ribs he has taken tonight.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

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(Rd 8 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number eight begins!

(Rd 8 - 04:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 8 - 04:45) Rowan hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked. Chambers connects with a left hand.

(Rd 8 - 04:31) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 8 - 04:31) Chambers is trying to push Rowan so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:31) Chambers manages it and controls Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:20) Chambers pins Rowan up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

(Rd 8 - 04:05) Rowan is trapped against the cage and Chambers hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 8 - 03:47) Rowan takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 8 - 03:37) Rowan is trapped against the cage and Chambers hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 8 - 03:25) Chambers presses Rowan up against the cage. Exhausted, he is clearly running on fumes now.

(Rd 8 - 03:25) They remain there for at least a minute, barely active, with both fighters clearly absolutely gassed.

(Rd 8 - 02:13) Chambers tries to use a knee to the thigh, but Rowan is able to block it.

(Rd 8 - 01:53) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 8 - 01:43) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 8 - 01:21) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 8 - 01:21) Rowan misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left hook.

(Rd 8 - 01:09) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 8 - 01:09) Using his wrestling skills, Chambers is trying to push Rowan up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 01:09) He does so and now has Rowan pinned to the cage.

(Rd 8 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 8 - 00:52) Chambers tries to throw an elbow, but Rowan seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 8 - 00:30) Chambers appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rowan took the initiative first.

(Rd 8 - 00:30) Rowan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Chambers with a right hook.

(Rd 8 - 00:15) They come together and strike.

(Rd 8 - 00:15) Rowan lands a left hook. Chambers hits a left hand.

(Rd 8 - 00:15) Chambers is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound.

(Rd 8 - 00:04) Rowan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 8 - 00:04) A jab hits home from Rowan and then he hits Chambers with a straight right.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round eight.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) I think Chambers took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Rowan winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Chambers.

 

 

Round 9

 

 

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(Rd 9 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 9 - 04:52) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 04:52) Rowan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 9 - 04:40) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 9 - 04:40) Chambers looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 9 - 04:40) He has the takedown! Rowan pulls guard.

(Rd 9 - 04:27) Chambers lies on top of Rowan, basically smothering him.

(Rd 9 - 03:54) Rowan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Chambers off of him.

(Rd 9 - 03:28) Chambers fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 9 - 03:07) Grabbing an arm, Rowan attempts to lock on a triangle choke.

(Rd 9 - 03:07) Chambers defends well against it.

(Rd 9 - 02:35) Chambers starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 9 - 02:35) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Rowan tries to get back up.

(Rd 9 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 9 - 02:21) Chambers ends up in guard.

(Rd 9 - 02:02) The clock runs down as Rowan is being smothered against the ground by Chambers.

(Rd 9 - 01:38) Chambers lies on top of Rowan, basically smothering him.

(Rd 9 - 01:10) Chambers begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 9 - 01:10) Chambers passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Rowan starts scrambling.

(Rd 9 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 9 - 00:58) Chambers ends up in side control.

(Rd 9 - 00:41) Chambers unloads with some right hands, but Rowan deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 9 - 00:21) Rowan tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 9 - 00:03) Chambers pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) All three judges have given 90-81.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Making 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers defeats 'Deceptive' Danny Rowan (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). 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 very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz around himself.

 

 

Attendance: 206

Gate Reciepts: $16,315

Sponsorship: $25,084

Ad Revenue: $368,387

Merchandise: $3,609

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout:$217,333)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Nathan Chambers           $46,240      Danny Rowan              $1,354
Ichisake Miyagi           $46,140      Michihiro Kodera         $122         KotN: Miyagi: $5,000
Will Kane                 $25,980      Teco                     $12,706      FotN: Both: $10,000
Darin Blood               $15,980      Randy Carsley            $1,845
Josh Aldarisio            $6,620       Marcus Rimmer            $1,476
Alberto Basora            $11,120      Kensuke Tanaka           $1,968       SotN: Basora: $5,000
Jens Halle                $4,080       Willem Van Ommen         $1,722
Mills Mullally            $3,910       Tekkan Okubo             $1,722
Brad Wyman                $2,440       Joshua Ziegler           $1,845
Valdo Calamari            $2,614       Alec Owlett              $1,722
Martin Cupples            $3,690       Ern Fathoui              $1,537
Hamilton Fonseca Junior   $1,998       Maxime Giresse           $1,537
Konosuke Shirahata        $3,350       Gus Fitzpatrick          $1,640
Bussho Maruyama           $2,306       Jerome Atkins            $1,332
Delroy Rhodes             $2,700       Rodolfo de Souza         $1,332
Jayden Karp               $2,460       Pavel Radulov            $1,435

 

 

Drug Testing: $18,016

Production: $19,722

 

Profit: $158,324

 

Critical Rating: 70%

Commercial Rating: 61%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +3.0%             73.5% (High Level Regional)
USA                 +3.2%             78.1% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +2.4%             74.0% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.0%             49.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +1.8%             58.1% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               +3.6%             61.1% (Mid Level Regional)
Asia                +1.8%             55.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              +1.2%             47.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.0%             54.3% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       +2.8%             65.4% (Mid Level Regional)
Central America     +1.0%             56.2% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.2%             30.8% (Low Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 37, and all fighters tested clean.

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 38, and all fighters tested clean.

- The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Danny Rowan, Michihiro Kodera, Teco, Randy Carsley, Kensuke Tanaka, Willem Van Ommen, Tekkan Okubo, Joshua Ziegler, Ern Fathoui, Maxime Giresse, Gus Fitzpatrick, Jerome Atkins, Rodolfo de Souza, and Pavel Radulov.

- The services of Alec Owlett and Marcus Rimmer have been retained per Canadian Fighter rules.

- CTC fighter Tyler Aidi has decided to leave Strike Force after his decision loss to Taki Inouye. He is currently scheduled to fight Heiko Pander in the Featherweight championship third round, so will likely be looking for another camp soon.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

None

 

Predictions

None

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Friday, Week 3, July 2002

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (25-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -1050) vs. Mily Golovanov (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #130, Underdog: +830)

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 predators in Mixed Martial Arts and supplements his ground skills with some dynamic kick boxing attacks too, making him one of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport. A two-time GAMMA Welterweight champion, his fighting skills and great personal charm have made him a big draw for the company. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Gabriel Gallego that won him back the GAMMA Welterweight title. Mily Golovanov is a Russian grappler, who is all about control, using his ability to smother opponent and shut down their offense to win himself fights. Tough to submit, he also has an under-rated ground game, with several good submissions at his disposal. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Kojuro Ijichi in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (15-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -630) vs. "The Architect" Guy Moss (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #138, Underdog: +500)

Bobby Brubaker is a Canadian Taekwondo expert, a dangerous Welterweight competitor who, based upon the amount of knock outs he has achieved, appears to have dynamite in his left hand. After blasting through the GAMMA Welterweight division he caused a huge upset when he beat Julio Regueiro to take the title at GAMMA Battle Lines 3. Although he lost the title in his very next fight, he is now firmly established as one of the big names in the division. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Rufus Stephens in GAMMA. Guy Moss is a superb wrestler who came close to making the US Olympic team, who has a reputation of being one of MMA's smartest fighters, not only in terms of his general intelligence, but also his "Fight IQ" as he is an expert in identifying and exposing opponents weaknesses. His striking is a weak point, but if he can improve upon that then he will become a potential major player. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Orlando de Carvalho in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Fukusaburu Hirano (15-2-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -740) vs. "The Latino Wildcat" Augustin Gonzalez (14-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #146, Underdog: +590)

Fukusaburu Hirano is one of the most versatile fighters in the world, a Japanese Welterweight star, who is a supremely dangerous striker who can more than handle himself on the ground too. Perhaps his only weakness is his mediocre grappling, which can be exposed, especially as like most eastern fighters he does not cut weight and so is often considerably smaller when competeing against western talent. He is coming off a first round knock out loss to Noach Van Der Capellen in an unsuccessful challenge for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight title. Agustin Gonzalez is a good amateur wrestler, who likes to get in close and either punish his opponent with dirty boxing or smother him with grappling. He is noted for his strong cardio, which means that very few opponents can keep up with him in long fights. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Fabio Santoro in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Mad Dog" Gabriel Gallego (20-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -1200) vs. Christopher "The Postman" Earle (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #122, Underdog: +950)

Gabriel Gallego, the "Mad Dog", is one of the most savagely violent fighters in Mixed Martial Arts. Famous for his vicious elbow and knee strikes, the Argentinian is known for his running feud with pretty much any fighter from Brazil, a campaign of violence that has led to him being called "Brazil's Most Wanted". GAMMA poached him from FLB in March 1999 and three fights later he was their Welterweight champion after stopping Bobby Brubaker in his trademark violent style. He is coming off a third round submission loss to Julio Regueiro where he lost the GAMMA Welterweight title. Christopher Earle is known as "The Postman" because he supposedly always delivers, and possibly also because he actually was one prior to turning his hand to pro MMA, he is a kick boxer whose primary threat comes from his heavy hands. He's a bit ragged technique-wise, and his awful wrestling and ground game are big holes in his skill set. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Lee Bould in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (24-9, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -270) vs. "The Unbreakable" Gideon Navarro (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #154, Underdog: +210)

Simon Vine is one of the most bruising Welterweights around, a strong wrestler who loves to control opponents, wear them down with attacks from the clinch, put them on the mat, and then bludgeon them with ground and pound attacks. His memorable look will of course do little to hurt his career either. A long-time ALPHA-1 fighter, he has fought for the Welterweight title once during his career. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Chew Chua in ALPHA-1. Gideon Navarro is a potential MMA superstar, a naturally talented fighter who combines excellent physical gifts with strong technique. At heart he is a wrestler and submission artist, at his best when taking down an opponent and applying joint locks, but he is also a technically sound striker too. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Thoki Murasaki in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Spew Monkey" Kenneth Toadspew (14-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Favorite: -1010) vs. "The All American" Ryan Beeker (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #151, Underdog: +800)

Kenneth Toadspew is a tough Australian Welterweight fighter, a specialist in controlling opponents and shutting their attacks down. He is sometimes called "Spew The Glue" because once he has a hold of someone he is almost impossible to get free from. His greatest achievement in MMA thusfar has been winning the SIGMA Welterweight title by defeating Evgeni Medtner in April 1999. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Alberto Basora where he lost the SIGMA Welterweight title. Ryan Beeker is a very bright prospect, a star wrestler in college, racking up one of the most impressive win-loss records around. His excellent wrestling is his strongest weapon when it comes to MMA, but he is also starting to show skills in other areas too. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Yoichi Kubo in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Templeton "The Body" Crumb (22-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -720) vs. Craig Hulme (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #143, Underdog: +570)

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 primary weapons 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 opponents apart over time. He has been one of SIGMA's most consistent stars since he debuted for them in 1996. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Carmelo Rossi in SIGMA. Craig Hulme is probably the only male model turned mixed martial artist in the world, and has been learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for many years and that's the strongest aspect of his MMA game. His striking and grappling are less accomplished, but they're still solid. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Nelson Angelo in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Magnum" David Allen (17-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -1200) vs. Berhard Moltmann (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #96, Underdog: +950)

David Allen is a jack-of-all-trades, and one of the hardest working men in MMA. Dedicated to the sport, he has worked hard on all aspects of his game and as a result has no glaring weaknesses and can comfortably compete with just about anyone. The one and only criticism he can draw is that he lacks the power to finish opponents off. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Manuel Silva in GAMMA. Bernhard Moltmann is a German kick boxer, a southpaw who is well known for his lethal big left hand and love of punishing leg kicks. His biggest issues have always seemed to be mental, he has a reputation for being lazy in training and missed weight several times during his amateur boxing career. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Fausto Barbosa in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Evgeni Medtner (25-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Favorite: -760) vs. Christakis Boutzikos (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #74, Underdog: +600)

Evgeni Medtner has been one of Europe's top fighters for many years, and is a true all-rounder who was amongst the first in the sport to really develope skills in striking, grappling, and on the ground. A very tough opponent for anyone, he has the skills to beat anyone on his day. He was the first ever SIGMA Welterweight champion. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Roland Furtwangler in the first round of the tournament. Christakis Boutzikos is a tough customer from Greece, who is able to box and grapple equally well, resulting in a versatile style of attack. The one criticism against him is that he's often content to simply lie on top of his opponent and ride his way to a decision. He turned pro in '96 and was fighting for SIGMA by the tail end of the following year. After racking up five straight wins in the promotion against low level talent, 2001 saw him exposed somewhat when both Ern Fathoui and Benni Peyroux defeated him with some degree of ease. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Isao Nagamoto in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Iain "The Elite" Fussell (10-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Favorite: -640) vs. Ats Kruglov (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Underdog: +510)

Iain Fussell is a versatile fighter, who is able to strike and wrestle but is at his best on the ground where he can cause real problems. The man known as "The Elite" joined BCF in 1998 as part of their Welterweight division and has since established himself as a solid hand who is a real threat to all but the elite. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Akahito Matsumoto in the first round of the tournament. Ats Kruglov is a young Estonian fighter who employs a low-risk approach to MMA, generally working from the clinch to get his opponent down in position for submissions. After winning his first three professional bouts he was surprisingly picked up by BCF to be part of their Welterweight division. He made a good start to life in the company, winning both of his first two fights in impressive fashion with armbar submissions. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Oleksandro Hlushko in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Roger "The Prince" Quince (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #194, Favorite: -150) vs. "The Human Time Bomb" Robert Darrell (15-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #66, Underdog: +110)

Roger Quince is a highly skilled Judoka, who possesses excellent trips and throws that make him a very hard opponent to grapple with. On top of that, he has good submission skills, especially his wide range of armbars. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Viacheslav Chaliapin in the first round of the tournament. Robert Darrell is a competent kick boxer, who is known for exploding onto opponents and using "punches in bunches", stringing together strikes in small flurries. He doesn't really have the power to stop most people, but he does strike with such volume that he always has the potential to snatch victories via the judges. A regular with BCF, despite being a fan favorite thanks to his style in recent years he has fallen further and further from relevancy in the Welterweight division as the losses have piled up. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Bart Diggs in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Thunder And Lightning" Tyler Lass (9-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Favorite: -1100) vs. Eli "Farm Boy" Harris (10-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #90, Underdog: +870)

Tyler Lass is a bright prospect from San Diego. An all-rounder, he is improving rapidly as he gains experience, and has already cemented a reputation for his exceptional takedown defence. He joined GAMMA in 1997 and was undefeated all the way to 2000 when he got knocked out by future Welterweight champion Bobby Brubaker. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Alan Kendall in GAMMA. Eli Harris compiled a very good win-loss record as an amateur wrestler, and moved into MMA in 1996. He has struggled in the professional ranks, primarily due to his lack of striking and the fact that he has a suspect chin, and doesn't look like he is going to amount to much more than a regional level competitor. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Humbert Gest in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Cooper "The Phoenix" Richardson (14-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kish Singh (3-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #82, Underdog: +950)

Cooper Richardson started competeing in MMA back in 1994 and was intially extremely active on the local circuit, fighting whenever he could. A one-dimensional wrestler, he was nothing special and never really got on anyone's radar. Joining Halvorsen's in 1997 proved to be the best thing that could happen to him, he improved by leaps and bounds, and by the time GAMMA signed him in late 2000 he was a much more versatile fighter. He now calls himself "The Phoenix" in reference to his career turnaround. He won by second round submission over Ronan Mary in the first round of the tournament. Kush Singh is a young Welterweight, who comes from a kick boxing background and has some good solid technical skills at his disposal. Still very green, if given time he may develope into a good competitor. He has been fighting for BCF since June 2001 and is also a member of the KO Fighters team. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Howie Galt in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta (8-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Favorite: -710) vs. Bokkai "Thunder" Iida (21-15, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #170, Underdog: +560)

Diego Arteta is a potential future star, who is already a highly respected kick boxer in his homeland of Mexico. Renowned for his exceptional boxing skill and stunning punching power, his elite level striking skills are something that has been rarely seen in MMA so far, he has the potential to be one of the best Welterweights of all-time. After racking up several quick wins on the local circuit, GAMMA signed him in 2001. True to form, he marked his debut with a violent KO win. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Felix Mattherson Jr. in is GAMMA debut. Bokkai Iida is a Jiu-Jitsu based fighter, who can be quite dangerous on the ground with his submission skills, but is very poor standing up and struggles against strikers who have good takedown defence. A veteran of well over thirty fights, the end of his career is fast approaching. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Jakuchu Sekozawa in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Lloyd "The K.O. Kid" McAllister (17-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Favorite: -280) vs. Mauricio de Terreros (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #95, Underdog: +220)

Lloyd McAllister is a decent kick boxer who packs quite a punch. On his day he can be a danger to any Welterweight who will stand and trade with him. He made his GAMMA debut in 2000 after making a name for himself on the local circuit, only to get off to a rough 0-2 start, albeit against, two of the elite in Gabriel Gallego and Julio Regueiro. He finally scored his first GAMMA win in August 2001, a year after his debut, when he beat Dana Delaney by Unanimous Decision. Mauricio de Terreros is a kick boxer, who looks set to be a very dangerous competitor thanks to his powerful punches, which give him the ability to change the course of a fight in an instant. The rest of his MMA game is a work in progress, but that crazy power should keep him safe while he improves on the rest. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Wawrzyniec Dygasinski in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kichisaburo Morri (14-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +270) vs. "The Man of Steel" Marko Prochazka (23-16, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #178, Favorite: -350)

Kichisaburo Morri is a grappler, whose strength is in getting hold of opponents and smothering them, draining both their will to win and the audience's will to keep watching. He has little else in his MMA arsenal. A strong start to his career took him all the way to an ALPHA-1 Welterweight title shot in early 1996, but since then he has been exposed as being a very ordinary fighter indeed and it would be a minor miracle if he ever found his way to another title bout in ALPHA-1. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Washington Nogueira Santos in the first round of the tournament. Marko Prochazka is a rugged fighter from Croatia, who can be a difficult opponent to face due to his grappling and submission skills. He has gotten the nickname "The Man of Steel" because of his ability to withstand a lot of punishment. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Benni Peyroux in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Julio Regueiro (170 lbs) vs. Mily Golovanov (170 lbs)

Bobby Brubaker (170 lbs) vs. Guy Moss (170 lbs)

Fukusaburu Hirano (170 lbs) vs. Agustin Gonzalez (170 lbs)

Gabriel Gallego (170 lbs) vs. Christopher Earle (170 lbs)

Simon Vine (170 lbs) vs. Gideon Navarro (170 lbs)

Kenneth Toadspew (170 lbs) vs. Ryan Beeker (170 lbs)

Templeton Crumb (170 lbs) vs. Craig Hulme (170 lbs)

David Allen (170 lbs) vs. Bernhard Moltmann (170 lbs)

Evgeni Medtner (170 lbs) vs. Christakis Boutzikos (170 lbs)

Iain Fussell (170 lbs) vs. Ats Kruglov (170 lbs)

Roger Quince (170 lbs) vs. Robert Darrell (170 lbs)

Tyler Lass (170 lbs) vs. Eli Harris (170 lbs)

Cooper Richardson (170 lbs) vs. Kush Singh (170 lbs)

Diego Arteta (170 lbs) vs. Bokkai Iida (170 lbs)

Lloyd McAllister (170 lbs) vs. Mauricio de Terreros (170 lbs)

Kichisaburo Morri (170 lbs) vs. Marko Prochazka (170 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 41 Full Fight Card

WW: Julio Regueiro vs. Mily Golovanov

WW: Bobby Brubaker vs. Guy Moss

WW: Fukusaburo Hirano vs. Agustin Gonzalez

WW: Gabriel Gallego vs. Christopher Earle

WW: Simon Vine vs. Gideon Navarro

WW: Kenneth Toadspew vs. Ryan Beeker

WW: Templeton Crumb vs. Craig Hulme

WW: David Allen vs. Bernhard Moltmann

WW: Evgeni Medtner vs. Christakis Boutzikos

WW: Iain Fussell vs. Ats Kruglov

 

WW: Roger Quince vs. Robert Darrell

WW: Tyler Lass vs. Eli Harris

WW: Cooper Richardson vs. Kush Singh

WW: Diego Arteta vs. Bokkai Iida

WW: Lloyd McAllister vs. Mauricio de Terreros

WW: Kichisaburo Morri vs. Marko Prochazka

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Friday, Week 3, July 2002

Live From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Kichisaburo Morri (14-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +270) vs. "The Man of Steel" Marko Prochazka (23-16, 1-0 CTC, From: The Mean Streets of Croatia, Favorite: -350)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the prelim fights is Kichisaburo Morri vs. 'The Man Of Steel' Marko Procházka.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Procházka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Morri with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Procházka connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) A jab hits home from Procházka and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Procházka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Procházka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Procházka moves in on Morri, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) A jab is wide from Procházka, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Procházka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Morri with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Morri warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) A jab is wide from Procházka, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Procházka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Morri with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Procházka confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Morri had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Procházka lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Procházka closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Procházka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Morri had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) A jab lands from Procházka, but Morri evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) A punch from Procházka fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Morri takes the chance and grabs Procházka into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Clinched with Procházka, Morri looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Morri can't get Procházka down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Clinched with Procházka, Morri looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Morri doesn't get it, Procházka blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Morri is trying to muscle Procházka up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Morri can't do it though, Procházka defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Procházka seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Procházka took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Procházka fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Procházka comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Procházka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Morri with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Procházka is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Procházka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Morri with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) A jab is wide from Procházka, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Morri looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Morri keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Procházka connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Morri looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Procházka simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) A jab lands from Procházka, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) A jab is wide from Procházka, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Procházka shouts at his opponent, telling them to bring it on.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) A jab lands from Procházka, but Morri avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Morri clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Procházka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Morri with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Procházka lands a jab and then catches Morri with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Procházka is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Procházka lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:24) Procházka lands a left hand and then hits Morri with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) A jab is wide from Procházka, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Morri had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Procházka lands a left jab, but Morri avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Circling warily, Morri is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Procházka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Morri.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) The referee signals for the fight to continue!

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Procházka can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Procházka, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Procházka up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Moving around, Morri is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Procházka fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Procházka is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) It looked like we were about to see Morri try and get some grappling started, but Procházka was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Procházka hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Morri clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Procházka fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) It looked like we were about to see Morri try and get some grappling started, but Procházka was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Procházka lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) Procházka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Morri appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Procházka took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) A jab lands from Procházka, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Procházka closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Morri appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Procházka took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Procházka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:08) Procházka lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) Procházka looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Morri shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Procházka partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Morri has a hold of the other.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Morri can't get Procházka down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) Morri looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) The takedown is completed, Morri gets side control from it.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Morri begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) He mounts Procházka.

(Rd 3 - 00:42) Morri pounds away on Procházka but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:22) Morri unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Morri fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Procházka up 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Morri comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Morri couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Procházka hops in place on the other.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Unable to complete the takedown, Morri instead pushes Procházka up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Morri catches Procházka with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Morri shows his grappling ability by trapping Procházka up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Morri and Procházka remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Morri tries to take Procházka down.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Morri has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Morri tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) He does it, and has the mount on Procházka.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) Morri fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.

(Rd 4 - 02:15) Morri unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Morri pounds away but Procházka deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 4 - 01:47) Morri pounds away, but Procházka isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:33) Procházka tries to move Morri enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space.

(Rd 4 - 01:16) Morri pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) Morri maintains control, despite Procházka trying to wriggle free.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Morri fires away with punches, but Procházka doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:24) Procházka can't budge Morri, who is well balanced.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) Morri tries to pound on Procházka, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 4 - 00:01) Morri blocks Procházka as he tries to push-off.

(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 Morri.

(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 - 04:46) Procházka throws a one-two, but Morri was equal to it.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) There's a takedown attempt from Morri.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Procházka pulling guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:17) Procházka is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morri off of him.

(Rd 5 - 03:50) In guard, Morri throws a couple of punches designed to keep Procházka guessing.

(Rd 5 - 03:29) Morri doesn't allow Procházka to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Time slips away as Morri successfully keeps Procházka stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:53) Time slips away as Morri successfully keeps Procházka stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Morri throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 5 - 02:06) Procházka tries to get double underhooks on Morri so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Procházka is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morri off of him.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan standing them both back up.

(Rd 5 - 01:20) A jab hits home from Procházka and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) Morri appeared to be going for a takedown, but Procházka took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) Procházka fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Morri with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) The gas tank looks empty on Procházka.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) Morri shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) Procházka gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) That's his fourth takedown.

(Rd 5 - 00:23) Time slips away as Morri successfully keeps Procházka stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Morri took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 48-47.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Kichisaburo Morri!

 

 

Official Result: Kichisaburo Morri defeats 'The Man Of Steel' Marko Procházka (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Marko Prochazka takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Kichisaburo Morri 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 Marko Prochazka and praises his toughness.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Lloyd "The K.O. Kid" McAllister (17-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Newark, New Jersey, Favorite: -280) vs. Mauricio de Terreros (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Monterrey, New Mexico, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Lloyd 'The K.O. Kid' McAllister goes head to head with Mauricio de Terreros.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) de Terreros misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing McAllister to attack with a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) McAllister doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) de Terreros uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) McAllister glances at his corner and gets a few words of encouragement in response.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) de Terreros hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) McAllister scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) de Terreros misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. McAllister attacks with a quick left jab and a body kick that fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) de Terreros slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) de Terreros misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) McAllister misses with a big right hand, allowing de Terreros to counter with a left jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) The two fighters strike, but without success.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) de Terreros misses a couple of jabs and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) McAllister doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) de Terreros doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) McAllister misses a jab and also misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) de Terreros misses with a pair of jabs and also misses with a right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) McAllister misses with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think de Terreros just about edged it.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) McAllister lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) de Terreros hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) McAllister immediately backs away and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!

(Rd 2 - 04:37) de Terreros moves in close and knocks McAllister out with a single brutal right uppercut from beneath the guard! What a punch!

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Mauricio de Terreros takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

Official Result: Mauricio de Terreros defeats Lloyd 'The K.O. Kid' McAllister (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:27 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mauricio de Terreros thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his famiily, friends, and supporters. Mauricio de Terreros, asked about the knock out, says that he managed to land that last punch perfectly and that he knows that he can always rely on his punching power.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta (8-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Saltillo, Mexico, Favorite: -710) vs. Bokkai "Thunder" Iida (21-15, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +560)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta vs. Bokkai 'Thunder' Iida.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Benjamin Milligan III, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Arteta forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Iida throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Arteta lands a left hand and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Circling, Iida clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Arteta hits a left jab and then hits Iida with a beautiful right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) It's a knock out! Iida is down and out!

(Rd 1 - 03:54) The winner, by knock out; Diego Arteta!

 

 

Official Result: Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta defeats Bokkai 'Thunder' Iida (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:06 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

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

 

Post-Fight: Diego Arteta thanks everyone connected to Camp Ortega for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Diego Arteta celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. There's no doubt that Diego Arteta benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Cooper "The Phoenix" Richardson (14-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kush Singh (3-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Coventry, England, Underdog: +950)/div>

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Cooper 'The Phoenix' Richardson battles Kush Singh.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 170lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Richardson is much bigger.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Singh can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Richardson with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Singh closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Richardson looked like he was going to shoot, but Singh simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Singh hits a right hand, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Singh comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) A jab hits home from Singh and then he hits Richardson with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Singh lands a right hand and then hits Richardson with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Singh motions for Richardson to come on and fight.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Singh closes in on Richardson, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) A tentative jab from Richardson lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Singh hits a right jab and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) An attempt to land a hook to the body from Singh fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Singh tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Singh looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Singh fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Singh moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Richardson, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Singh lands two jabs, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Singh lands a right hand and then hits Richardson with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) There's a takedown attempt from Richardson.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Richardson has the takedown! Singh pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Richardson pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Singh.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Richardson pounds away on Singh, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Richardson pounds away but Singh deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Richardson pounds away, Singh is in big trouble and is definitely rocked!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Singh, 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Richardson comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) A big double leg takedown drives Singh off his feet and backward!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Singh winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Richardson pressing onto him.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Richardson starts trying to get Singh on his back so that he can gain a better position.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) He is much too good for Singh, and gets the mount!

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Richardson tries to lock Singh in an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Singh stacks up Richardson and punches away until he stops the armbar attempt. Singh gets side control off it.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Singh throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 2 - 03:03) Richardson struggles and does well, managing to get full guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Singh uses a quick shoulder smash.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Richardson smothers Singh with close control, stopping him from posturing up.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Singh keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Richardson drags Singh in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Singh keeps very tight to Richardson and peppers him with short strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Richardson grabs Singh and draws him in close, smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Perhaps wary of submissions, Singh keeps extremely tight to Richardson and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Richardson tries to sweep Singh.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Richardson sweeps Singh, brilliantly getting mount!

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Richardson tries to set up Singh for an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Singh not only defends the armbar, but also stacks up Richardson and hits several punches before gaining side control.

(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 Richardson.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Richardson uses a right jab while backing away.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Singh throws a two-punch combo but Richardson avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Singh looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) A punch from Singh fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) Singh is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Singh throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Richardson moves in fast and shoots on Singh.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Singh has yet to stop a single takedown from the three he has faced.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) Richardson attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) Richardson gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Richardson tries to ensnare Singh in an arm triangle.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) Richardson gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, and Singh has to tap!

(Rd 3 - 02:14) The winner, by submission, is Cooper 'The Phoenix' Richardson!

 

 

Official Result: Cooper 'The Phoenix' Richardson defeats Kush Singh (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 2:46 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Cooper Richardson praises his team at Pittsburgh Steel, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He then taunts Domingo de Vivanco for "ducking me" like "the coward you are".

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Thunder And Lightning" Tyler Lass (9-2, 0-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Favorite: -1100) vs. Eli "The Farm Boy" Harris (10-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Boise, Idaho, Underdog: +870)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Thunder And Lightning' Tyler Lass taking on Eli 'The Farm Boy' Harris.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Circling warily, Harris is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Lass connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Lass can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Harris takes the chance and grabs Lass into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Harris is trying to muscle Lass up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Lass ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Harris tries to keep him up against the cage, but Lass works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Lass closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Lass lands a left hand and then hits Harris with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Lass lands a left hand and then catches Harris with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Lass closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Lass can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick.

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

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Lass lands a jab and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Harris appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lass took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) A jab hits home from Lass and then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Harris scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Lass lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Lass can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Lass throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Harris defends them well.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Even worse, Harris manages to catch the last kick!

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Seeing his opportunity, Harris tries to put Lass on the mat.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Doing superbly, Lass prevents the takedown and manages to yank his leg free entirely.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Lass lands two jabs, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Harris isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Lass lands a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Lass closes in on Harris, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) It looked like we were about to see Harris try and get some grappling started, but Lass was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Lass can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Harris warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Two jabs hit home from Lass and then he scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Harris is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Lass senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Lass pounds away, Harris is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 1 - 00:23) With Harris taking a beating, referee Kyle Crisp has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 00:11) By TKO, the winner is Tyler Lass!

 

 

Official Result: 'Thunder And Lightning' Tyler Lass defeats Eli 'The Farm Boy' Harris (TKO (Strikes) in 4:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tyler Lass thanks everyone connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Tyler Lass celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. There's not doubt that Tyler Lass benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Roger "The Prince" Quince (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Devon, England, Favorite: -150) vs. "The Human Time Bomb" Robert Darrell (15-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Norwich, England, Underdog: +110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Roger 'The Prince' Quince fights 'The Human Time Bomb' Robert Darrell in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Two jabs hit home from Darrell and then he hits Quince with a great high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Quince backs off, dazed but alert enough to cover up! Darrell follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now!

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Darrell throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Quince, but he is just able to step back avoid it.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Quince manages to clear his head and circle away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Attacking with intent, Darrell scores with three out of a flurry of five punches but then can't connect with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) A flurry of five punches from Darrell see them all connect and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Darrell hits a left hand, but Quince catches the leg kick that follows!

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Seeing his opportunity, Quince tries to put Darrell on the mat.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Quince can't get Darrell down and loses control of the leg in the process.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Attacking with intent, Darrell scores with two out of a flurry of three punches but Quince avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Darrell steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Darrell hits a couple of minor left hands, but Quince evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Darrell comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Quince fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Attacking with intent, Darrell scores with one out of a flurry of three punches and then he catches Quince with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Circling warily, Quince is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Darrell lands two left hands, but Quince evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) For the first time, Darrell is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Moving around, Quince is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Darrell comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(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 Darrell, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:46) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Circling warily, Quince is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Darrell lands a flurry of three quick punches and then scores with a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) A flurry of three punches from Darrell see three of them land and then catches Quince with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) Stepping in, Darrell throws four quick punches, two of which land, and then catches Quince with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Darrell comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Quince misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Darrell lands a flurry of four quick punches and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Darrell comes in fast with four quick punches, landing one of them, and then hits Quince with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Darrell comes in fast with five quick punches, landing four of them, but Quince avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Darrell is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Darrell confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Quince lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) A quick flurry of four punches from Darrell sees all of them hit home and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Darrell throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Quince takes the chance and grabs Darrell into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) With Darrell in his grasp, Quince tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Darrell has no answer to a great hip throw!

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Quince takes the back of Darrell directly off the takedown.

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

(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 Darrell.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Darrell up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:52) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Darrell hits two left jabs and then hits Quince with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:01) Darrell is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Quince keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Attacking with a quick flurry, Darrell lands four punches and then catches Quince with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) Darrell looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) A quick flurry of five punches from Darrell sees all of them hit home and then hits Quince with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) Darrell hits two left jabs and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Quince limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Darrell comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Darrell comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then catches Quince with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Darrell closes in on Quince, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Quince may have been aiming to get in close, but Darrell aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Showing good hand speed, Darrell lands a flurry of four punches but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:41) Darrell looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 3 - 01:35) Darrell closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:35) Quince had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 01:35) Darrell throws a punch but Quince avoids it.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Darrell comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then catches Quince with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Quince may have been aiming to get in close, but Darrell aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Attacking with intent, Darrell scores with a flurry of three punches but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Quince appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Darrell took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Attacking with intent, Darrell scores with two out of a flurry of five punches and then hits Quince with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Darrell took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Quince 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) Stepping in, Darrell throws three quick punches, two of which land, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Darrell looks exhausted.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Darrell closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Quince appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Darrell took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) A flurry of three punches from Darrell see two of them land but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:42) Quince wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 4 - 03:42) Two jabs hit home from Darrell and then he hits Quince with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Quince comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Darrell fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Quince seizes the chance and grabs Darrell into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Quince is trying to push Darrell so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Quince achieves it, pinning Darrell to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Quince keeps Darrell stuck against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) Unable to get free, Darrell is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Quince attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Darrell to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Darrell prevents the takedown by grabbing the cage out of desperation!

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Darrell gets a verbal warning from referee Kyle Crisp for that piece of cheating!

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Quince looks to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Quince uses a nice inside leg trip and Darrell is forced to pull half guard!

(Rd 4 - 00:17) Quince unloads with big rights, but Darrell covers up well.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Quince realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 05:00) Quince limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 5 - 04:47) A jab hits home from Darrell and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:22) Darrell lands two of three quick punches but Quince evades a big right punch.

(Rd 5 - 03:45) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:45) Quince misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Darrell attacks with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Two jabs hit home from Darrell and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 02:51) Darrell fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Quince with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) Quince is able to grab Darrell.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) Quince attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Darrell to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) A great inside leg trip sees Darrell get thrown to the mat and Quince is left in half guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:15) Quince tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:15) Quince is too skilled for Darrell, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 5 - 02:15) Darrell is defending with tenacity, he is frustrating Quince and making him work hard.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) Quince throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 5 - 01:27) Quince attempts to kimura Darrell from side control.

(Rd 5 - 01:27) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Darrell has to tap out!

(Rd 5 - 01:05) By submission, the winner is Roger Quince!

 

 

Official Result: Roger 'The Prince' Quince defeats 'The Human Time Bomb' Robert Darrell (Submission (Kimura) in 3:55 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Roger Quince 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 Robert Darrell and praises his toughness.

 

 

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CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Iain "The Elite" Fussell (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -640) vs. Ats Kruglov (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Estonia, Underdog: +510)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Iain 'The Elite' Fussell taking on Ats Kruglov.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:54) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Fussell forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Kruglov hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Fussell uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Setting it up with excellent timing, Fussell comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Fussell pounds away, but Kruglov calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Kruglov tries to sweep Fussell but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Fussell begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Fussell struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Kruglov tries to get full guard on Fussell but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Fussell looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Fussell passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Kruglov starts scrambling.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Fussell scrambles to his feet, but Kruglov grabs him from behind.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Kruglov, holding Fussell from behind, looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Fussell tries to block it, but Kruglov isn't going to be denied and gets the takedown after a short struggle.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Kruglov is on top of a turtled up Fussell.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Kruglov pounds away on Fussell, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Kruglov fires away with punches, but Fussell deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Kruglov fires off some rights, but Fussell isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Fussell scrambles back to his feet, but Kruglov has back control.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Kruglov, holding Fussell from behind, looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Fussell keeps his composure, and Kruglov cannot get past his takedown defence.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Fussell breaks free from Kruglov, and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kruglov.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Fussell, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Kruglov isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Two jabs hit home from Fussell and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) There is now a noticeable gash above the hairline of Kruglov where a strike must have cut him.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Fussell shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Kruglov has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Fussell begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Fussell gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Fussell attempts the mount.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Fussell takes the back instead, Kruglov rolled over rather than get mounted.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Fussell tries to put Kruglov in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Kruglov defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Kruglov tries to move Fussell off his back but can't.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Fussell increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Fussell unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Fussell, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Kruglov stops Fussell from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Kruglov struggles against Fussell but cannot get himself free from the hooks.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Fussell unloads with some right hands, but Kruglov deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Fussell keeps both hooks, despite Kruglov trying to pull them apart.

(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 Fussell.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Kruglov 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 - 04:45) Fussell steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Kruglov hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) A jab hits home from Fussell and then he catches Kruglov with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Kruglov closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Fussell may have been setting up to shoot, but Kruglov aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Kruglov throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Fussell may have been setting up to shoot, but Kruglov aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Kruglov can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Fussell.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) Taking a few gulps of breath, Kruglov is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) Kruglov misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Fussell to attack with a left jab and a powerful right hook!

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Kruglov wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Fussell moves in quickly, kneeling beside Kruglov and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Fussell pounds away with right hands and Kruglov is having trouble doing anything about it!

(Rd 3 - 03:22) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 03:07) The winner, by TKO, is Iain 'The Elite' Fussell!

 

 

Official Result: Iain 'The Elite' Fussell defeats Ats Kruglov (TKO (Strikes) in 1:53 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Excellent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Iain Fussell thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that it's a shame that Piotr Dabrowski is too much of a coward to face him because otherwise that'd be a good fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Evgeni Medtner (25-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Novosibirsk, Russia, Favorite: -760) vs. Christakis Boutzikos (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Thessaloniki, Greece, Underdog: +600)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Evgeni Medtner competing against Christakis Boutzikos.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Medtner forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Boutzikos fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Attacking with intent, Medtner scores with two out of a flurry of four punches but Boutzikos evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Medtner comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Boutzikos tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Boutzikos is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Two left hands land from Medtner, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Boutzikos throws a punch but Medtner was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Medtner is able to grab Boutzikos.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Medtner is trying to push Boutzikos so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) He does so and now has Boutzikos pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) With the cage trapping Boutzikos, Medtner looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Medtner uses a nice inside leg trip and Boutzikos is forced to pull half guard!

(Rd 1 - 02:18) In half guard, Medtner begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Medtner gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Medtner fires away with punches, and Boutzikos is stung by several big shots.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Medtner pounds away with rights, but Boutzikos covers up and only a couple manage to get through.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Medtner pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Boutzikos.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Medtner pounds away with right hands, Boutzikos is getting smashed!

(Rd 1 - 01:00) With Medtner pounding away, referee Kyle Crisp stops the fight!

(Rd 1 - 00:45) By TKO, the winner is Evgeni Medtner!

 

 

Official Result: Evgeni Medtner defeats Christakis Boutzikos (TKO (Strikes) in 4:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Evgeni Medtner thanks everybody connected to St. Petersburg Elite for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight. He brings up the name of Fukusaburu Hirano and says that would be an interesting fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Magnum" David Allen (17-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Gilbert, Arizona, Favorite: -1200) vs. Bernhard Moltmann (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Hamburg, Germany, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Magnum' David Allen goes head to head with Bernhard Moltmann.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Moltmann initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Allen fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Moltmann doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Coming forward, Allen is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Moltmann fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Allen with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) It looked like we were about to see Allen try and get some grappling started, but Moltmann was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Moltmann throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Allen is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Moltmann hits a right jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Allen misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Allen uses his good movement to dodge a couple of quick punches and a quick low kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Allen chooses to shoot in on Moltmann.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Moltmann cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Allen fires off a few punches.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Allen looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Moltmann can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Allen at half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Allen throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Allen starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Allen is too skilled for Moltmann, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Moltmann made it as hard as possible to get out of half guard, Allen struggled to make that pass.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Allen tries to ensnare Moltmann in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Allen gets the armbar fully applied and Moltmann has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 00:03) The winner, by submission; David Allen!

 

 

Official Result: 'Magnum' David Allen defeats Bernhard Moltmann (Submission (Armbar) in 4:57 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: David Allen thanks everyone connected to American Cage Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. David Allen says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Templeton "The Body" Crumb (22-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Favorite: -720) vs. Craig Hulme (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +570)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Templeton 'The Body' Crumb fighting Craig Hulme.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Hulme.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Hulme throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb feints one way and then the other, throwing Hulme off balance and leaving him badly exposed.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb lands two right hands, but Hulme evades a big left punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Crumb throws a three-punch combo but Hulme defends against all of them.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Seizing the opportunity, Hulme clinches.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Hulme looks to take Crumb down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Crumb is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!

(Rd 1 - 03:59) In half guard, Hulme catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Using an underhook to set it up, Crumb looks to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Hulme seizes the opportunity, Crumb was too slow and gets caught in side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Hulme fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Hulme blocks Crumb as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Hulme fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Hulme blocks Crumb as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Hulme throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Crumb tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Hulme throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Hulme attempts to arm triangle Crumb from side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Crumb blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Crumb tries to move to guard, but Hulme doesn't allow it.

(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 Hulme.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Hulme 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

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Crumb comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Hulme misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Crumb comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, and then he catches Hulme with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Crumb forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Hulme tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Crumb lands a flurry of three quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Crumb connects with two right hands and then catches Hulme with a stunning left hook!

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Hulme hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Crumb senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Crumb pounds away on Hulme, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 2 - 03:23) The referee jumps in and saves Hulme from taking any more shots!

(Rd 2 - 03:03) Templeton Crumb takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Templeton 'The Body' Crumb defeats Craig Hulme (TKO (Strikes) in 1:57 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Templeton Crumb thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Spew Monkey" Kenneth Toadspew (14-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Favorite: -1010) vs. "The All American" Ryan Beeker (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Underdog: +800)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Spew Monkey' Kenneth Toadspew taking on 'The All American' Ryan Beeker.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Toadspew is the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Toadspew tries to wrestle Beeker backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Toadspew can't do it though, Beeker defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Using his wrestling skills, Toadspew is trying to push Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Toadspew manages it and controls Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Toadspew looks for a foot stomp but Beeker takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Beeker tries to maintain control, but Toadspew wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Beeker ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Showing good control, Toadspew keeps Beeker stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Toadspew steps in and grapples with his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Toadspew can't keep control of Beeker in the grapple, and is soon being pushed around.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Beeker is trying to push Toadspew so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Beeker achieves it, pinning Toadspew to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Beeker shows his grappling ability by trapping Toadspew up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) 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 - 00:14) Toadspew wrestles back against Beeker, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Toadspew, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Toadspew 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 Beeker from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Toadspew is the aggressor.

(Rd 2 - 04:43) Using his wrestling skills, Toadspew is trying to push Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:43) Toadspew achieves it, pinning Beeker to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Toadspew smothers Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Beeker throws a few short punches to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Toadspew shows great control, keeping Beeker pressed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Referee Christian Maugham decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Toadspew wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Using his wrestling skills, Toadspew is trying to push Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Beeker out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Beeker is looking to use his wrestling to take Toadspew down.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) It's unsuccessful, Toadspew maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 2 - 01:15) A whizzer allows Toadspew to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Toadspew timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Toadspew is trying to push Beeker so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Beeker out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) With underhooks giving him solid control over Toadspew, Beeker looks for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! He gets side control of it!

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Beeker fires away with punches, but Toadspew doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Toadspew tries to move to guard, but Beeker doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Beeker, 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Toadspew timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Using his wrestling skills, Toadspew is trying to push Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Beeker ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Beeker is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Toadspew has over him.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Toadspew and Beeker remain up against the cage for the next thirty seconds, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Toadspew stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Beeker is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) Toadspew looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Beeker proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Beeker is keeping Toadspew pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) For the first time, Toadspew is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) Toadspew gets close enough to clinch.

(Rd 3 - 02:06) Using his wrestling skills, Toadspew is trying to push Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:06) Toadspew manages it and controls Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:55) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Toadspew keeps Beeker stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:55) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Beeker is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Toadspew uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) Toadspew looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Beeker proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 00:21) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:10) Toadspew gets close enough to clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Toadspew.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Toadspew 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 - 04:49) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Toadspew seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Toadspew is trying to muscle Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Toadspew can't manage it, Beeker fought it.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Toadspew tries to wrestle Beeker backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Toadspew can't do it though, Beeker defended it well.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) Beeker prevents Toadspew from hitting a knee.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Toadspew is looking to muscle Beeker back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Beeker out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 4 - 03:33) Using his wrestling skills, Beeker is trying to push Toadspew up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:33) Beeker can't do it though, Toadspew defended it well.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Using his wrestling skills, Toadspew is trying to push Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Toadspew achieves it, pinning Beeker to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) Toadspew traps Beeker up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Toadspew tries to smother Beeker against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Toadspew against the cage instead.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) Beeker tries to smother Toadspew against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Beeker against the cage instead.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Toadspew is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Beeker is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Toadspew steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Beeker connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:45) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 4 - 00:45) Toadspew looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Toadspew is looking to muscle Beeker back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Beeker doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 4 - 00:23) Beeker is looking to wrestle Toadspew to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:23) Beeker doesn't get it, Toadspew blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Toadspew 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 Beeker 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 - 04:46) Moving in fast, Toadspew wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Toadspew is trying to muscle Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Toadspew manages it and controls Beeker up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:08) Toadspew doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 5 - 04:08) Toadspew looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Beeker proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Beeker smothers Toadspew up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) 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 5 - 02:52) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Beeker is keeping Toadspew pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:52) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 02:20) Beeker tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Toadspew reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 5 - 02:01) Toadspew presses Beeker up against the cage. Tired, he is starting to get deep into his gas tank.

(Rd 5 - 02:01) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) Beeker closes in on Toadspew, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) Toadspew uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) A jab is wide from Beeker, but then he catches Toadspew with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:22) A defensive jab hits from Toadspew.

(Rd 5 - 00:22) A jab is wide from Beeker, but then he catches Toadspew with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:10) Beeker throws a punch but Toadspew avoids it.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Toadspew seizes the chance and grabs Beeker into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Beeker, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 49-46.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Spew Monkey' Kenneth Toadspew wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Spew Monkey' Kenneth Toadspew defeats 'The All American' Ryan Beeker (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Very Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kenneth Toadspew thanks everyone connected to Euro Team Thunder for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Kenneth Toadspew celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. There's no doubt that Kenneth Toadspew benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (24-9, 0-0 CTC, From: Temagami, Ontario, Favorite: -270) vs. "The Unbreakable" Gideon Navarro (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Honolulu, Hawaii, Underdog: +210)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine battling 'The Unbreakable' Gideon Navarro.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Navarro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Vine had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Navarro doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Navarro is too slow with his final kick and that allows Vine to catch it!

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Holding the leg, Vine tries for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Vine can't get Navarro down and loses control of the leg in the process.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Vine had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Navarro throws a punch but Vine avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Navarro connects with a nice jab and then catches Vine with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Navarro lands two jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Navarro lands a left jab, but Vine avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Navarro lands a jab and then catches Vine with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Navarro.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Vine catches the last kick!

(Rd 1 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Navarro hops on one foot, trying to balance. Vine tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Navarro does extremely well, pulling his leg free to prevent the takedown and then moving back out of range.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Navarro hits two left jabs and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Navarro moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Navarro throws a two-punch combo but Vine avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Navarro fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Vine comes in and grabs Navarro in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Vine tries to wrestle Navarro backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Vine can't move Navarro at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Clinched with Vine, Navarro looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Navarro can't get the takedown as Vine wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Vine is trying to muscle Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Vine can't do it though, and Navarro gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Navarro.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:47) A jab is wide from Navarro, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Navarro steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Vine may have been aiming to get in close, but Navarro aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Navarro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Vine with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Navarro connects with two left jabs, but Vine avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) Navarro throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Vine comes in and grabs Navarro in a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 03:30) Using his wrestling skills, Vine is trying to push Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:30) Navarro doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Vine is trying to muscle Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Vine can't do it though, Navarro defended it well.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Vine is trying to push Navarro so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Navarro doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Navarro looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Vine blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage!

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Vine gets a verbal warning from referee Leo Behan for that piece of cheating!

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Vine is trapped against the cage and Navarro hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Vine waits for Navarro to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:12) Navarro is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 2 - 02:12) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) Vine smothers Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Taking a few gulps of breath, Navarro is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Vine isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Navarro throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Vine is equal to all of them.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Vine takes the chance and grabs Navarro into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Using his wrestling skills, Vine is trying to push Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Vine achieves it, pinning Navarro to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Vine tries to keep him up against the cage, but Navarro works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(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 Navarro.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Navarro up 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 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Navarro, but then he catches Vine with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Navarro can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Vine seizes the chance and grabs Navarro into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) Using his wrestling skills, Vine is trying to push Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) Navarro ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Vine exerts total control, keeping Navarro smothered against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Navarro is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Vine tries to smother Navarro against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:17) Vine is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) A jab hits home from Navarro and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) It looks like Vine has been cut across the forehead by a strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Vine appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Navarro took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Navarro fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) A few deep breaths betray that Navarro is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) Navarro connects with a nice jab and then hits Vine with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:17) Vine aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.

(Rd 3 - 01:17) Navarro hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:50) Navarro throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) Vine steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) Navarro connects with a nice jab and then catches Vine with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Navarro is breathing very hard.

(Rd 3 - 00:11) Vine aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 3 - 00:11) Navarro fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Without taking too much damage, Vine is able to clinch with Navarro.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Navarro, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Vine, he's running out of rounds.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Vine.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Vine wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:50) A jab lands from Navarro, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 4 - 04:40) Vine gets hold of Navarro.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Vine uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Navarro as they grapple.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) Vine tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) Navarro blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Vine tries to wrestle Navarro backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Vine manages it and controls Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Navarro, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Vine is exerting.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) Vine pins Navarro up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Navarro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Vine with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Vine is able to grab Navarro.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) Vine tries to pick Navarro up for a slam.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) Vine gets it! Navarro manages to pull guard upon impact.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Vine throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:02) Navarro is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Vine off of him.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Vine, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Vine 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 - 04:49) Navarro throws a punch but Vine avoids it.

(Rd 5 - 04:44) Vine seizes the chance and grabs Navarro into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Vine is looking to muscle Navarro back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Vine achieves it, pinning Navarro to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) Vine exerts total control, keeping Navarro smothered against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute.

(Rd 5 - 03:47) Vine tries a foot stomp, but Navarro seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 5 - 03:33) Vine is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Navarro connects with a jab, but Vine evades a big right punch.

(Rd 5 - 03:10) Vine gets hold of Navarro without taking too much damage.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Navarro gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Vine uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 5 - 02:49) Vine tries to take Navarro down.

(Rd 5 - 02:49) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) From the looks of things, I don't think Navarro has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) The weight cut that he did for this fight may be a factor in his fatigue.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) Vine tries to pound on Navarro with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Vine blocks Navarro as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Vine pounds away with elbow strikes, but Navarro calmly deals with them.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) Vine is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) Vine blocks Navarro as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) Navarro eats a hard elbow strike that landed right on his cheek.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) Navarro turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!

(Rd 5 - 01:34) Vine gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Vine attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Navarro defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 5 - 00:59) Navarro tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) Vine fires off some rights, but Navarro isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) Navarro manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Vine on his back.

(Rd 5 - 00:20) Vine fires away with punches, but Navarro deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 5 - 00:08) Vine unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Vine took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 48-47 (Gregory C. James), 49-46 (Edward Wilde) and 48-47 (Ian Rivers).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine defeats 'The Unbreakable' Gideon Navarro (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Simon Vine thanks everyone connected to Slaughterhouse for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. While he's not a great talker, Simon Vine has the looks to get a reaction all the same.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Mad Dog" Gabriel Gallego (20-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Favorite: -1200) vs. Christopher "The Postman" Earle (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tulsa, Oklahoma, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego battling Christopher 'The Postman' Earle.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Earle hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Gallego hits two out of a flurry of three punches and then scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Gallego dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Earle misses a right hook and gets countered with a glancing blow from a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Gallego goes to the legs with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Earle doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Gallego immediately backs up against the cage and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Gallego somehow dodges a vicious overhand right.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Gallego clears his head and circles away from the cage back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Earle misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Gallego counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Earle doesn't connect with a leg kick and gets countered with a left jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Earle misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Gallego lands a left jab and also lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Earle lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Gallego lands a leg kick.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Gallego, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Gallego, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:52) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Earle misses with a big right hand, allowing Gallego to counter with a left jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Earle misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Earle is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Earle misses with a big right hand, allowing Gallego to counter with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) There's no question that Earle is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) He may be relying on his punching power to save him though - we know that he has heavy hands.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Earle hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Gallego uses a pair of left jabs but can't make contact on a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) Gallego misses with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) Gallego deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Earle hits a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Gallego hits a jab and also connects with a thumping kick to the thigh.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Earle counters a right hand with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Gallego lands two of a flurry of quick punches and then hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Earle is off-target with a jab but lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) It looks like Earle has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Earle can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Barely able to walk now, the damage Earle has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Earle misses with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Gallego misses with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Earle limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Earle misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Gallego comes in with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Gallego scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Earle scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) For the first time, Gallego is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Earle appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) Gallego slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a crunching kick to the thigh.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Gallego, but only a 10-9.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Earle.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Earle scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Gallego lands two jabs and also hits a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Earle can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Earle connects with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Gallego misses a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:44) Earle is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) Earle misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Earle scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Gallego scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Gallego counters a right hand with a jab and a head kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Earle looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Gallego is looking to get Earle in a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) He gets it, and now has Earle in trouble.

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Gallego blasts Earle with a big knee to the face! Earle falls to the ground, out cold!

(Rd 3 - 01:37) 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego takes the win by knock out!

 

 

Official Result: 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego defeats Christopher 'The Postman' Earle (Knock Out (Knee) in 3:23 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Gabriel Gallego praises his team at Brazilian Estrela Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Gabriel Gallego says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Fukusaburu Hirano (15-2-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -740) vs. "The Latino Wildcat" Agustin Gonzalez (14-5, 1-0 CTC, From: La Paz, Mexico, Underdog: +590)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Fukusaburu Hirano competes against 'The Latino Wild Cat' Agustín Gonzalez.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Hirano lands a jab and then catches Gonzalez with a superb right kick to the head!

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Gonzalez wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Hirano knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Gonzalez, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Hirano pounds away on Gonzalez, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Hirano tries to lock Gonzalez into an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Gonzalez gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 04:01) The winner, by submission; Fukusaburu Hirano!

 

 

Official Result: Fukusaburu Hirano defeats 'The Latino Wild Cat' Agustín Gonzalez (Submission (Armbar) in 0:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Fukusaburu Hirano thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Vikram Sithalyan would be a particularly good contest. Fukusaburu Hirano can certainly talk and it makes him very marketable as a result.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (15-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -630) vs. "The Architect" Guy Moss (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Underdog: +500)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker battles 'The Architect' Guy Moss in the CTC Welterweight division.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Benjamin Milligan III, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Moss may have been aiming to get in close, but Brubaker aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Brubaker lands a right jab, but a big left to the body fails to find the target.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Moss looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Brubaker simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Brubaker lands a right hand and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Moss wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Brubaker can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a fast high left kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Moss backs off until pressed against the cage, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Brubaker follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now!

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Brubaker launches a head kick that lands hard! Moss goes down!

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Brubaker senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Brubaker goes to work on Moss with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish him!

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Moss makes Brubaker step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Brubaker has to step back to avoid an up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) On his back, Moss watches as Brubaker comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Brubaker comes around the raised legs and gets side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Brubaker pounds away, but Moss calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Moss skillfully moves to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Brubaker pounds away, but Moss calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Moss tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Brubaker.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Brubaker pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Moss tries to sweep Brubaker but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Brubaker pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Moss tries to sweep Brubaker but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Brubaker fires off some lefts, but Moss isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Brubaker blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Brubaker pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Moss tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Brubaker.

(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 Brubaker, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Brubaker, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Brubaker can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Brubaker looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) A jab is wide from Brubaker, but then he lands a vicious left cross!

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Moss is out! It's all over!

(Rd 2 - 04:30) By knock out, the winner is Bobby Brubaker!

 

 

Official Result: Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker defeats 'The Architect' Guy Moss (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:30 of round 2). 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. Bobby Brubaker celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (25-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Madrid, Spain, Favorite: -1050) vs. Mily Golovanov (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Kazan, Russia, Underdog: +830)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro fights Mily Golovanov in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Golovanov hits two tentative left hands, neither with anything behind them.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Regueiro misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Even worse, Golovanov manages to catch the last kick!

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Seeing his opportunity, Golovanov tries to put Regueiro on the mat.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) He has the takedown! Regueiro pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) However, Regueiro locked up a guillotine on the way over and now threatens with a submission attempt!

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Golovanov escapes the guillotine.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Golovanov punches down at Regueiro, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Regueiro, working from the bottom, clips Golovanov with an elbow.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) With a quick movement, Golovanov throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Regueiro.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Golovanov keeps Regueiro guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Regueiro raises his legs and tries to get Golovanov into a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Golovanov blocks the triangle attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Golovanov throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Golovanov gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Golovanov keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Grabbing a leg, Regueiro attempts a sweep of some kind.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Golovanov blocks the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Golovanov keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Regueiro pulls Golovanov down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Golovanov just about edged it.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Regueiro moves in on Golovanov, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Regueiro lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Two left hands land from Regueiro, but Golovanov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Golovanov keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Regueiro lands a flurry of three quick punches but Golovanov avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Golovanov hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he catches Golovanov with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Regueiro confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Showing good hand speed, Regueiro lands a flurry of three punches and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) Regueiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Golovanov, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Regueiro throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Regueiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Regueiro moves in on Golovanov, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Golovanov lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Regueiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Golovanov.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) A jab hits home from Regueiro and then he hits Golovanov with a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) Regueiro throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Regueiro is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) There's a takedown attempt from Golovanov.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) He has the takedown! Regueiro pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Regueiro grabbed a guillotine off the takedown though; Golovanov is now the one in trouble!

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Golovanov pulls free, Regueiro didn't have it fully sunk in.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) The clock runs down as Regueiro is being smothered against the ground by Golovanov.

(Rd 2 - 00:19) Regueiro doesn't allow Golovanov to smother him against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Regueiro brings his leg up and secures rubber guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Regueiro, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Golovanov.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Golovanov lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Regueiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) Regueiro lands a left hand and then catches Golovanov with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) A punch from Regueiro fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Golovanov moves in fast and clinches with Regueiro.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Golovanov is trying to push Regueiro so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Golovanov manages it and controls Regueiro up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Golovanov tries to maintain control, but Regueiro wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Golovanov ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Regueiro looks for a foot stomp but Golovanov takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) Showing his ability to exert control, Golovanov smothers Regueiro up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) 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 3 - 02:40) Smothered against the cage, Regueiro is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:28) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Regueiro steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Regueiro hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) Regueiro throws a two-punch combo but Golovanov avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Golovanov moves in fast and clinches with Regueiro.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Golovanov is looking to muscle Regueiro back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Golovanov does it, Regueiro is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) Golovanov tries to maintain control, but Regueiro wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Golovanov shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) The takedown is unsuccessful, Regueiro sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Regueiro took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Regueiro ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:52) Regueiro can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Regueiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:31) Regueiro lands a jab and then hits Golovanov with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) Regueiro 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 - 04:07) Regueiro moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Golovanov appeared to be going for a takedown, but Regueiro took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Regueiro uses a left jab, but Golovanov avoids a big right.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Regueiro moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Regueiro throws a two-punch combo but Golovanov avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) There's a takedown attempt from Golovanov.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) He has the takedown! Regueiro pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) Golovanov left his neck exposed though, and Regueiro grabbed a guillotine on the way down!

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Regueiro doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Golovanov gets free of the guillotine, Regueiro didn't have it locked in tight enough.

(Rd 4 - 02:15) Perhaps wary of submissions, Golovanov keeps extremely tight to Regueiro and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 4 - 02:04) Regueiro tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Golovanov smothers him.

(Rd 4 - 01:52) Golovanov throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) In guard, Golovanov begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) He can't find a way past the guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:03) Regueiro moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Golovanov is fighting it too hard.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) Golovanov looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) Regueiro fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Golovanov ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) Regueiro tries to pound on Golovanov, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) Golovanov tries to get full guard on Regueiro but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have Regueiro ahead 39-37.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 5 - 04:48) A jab hits home from Regueiro and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Regueiro closes in on Golovanov, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) It looked like we were about to see Golovanov try and get some grappling started, but Regueiro was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he hits Golovanov with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) For the first time, Golovanov is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 5 - 04:13) Regueiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) Golovanov shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) Golovanov gets hold of a leg but Regueiro remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) Unable to complete the takedown, Golovanov instead pushes Regueiro up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:33) Regueiro uses his wrestling skills to prevent Golovanov from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) Golovanov smothers Regueiro up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) Golovanov and Regueiro remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Golovanov uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 01:55) Golovanov uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:27) Regueiro hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:18) Regueiro looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Golovanov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Regueiro took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Regueiro throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 5 - 00:43) Golovanov warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 5 - 00:43) Regueiro connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 5 - 00:24) It looked like we were about to see Golovanov try and get some grappling started, but Regueiro was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 00:24) Regueiro hits a left hand, but Golovanov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Golovanov steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Regueiro hits a left hand, but Golovanov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out on round five.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Regueiro, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That's Regueiro up 49-46 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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(Rd 6 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number six begins!

(Rd 6 - 04:45) Moving in, Golovanov appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 6 - 04:45) Regueiro lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 6 - 04:26) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 6 - 04:09) Golovanov shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 6 - 04:09) Regueiro almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Golovanov has hold of one leg.

(Rd 6 - 04:09) Golovanov drives Regueiro up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:52) Golovanov uses dirty boxing to punish Regueiro while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:34) Regueiro looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 6 - 03:34) Golovanov shows great control, keeping Regueiro pressed against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:34) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 6 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 6 - 02:24) Golovanov pins Regueiro up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 6 - 02:13) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 6 - 02:08) Regueiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 6 - 01:51) Golovanov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Regueiro took the initiative first.

(Rd 6 - 01:51) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he hits Golovanov with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 6 - 01:34) A one-two from Regueiro fails to land.

(Rd 6 - 01:21) Golovanov seizes the chance and grabs Regueiro into a clinch.

(Rd 6 - 01:14) Golovanov tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Regueiro uses wrestling to smother the attacks.

(Rd 6 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 6 - 00:57) Golovanov attempts to wrestle Regueiro to the ground.

(Rd 6 - 00:57) Regueiro cannot stop the takedown.

(Rd 6 - 00:57) The takedown allows Golovanov to take the back of Regueiro.

(Rd 6 - 00:34) Golovanov gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 6 - 00:13) Golovanov pounds away on Regueiro but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 6 - 00:01) Golovanov attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 6 - 00:01) Regueiro gets flattened out with the rear naked choke...he is saved by the end of the round though!

(Rd 6 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round six.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Golovanov.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) I have Regueiro ahead 58-56.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

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

(Rd 7 - 04:53) Golovanov comes forward.

(Rd 7 - 04:53) Regueiro hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 7 - 04:53) Golovanov uses a left jab but Regueiro evades a big right punch.

(Rd 7 - 04:32) Golovanov looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Regueiro simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 7 - 04:32) Regueiro uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 7 - 04:23) A few deep breaths betray that Golovanov is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 7 - 04:09) Regueiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 7 - 04:02) Golovanov gets hold of Regueiro.

(Rd 7 - 03:52) Golovanov uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Regueiro as they grapple.

(Rd 7 - 03:41) Golovanov tries to wrestle Regueiro backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:41) Golovanov manages it and controls Regueiro up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:24) Regueiro is trapped against the cage and Golovanov hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 7 - 03:13) Regueiro, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Golovanov is exerting.

(Rd 7 - 03:13) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 7 - 02:12) Golovanov is looking really tired.

(Rd 7 - 02:12) Regueiro is trapped against the cage and Golovanov punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 7 - 01:54) Regueiro is trapped against the cage and Golovanov punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 7 - 01:42) Referee Christian Maugham decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 7 - 01:35) Regueiro moves in and clinches.

(Rd 7 - 01:15) Regueiro attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Golovanov on the ground.

(Rd 7 - 01:15) Golovanov is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 7 - 01:01) Regueiro pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 7 - 00:47) Regueiro blocks Golovanov as he tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 7 - 00:36) Regueiro throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 7 - 00:12) Golovanov smothers Regueiro with close control, stopping him from posturing up.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round seven.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Golovanov, 10-9.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Regueiro up 67-66.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

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(Rd 8 - 05:00) Round eight begins!

(Rd 8 - 04:46) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 8 - 04:46) Golovanov looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 8 - 04:37) Golovanov uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Regueiro as they grapple.

(Rd 8 - 04:20) Golovanov tries to wrestle Regueiro backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:20) Golovanov does it, Regueiro is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:01) Although deep into his gas tank by now, Golovanov pins Regueiro up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:01) About a minute passes with the two tired opponents pressed up close and throwing very occasional punches. The referee is heard encouraging them to stay active.

(Rd 8 - 03:05) Golovanov smothers Regueiro against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 8 - 02:55) Golovanov looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Regueiro works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 8 - 02:31) Regueiro moves in and clinches.

(Rd 8 - 02:19) Regueiro tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 8 - 02:19) Regueiro can't get the trip, as Golovanov wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 8 - 01:50) Golovanov tries to wrestle Regueiro backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 01:50) Golovanov does it, Regueiro is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 8 - 01:37) Golovanov looks very, very tired.

(Rd 8 - 01:37) Golovanov tries to smother Regueiro against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 8 - 01:17) Golovanov throws a punch but Regueiro avoids it.

(Rd 8 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 8 - 00:59) They engage in the center.

(Rd 8 - 00:59) Golovanov hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. Regueiro misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 8 - 00:38) Regueiro, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 8 - 00:38) Golovanov lands a jab and then catches Regueiro with a right hook.

(Rd 8 - 00:13) Golovanov connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) The time runs out on round eight.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) I think Golovanov took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even.

 

 

Round 9

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 9 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 9 - 04:49) Regueiro comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 9 - 04:49) Golovanov can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 9 - 04:37) Regueiro seizes the chance and grabs Golovanov into a clinch.

(Rd 9 - 04:30) Regueiro attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Golovanov on the ground.

(Rd 9 - 04:30) An outside leg trip sweeps Golovanov down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!

(Rd 9 - 04:12) Regueiro is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 9 - 04:12) Regueiro passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Golovanov starts scrambling.

(Rd 9 - 04:01) Regueiro somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Golovanov.

(Rd 9 - 03:45) Golovanov pounds away with elbows to the stomach, but can't get any power behind them.

(Rd 9 - 03:32) Regueiro tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Golovanov.

(Rd 9 - 03:26) Golovanov pounds away with elbows to the stomach, but can't get any power behind them.

(Rd 9 - 03:11) Regueiro tries to move from under Golovanov, but can't get free.

(Rd 9 - 03:02) Golovanov pounds away with elbows to the stomach, but can't get any power behind them.

(Rd 9 - 02:51) Regueiro tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Golovanov.

(Rd 9 - 02:39) Golovanov strikes Regueiro in the ribs with a few short elbows, but they lack venom.

(Rd 9 - 02:26) Regueiro tries to scramble out from underneath Golovanov, but is held firmly in place.

(Rd 9 - 02:19) Golovanov gives up the north-south position in favour of sliding over into side control.

(Rd 9 - 02:03) Golovanov tries to pound on Regueiro, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 9 - 01:48) Golovanov looks exhausted.

(Rd 9 - 01:48) Golovanov blocks Regueiro as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 9 - 01:28) Golovanov tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 9 - 01:28) He can't get the mount.

(Rd 9 - 00:51) Regueiro tries to pull guard on Golovanov but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 9 - 00:31) Golovanov pounds away but Regueiro deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 9 - 00:12) Regueiro takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The time expires on round nine, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Golovanov just about edged it.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) All three judges give 86-85.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro defeats Mily Golovanov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Julio Regueiro thanks everyone connected to Gothenburg Submission Fighting for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Julio Regueiro celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. Julio Regueiro did great in this interview.

 

 

Attendance: 234

Gate Reciepts: $18,533

Sponsorship: $24,615

Ad Revenue: $618,491

Merchandise: $3,775

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $218,498)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Julio Regueiro            $49,130      Mily Golovanov           $1,722
Bobby Brubaker            $18,870      Guy Moss                 $147
Fukusaburu Hirano         $22,510      Agustin Gonzalez         $2,706       Perf: Hirano: $5,000
Gabriel Gallego           $11,800      Christopher Earle        $1,354       KotN: Gallego: $5,000
Simon Vine                $6,120       Gideon Navarro           $2,090
Kenneth Toadspew          $4,250       Ryan Beeker              $1,722
Templeton Crumb           $4,080       Craig Hulme              $2,214
David Allen               $10,950      Bernhard Moltmann        $1,722       SotN: Allen: $5,000
Evgeni Medtner            $4,009       Christakis Boutzikos     $1,722
Iain Fussell              $17,440      Ats Kruglov              $17,090      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             Perf: Both: $5,000
Roger Quince              $1,682       Robert Darrell           $2,255
Tyler Lass                $3,450       Eli Harris               $1,332
Cooper Richardson         $7,152       Kush Singh               $6,537       Perf: Both: $5,000
Diego Arteta              $2,700       Bokkai Iida              $2,255
Mauricio de Terreros      $2,460       Lloyd McAllister         $2,200
Kichisaburo Morri         $3,382       Marko Prochazka          $1,435

 

 

Drug Testing:

$18,016 Production: $20,937

 

Profit: $407,963

 

Critical Rating: 78%

Commercial Rating: 67%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.5%             78.0% (High Level Regional)
USA                 +4.0%             82.1% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +3.6%             77.6% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.5%             51.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +2.2%             60.3% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               +3.6%             64.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Asia                +2.5%             57.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              +1.5%             49.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.5%             56.8% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       +3.6%             74.0% (High Level Regional)
Central America     +1.3%             57.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.5%             32.3% (Low Level Regional)

 

 

News

- Bokkai Iida announced his retirement from the Sport following his loss to Diego Arteta. He retires with a professional record of 21-16, with a promotional record of 1-1 with the CTC, including a Split Decision victory over Jakuchu Sekozawa at Canadian Tournament Combat 14 in the first round of the Welterweight Championship Tournament, and a first round knock out loss to Diego Arteta at Canadian Tournament Combat 41 in the second round of the tournament.

- Marko Prochazka announced his retirement from the sport following his loss to Kichisaburo Morri. He retires with a professional record of 23-17, with a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a first round submission victory over Benni Peyroux at Canadian Tournament Combat 13 in the first round of the Welterweight Championship Tournament, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Kichisaburo Morri at Canadian Tournament Combat 41 in the second round of the tournament.

- The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Mily Golovanov, Guy Moss, Agustin Gonzalez, Christopher Earle, Gideon Navarro, Ryan Beeker, Bernhard Moltmann, Christakis Boutzikos, Ats Kruglov, Robert Darrell, Eli Harris, Kush Singh, and Lloyd McAllister.

- The services of Craig Hulme have been retained per Canadian Fighter rules.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

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Predictions

 

None

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Saturday, Week 3, July 2002

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (19-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1030) vs. Houston "Furious" George (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #126, Underdog: +820)

Manuel Silva became a national champion in Muay Thai and a black belt in BJJ before he even hit his 21st birthday, and is clearly 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 he is destined to be one of the all-time greats. A dominant FLB Welterweight champion who scythed through the entire division, GAMMA won a bidding war with ALPHA-1 to hire Silva after FLB closed. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over David Allen in his GAMMA debut. Houston George is a decent wrestler, who likes to work at close range where he can either use his powerful short punches or grapple. If he can take the fight to the ground he has above-average submission skills too. The Colorado native is definitely one to watch in the future. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Ken Paliski in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Strategist" Rufus Stephens (19-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Spirit of the Ancients" Jungo Futagawa (19-13, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #115, Underdog: +950)

Rufus Stephens is one of the great Welterweights, a thinking man's MMA fighter. A master of tactical thinking who is well known for the exhaustive research he does on opponents before fights, he is one of the best Greco-Roman wrestlers in the business and was one of the first to really show how a top quality clinch game could be used to dominate fights. He may not finish fights as often as people might like, but he's devilishly hard to defeat. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Bobby Brubaker in GAMMA. Jungo Futagawa is a Muay Thai specialist, who is a journeyman from Japan. He can be dangerous on his day, especially with his kicks, but has never shown any hint of ever cracking the upper echelons of MMA. A regular with ALPHA-1 for several years, he was eventually cut from the roster in 2001 after falling to a 4-9 record with the company. He is coming off a 53 second knock out victory over Bradley Dixon in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (25-10, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Wicked" Wyatt Ashur (10-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #155, Underdog: +950)

Jack Humphreys was one of the first fighters to figure out that trash talking and a controversial personality sold tickets, and has been the fighter that fans love to hate for many years. A solid wrestler with a talent for beating opponents up from the clinch, he challenged for the GAMMA Welterweight title in 1997 but was beaten by Julio Regueiro, since then he has been in a sort of career limbo, unable to generate much momentum. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Yevgeni Sipatov in GAMMA. Wyatt Ashur is a striker who likes to use his speed and agility to dart around the ring or cage, firing off punches from odd angles to try and catch his opponent by surprise. He is one of the more unorthodox fighters to have to face. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Milton Pinotti in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Peruvian Punisher" Claudio Palacios (25-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -1180) vs. Riley "R-Hux" Huxtable (6-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #147, Underdog: +940)

Claudio Palacios is a world-ranked Welterweight from Peru. A very solid fighter, he doesn't truly excel at anything but is good at every aspect of the sport and that all-round ability is his greatest strength. A former two-time challenger for the FLB Welterweight crown, Palacios signed with ALPHA-1 in 2001. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Ichisake Miyagi in his ALPHA-1 debut. Riley Huxtable fights out of Florida, and is a submission based grappler who can be dangerous on the ground but who doesn't really have the skills to worry opponents unduly in a stand-up battle. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Naohiro Suzuki in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "White Hope" Kafu Bunya (13-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Favorite: -840) vs. Fisher "The Wheelman" Kaye (8-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Underdog: +670)

Kafu Bunya is a former ALPHA-1 Welterweight champion, a very good striker who is well known for his defensive skills, whether it's his elusiveness on his feet or his ability to get back to his feet quickly after being taken down, "White Hope" has proven very difficult to control. The one criticism that can be thrown his way is that his striking, while crisp and technical, lacks the power to stop opponents. Once considered one of the top ten Welterweights in the world, his form has slumped alarmingly over the last few years. He is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a third round knock out loss to Xie Ming in ALPHA-1. Fisher Kaye is a solid wrestler from Tennessee, who is dangerous if he can get into top control on the ground, but lacks anything approaching a "Plan B" if opponents are able to resist his takedowns. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Koji Masuko in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The X Factor" Xie Ming (26-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -960) vs. Dale "Rubber Man" Burke (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #123, Underdog: +760)

Xie Ming is China's most successful entry into the world of Mixed Martial Arts, a hard striker who always comes into matches well prepared and ready to go the distance if needed. He is especially dangerous in the clinch, where his elbow and knee strikes have ended many fights in his favor. He is a long time part of the ALPHA-1 Welterweight division and a former challenger for the title. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Kafu Bunya in ALPHA-1. Dale Burke is one of the most outlandish personalities in MMA (which is a nice way of saying he is absolutely nuts). Known as "The Rubber Man", he is a quality Jiu-Jitsu fighter who has extraordinary flexibility, something which he uses to his advantage to apply lots of crazy looking submissions, especially from his beloved rubber guard. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Ethan LeGrange in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Yevgeni Sipatov (29-9, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -670) vs. Slade Cregg (14-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #118, Underdog: +530)

Yevgeni Sipatov, known among fans as "The Godfather of Lay And Pray", he was the first fighter to find major success through the strategy of mixing good takedowns with unbreakable top control. A sport-wide improvement in takedown defence has seen him lose his elite-level status, but he still remains a fighter who can cause a lot of headaches. He was the first ever GAMMA Welterweight champion. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Jack Humphreys in GAMMA. Slade Cregg is a Judoka, who can cause big problems for opponents if he is allowed to get in close and start using his grappling talents. He does need to work on his stand-up though, as it is very mediocre. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Linton Berry in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Alan "Flash" Kendall (16-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -1200) vs. Hoburn "Puke" Pallisades (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #150, Underdog: +950)

Alan Kendall is a consistent and versatile performer who always brings a tough challenge, he's 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. A GAMMA regular, his career has been marked by being very consistent, he has invariably beaten everyone put in front of him except when faced with truly elite-level talent. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Tyler Lass in GAMMA. Hoburn Pallisades is a good amateur wrestler, who uses his grappling skills in combination with his dangerous ground and pound to make himself a tough opponent to face. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Lucimar do Bonfiml in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Peruvian Scythe" Domingo de Vivanco (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Underdog: +550) vs. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #179, Favorite: -700)

Domingo de Vivanco is a wildly aggressive fighter from Peru, who is noted for his all-out violent assaults, going straight after his opponents with everything he has. His relentless style is tough to deal with, and his striking, while occasionally ragged, has the power to be a threat to anyone. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Takakazu Mori in the first 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 is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Scott Gillespie in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Baby-Faced Assassin" Steven Griffin (18-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Underdog: +100) vs. Heinz-Hermann Haussermann (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #75, Favorite: -110)

Steven Griffin doesn't look very threatening, but he can hold his own when standing and has a ground game that can be dangerous if not taken seriously. A mainstay of the BCF Welterweight division, he is unlikely to ever be champion but he's a great test of anybody. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Thomas O'Cann in the first round of the tournament. Heinz Hermann-Haussermann is a submission wrestling specialist, who made his pro debut at the start of 2000 and was so impressive during his first two years, going 5-0 with every fight ending in submission. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Ryder Myllart in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Stian Agdestein (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #62, Favorite: -880) vs. "Slow Hand" Bret Clement (9-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Underdog: +700)

Stian Agdestein is a potential future top contender, who is one of the best Sambo fighters in Scandanavia. A very high class grappler, he likes to work from top position on the ground from where his submissions are deadly. He needs to work on his striking and finishing abilities before he will be able to make a move on the Welterweight rankings, but he has time on his side. He signed for SIGMA on Christmas Day 2000. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Todd Prenger in the first round of the tournament. Bret Clement is an average kick boxer from New Zealand, noted for his quick hands. He doesn't have the power to seriously trouble most fighters, but he can wear people down with the sheer amount and technical proficiency he brings to the table. He has been a regular with BCF for several years and is a staple of their Welterweight division. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Buster East in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Chojiro Goto (11-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Favorite: -430) vs. Gregorio Freyre (12-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #166, Underdog: +340)

Chojiro Goto is a Muay Thai competitor, a solid fighter who can cause a lot of problems, especially if he can get an opponent set up for knee strikes. His vulnerability to wrestlers is a major weakness however and has prevented him from really achieveing much. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kazuo Aizawa in ALPHA-1. Gregorio Freyre is a brawler, who likes to take advantage of his ability to take a punch by wading into attacks and trying to overwhelm opponents. He can be difficult to counter, but ultimately is such a one-trick pony that most opponents can figure out a way to take him out. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Javid Khan in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Eiji Masuko (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Favorite: -630) vs. Louis De La Torre (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #174, Underdog: +500)

Eiji Masuko is an elite Judoka, who has found it easy to translate his grappling abilities to the no-gi arena of MMA. If he can improve his striking to a competent level, he'll be a very tough opponent indeed. ALPHA-1, long known for their love of judo players, signed him in 1999, and he has visibly improved with every single one of his bouts thusfar. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Pirmin Zubriggen in the first round of the tournament. Louis De La Torre is a ground and pound specialist, who has very good takedowns and some nasty strikes when he is on top of opponents. He has some decent boxing at his disposal too, which helps him vary his gameplan and not be too predictable. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Grant Kyle in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Chikafusa Abukara (21-10, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Underdog: +220) vs. Piotr Dabrowski (20-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #171, Favorite: -280)

Chikafusa Abukara is a Welterweight from Japan who uses his background in amateur wrestling as the basis for his MMA career. He has been a regular in ALPHA-1 for years, although he has never really been anything more than low level prelim fodder. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Matsudaira Satoh in the first round of the tournament. Piotr Dabrowski is a solid fighter who is capable of causing big problems for opponents with his wrestling and submission skills. He was a regular with SIGMA from their opening in 1996 all the way through to 2000, eventually being cut after a losing streak, and is now back on the regional scene where he first made his name. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Affonso Romero in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ruy Mendes da Rocha (12-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #198, Favorite: -630) vs. Buzzy Tuttle (10-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #70, Underdog: +500)

Ruy Mendes da Rocha is a BJJ student, who can be dangerous on the ground if given time to work his submission skills but otherwise lacks much of a threat. He is a former FLB Welterweight challenger, although that particular title shot saw him get massacred by Manuel Silva. He is coming off a fifth round TKO victory over Carmelo Rossi in the first round of the tournament. Buzzy Tuttle is a kick boxer from England, who has the strikes to give anyone an uncomfortable evening in the cage but lacks true knock out power and is quite one-dimensional in that he has no ground or grappling skills to speak of. He joined BCF very early in his career and has been quietly going about his business ever since, albeit mostly on the preliminary card. He is coming off a Unanimous Decison victory over Paul Duffell in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Lucas (26-9-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -1200) vs. Thomaz de Miranda (11-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #94, Underdog: +950)

Lucas is short but incredibly thick with muscles, a powerhouse grappler and submission specialist who is very hard to shake once he gets a hold of an opponent. He is particularly noted for his guillotine choke which, thanks to his massive biceps, will put anybody to sleep. After making his name with FLB, Lucas moved to ALPHA-1 in 2001. He is coming off a first round TKO loss to Syed Tan in ALPHA-1. Thomaz de Miranda is a former kick boxer who moved to MMA in 1995. He is a decent enough striker, but his weak chin and lack of grappling or ground skills mean that he is unlikely to ever trouble the elite. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Sonny Anderson in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Manuel Silva (170 lbs) vs. Houston George (170 lbs)

Rufus Stephens (170 lbs) vs. Jungo Futagawa (170 lbs)

Jack Humphreys (170 lbs) vs. Wyatt Ashur (170 lbs)

Claudio Palacios (170 lbs) vs. Riley Huxtable (170 lbs)

Kafu Bunya (170 lbs) vs. Fisher Kaye (170 lbs)

Xie Ming (170 lbs) vs. Dale Burke (170 lbs)

Yevgeni Sipatov (170 lbs) vs. Slade Cregg (170 lbs)

Alan Kendall (170 lbs) vs. Hoburn Pallisades (170 lbs)

Domingo de Vivanco (170 lbs) vs. Evan Gardner (170 lbs)

Steven Griffin (170 lbs) vs. Heinz Hermann-Haussermann (170 lbs)

Stian Agdestein (170 lbs) vs. Bret Clement (170 lbs)

Chojiro Goto (170 lbs) vs. Gregorio Freyre (170 lbs)

Eiji Masuko (170 lbs) vs. Louis De La Torre (170 lbs)

Chikafusa Abukara (170 lbs) vs. Piotr Dabrowski (170 lbs)

Ruy Mendes da Rocha (170 lbs) vs. Buzzy Tuttle (170 lbs)

Lucas (170 lbs) vs. Thomaz de Miranda (170 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 42 Full Fight Card

WW: Manuel Silva vs. Houston George

WW: Rufus Stephens vs. Jungo Futagawa

WW: Jack Humphreys vs. Wyatt Ashur

WW: Claudio Palacios vs. Riley Huxtable

WW: Kafu Bunya vs. Fisher Kaye

WW: Xie Ming vs. Dale Burke

WW: Yevgeni Sipatov vs. Slade Cregg

WW: Alan Kendall vs. Hoburn Pallisades

WW: Domingo de Vivanco vs. Evan Gardner

WW: Steven Griffin vs. Heinz Hermann-Haussermann

 

WW: Stian Agdestein vs. Bret Clement

WW: Chojiro Goto vs. Gregorio Freyre

WW: Eiji Masuko vs. Louis De La Torre

WW: Chikafusa Abukara vs. Piotr Dabrowski

WW: Ruy Mendes da Rocha vs. Buzzy Tuttle

WW: Lucas vs. Thomaz de Miranda

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Saturday, Week 3, July 2002

Live From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Lucas (26-9-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Thomaz de Miranda (11-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The preliminary fights start with Lucas squaring off with Thomaz de Miranda.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) de Miranda moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) A jab hits home from de Miranda and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:17) de Miranda hits a left jab and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) de Miranda lands a left jab, but Lucas evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) de Miranda looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) A tentative jab from Lucas lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) A jab lands from de Miranda, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) de Miranda looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Lucas lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) de Miranda hits a left jab and then hits Lucas with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Lucas scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) de Miranda doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) de Miranda lands a jab and then lands a sick right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 02:33) It's a knock out! Lucas is down and out!

(Rd 1 - 02:20) The winner, by knock out; Thomaz de Miranda!

 

 

Official Result: Thomaz de Miranda defeats Lucas (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:40 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Thomaz de Miranda thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Celebrating the win, Thomaz de Miranda brags about laying his opponent out and warns that he can knock anyone in the world out.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ruy Mendes da Rocha (12-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -630) vs. Buzzy Tuttle (10-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Brighton, England, Underdog: +500)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Ruy Mendes da Rocha taking on Buzzy Tuttle.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Tuttle stalks forward, pressuring da Rocha.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) da Rocha fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) A jab lands from Tuttle but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Tuttle comes forward, walking down da Rocha.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Tuttle is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) A jab hits home from Tuttle and then he scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) da Rocha finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Tuttle uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Blood is visible, it appears that Tuttle has suffered a large gash above his eye.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Tuttle comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Tuttle connects with a jab, but da Rocha catches the roundhouse body kick that comes next!

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Tuttle hops on one foot, trying to balance. da Rocha tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) He has the takedown! Tuttle pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) da Rocha begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) He passes to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) da Rocha keeps Tuttle guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) da Rocha throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) da Rocha is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) da Rocha tries to pound on Tuttle, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) da Rocha fires off some rights, but Tuttle isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) da Rocha pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Tuttle just about edged it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and da Rocha looks a little shell-shocked too.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Tuttle.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Moving forward constantly, Tuttle is pressuring da Rocha.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) da Rocha hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) A jab lands from Tuttle but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) da Rocha uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Tuttle finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Tuttle forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) da Rocha throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Tuttle can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Tuttle comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) da Rocha tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Two left hands land from Tuttle, but da Rocha avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) da Rocha misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Tuttle attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Tuttle comes forward, walking down da Rocha.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Tuttle steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Tuttle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Tuttle comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) da Rocha hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Tuttle throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Tuttle steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Tuttle moves into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Tuttle lands two left hands, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Tuttle moves forward, constantly trying to pressure da Rocha into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) da Rocha lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Tuttle throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but da Rocha avoids them all.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Tuttle comes forward, walking down da Rocha.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) da Rocha throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) A jab hits home from Tuttle and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Tuttle is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) da Rocha hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Tuttle lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) da Rocha clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Tuttle fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Tuttle, 10-9 on my card.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Tuttle dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a solid right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) da Rocha lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) Tuttle hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Tuttle can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) da Rocha misses with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Tuttle misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) Tuttle lands a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) da Rocha finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) A strike has re-opened the gash above the eye of Tuttle.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Tuttle hits a kick to the lead leg. da Rocha scores with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) da Rocha misses with a big right hand, allowing Tuttle to counter with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a leg kick that narrowly misses the target.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) da Rocha misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Tuttle to attack with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Tuttle fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) da Rocha seizes the chance and grabs Tuttle into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Tuttle gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as da Rocha uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) da Rocha tries to wrestle Tuttle backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) da Rocha does it, Tuttle is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Tuttle, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that da Rocha is exerting.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) 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 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) da Rocha needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Bleeding, Tuttle is attended to by the cut man between rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Tuttle fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Tuttle was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught!

(Rd 4 - 04:36) da Rocha tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Tuttle gets taken down and has to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) That's his second successful takedown from two attempts.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Tuttle is controlled against the ground, unable to shift da Rocha off of him.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) da Rocha attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) He passes to half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) He may have been passed, but Tuttle is making da Rocha work very hard on the ground for position.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) da Rocha unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) da Rocha keeps Tuttle guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) In half guard, da Rocha begins working to get side control.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 4 - 01:46) da Rocha tries to lock Tuttle into a kimura.

(Rd 4 - 01:46) Tuttle doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 4 - 01:20) da Rocha attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 4 - 01:20) Tuttle defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 4 - 00:49) da Rocha fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) da Rocha unloads with big rights, but Tuttle covers up well.

(Rd 4 - 00:10) da Rocha pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.

(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 da Rocha.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, da Rocha 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 - 04:55) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Tuttle misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) da Rocha hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) da Rocha hits a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Tuttle hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) Breathing very hard, Tuttle is looking ragged.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) da Rocha is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Tuttle confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) da Rocha may have been aiming to get in close, but Tuttle aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Tuttle throws a punch but da Rocha was equal to it.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) da Rocha hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Tuttle is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook.

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

(Rd 5 - 03:36) da Rocha misses a right hook and gets countered with a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:18) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:18) da Rocha finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Tuttle connects with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 02:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:57) da Rocha hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 02:57) Tuttle finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 5 - 02:48) da Rocha looks very tired out there.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) Tuttle misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing da Rocha to attack with a good right hook.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) da Rocha is trying to push Tuttle so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) He does so and now has Tuttle pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Tuttle takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 01:59) da Rocha attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Tuttle on the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:59) A great inside leg trip sees Tuttle get thrown to the mat and da Rocha is left in guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) da Rocha attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Tuttle made it as hard as possible and is really concentrating on trying to slow da Rocha down.

(Rd 5 - 01:08) da Rocha fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) da Rocha tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) da Rocha gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) Tuttle is really working hard on the ground to slow down da Rocha, he really had to work hard to get to side control.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to da Rocha, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse scores the contest as 48-47 to da Rocha.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde has scored it 48-47 Tuttle.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm: 48-47 da Rocha.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by split decision, is Ruy Mendes da Rocha!

 

 

Official Result: Ruy Mendes da Rocha defeats Buzzy Tuttle (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ruy Mendes da Rocha thanks everyone connected to Brazilian Estrela Academy for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Ruy Mendes da Rocha praises Tuttle for his skill and toughness.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Chikafusa Abukara (21-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +220) vs. Piotr Dabrowski (20-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -280)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Chikafusa Abukara going up against Piotr Dabrowski.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Millhouse Twain, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Dabrowski moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Abukara into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Dabrowski moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Dabrowski hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Dabrowski comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Abukara hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Dabrowski lands a left hand and then he catches Abukara with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Dabrowski steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Abukara hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Dabrowski lands a left hand and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) There's a takedown attempt from Abukara.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Abukara couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Dabrowski hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) With Dabrowski not going down, Abukara settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) With Dabrowski stuck against the cage, Abukara tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) The takedown is successful, Dabrowski goes down.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Dabrowski winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Abukara pressing onto him.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Abukara begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Dabrowski doesn't let Abukara get the mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Dabrowski, trapped against the cage, pummels Abukara on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Abukara begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Abukara isn't able to mount Dabrowski this time around.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Dabrowski hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Abukara tries to put Dabrowski into a guillotine choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Dabrowski doesn't allow the guillotine to be applied.

(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) I think Abukara 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 - 04:54) Dabrowski closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Dabrowski can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Abukara with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) There's a takedown attempt from Abukara.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Abukara couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Dabrowski hops in place on the other.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Abukara drives Dabrowski up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Abukara drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Abukara throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Abukara fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) Dabrowski tries to pull guard on Abukara but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) In side control, Abukara throws a couple of punches designed to keep Dabrowski guessing.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Abukara blocks Dabrowski as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Abukara fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) Dabrowski tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 01:38) Abukara tries to lock Dabrowski into an arm triangle.

(Rd 2 - 01:38) Dabrowski blocks it.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Dabrowski tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Abukara punches down at Dabrowski, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Dabrowski tries to pull guard on Abukara but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Abukara shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Dabrowski cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) That's his third successful takedown from five attempts.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

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

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Dabrowski comes forward.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Dabrowski steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) A successful feint leaves Abukara vulnerable.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Dabrowski can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Dabrowski comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Abukara manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Dabrowski can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Abukara with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Dabrowski comes forward to attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Abukara manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Dabrowski lands a jab and then he hits Abukara with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Dabrowski can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Dabrowski attacks with strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Abukara misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Dabrowski fools Abukara with a feint.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Dabrowski hits a left jab and then he catches Abukara with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Dabrowski steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) A jab lands from Dabrowski, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Dabrowski is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Dabrowski comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Abukara lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Dabrowski can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Dabrowski stalks forward, pressuring Abukara.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Dabrowski moves into the pocket.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Dabrowski fools Abukara with a feint.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Dabrowski can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Abukara with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Abukara shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Dabrowski partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Abukara has a hold of the other.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Abukara uses the position to drive Dabrowski up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:12) With the cage trapping Dabrowski, Abukara looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 3 - 00:12) The takedown is completed, Dabrowski is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Abukara lies on top of Dabrowski, basically smothering him.

(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 Dabrowski.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Abukara ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 4 - 04:33) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Abukara looked like he was going to shoot, but Dabrowski simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) A jab hits home from Dabrowski and then he catches Abukara with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Abukara.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) Dabrowski moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) A jab lands from Dabrowski, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:33) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 4 - 01:56) Dabrowski attacks with strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:56) Abukara tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 4 - 01:56) Dabrowski can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:47) Dabrowski rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Dabrowski comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Abukara tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Dabrowski can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Dabrowski, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Abukara tries to take Dabrowski down.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Abukara can't get the takedown as Dabrowski wrestles his way into a dominant position.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Dabrowski tries to take Abukara down.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Abukara cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Dabrowski pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Abukara tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 4 - 00:05) Dabrowski pounds away, but Abukara isn't troubled by the strikes.

(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 Dabrowski.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Abukara.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Dabrowski comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Abukara lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Dabrowski connects with a nice jab and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Dabrowski moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Abukara into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Abukara hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) A jab hits home from Dabrowski and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Dabrowski is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) Dabrowski hits a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) Abukara nails a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) Abukara is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound.

(Rd 5 - 04:01) Dabrowski is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 04:01) Taking a few gulps of breath, Abukara is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 5 - 03:52) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 5 - 03:18) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 5 - 03:06) Shoulders hunched, Dabrowski studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 5 - 02:54) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Abukara connects with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Dabrowski lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Dabrowski moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Abukara into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Abukara hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) A jab is wide from Dabrowski, but then he hits Abukara with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) Dabrowski steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) Abukara fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) Dabrowski throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 5 - 01:34) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:34) Dabrowski misses a jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:34) Abukara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 5 - 01:14) Moving forward constantly, Dabrowski is pressuring Abukara.

(Rd 5 - 01:14) Abukara scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 5 - 01:14) Dabrowski can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Abukara with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:59) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Dabrowski initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Abukara hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Dabrowski throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Abukara.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 48-47.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Chikafusa Abukara the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Chikafusa Abukara defeats Piotr Dabrowski (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Chikafusa Abukara praises his team at Dragon's Lair Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Chikafusa Abukara says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Piotr Dabrowski.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND

 

 

VS.

 

 

Eiji Masuko (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kinki, Japan, Favorite: -630) vs. Louis De La Torre (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Guadalajara, Mexico, Underdog: +500)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Eiji Masuko goes head to head with Louis De La Torre.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Roger Bennett.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) De La Torre throws a two-punch combo but Masuko avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Seizing the opportunity, Masuko clinches.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Masuko looks to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing De La Torre to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! He gets side control!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Masuko tries to ensnare De La Torre in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) De La Torre gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Eiji Masuko takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Eiji Masuko defeats Louis De La Torre (Submission (Kimura) in 1:31 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Eiji Masuko thanks his sponsors and all of his fans.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Chojiro Goto (11-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -430) vs. Gregorio Freyre (12-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +340)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Chojiro Goto fights Gregorio Freyre.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Freyre looks significantly bigger than Goto as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Goto moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Freyre looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Goto simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Goto can't connect with a jab, but then catches Freyre with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Goto lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Freyre misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a high kick that misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Goto misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Freyre misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Goto to attack with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Goto slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Goto connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Goto is off-target with a jab and also can't make contact on a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Freyre tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Goto fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Seizing the opportunity, Freyre clinches.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) With control of the clinch, Freyre tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Freyre doesn't get the takedown, Goto instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Goto is trying to muscle Freyre up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Goto can't manage it, Freyre fought it.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Goto is looking to get Freyre in a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Goto manages it and now controls Freyre by the back of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) From the clinch, Goto drives a knee to the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Freyre blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on 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) That round goes to Goto, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Freyre misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Goto comes in with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Freyre may have been aiming to get in close, but Goto aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Goto lands a left jab, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Taking a few gulps of breath, Freyre is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Goto moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Freyre appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Goto took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) A one-two from Goto fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Freyre had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) A jab is wide from Goto, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Circling warily, Freyre is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Goto lands a left jab, but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Freyre misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Freyre misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Goto to attack with a jab and a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) Goto is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Goto connects with a jab, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow.

(Rd 2 - 01:38) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Freyre looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Goto is trying to force Freyre into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) He has it hooked, Freyre needs to find a way out quickly.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Goto scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Freyre tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Using the clinch, Goto drives a knee into the chest of Freyre, but didn't get much force behind it.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Freyre doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Goto up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Goto hits a jab but misses a right hook. Freyre uses a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) A jab lands from Goto, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Goto misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Freyre doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Goto closes in on Freyre, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Goto connects with a jab, but Freyre avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Goto lands a left hand and then catches Freyre with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Freyre looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Goto simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Goto connects with a jab, but Freyre evades a big right punch.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Freyre wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Goto lands a left jab, but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:18) Goto throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Freyre takes the chance and grabs Goto into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Freyre looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Freyre doesn't get the trip, Goto instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Goto is trying to lock Freyre into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Goto manages it and now controls Freyre by the back of the head.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) From the clinch, Goto drives a huge knee to the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Freyre blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:35) From the clinch, Freyre takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 3 - 00:21) Goto misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Freyre looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Goto.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Freyre 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) Freyre definitely has a large bruise starting to develop on his body, that has got to hurt.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Goto misses with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Freyre doesn't connect with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Goto can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Breathing very hard, Goto is looking ragged.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Freyre misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Goto tries to get Freyre into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Goto achieves it, Freyre could not fight out of it.

(Rd 4 - 03:32) From the clinch, Freyre takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) Goto misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:39) From the clinch, Goto hits Freyre with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.

(Rd 4 - 02:24) Goto tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Freyre isn't able to get free of the clinch either.

(Rd 4 - 01:52) Using the clinch, Goto hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) Freyre finally escapes the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:33) Goto throws a two-punch combo but Freyre avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) Freyre seizes the chance and grabs Goto into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) With control of the clinch, Freyre tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) It doesn't work, Goto defended against it well.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Freyre attempts a trip to put Goto on the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) The trip doesn't work, Goto blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Freyre looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Goto is trying to lock Freyre into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Goto achieves it, Freyre could not fight out of it.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) From the clinch, Freyre takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 4 - 00:15) Goto looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 00:15) Goto misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.

(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 Goto.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Freyre winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Freyre has developed a large, deep purple bruise on his side. That looks nasty, and will definitely be affecting his movement.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Freyre misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Goto attacks with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) Freyre misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Goto looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) It looked like we were about to see Freyre try and get some grappling started, but Goto was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Goto connects with a jab, but Freyre dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Goto throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 5 - 02:51) It looked like we were about to see Freyre try and get some grappling started, but Goto was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 02:51) Goto can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) Goto confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) Freyre may have been aiming to get in close, but Goto aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) Goto lands a left jab, but Freyre avoids a big right.

(Rd 5 - 02:04) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:04) Freyre misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Goto comes in with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 5 - 01:45) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Freyre tries to wriggle free, but Goto controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) Goto looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) Goto is looking to get Freyre in a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) Freyre can't fight it off and ends up caught.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) From the clinch, Goto hits Freyre with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.

(Rd 5 - 00:36) Freyre tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) From the clinch, Freyre takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) Freyre tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Goto took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Chojiro Goto!

 

 

Official Result: Chojiro Goto defeats Gregorio Freyre (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Chojiro Goto gives a name-check to everyone at Tiger Claw Academy, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Slade Cregg would probably be a great contest.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Stian Agdestein (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Trondheim, Norway, Favorite: -880) vs. "Slow Hand" Bret Clement (9-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Christchurch, New Zealand, Underdog: +700)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Stian Agdestein goes head to head with 'Slow Hand' Bret Clement in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Clement lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Clement lands three of four quick punches but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) A tentative jab from Agdestein lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Clement lands a jab and then hits Agdestein with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Agdestein steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Clement can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Agdestein gets hold of Clement.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Agdestein starts trying to set-up up a suplex.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) A suplex tosses Clement to the ground Agdestein has no problem getting side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Agdestein tries to ensnare Clement in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) An armbar is applied, Clement is trapped!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Shockingly, Agdestein loses it! Clement pops his arm free, and has somehow survived!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Clement fails to capitalise however, getting trapped back in side control almost immediately.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Clement tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Agdestein attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) He is too good for Clement, and has mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Agdestein attempts to set up an armbar on Clement from the mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Clement not only defends the armbar, but also stacks up Agdestein and hits several punches before gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Clement fires away with punches, but Agdestein doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Agdestein does well to transition to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Clement throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Agdestein pulls Clement in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Clement keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Clement.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Agdestein, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Agdestein, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Clement connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Clement lands a left jab, but Agdestein catches the low kick that it set up!

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Seizing his chance, Agdestein attempts a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) The takedown is completed, Clement is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Agdestein tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Clement can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Agdestein at half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Agdestein starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Clement can do nothing about the pass, and gets mounted.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Agdestein tries to ensnare Clement in an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Agdestein gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Clement has to tap!

(Rd 2 - 02:26) The winner, by submission; Stian Agdestein!

 

 

Official Result: Stian Agdestein defeats 'Slow Hand' Bret Clement (Submission (Armbar) in 2:34 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Stian Agdestein thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Callum Henson is the next fighter that he will defeat.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

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Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Baby-Faced Assassin" Steven Griffin (18-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Brighton, England, Underdog: +100) vs. Heinz-Hermann Haussermann (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Bonn, Germany, Favorite: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which 'The Baby-Faced Assassin' Steven Griffin squares off with Heinz-Hermann Haussermann.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Griffin connects with a nice jab and then hits Haussermann with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Haussermann may have been aiming to get in close, but Griffin aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Griffin throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Griffin hits two left jabs and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Two jabs hit home from Griffin and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Two jabs hit home from Griffin and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Griffin throws a punch but Haussermann was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Griffin lands a left hand and then catches Haussermann with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Haussermann clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Griffin can't connect with a jab, but then hits Haussermann with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Moving around, Haussermann is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Griffin hits a left jab and then hits Haussermann with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Griffin lands a jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Griffin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Haussermann with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Haussermann wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up and backs up until trapped against the cage, but Griffin is already advancing to try and finish!

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Haussermann eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason he is still upright!

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Griffin lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Haussermann partially blocked it!

(Rd 1 - 01:25) A huge right hand catches Haussermann behind the ear and sends him down!

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Griffin quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Haussermann!

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Griffin fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Haussermann!

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Griffin tries to lock Haussermann into an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Haussermann blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Haussermann brings his legs in to trap Griffin in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Griffin unloads with some right hands, but Haussermann deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was pretty dominant by Griffin, a 10-8 round on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Griffin throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Griffin hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Griffin is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) A jab lands from Griffin, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Stepping in, Haussermann aggressively get a dominant clinch position.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Haussermann tries to wrestle Griffin backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Griffin ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Smothered against the cage, Griffin is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Haussermann and Griffin remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Unable to break free, Griffin is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Haussermann and Griffin remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Haussermann pins Griffin up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Griffin is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Griffin connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Griffin looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Haussermann looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Griffin simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Griffin throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Griffin throws a punch but Haussermann was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Haussermann seizes the chance and grabs Griffin into a clinch.

(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 Haussermann.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Griffin is ahead 19-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Griffin moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) A punch from Griffin fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:44) Griffin is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) A jab hits home from Griffin and then he hits Haussermann with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Haussermann clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Griffin lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) It looks like Haussermann has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Griffin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Griffin may have damaged his hand with that last punch.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Haussermann appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Griffin took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Griffin throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Griffin confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Haussermann may have been setting up to shoot, but Griffin aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Griffin throws a one-two, but Haussermann was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) There's a takedown attempt from Haussermann.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) A great sprawl from Griffin prevents the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Griffin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Haussermann with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:09) A jab hits home from Griffin and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:55) Griffin looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 01:41) Griffin can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Haussermann is able to grab Griffin.

(Rd 3 - 01:17) Griffin tries to wriggle free, but Haussermann controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 3 - 01:01) Haussermann is trying to push Griffin so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:01) Griffin ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:42) Smothered against the cage, Griffin is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 3 - 00:42) 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 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Griffin took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Griffin up 29-27 on my scorecard.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Haussermann in between rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Griffin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Haussermann with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) Griffin lands a left hand and then catches Haussermann with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Haussermann chooses to shoot in on Griffin.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Haussermann gets hold of a leg but Griffin remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) With Griffin not going down, Haussermann settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) With the cage trapping Griffin, Haussermann looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) Griffin blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage!

(Rd 4 - 03:50) The referee spots it and gives a verbal warning!

(Rd 4 - 03:50) With the cage trapping Griffin, Haussermann looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) He gets the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) Haussermann takes the back of Griffin directly off the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:25) Haussermann tries to get his hooks in, but can't.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Griffin tries to move Haussermann off his back but can't.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Haussermann attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Haussermann has Griffin flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

(Rd 4 - 02:24) Heinz-Hermann Haussermann takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Heinz-Hermann Haussermann defeats 'The Baby-Faced Assassin' Steven Griffin (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:36 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Heinz-Hermann Haussermann 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 Delroy Rhodes "better get prepared" because he is coming for him.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Peruvian Scythe" Domingo de Vivanco (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Lima, Peru, Underdog: +550) vs. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Favorite: -700)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Peruvian Scythe' Domingo de Vivanco against Evan 'G-Man' Gardner.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) de Vivanco dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) de Vivanco hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Gardner hits a left jab and also nails a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 04:20) de Vivanco is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Gardner knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on de Vivanco, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Gardner starts unloading with massive rights and de Vivanco is getting pasted!

(Rd 1 - 04:20) The referee pulls Gardner away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) The winner, by TKO, is Evan 'G-Man' Gardner!

 

 

Official Result: Evan 'G-Man' Gardner defeats 'The Peruvian Scythe' Domingo de Vivanco (TKO (Strikes) in 0:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Evan Gardner thanks his sponsors and all of his fans.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Alan "Flash" Kendall (16-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -1200) vs. Hoburn "Puke" Pallisades (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Palm Bay, Florida, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Alan 'Flash' Kendall going up against Hoburn 'Puke' Pallisades.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Kendall steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) A jab lands from Kendall, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Pallisades moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Pallisades throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Kendall shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Kendall gets the takedown! Pallisades pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Kendall begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) In half guard, Kendall begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Kendall tries to lock Pallisades in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Pallisades stops Kendall from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Kendall tries to lock Pallisades in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Pallisades fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Kendall attempts to arm triangle Pallisades from side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Pallisades blocks it.

(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 Kendall, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Kendall 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 Pallisades from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) There's a takedown attempt from Kendall.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Kendall has the takedown! Pallisades pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Kendall looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Pallisades tries to get back up.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Kendall ends up in guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Kendall tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) He manages to pass, but only to half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Pallisades is really working hard on the ground to slow down Kendall and make him work for everything.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Kendall looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Kendall gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Pallisades made it as hard as possible to get out of half guard, Kendall struggled to make that pass.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Kendall keeps Pallisades guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Kendall is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) He goes for the mount but Pallisades starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Pallisades somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Kendall.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Kendall hits a short knee to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Kendall blocks Pallisades as he tries to scramble.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Kendall hits a short knee to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Kendall blocks Pallisades as he tries to scramble.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Kendall shifts from north-south to side control.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Kendall begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Pallisades rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Kendall fires away and Pallisades is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(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 Kendall.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Kendall up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Kendall hits a left jab and then catches Pallisades with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Kendall throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Kendall fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Kendall moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Pallisades looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Kendall simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Kendall can't connect with a jab, but then catches Pallisades with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) Kendall acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Pallisades shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Kendall almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Pallisades has hold of one leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Pallisades drives Kendall up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) Pallisades looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Kendall works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Pallisades gets in close and clinches with Kendall.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Pallisades is looking to muscle Kendall back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Pallisades manages it and controls Kendall up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:55) Pallisades looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Kendall works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Pallisades appeared to be going for a takedown, but Kendall took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Kendall throws a punch but Pallisades avoids it.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) There's a takedown attempt from Kendall.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Pallisades cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Kendall tries to lock Pallisades in a kimura.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Pallisades blocks it.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Kendall attempts to armbar Pallisades from side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Pallisades gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep!

(Rd 3 - 01:27) No! Pallisades manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Pallisades fails to capitalise however, getting trapped back in side control almost immediately.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Kendall attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Pallisades.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Pallisades doesn't allow the kneebar to be applied.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) Kendall throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Kendall fires away with punches, but Pallisades deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Kendall pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Kendall took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

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

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Setting it up with excellent timing, Kendall comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Pallisades almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Kendall has hold of one leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Kendall can't get Pallisades down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Kendall tries to take Pallisades down.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Pallisades gets slammed down, ending up on his hands and knees with Kendall on top of him.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Pallisades cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Kendall tries to lock Pallisades into an arm triangle.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Pallisades blocks it.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Kendall tries to lock Pallisades in a kimura.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Pallisades gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 4 - 03:03) The winner, by submission; Alan Kendall!

 

 

Official Result: Alan 'Flash' Kendall defeats Hoburn 'Puke' Pallisades (Submission (Kimura) in 1:57 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

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. Alan Kendall celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Yevgeni Sipatov (29-9, 0-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Favorite: -670) vs. Slade Cregg (14-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Charlotte, North Carolina, Underdog: +530)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Yevgeni Sipatov vs. Slade Cregg.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Cregg wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A jab lands from Sipatov, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Without taking too much damage, Cregg is able to clinch with Sipatov.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Cregg is looking to muscle Sipatov back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Sipatov out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Using his wrestling skills, Sipatov is trying to push Cregg up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Sipatov can't do it though, Cregg defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Sipatov is trying to muscle Cregg up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Sipatov doesn't manage it though, Cregg defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Sipatov hits Cregg with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Sipatov is looking to muscle Cregg back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Sipatov doesn't manage it though, Cregg defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Sipatov tries to wrestle Cregg backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Cregg ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Sipatov attempts to hit a knee to the thigh area but Cregg tightens the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Sipatov drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Cregg gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Sipatov tries to foot stomp Cregg, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Cregg tries to smother Sipatov against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Cregg hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Sipatov throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Sipatov hits a left hand, but Cregg avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Cregg seizes the chance and grabs Sipatov into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Cregg is looking to muscle Sipatov back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Cregg does it, Sipatov is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

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

(Rd 1 - 01:00) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Sipatov 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 Cregg from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Sipatov confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) A tentative jab from Cregg lands.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Sipatov connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Sipatov moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Cregg appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Sipatov took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) A jab is wide from Sipatov, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) Sipatov moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) Sipatov fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Sipatov throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Cregg moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Sipatov throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Cregg takes the chance and grabs Sipatov into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Cregg is looking to muscle Sipatov back against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Cregg can't do it though, and Sipatov gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Sipatov tries to wrestle Cregg backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) He does so and now has Cregg pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:49) Sipatov tries to throw a knee to the thigh but Cregg uses wrestling to prevent it.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Cregg scores with a few punches to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Sipatov pins Cregg up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

(Rd 2 - 02:11) Sipatov leans all of his weight up against Cregg, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:11) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Sipatov tries to smother Cregg against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Sipatov against the cage instead.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Unable to break free, Sipatov is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for the rest of the round.

(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 Sipatov.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Sipatov up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Sipatov throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 04:43) Cregg is able to grab Sipatov.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Cregg is looking to muscle Sipatov back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Cregg can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Sipatov is trying to muscle Cregg up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Sipatov manages it and controls Cregg up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Cregg takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Sipatov tries to take Cregg down.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) He has the takedown! Cregg pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) In guard, Sipatov is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Sipatov doesn't allow Cregg to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) Sipatov lies on top of Cregg, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Sipatov throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) Sipatov doesn't let Cregg pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Cregg is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sipatov off of him.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Sipatov smothers Cregg with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Sipatov lies on top of Cregg, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Sipatov is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Cregg glances at the clock, grimacing slightly.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Sipatov misses with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) Cregg has a right hand blocked.

(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 Sipatov.

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

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Cregg moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sipatov into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Sipatov hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Cregg lands a left jab but Sipatov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Coming forward, Cregg is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Sipatov throws a one-two, but Cregg was equal to it.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) Cregg seizes the chance and grabs Sipatov into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) Cregg tries to wrestle Sipatov backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) Sipatov isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Using his wrestling skills, Cregg is trying to push Sipatov up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Sipatov ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Cregg is keeping Sipatov pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 02:44) Cregg looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Sipatov works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Cregg is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) Cregg moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sipatov into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) Cregg steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) A jab is wide from Cregg, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) Sipatov looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) He has the takedown! Cregg pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) Time slips away as Sipatov successfully keeps Cregg stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Time slips away as Sipatov successfully keeps Cregg stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:49) Time slips away as Sipatov successfully keeps Cregg stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:21) Time slips away as Sipatov successfully keeps Cregg stuck against the ground.

(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 Sipatov.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Cregg collapses onto his stool, looking completely drained and utterly miserable.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Cregg hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Sipatov uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) A few deep breaths betray that Cregg is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Cregg doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Sipatov lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:43) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:43) Sipatov dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Sipatov looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) He did cut an awful lot of weight for this fight, perhaps that is a contributing factor to his fatigue.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Cregg misses with a big right hand, allowing Sipatov to counter with a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) With control of the clinch, Sipatov tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Sipatov can't get the takedown as Cregg wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) With Sipatov in his grasp, Cregg tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 5 - 02:36) Cregg doesn't get it, Sipatov blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) Cregg is looking really tired.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) Cregg looks to take Sipatov down by setting up a judo throw.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) It doesn't work, Sipatov defended against it well.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Cregg separates from Sipatov and we're back to a stand-off.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Sipatov misses a jab but hits a right cross. Cregg hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) Sipatov slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Cregg misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Sipatov attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 5 - 00:36) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) Cregg misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Sipatov took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Yevgeni Sipatov wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Yevgeni Sipatov defeats Slade Cregg (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Yevgeni Sipatov gives a name-check to every at St. Petersburg Elite, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Yevgeni Sipatov celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The X Factor" Xie Ming (26-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Pearl River, China, Favorite: -960) vs. Dale "Rubber Man" Burke (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Hawaii, Underdog: +760)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The X Factor' Xie Ming takes on Dale 'Rubber Man' Burke.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Benjamin Milligan III, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Ming lands a right hand and then catches Burke with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) A jab hits home from Ming and then he hits a high left kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) It looks like Burke has been cut across the forehead by a strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Ming lands a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Circling, Burke clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Ming can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Burke with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Ming lands a jab and then lands a hard low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Burke hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Ming connects with a jab, but Burke dodges a big left head kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Ming moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Ming lands two right hands and then scores with a lovely left head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Burke looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Ming tries to finish with a scorching left hand, but Burke slips past it at the very last possible second.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Having apparently cleared his head, Burke is able to get out of trouble and return to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) With Burke bleeding, referee Harry A. Bierce pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) The fight recommences!

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Burke is limping a little bit.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Ming connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Ming closes in on Burke, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Ming connects with a jab, but Burke evades a big left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Burke may have been aiming to get in close, but Ming aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) A jab is wide from Ming, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Burke.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Burke limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Ming lands a jab and then catches Burke with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) A jab hits home from Ming and then he catches Burke with a hard low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Burke looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Ming lands two right hands, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Ming confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Ming lands a right hand and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(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 Ming, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Ming. 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 - 04:48) Ming connects with a nice jab and then hits Burke with a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Ming uses a right jab, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) For the first time, Ming is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Barely able to walk now, the damage Burke has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Moving around, Burke is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Ming fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Burke with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Ming confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Ming connects with two right hands and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) A jab is wide from Ming, but then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Ming fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Ming lands a right hand and then catches Burke with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) Ming hits two right jabs and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Burke 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 - 02:10) Ming is aiming to get Burke into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Ming achieves it, Burke is too dazed and could not fight free.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Burke tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Using the clinch, Ming hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Burke tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) Using the clinch, Ming hits a knee to the ribs of Burke.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Ming loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Burke the opportunity to wrestle free.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Barely able to walk now, the damage Burke has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(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 Ming.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Ming looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Ming connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Burke.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Ming closes in on Burke, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Ming connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Ming is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) A jab lands from Ming, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Burke shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Burke can't get past the sprawl of Ming and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Burke can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Ming moves in on Burke, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Ming can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:12) Ming hits a right hand, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Ming is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Burke had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Ming fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Burke shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Burke can't get past the sprawl of Ming...and eats a hard knee strike too!

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Ming hurt Burke with that strike, and is able to push him down into a turtled up position.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Ming hits a knee to the side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Ming hits a soccer kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Fearing more kicks coming, Burke rolls onto his back.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Ming steps back and allows Burke to stand back up.

(Rd 3 - 01:28) Ming rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Ming throws a one-two, but Burke was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) Ming connects with a nice jab and then catches Burke with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Ming connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:16) Ming fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Burke.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) There's a takedown attempt from Burke.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Burke can't get past the sprawl of Ming and has to give up on the takedown.

(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 Ming.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Burke needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) As he sits on his stool, Burke is clearly feeling the effects of some good shots to the rib area.

 

 

Round 4

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 05:00) Burke is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Burke comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Ming pulling guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Burke fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Burke tries to pound on Ming, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Burke begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Ming looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Burke ends up in half guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Burke is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Ming can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Burke gains side control.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) Burke tries to lock Ming in a kimura.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) Ming gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 4 - 02:16) Dale 'Rubber Man' Burke takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Dale 'Rubber Man' Burke defeats 'The X Factor' Xie Ming (Submission (Kimura) in 2:44 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Dale Burke thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he still wants Kichisaburo Morri and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits". This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"White Hope" Kafu Bunya (13-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Fukuoka, Japan, Favorite: -840) vs. Fisher "The Wheelman" Kaye (8-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Clarksville, Tennessee, Underdog: +670)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'White Hope' Kafu Bunya taking on Fisher 'The Wheelman' Kaye.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kaye looks significantly bigger than Bunya as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:48) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Bunya forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Kaye throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Bunya can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Bunya steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Kaye fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) A jab hits home from Bunya and then he hits Kaye with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Bunya forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Kaye throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Bunya feints an attack that leaves Kaye slightly off balance.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Bunya can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Bunya steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Kaye fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) A one-two from Bunya fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Bunya lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Moving forward constantly, Bunya is pressuring Kaye.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Kaye lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Kaye falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Bunya lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Bunya comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Bunya avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Bunya lands two jabs and then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Bunya stalks forward, pressuring Kaye.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Kaye throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Stepping in, Bunya lands three quick punches and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Bunya lands a left hand and then catches Kaye with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Bunya comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Kaye hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Bunya moves in behind three quick punches, one of them finding a home, and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Bunya steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Attacking with a quick flurry, Bunya lands three punches and then catches Kaye with a right hook to the body.

(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 Bunya.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Bunya 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 Kaye 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 - 04:55) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Bunya steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Bunya steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Bunya throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Moving forward constantly, Bunya is pressuring Kaye.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Bunya looks to pressure Kaye, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Bunya lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Bunya comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Kaye misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Bunya misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Bunya forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Kaye lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Bunya lands a jab and then he lands a nice right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) That last shot may have done some damage, Kaye backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Bunya floors Kaye with a vicious head kick!

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Bunya quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Kaye!

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Somehow Kaye hangs on, surviving a flurry of stomps and kicks to the body!

(Rd 2 - 01:11) On his back, Kaye watches as Bunya comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Bunya is quick, Kaye can't stop him getting side control.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) Bunya attempts an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) Kaye fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) Kaye tries to pull guard on Bunya but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Bunya pounds away, but Kaye calmly deals with them.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Kaye tries to pull guard on Bunya but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Bunya, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Bunya 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) Stepping in, Bunya lands three quick punches and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Bunya lands a left hand and then hits Kaye with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) Taking a few gulps of breath, Bunya is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Bunya closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Bunya hits a left hand, but Kaye evades a big right punch.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) A jab hits home from Bunya and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:34) Bunya can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Kaye with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:34) Kaye looks to have been cut under his eye.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Moving around, Kaye is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Bunya can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Bunya connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Bunya comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) It looked like we were about to see Kaye try and get some grappling started, but Bunya was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Bunya connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Bunya connects with a nice jab and then catches Kaye with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:34) Kaye appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Bunya took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:34) Bunya can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) Bunya moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) Bunya lands two jabs and then catches Kaye with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) A few deep breaths betray that Bunya is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Bunya hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Kaye.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway!

(Rd 3 - 01:32) A punch from Bunya fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Kaye seizes the chance and grabs Bunya into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Kaye is trying to muscle Bunya up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) He does so and now has Bunya pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Showing his ability to exert control, Kaye smothers Bunya up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Bunya took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Kaye needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Bunya lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) A jab hits home from Bunya and then he catches Kaye with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:59) Bunya moves in on Kaye, preparing to throw.

(Rd 4 - 03:59) Kaye may have been aiming to get in close, but Bunya aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 03:59) Bunya can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Kaye with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Bunya connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) Bunya is breathing very hard.

(Rd 4 - 03:31) Bunya lands a left hand and then catches Kaye with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Kaye may have been aiming to get in close, but Bunya aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Bunya throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 4 - 03:01) Bunya throws a one-two, but Kaye was equal to it.

(Rd 4 - 02:45) Kaye chooses to shoot in on Bunya.

(Rd 4 - 02:45) Bunya sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Bunya connects with a nice jab and then catches Kaye with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Bunya lands a jab and then catches Kaye with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) Bunya lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) Kaye may have been setting up to shoot, but Bunya aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) Bunya can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:20) Kaye shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:20) Bunya stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Bunya hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:36) Bunya seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) A jab hits home from Bunya and then he hits Kaye with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Kaye.

(Rd 4 - 00:02) Bunya can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Bunya.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Kaye realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Kaye in between rounds.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) It looked like we were about to see Kaye try and get some grappling started, but Bunya was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Bunya can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Bunya confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) A jab hits home from Bunya and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) Bunya moves in on Kaye, preparing to throw.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) Bunya connects with a jab, but Kaye avoids a big right.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Kaye had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Bunya connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:26) Bunya lands a jab and then catches Kaye with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) Bunya looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 03:06) A jab is wide from Bunya, but then he hits Kaye with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) Kaye comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) A great sprawl from Bunya prevents the takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) Bunya lands a left hand and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) A jab is wide from Bunya, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Bunya lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 01:22) A jab hits home from Bunya and then he catches Kaye with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Bunya confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Bunya hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 00:41) Bunya throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) Kaye seizes the chance and grabs Bunya into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) Kaye is trying to push Bunya so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) He does so and now has Bunya pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) Using tight body-to-body control, Kaye is slowly wearing Bunya down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) Nothing really happens for the remainder of the round, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Bunya, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'White Hope' Kafu Bunya!

 

 

Official Result: 'White Hope' Kafu Bunya defeats Fisher 'The Wheelman' Kaye (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kafu Bunya praises his team at Way of the Crane's Beak, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Kafu Bunya celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. Kafu Bunya has a lot of natural charisma, and that shines in these sorts of settings.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Peruvian Punisher" Claudio Palacios (25-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Lima, Peru, Favorite: -1180) vs. Riley "R-Hux" Huxtable (6-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Jacksonville, Florida, Underdog: +940)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Peruvian Punisher' Claudio Palacios faces Riley 'R-Hux' Huxtable.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Huxtable confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) A tentative jab from Palacios lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Huxtable throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Palacios initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Huxtable fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Palacios fails to find a home for his jab, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Palacios forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Huxtable throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Palacios feints one way, throwing Huxtable off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Palacios connects with a nice jab and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Huxtable.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Palacios shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) The takedown is successful, Huxtable pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Palacios throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Palacios attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Huxtable was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) The scramble leaves Huxtable turtled up, facing Palacios.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Palacios attempts to set up an anaconda choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Palacios rolls Huxtable over and the anaconda choke is fully applied...he has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:12) The winner, by submission; Claudio Palacios!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Peruvian Punisher' Claudio Palacios defeats Riley 'R-Hux' Huxtable (Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 2:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Claudio Palacios praises his team at Brazilian Estrela Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. Claudio Palacios gave a good account of himself here.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

"The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (25-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Mobile, Alabama, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Wicked" Wyatt Ashur (10-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Brooklyn, New York, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys battles 'Wicked' Wyatt Ashur.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Roger Bennett.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 170lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Humphreys is much bigger.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Ashur connects with a jab, but Humphreys avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) A jab is wide from Ashur, but then he catches Humphreys with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Ashur confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Humphreys looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ashur simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Ashur throws a punch but Humphreys avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Humphreys, but Ashur was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Ashur lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Ashur steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Two defensive jabs hit from Humphreys, but neither had any power.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Ashur throws a punch but Humphreys avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Ashur steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Humphreys uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Ashur throws a one-two, but Humphreys was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Ashur can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Ashur throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Seizing the opportunity, Humphreys shoots.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Humphreys has the takedown! Ashur pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Humphreys throws a quick, nasty elbow strike to the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Ashur.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Humphreys starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Humphreys gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Humphreys looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Ashur rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Humphreys increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) With both hooks in, Humphreys tries to flatten Ashur out for the rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Humphreys flattens Ashur out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 1 - 00:14) 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys defeats 'Wicked' Wyatt Ashur (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jack Humphreys thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that a fight against Evan Gardner would be pretty cool. A lively, charismatic speaker, Jack Humphreys is great at using these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Strategist" Rufus Stephens (19-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Venice Beach, California, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Spirit of the Ancients" Jungo Futagawa (19-13, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Strategist' Rufus Stephens squares off with 'The Spirit Of Ancients' Jungo Futagawa in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) A one-two from Futagawa fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Stephens seizes the chance and grabs Futagawa into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Stephens is trying to push Futagawa so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) He does so and now has Futagawa pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Futagawa is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Futagawa is trapped against the cage and Stephens punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Stephens smothers Futagawa against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Stephens uses dirty boxing to punish Futagawa while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) There's a takedown attempt from Stephens.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) He has the takedown! Futagawa pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) In guard, Stephens throws a couple of punches designed to keep Futagawa guessing.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Stephens keeps Futagawa guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Stephens begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Futagawa comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Stephens in guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of 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 round goes to Stephens, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Stephens, 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 - 04:55) Stephens steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Futagawa throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Stephens is equal to all of them.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Stephens is able to grab Futagawa.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Stephens gets solid control and may be looking for a wrestling-based takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Futagawa cannot stop being taken over with a belly-to-belly, he can only pull half guard!

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Stephens is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Stephens gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Stephens tries to lock Futagawa in a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Stephens gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Futagawa has to tap!

(Rd 2 - 03:05) The winner, by submission, is 'The Strategist' Rufus Stephens!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Strategist' Rufus Stephens defeats 'The Spirit Of Ancients' Jungo Futagawa (Submission (Kimura) in 1:55 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Rufus Stephens name-checks everyone involved with Bear Pit, then goes through his sponsors one by one. He then thanks God for imspiring him. Rufus Stephens invites everyone to a "post-show winners party" at a local club to celebrate his win. Rufus Stephens is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (19-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Favorite: -1030) vs. Houston "Furious" George (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Thornton, Colorado, Underdog: +820)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva faces Houston 'Furious' George in the CTC Welterweight division.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Millhouse Twain, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Silva comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) George throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Silva uses a right jab but a spin kick fails to make contact.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Silva comes forward, walking down George.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) George hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) George falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Silva can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Attacking with a quick flurry, Silva lands five of five punches and then scores with a lovely left head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) George immediately backs away and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Silva is looking to get George in a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) He has it hooked, George was too dazed to muster any sort of serious defensive action.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Using the clinch, Silva hits a vicious knee to the face! George crumples to the ground, out cold!

(Rd 1 - 02:14) The winner, by knock out, is Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva!

 

 

Official Result: Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva defeats Houston 'Furious' George (Knock Out (Knee) in 2:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Manuel Silva name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

Attendance: 279

Gate Reciepts: $22,097

Sponsorship: $27,066

Ad Revenue: $473,679

Merchandise: $3,840

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $230,697)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Manuel Silva              $64,300      Houston George           $12,090      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             KotN: Silva: $5,000
Rufus Stephens            $17,340      Jungo Futagawa           $2,706
Jack Humphreys            $16,830      Wyatt Ashur              $1,598
Claudio Palacios          $27,170      Riley Huxtable           $1,598       SotN: Palacios: $5,000
                                                                             Perf: Palacios: $5,000
Kafu Bunya                $5,950       Fisher Kaye              $1,722
Dale Burke                $7,091       Xie Ming                 $4,400       Perf: Burke: $5,000
Yevgeni Sipatov           $5,780       Slade Cregg              $1,722
Alan Kendall              $5,780       Hoburn Pallisades        $1,354
Evan Gardner              $7,961       Domingo de Vivanco       $2,830       Perf: Gardner: $5,000
Heinz-Hermann Hassermann  $2,614       Steven Griffin           $2,706
Stian Agdestein           $2,460       Bret Clement             $1,332
Chojiro Goto              $3,300       Gregorio Freyre          $1,332
Eiji Masuko               $4,150       Louis De La Torre        $1,742
Chikafusa Abukara         $8,382       Piotr Dabrowski          $6,435       Perf: Both: $5,000
Ruy Mendes da Rocha       $1,998       Buzzy Tuttle             $1,332
Thomaz de Miranda         $2,152       Lucas                    $2,500

 

 

Drug Testing: $18,016

Production: $20,409

 

Profit: $257,560

 

Critical Rating: 76%

Commercial Rating: 66%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.5%             82.5% (High Level Regional)
USA                 +3.2%             85.3% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +3.2%             80.8% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.5%             54.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +2.2%             62.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               +3.6%             73.3% (High Level Regional)
Asia                +2.2%             59.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              +1.5%             50.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.2%             59.0% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       +4.0%             78.0% (High Level Regional)
Central America     +1.3%             58.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.5%             38.8% (Mid Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results came back from Canadian Tournament Combat 39, and all fighters tested clean.

- The drug test results came back from Canadian Tournament Combat 40, and all fighters tested clean.

- Evan Gardner has finally landed with a team after his victory over Domingo de Vivanco, he has joined Impact MMA in preperation for a third round meeting with Rufus Stephens. He is just dipping his toe in with Impact MMA and will likely not be with the team long-term. He is looking to keep his training methods fresh and interesting.

- Following his knock out loss to Kurt McDonald, Chuck Dooley will no longer be training with Strike Force. He will be looking for a new camp because he wants to take a new approach to his training.

- The following fighters have been released by CTC after being eliminated from the tournament: Houston George, Jungo Futagawa, Wyatt Ashur, Riley Huxtable, Fisher Kaye, Xie Ming, Slade Cregg, Hoburn Pallisades, Domingo de Vivanco, Steven Griffin, Bret Clement, Gregorio Freyre, Louis De La Torre, Piotr Dabrowski, Buzzy Tuttle, and Lucas.

 

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

None

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fighter For CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 64)

Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Walter May

Jonathan Huang vs. Callum Henson

Garth Neill vs. Malloy Mahoney

David Webb vs. Felix Mattherson Jr.

Chew Chua vs. Filip Hristov

Rich Robinson vs. Konstantinos Chorophas

Ikku Funaki vs. Evan Pizzarro

Vikram Sithalayan vs. Bruno Epps

Ichisake Miyagi vs. Jayden Karp

Will Kane vs. Delroy Rhodes

Jens Halle vs. Valdo Calamari

Mills Mullally vs. Bussho Maruyama

Alberto Basora vs. Martin Cupples

Nathan Chambers vs. Konosuke Shirahata

Darin Blood vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior

Josh Aldarisio vs. Brad Wyman

Julio Regueiro vs. Roger Quince

David Allen vs. Mauricio de Terreros

Templeton Crumb vs. Kichisaburo Morri

Fukusaburu Hirano vs. Cooper Richardson

Gabriel Gallego vs. Iain Fussell

Simon Vine vs. Tyler Lass

Bobby Brubaker vs. Evgeni Medtner

Kenneth Toadspew vs. Diego Arteta

Manuel Silva vs. Stian Agdestein

Kafu Bunya vs. Thomaz de Miranda

Rufus Stephens vs. Evan Gardner

Claudio Palacios vs. Eiji Masuko

Dale Burke vs. Ruy Mendes da Rocha

Jack Humphreys vs. Chojiro Goto

Yevgeni Sipatov vs. Heinz-Hermann Haussermann

Alan Kendall vs. Chikafusa Abukara

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Friday, Week 4, July 2002

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (38-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Chesney Brightman (6-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #129, Underdog: +950)

Matthew Dean is one of the most successful MMA fighters of all time, and has dominated the ultra-competitive GAMMA Middleweight division for many years as champion, turning aside great challengers like Neil Napier and Buddy Garner along the way. His success has always been built around his excellent 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 has made nine successful defenses of the GAMMA Middleweight title, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Osmosis Benn at GAMMA 49. Chesney Brightman can be found in the dictionary next to "Bog Standard MMA wrestler". He can wrestle at a decent level, but he's not going to be outstriking or tapping anyone of note. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Bixente Fontaine in the first round of the tournament.

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (16-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -1200) vs. Jackson Goode (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #137, Underdog: +950)

Heiji Endo has become a huge star in Japan because of his legendary warrior spirit and abilty 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 Gaia in April 2000 that someone was able to stop him within the time limit. He has since regrouped after that loss and has been busy trying to get back in contention for another title shot. He is on a two fight winning streak, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Fjodor Kanchelskis in ALPHA-1. Jackson Goode is a Greco-Roman wrestler who whole gamplan revolves around getting up close and shutting down his opponents with tight grappling. His lack of striking weapons is a potental issue in the long-term, and will certainly need to be addressed before he moves out to fighting outside the American regional scene, but he's a good prospect for now. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Carson Neuwirth in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Amazing" JJ Reid (26-7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -810) vs. Nate Dawes (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #105, Underdog: +640)

JJ Reid is a veteran French-Canadian fighter, who is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is widely regarded to be one of the most dangerous submission artists at 185 lbs. His striking game is effective rather than dangerous, quick and elusive, he tends to rack up points with his darting hit and run tactics while not taking much damage himself. In recent years he has lost more frequently and it appears that his skills may be on the wane. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Tora Mizwar in GAMMA. Nate Dawes is a powerful and explosive wrestler who learned his trade at college level and was considered one of the best grapplers in the US at one point. Now fighting in MMA, his raw athleticism is hard to counter, as is the fact that he backs up his wrestling ability with huge power in his fists. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Susumu Katoh in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Spartan" Davis Spyrou (21-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Flying V" Esteban Vega (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #185, Favorite: -120)

Davis Spyrou is a dangerous striker, and a difficult opponent to fight against due to his excellent movement and precision kicks, as well as his great cardio that allows him to be attacking even after long hard fought battles. A two-time BCF Middleweight champion, he has either been a champion or challenger for the vast majority of BCF's lifespan, although he recently has gone 1-3 and his career has hit the skids somewhat. He turned things around with a second round knock out victory over Pierce Jeeler in the first round of the tournament. Esteban Vega is an extremely promising young talent from Mexico, who looks to have all the tools to be a major contender. His boxing is excellent, and he has a strong wrestling background, and he has developed great defence while on his back. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Luka Hajek in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Soldier of Fortune" Thomas Smith (16-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Favorite: -170) vs. "The Total Package" Heath Kaladaris (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #80, Underdog: +130)

Thomas Smith is a decent Middleweight, whose brand of wrestling mixed with submissions is a potent combination which is only aided by his mental strength and great conditioning. He has been with GAMMA for many years, and even competed for the Middleweight title back in 1997 but in recent years his form has been pretty poor and he has fallen down the pecking order significantly. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Katsunosuki Nakata in the first round of the tournament. Heath Kaladaris is an Australian of Greek descent, who looks set to be a big player in MMA. Originally a kick boxer, he has cross-trained in a variety of martial arts in order to provide himself with a decent ground game too. After impressing on the local circuit, BCF hired him to their Middleweight division in 2000. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Keitaro Makino in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Zaco (47-15, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -820) vs. "The King of Memphis" Wesley Sneep (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #113, Underdog: +650)

Zaco is a true MMA veteran, who is a familiar face to all fans of the sport. A rugged wrestler, his stock in trade is to get close and wear down his opponents with grappling and dirty boxing. A good Middleweight, his career has been defined by the fact that he almost always wins against everyone other than the elite, but never seems to be able to get that elusive big win. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Tadao Miyazaki in ALPHA-1. Wesley Sneep is a wrestler who loves to grind out victories from top position. He has good takedowns to help him get it there, and also has decent boxing at his disposal too. Continually improving, Sneep is one for the future. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Liam Spurling in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Adam "Blitz" White (12-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -1170) vs. Leandro Bastos (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #121, Underdog: +930)

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. Originally nicknamed "Hollywood", he dropped that moniker when he joined GAMMA to avoid confusion with Ricky Heath, he now goes by "Blitz", a reference to his deadly ground strikes. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Stuart Strange in GAMMA. Leandro Bastos is a versatile fighter, who is competent at both boxing and grappling, and even has some Jiu-Jitsu in his arsenal if things get rough. He's probably never going to be a major player, but he has the skills to make life difficult for a lot of other fighters. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Thiago Azevedo in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Superstar" Stuart Strange (18-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Favorite: -900) vs. Wederson de Oliveira (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #168, Underdog: +710)

Stuart Strange is a former college wrestling stand-out who is one of the best Mixed Martial Artists at controlling opponents and nullifying any threat they pose. It's not a pretty style, but it is very, very effective, and has helped guide the "Superstar" to the upper reaches of the Middleweight rankings. He is a regular with GAMMA, although he has a surprisingly patchy win-loss record given his talents. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Adam White in GAMMA. Wederson de Oliveira is a BJJ fighter from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Good off his back, and extremely dangerous when it comes to slapping on armbars at a moments notice, his only problem is that his striking is mediocre at best and so opponents know exactly what to expect from him. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Ethan Sutton in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Leonardo da Costa (16-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Favorite: -740) vs. "No Surrender" Glenn Pimm (36-13, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #97, Underdog: +590)

Leonardo da Costa is a black belt and respected teacher in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whose ground game makes him a very dangerous Middleweight as he can slap on a submission hold at a moment's notice. Unfortunately for his career, he has consistently shown a ridiculous inability to stick to a gameplan, often getting sucked into wild brawls that play directly to his weaknesses rather than his strengths. He started fighting for FLB in 1998 and was with them all the way through their demise in 2001, going 4-0 in that time. He then joined GAMMA. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Dexter Darling in GAMMA. Glenn Pimm is a rugged veteran, who has over 40 fights on small shows across the country to his name and has used his wrestling ability to win well over thirty competitive fights. A great test for any young fighter, a win over Pimm is always impressive. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Henry Farrell in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Jaromir Grygera (21-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -1150) vs. "The Japanese Cowboy" Ukyo Narita (20-10, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #145, Underdog +910)

Jaromir Grygera is a veteran of the sport, who is a rugged wrestler who possesses a potent ground and pound game and is known as being one of the hardest Middleweights in the world to finish. He is a former two-time SIGMA Middleweight champion and was the first man ever to hold the title. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Oleg Tariverdiev that lost him the SIGMA Middleweight title. Ukyo Narita is a tough fighter with a lot of heart, who is noted for his great chin and willingness to stand and bang. Unfortunately, gaping holes in his grappling and ground games leave him wide open to attacks in those areas and mean that tactically astute fighters have a big advantage over him. He is coming off a 42 second TKO victory over Akihiro Jippensha in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Mario de Souza (24-9, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Favorite: -960) vs. "Progression" Jason Pilgrim (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #153, Underdog: +760)

Mario de Souza is one of the most solid fighters in Mixed Martial Arts, a Brazilian veteran who is primarily a ground competitor, where his BJJ skills make him very dangerous, but also has the ability to stand and strike. He has been most closely affiliated with FLB, where he was an ever-present on their roster from their very first show right through to their last. Now in his mid-30's, de Souza best years may be behind him. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Zaco in FLB. Jason Pilgrim is a fairly standard wrestler from Canada. Unsteady in his stand-up, he much prefers getting in close and wearing his opponent down from the clinch. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Alceu de Castro in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ginger Beaumont (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Favorite: -910) vs. "The Ice Man" Tore Herlovsen (8-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #73, Underdog: +720)

Ginger Beaumont is a hard-hitter from Glasgow, who is a big fan of using ground and pound tactics to destroy opponents, using his power and speedy double leg takedowns to get the opponent in position. He could do with working on his striking technique, but his raw power makes him hard to stand with even if he is a bit sloppy. A regular with BCF, he is one of the fastest rising stars in the Middleweight division and has become a real fan favorite, particularly in Scotland. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Ed Burridge in the first round of the tournament. Tore Herlovsen is a student of Thai boxing, and is a quality striker from Norway. More than a handful when it comes to a stand-up battle, his one-dimensional nature is unfortunately his biggest weakness, as anybody who can find a way to avoid trading punches with him has him at a huge disadvantage. He is a regular with SIGMA, where he has traditionally beaten anyone ranked lower than him while always losing to anyone ranked higher. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Drew Jenks in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Marinho Gomes (9-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Favorite: -330) vs. "The Auckland Express" Jemaine McKenzie (10-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #169, Underdog: +260)

Marinho Gomes is a good striker from Brazil, who is known for how quick he moves around the ring and also for his large arsenal of crazy kicks. He is not particularly good at grappling or being on his back, and those twin issues will probably keep him from ever being a major player. He fought for the vacant FLB Middleweight title in October 1999, losing to Joaquim Fontes, and that remains his career peak to date. Since FLB's collapse, Gomes has been working for ALPHA-1. He is coming off a first round submission loss to Kadonomaro Deguchi in ALPHA-1. Jemaine McKenzie is a decent boxer from New Zealand, who has shown promise during his early career but really needs to improve his all-around game if he is to be truly successful. He is generally found fighting around the European regional circuit. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Robin Catskill in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Favorite: -880) vs. Osi Lewis (6-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #81, Underdog: +700)

Atsutane Akera is one of Japan's brightest young talents, a Jiu-Jitsu submission specialist who is known for his ability to take people apart with remarkable precision. He debuted for ALPHA-1 in early 2000, and other than a blip when he was controversially beaten by Jakuchu Abe by Split Decision, has fitted in well. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Ademir Coelho in ALPHA-1. Osi Lewis is a rising star at 185 lbs, a dynamic kick boxer who is known for his great movement and lightning fast strikes. Having impressed on the British local circuit, Lewis was brought in by SIGMA to help try and revive their moribund Middleweight division. Unfortunately, his debut saw him take his first ever pro defeat as he got outworked by Tore Herlovsen. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Eric Dartmouth in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kadonomaro Deguchi (9-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -1130) vs. Saemon Endo (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #96, Underdog: +900)

Kadonomaro Deguchi is widely considered to be one of Japan's most promising young talents, and was one of the most decorated amateur wrestlers that the country has ever seen, and it's the skills he learned there that make him such a potential star. A takedown artist with phenomenal scrambling skills and top control, once he has an opponent grounded they find it very hard to get back up. ALPHA-1 snapped him up in December 1999. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Marinho Gomes in ALPHA-1. Saemon Endo is a tall Muay Thai fighter from Japan, who has no issues standing and banging it out with opponents, but his lack of grappling or ground skills is a major weakness when you're meant to be a mixed martial artist. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Marcelo Oberto in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Super Eagle" Casim Yenkini (13-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #64, Favorite: -140) vs. "Dynamite" Ollie Castle (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #65, Underdog: +110)

Casim Yenkini is Nigerian, a gifted athlete who is making a name for himself in MMA via his wrestling ability and general toughness. He probably lacks the skills to ever be a major player, but he's certainly a solid competitor. He has been working for SIGMA almost since the company began, but his frustrating inconsistency has stopped him rising too far up the rankings. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Nick Detroit in the first round of the tournament. Ollie Castle is a youngster from London, England, who is looking to make an impact on MMA. Having training in boxing since a young age, he has fast hands and great technique, as well as the raw power that has earned him the nickname "Dynamite". He debuted for BCF in April 2001 and made an instant splash, knocking Wayne McKellen out cold with a single vicious uppercut. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Todd D'Abruzzo in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Matthew Dean (185 lbs) vs. Chesney Brightman (185 lbs)

Heiji Endo (185 lbs) vs. Jackson Goode (185 lbs)

JJ Reid (185 lbs) vs. Nate Dawes (185 lbs)

Davis Spyrou (185 lbs) vs. Esteban Vega (185 lbs)

Thomas Smith (185 lbs) vs. Heath Kaladaris (185 lbs)

Zaco (185 lbs) vs. Wesley Sneep (185 lbs)

Adam White (185 lbs) vs. Leandro Bastos (185 lbs)

Stuart Strange (185 lbs) vs. Wederson de Oliveira (185 lbs)

Leonardo da Costa (185 lbs) vs. Glenn Pimm (185 lbs)

Jaromir Grygera (185 lbs) vs. Ukyo Narita (185 lbs)

Mario de Souza (185 lbs) vs. Jason Pilgrim (185 lbs)

Ginger Beaumont (185 lbs) vs. Tore Herlovsen (185 lbs)

Marinho Gomes (185 lbs) vs. Jemaine McKenzie (185 lbs)

Atsutane Akera (185 lbs) vs. Osi Lewis (185 lbs)

Kadonomaro Deguchi (185 lbs) vs. Saemon Endo (185 lbs)

Casim Yenkini (185 lbs) vs. Ollie Castle (185 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 43 Full Fight Card

MW: Matthew Dean vs. Chesney Brightman

MW: Heiji Endo vs. Jackson Goode

MW: JJ Reid vs. Nate Dawes

MW: Davis Spyrou vs. Esteban Vega

MW: Thomas Smith vs. Heath Kaladaris

MW: Zaco vs. Wesley Sneep

MW: Adam White vs. Leandro Bastos

MW: Stuart Strange vs. Wederson de Oliveira

MW: Leonardo da Costa vs. Glenn Pimm

MW: Jaromir Grygera vs. Ukyo Narita

 

MW: Mario de Souza vs. Jason Pilgrim

MW: Ginger Beaumont vs. Tore Herlovsen

MW: Marinho Gomes vs. Jemaine McKenzie

MW: Atsutane Akera vs. Osi Lewis

MW: Kadonomaro Deguchi vs. Saemon Endo

MW: Casim Yenkini vs. Ollie Castle

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 4, July 2002

Live From Winnipeg, Manitoba

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Super Eagle" Casim Yenkini (13-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Nigeria, Favorite: -140) vs. "Dynamite" Ollie Castle (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: West London, England, Underdog: +110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first fight of the night is 'The Super Eagle' Casim Yenkini vs. 'Dynamite' Ollie Castle.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Edward Wilde, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Castle steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Yenkini misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Stepping in, Castle throws three quick punches, one of which land, and then he hits Yenkini with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Moving forward constantly, Castle is pressuring Yenkini.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Yenkini manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Castle lands a left hand and then he hits Yenkini with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Castle hits a left jab and then hits Yenkini with a powerful right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Yenkini looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Castle simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) A jab is wide from Castle, but then he catches Yenkini with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Castle initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Yenkini scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) A quick flurry of punches from Castle sees two of four hit home but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Yenkini may have been aiming to get in close, but Castle aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Castle moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then catches Yenkini with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Castle moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Yenkini may have been setting up to shoot, but Castle aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Castle throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Castle comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Yenkini manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Castle lands a jab and then he lands a crunching right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Castle comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Castle avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) A nice feint from Castle causes Yenkini to become open.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Castle lands a jab and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Moving forward constantly, Castle is pressuring Yenkini.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Yenkini misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Attacking with intent, Castle scores with four out of a flurry of four punches and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Castle took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Castle attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Yenkini hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) A one-two from Castle fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Castle comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Yenkini hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Castle lands a jab and then he hits Yenkini with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Castle moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Castle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Yenkini with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Castle steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Castle lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Yenkini is hurt, that blow seems to have broken his nose judging by the blood.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) That's going to make breathing a lot tougher and tire him out quicker.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Castle is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

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

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Castle uses a left jab, but Yenkini steps back to avoid a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) Castle connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) A punch from Castle fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Yenkini seizes the chance and shoots in on Castle.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Yenkini can't get past the sprawl of Castle and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Yenkini wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Castle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Yenkini with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Yenkini is out! It's all over!

(Rd 2 - 02:14) The winner, by knock out, is 'Dynamite' Ollie Castle!

 

 

Official Result: 'Dynamite' Ollie Castle defeats 'The Super Eagle' Casim Yenkini (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:46 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ollie Castle thanks everyone connected to Leamington Spa Muay Thai for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Casim Yenkini and praises his toughness. Ollie Castle is a good talker and really does well in these sort of interviews.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Kadonomaro Deguchi (9-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -1130) vs. Saemon Endo (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +900)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Kadonomaro Deguchi competes against Saemon Endo.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, and Franklin Mencken.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab lands from Endo, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Endo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Deguchi wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Endo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Deguchi with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Deguchi is able to grab Endo.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Deguchi gets solid control and may be looking for a wrestling-based takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) An amazing T-Bone suplex leaves Endo on his back under side control!

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Deguchi attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Endo gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 02:52) The winner, by submission; Kadonomaro Deguchi!

 

 

Official Result: Kadonomaro Deguchi defeats Saemon Endo (Submission (Kimura) in 2:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kadonomaro Deguchi name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Kadonomaro Deguchi celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -880) vs. Osi Lewis (6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Manchester, England, Underdog: +700)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera competes against Osi Lewis.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, and Franklin Mencken.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Lewis can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Akera with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) A one-two from Lewis fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Lewis fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Akera quickly shoots on Lewis.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) The takedown is successful, Lewis pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Akera starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) He passes to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Akera begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Lewis starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) The scramble leaves Lewis on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Akera starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) He may have been passed, but Lewis is making Akera work very hard on the ground for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Akera throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) In half guard, Akera catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Akera throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Akera fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Akera fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Akera took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Akera is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) A punch from Lewis fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Akera shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Lewis is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) That's two takedowns from two attempts.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Akera tries to break the guard apart.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Lewis maintains a tight, secure guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Akera fires off a few punches.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Akera fires away with punches, but Lewis doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Akera begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Lewis can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) In half guard, Akera begins working to get side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Akera attempts to kimura Lewis from side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Akera gets a kimura fully applied!

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Akera loses the hold! Somehow Lewis got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Lewis is still under side control though and so the threat of more submission attempts remains.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Working slowly but surely, Akera tries to put Lewis in a Von Flue choke.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Lewis defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Akera tries to lock Lewis in an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Akera gets the armbar fully applied and Lewis has to tap out!

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Atsutane Akera takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera defeats Osi Lewis (Submission (Armbar) in 4:39 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Atsutane Akera thanks everyone connected to Dragon's Lair Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Akera says that he is really happy with his submission game and that he was very confident that he could tap out Osi Lewis if he got the opportunity.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Marinho Gomes (9-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -330) vs. "The Auckland Express" Jemaine McKenzie (10-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Auckland, New Zealand, Underdog: +260)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Marinho Gomes squares off with 'The Auckland Express' Jemaine McKenzie.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Edward Wilde, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Gomes lands a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Gomes tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! The only reason he is still upright is that he's now slumped against the cage! Here comes McKenzie, he knows that this is a chance to finish!

(Rd 1 - 04:32) McKenzie hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Gomes continues to cover up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) A right cross thumps into Gomes!

(Rd 1 - 04:19) McKenzie tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Gomes slips past it at the very last possible second.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Circling back to the center, Gomes looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Gomes dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) McKenzie misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) McKenzie misses with a big right hand, allowing Gomes to counter with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Gomes counters a right hand with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) McKenzie comes forward, walking down Gomes.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Gomes fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) McKenzie throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) McKenzie slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) McKenzie misses with a big right hand, allowing Gomes to counter with a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Gomes misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) McKenzie doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Gomes dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) McKenzie misses a right hook and gets countered with a right cross.

(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 Gomes, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:49) McKenzie comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Gomes scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) McKenzie throws a one-two, but Gomes was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Gomes lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. McKenzie misses a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Gomes uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) McKenzie finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 2 - 03:47) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) McKenzie misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Gomes attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) McKenzie uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) Gomes uses a pair of left jabs but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) McKenzie connects with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Gomes hits a left jab and also hits a good kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) McKenzie is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) McKenzie falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Gomes counters a right hand with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of McKenzie.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) Gomes hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage. McKenzie lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:26) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:26) McKenzie dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) McKenzie lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) McKenzie is limping noticeably.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Gomes lands a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage. McKenzie scores with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) McKenzie buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Gomes slips past a right hook and counters with a right hand.

(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 Gomes, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Gomes up 20-18 on my scorecard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, McKenzie is attended to by the cut man between rounds.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) McKenzie steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Gomes lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) McKenzie connects with a jab but Gomes avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) For the first time, Gomes is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) McKenzie stalks forward, pressuring Gomes.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Gomes hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) McKenzie throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) McKenzie has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Gomes misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. McKenzie attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) McKenzie misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Gomes to attack with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 02:34) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) McKenzie misses a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) Gomes is off-target with a jab but lands a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Gomes lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) McKenzie scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:34) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 3 - 01:12) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:12) Gomes is off-target with a jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:12) McKenzie misses a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) McKenzie looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Gomes is looking to muscle McKenzie back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) McKenzie ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) Gomes tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but McKenzie uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 3 - 00:02) It isn't pretty, but Gomes has McKenzie stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:02) They remain up against the cage until the bell, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think McKenzie just about edged it.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Gomes up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Gomes doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) McKenzie tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Gomes dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Gomes is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) McKenzie is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Gomes is off target with a pair of jabs and also doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) McKenzie is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) McKenzie slips past a right hook and counters with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:40) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:18) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:18) McKenzie misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Gomes to attack with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Breathing very hard, McKenzie is looking ragged.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Gomes tries to suck McKenzie to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) McKenzie gets pulled down and sucked into the guard position.

(Rd 4 - 02:51) Gomes attempts to grab an arm of McKenzie from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:51) McKenzie fends off Gomes, and doesn't give up an arm.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) Breathing very hard, Gomes is looking ragged.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) In guard, McKenzie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gomes guessing.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) McKenzie fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 4 - 01:40) Gomes tries to catch McKenzie with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 4 - 01:21) McKenzie throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) McKenzie fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) McKenzie doesn't allow Gomes to pull them back toward the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) McKenzie throws some elbows but Gomes isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Gomes tries to scoot backward toward the cage, but McKenzie keeps him where he is.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to McKenzie, 10-9.

(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) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:54) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 04:44) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:44) Using his wrestling skills, Gomes is trying to push McKenzie up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:44) Gomes achieves it, pinning McKenzie to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) McKenzie is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Gomes tries to use dirty boxing against McKenzie, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 5 - 03:53) McKenzie is trapped against the cage and Gomes punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) McKenzie takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 5 - 03:32) Gomes hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Gomes goes to use some dirty boxing, but McKenzie is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) McKenzie uses his wrestling skills to prevent Gomes from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) Gomes keeps McKenzie up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 02:31) Gomes tries to throw an elbow, but McKenzie uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:13) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:03) McKenzie comes forward to attack.

(Rd 5 - 02:03) McKenzie steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Gomes.

(Rd 5 - 02:03) A jab lands from McKenzie but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) McKenzie looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) Gomes tries to lock his legs around the waist of McKenzie, wanting to pull him down to the floor.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) The attempt is successful, McKenzie is sucked down into his guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:41) Gomes looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 01:41) Gomes tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:41) McKenzie blocks it.

(Rd 5 - 01:11) McKenzie tries to pound on Gomes with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Gomes applies double underhooks and keeps McKenzie from launching any attacks.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) McKenzie fires away with elbows but Gomes doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) McKenzie doesn't allow Gomes to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) McKenzie throws some elbows, but doesn't really do any damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) McKenzie gets pushed back, and is left standing in front of Gomes, no longer in guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Gomes, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain: 49-46 Gomes.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde: 48-47 McKenzie.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Benjamin Milligan III has given 48-47 to Gomes.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Marinho Gomes the winner by split decision!

 

 

Official Result: Marinho Gomes defeats 'The Auckland Express' Jemaine McKenzie (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Marinho Gomes praises his team at Combat Team Curitiba, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Marinho Gomes says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect for Jemaine McKenzie.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ginger Beaumont (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Glasgow, Scotland, Favorite: -910) vs. "The Ice Man" Tore Herlovsen (8-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Bergen, Norway, Underdog: +720)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Ginger Beaumont fights 'The Ice Man' Tore Herlovsen.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Franklin Mencken, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Herlovsen confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Herlovsen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Beaumont shoots in at high speed for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Beaumont throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Beaumont tries to lock Herlovsen into an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Herlovsen doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Beaumont tries to ensnare Herlovsen in an americana.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Herlovsen doesn't allow the americana to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Beaumont attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Herlovsen doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Herlovsen connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Beaumont comes in fast, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) The takedown is completed, Herlovsen is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Beaumont pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Beaumont tries to pound on Herlovsen, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Beaumont is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Beaumont passes to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) In half guard, Beaumont begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Beaumont gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Beaumont, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Beaumont. He knows that this is his 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 - 04:47) Herlovsen moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) A jab hits home from Herlovsen and then he catches Beaumont with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Blood is visible, it appears that Beaumont has suffered a large gash above his eye.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Herlovsen moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Beaumont scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) A jab hits home from Herlovsen and then he catches Beaumont with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Herlovsen moves in on Beaumont, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Beaumont appeared to be going for a takedown, but Herlovsen took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) A jab hits home from Herlovsen and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Beaumont may have been setting up to shoot, but Herlovsen aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Herlovsen hits a left jab and then hits Beaumont with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Beaumont shoots in at high speed for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Herlovsen cannot stop the takedown and only catches Beaumont in half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Herlovsen hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Beaumont begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Herlovsen made it as hard as possible to get out of half guard, Beaumont struggled to make that pass.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Beaumont attempts an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Herlovsen fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Beaumont attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Herlovsen rolled over and gave up his back instead.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Beaumont successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Beaumont, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) The rear naked choke is in deep, Herlovsen has to tap out!

(Rd 2 - 01:09) The winner, by submission; Ginger Beaumont!

 

 

Official Result: Ginger Beaumont defeats 'The Ice Man' Tore Herlovsen (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:51 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ginger Beaumont thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Tore Herlovsen and praises his toughness. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Mario de Souza (24-9, 0-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -960) vs. "Progression" Jason Pilgrim (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +760)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Mario de Souza competes against 'Progression' Jason Pilgrim in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:45) de Souza comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Pilgrim is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) de Souza starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Pilgrim can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) de Souza begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Pilgrim can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) de Souza attempts to set up an armbar on Pilgrim from the mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) de Souza gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Pilgrim has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 02:23) The winner, by submission; Mario de Souza!

 

 

Official Result: Mario de Souza defeats 'Progression' Jason Pilgrim (Submission (Armbar) in 2:37 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mario de Souza thanks everyone connected to Escola De Luta for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

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Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Jaromir Grygera (21-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Teplice, Czech Republic, Favorite: -1150) vs. "The Japanese Cowboy" Ukyo Narita (20-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +910)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Jaromir Grygera battling 'The Japanese Cowboy' Ukyo Narita.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Grygera slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Narita moves in on Grygera, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Narita throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Grygera misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Narita is off target with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Grygera dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Blood is visible on Narita, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Narita fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Grygera.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Grygera gets hold of Narita.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Grygera is looking to muscle Narita back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) He does so and now has Narita pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Narita takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) An ugly but effective tactic, Grygera is pressing Narita up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) 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 - 01:08) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Grygera misses with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Narita has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Narita misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Grygera comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Narita cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(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 Grygera.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Narita.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:50) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Grygera counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Grygera doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Narita has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Narita misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Grygera attacks with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Grygera misses with a big right hand, allowing Narita to counter with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) For the first time, Grygera is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) For the first time, Narita is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Narita lands a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Grygera doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Narita.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Grygera is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Narita scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Grygera shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 2 - 01:24) Grygera throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Grygera attempts an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Narita fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Grygera tries to lock Narita into a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Narita defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Grygera pounds away, landing several clean blows on Narita in the process.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) With punches raining down, Narita desperately tries to get away but only succeeds in giving up his back!

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Grygera, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Grygera up 20-18 on my scorecard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Narita is attended to by the cut man between rounds.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Narita closes in on Grygera, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Grygera appeared to be going for a takedown, but Narita took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Narita throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Grygera lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Narita hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) Narita misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Grygera comes in with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Narita uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Grygera finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) Grygera misses a jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) Narita doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:12) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:12) Grygera slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) Grygera is trying to muscle Narita up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) Grygera does it, Narita is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Grygera catches Narita with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Narita is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 01:45) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Narita takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Narita is trapped against the cage and Grygera hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) Grygera hits Narita, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Narita is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 00:08) Grygera is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 00:08) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

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

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

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Grygera slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:35) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:35) Narita misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Grygera attacks with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Breathing very hard, Narita is looking ragged.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) Narita misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Grygera dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Grygera is looking to muscle Narita back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Grygera does it, Narita is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 4 - 03:04) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Narita is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Grygera pins Narita up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) Grygera hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) Grygera looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) Grygera catches Narita with a hard elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:48) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:33) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:33) Grygera misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Narita to attack with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:19) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 4 - 01:19) Grygera uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Narita as they grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Grygera is trying to push Narita so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Grygera does it, Narita is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:52) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Grygera pins Narita up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 00:25) Grygera catches Narita with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Narita 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) Narita comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Grygera hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Narita hits a left hand but Grygera avoids a big right.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) From the looks of things, I don't think Narita has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) Narita misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Using his wrestling skills, Grygera is trying to push Narita up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Grygera manages it and controls Narita up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Grygera looks exhausted.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Grygera smothers Narita against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Narita is trapped against the cage and Grygera punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Narita takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Grygera hits Narita, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) Grygera catches Narita with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:31) Narita is trapped against the cage and Grygera punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 02:16) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Grygera misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) Grygera is looking to muscle Narita back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) Grygera achieves it, pinning Narita to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:37) Narita is trapped against the cage and Grygera punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:17) Narita is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) Grygera hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 00:43) Narita is trapped against the cage and Grygera hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Narita is trapped against the cage and Grygera punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Grygera misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Narita to attack with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Narita looks totally gassed.

(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 Grygera, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Jaromir Grygera is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Jaromir Grygera defeats 'The Japanese Cowboy' Ukyo Narita (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jaromir Grygera praises his team at Gothenburg Submission Fighting, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Narita for a tough fight.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Leonardo da Costa (16-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Favorite: -740) vs. "No Surrender" Glenn Pimm (36-13, 1-0 CTC, From: Naperville, Illinois, Underdog: +590)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Leonardo da Costa vs. 'No Surrender' Glenn Pimm.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Franklin Mencken, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Pimm confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) It looked like we were about to see a shot from da Costa, but Pimm was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Pimm throws a punch but da Costa avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Pimm looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) da Costa appeared to be going for a takedown, but Pimm took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Pimm throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) da Costa stalks forward, pressuring Pimm.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Pimm hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) da Costa can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) da Costa connects with a nice jab and then catches Pimm with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) da Costa moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pimm into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) da Costa confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) da Costa can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Pimm looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but da Costa simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) A jab hits home from da Costa and then he catches Pimm with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) da Costa uses a left jab, but Pimm avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Pimm hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) da Costa hits a left hand, but Pimm evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) da Costa acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) da Costa can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) There's a takedown attempt from da Costa.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) He has the takedown! Pimm pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, da Costa tries to break the guard apart.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Loosening the guard, da Costa is able to secure a leglock, Pimm has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 00:40) The winner, by submission; Leonardo da Costa!

 

 

Official Result: Leonardo da Costa defeats 'No Surrender' Glenn Pimm (Submission (Leglock) in 4:20 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Glenn Pimm announces that he has decided to retire from active competition following this defeat. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Leonardo da Costa praises his team at Escola Da Luta, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Leonardo da Costa celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Superstar" Stuart Strange (18-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Favorite: -900) vs. Wederson de Oliveira (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +710)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Superstar' Stuart Strange fights Wederson de Oliveira.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Franklin Mencken, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Strange seems to be the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Strange tries to wrestle Wederson backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Strange does it, Wederson is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Strange hits Wederson, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Wederson is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Wederson takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Strange pins Wederson up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Wederson is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Strange hits Wederson, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Referee William Yeats decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Strange manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Strange hits Wederson with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Strange is trying to push Wederson so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Wederson ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Strange pins Wederson up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Wederson takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Strange attempts to throw an elbow, but Wederson tightens the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Wederson is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee William Yeats restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Strange is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Strange, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Strange is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Strange is the aggressor.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Strange is trying to push Wederson so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Strange achieves it, pinning Wederson to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Strange uses dirty boxing to punish Wederson while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Wederson is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 2 - 03:27) Strange pins Wederson up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Strange hits Wederson, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Strange hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee William Yeats brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) Strange seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Strange is trying to muscle Wederson up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) He does so and now has Wederson pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Strange uses dirty boxing to punish Wederson while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Strange uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) Wederson is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) Strange uses dirty boxing to punish Wederson while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Strange scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(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 Strange.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Strange 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 - 04:49) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Strange is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) Strange tries to wrestle Wederson backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) Strange achieves it, pinning Wederson to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Strange leans all of his weight up against Wederson, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Strange uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Showing his ability to control opponents, Strange smothers Wederson against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Strange is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Wederson is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 01:45) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:45) Strange looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Strange hits Wederson with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Wederson tries to wriggle free, but Strange controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Strange tries to wrestle Wederson backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) He does so and now has Wederson pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:50) Wederson takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) Wederson is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Strange uses dirty boxing to punish Wederson while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Wederson, 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 - 04:45) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Strange manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) With control of the clinch, Strange tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) It's ugly as sin, but Wederson does end up on the ground. He is turtled up on his hands and knees, Strange on top and facing him.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Strange pounds away with rights, but Wederson covers up and only a couple manage to get through.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) Strange floats over and takes the back.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Wederson gets quickly back to his feet, although Strange does get back control.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Grappling from behind, Strange attempts to wrestle Wederson to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Wederson has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Wederson winds up on his hands and knees, Strange above.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Strange rolls Wederson out of turtle position and into side control.

(Rd 4 - 03:19) Strange fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 4 - 02:57) Strange throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 02:40) Strange throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 4 - 02:10) Strange throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) Strange begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) Wederson desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) The scramble results in Wederson being on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:21) In half guard, Strange throws a couple of punches designed to keep Wederson guessing.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Strange keeps Wederson guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 4 - 00:35) Strange looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 4 - 00:35) Strange is too skilled for Wederson, passing half guard and gaining side control.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Strange, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Wederson really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:53) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Strange seems to be the aggressor.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) Using his wrestling skills, Strange is trying to push Wederson up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) Strange achieves it, pinning Wederson to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Strange pins Wederson up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) Wederson is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:06) Strange hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 02:59) Strange uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 02:48) Wederson is looking really tired.

(Rd 5 - 02:48) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 02:20) Wederson is trapped against the cage and Strange hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Strange is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 5 - 02:03) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 5 - 02:03) Strange seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 5 - 01:54) Strange is trying to push Wederson so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:54) Strange does it, Wederson is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:34) Strange is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 01:34) Strange hits Wederson, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) Strange hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Strange stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 5 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 01:00) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Strange tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Wederson uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 5 - 00:27) Strange smothers Wederson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) Strange uses dirty boxing to punish Wederson while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) Strange hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(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 Strange.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Superstar' Stuart Strange wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Superstar' Stuart Strange defeats Wederson de Oliveira (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Stuart Strange praises his team at War Dogs, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Adam "Blitz" White (12-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -1170) vs. Leandro Bastos (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Underdog: +930)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Adam 'Blitz' White competing against Leandro Bastos.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Franklin Mencken, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that White looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) White looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) White hits a left jab and then hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Bastos hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 04:38) White knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Bastos, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 04:38) White pounds away, Bastos is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Referee William Yeats pulls White away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Adam 'Blitz' White takes the win by TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Adam 'Blitz' White defeats Leandro Bastos (TKO (Strikes) in 0:37 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

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 is then asked who he'd like face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Tora Mizwar and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Zaco (47-15, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -820) vs. "The King of Memphis" Wesley Sneep (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Memphis, Tennessee, Underdog: +650)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Zaco competes against 'The King Of Memphis' Wesley Sneep.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, and Franklin Mencken.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Zaco is off-target with two jabs but scores with a right hook. Sneep scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Sneep doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Zaco connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Zaco uses a pair of left jabs but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Sneep uses a pair of left jabs but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Sneep lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Zaco doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Sneep has been cut above his hairline, blood is trickling down.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Sneep slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Sneep comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Zaco throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) A jab is wide from Sneep, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Zaco connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Sneep lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Sneep slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Sneep moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Zaco into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Zaco lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Sneep hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Zaco chooses to shoot in on Sneep.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Sneep almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Zaco has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Zaco can't get Sneep down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Sneep is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(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 Sneep.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Zaco looks a little shell-shocked too.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Sneep.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Zaco connects with a left hand. Sneep is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Sneep hits a pair of jabs but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Zaco hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Zaco hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Sneep hits a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Zaco misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Sneep comes in with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Taking a few gulps of breath, Sneep is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Zaco appeared to be going for a takedown, but Sneep took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Sneep throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Zaco comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Zaco couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Sneep hops in place on the other.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Zaco uses the position to drive Sneep up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Sneep is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Zaco tries to smother Sneep against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:24) Zaco is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) There's a takedown attempt from Zaco.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) Sneep almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Zaco holds the other.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) Zaco drives Sneep up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Zaco looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Sneep works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) Sneep can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) It looks like Zaco has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Zaco gets hold of Sneep without taking too much damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Zaco tries to wrestle Sneep backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) He does so and now has Sneep pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:09) Zaco tries to dirty box Sneep, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(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 Sneep.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Sneep is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Zaco in between rounds.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Sneep moves in on Zaco, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) A punch from Sneep fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Zaco shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Sneep almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Zaco has hold of one leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Zaco drives Sneep up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Smothered against the cage, Sneep cannot get free.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Sneep wrestles back against Zaco, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Sneep misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Zaco to attack with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Zaco slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) A jab is wide from Sneep, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) Zaco gets hold of Sneep without taking too much damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Zaco is trying to push Sneep so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Zaco does it, Sneep is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) Zaco smothers Sneep up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 3 - 00:28) Zaco uses dirty boxing to punish Sneep while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Zaco is keeping Sneep pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) The rest of the round sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Sneep.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Sneep is off-target with a jab and also finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Zaco misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:27) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) Zaco is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) Sneep 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 - 04:03) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) Sneep uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) Zaco hits a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) A strike has re-opened the gash across the forehead of Sneep.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Zaco is trying to muscle Sneep up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Zaco can't do it though, Sneep defended it well.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Zaco is looking to muscle Sneep back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Zaco does it, Sneep is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) Zaco is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) Sneep is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) Sneep is trapped against the cage and Zaco hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) It isn't a pretty tactic, but the tired-looking Zaco is wearing Sneep down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches and trying to recover. Both fighters are looking very tired.

(Rd 4 - 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 4 - 01:37) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Zaco tries to wrestle Sneep backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Sneep doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 4 - 01:03) Sneep looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:03) Sneep doesn't get the trip, Zaco instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 00:49) Zaco is trying to muscle Sneep up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:49) He does so and now has Sneep pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:35) Looking pretty gassed, Zaco buys some recovery time by smothering Sneep up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:35) They spend what's left of the round throwing occasional short-range punches to the body, but in truth they both look pretty tired and there is little venom in the strikes.

(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 Zaco, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Sneep.

 

 

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) Zaco may have been setting up to shoot, but Sneep aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Sneep can't connect with a jab, but then hits Zaco with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) Sneep comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) Zaco hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) Sneep throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) From the looks of things, I don't think Zaco has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 5 - 03:28) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 03:28) Zaco is looking to muscle Sneep back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:28) Zaco achieves it, pinning Sneep to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:09) An ugly but effective tactic, the physically exhausted Zaco is pressing Sneep up against the cage and slowly wearing him down while also getting a breather of his own.

(Rd 5 - 03:09) They remain in that position, throwing occasional short punches, for a further minute. Both fighters look pretty tired.

(Rd 5 - 02:04) Sneep is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:53) Sneep looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 01:53) Zaco tries to smother Sneep against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Sneep has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Zaco doesn't connect with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 5 - 01:20) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Sneep looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Zaco stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Clinched with Sneep, Zaco looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) The takedown is completed, Sneep is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) In guard, Zaco is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Sneep tries to pull Zaco in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Zaco looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Zaco.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give 48-47 (Edward Wilde), 48-47 (Benjamin Milligan III) and 49-46 (Franklin Mencken).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Zaco the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Zaco defeats 'The King Of Memphis' Wesley Sneep (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Zaco praises his team at House of Pain, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Soldier of Fortune" Thomas Smith (16-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Favorite: -170) vs. "The Total Package" Heath Kaladaris (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Perth, Australia, Underdog: +130)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Soldier Of Fortune' Thomas Smith vs. 'The Total Package' Heath Kaladaris.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Edward Wilde, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Kaladaris steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Smith throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Kaladaris can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Kaladaris comes forward, walking down Smith.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Kaladaris looks to pressure Smith, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Kaladaris can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Smith chooses to shoot in on Kaladaris.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Smith gets the takedown! Kaladaris pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Smith keeps tight to Kaladaris, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Kaladaris drags Smith in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Time slips away as Smith successfully keeps Kaladaris stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Smith punches down at Kaladaris, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Kaladaris tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Smith.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Kaladaris is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Smith off of him.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Smith smothers Kaladaris with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Time slips away as Smith successfully keeps Kaladaris stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Kaladaris is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Smith off of him.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Kaladaris is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Smith off of him.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Kaladaris uses a left jab, but Smith evades a big right punch.

(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 Smith, 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 - 04:54) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Kaladaris comes forward, walking down Smith.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Kaladaris is now in the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Kaladaris lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Kaladaris steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Smith misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Kaladaris lands a left hand and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Kaladaris moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Smith into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Kaladaris is now in the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Kaladaris feints, causing Smith to move to one side and leave himself wide open.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Kaladaris hits a left jab and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:49) Kaladaris moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:49) Smith looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Kaladaris simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 02:49) Kaladaris can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Smith with a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Kaladaris forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Smith hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Kaladaris connects with a nice jab and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Smith.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Kaladaris comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Smith tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) A jab hits home from Kaladaris and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Smith had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) A jab lands from Kaladaris, but Smith steps back to avoid a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Moving forward constantly, Kaladaris is pressuring Smith.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Smith hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Smith falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Kaladaris lands a left jab but Smith evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) Kaladaris can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) For the first time, Kaladaris is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Kaladaris attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Smith fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Kaladaris hits a left hand but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Kaladaris can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Smith with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Kaladaris, 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) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Moving forward constantly, Kaladaris is pressuring Smith.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Smith manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Kaladaris fools Smith with a feint.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Kaladaris lands a left hand and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Kaladaris moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Smith into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Smith manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Kaladaris feints, causing Smith to move to one side and leave himself wide open.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Kaladaris connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Smith is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Kaladaris starts pounding away on Smith, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Kaladaris pounds away on Smith, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Smith goes limp for a second, the referee leaps in to stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Heath Kaladaris takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Total Package' Heath Kaladaris defeats 'The Soldier Of Fortune' Thomas Smith (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:22 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Heath Kaladaris thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Showing respect, Heath Kaladaris praises Smith for his skill and toughness. Heath Kaladaris proved to be a charismatic interviewee.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Spartan" Davis Spyrou (21-7, 1-0 CTC, From: London, England, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Flying V" Esteban Vega (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Guadalajara, Mexico, Favorite: -120)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Spartan' Davis Spyrou battles 'The Flying V' Esteban Vega.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Spyrou connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Spyrou comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Vega tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Spyrou hits a right hand but Vega avoids a big left.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Spyrou lands a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Vega hits a jab and also scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Spyrou is off-target with a jab but lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Vega finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Spyrou forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Vega fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) A one-two from Spyrou fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Moving forward constantly, Spyrou is pressuring Vega.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Vega hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) A one-two from Spyrou fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Spyrou comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Vega hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) A one-two from Spyrou fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Spyrou comes forward.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:10) A jab is wide from Spyrou, but then he scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Spyrou scores with a jab but misses with a left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Vega uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Spyrou steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Vega scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Spyrou can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Vega goes to a southpaw stance.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Spyrou comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Vega tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Spyrou fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Vega with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Spyrou hits a jab but can't hit a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Vega is off target with a right jab but lands a nice left hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Spyrou hits a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Vega manages to connect with two punches out of a flurry and then connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Vega.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Spyrou misses a jab and also has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Vega doesn't connect with a right hand thanks to the great head movement of Spyrou.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Spyrou comes forward, walking down Vega.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Vega hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Spyrou lands a right jab but Vega evades a big left punch.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Spyrou throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) Vega takes the chance and grabs Spyrou into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) Spyrou gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Vega uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Vega uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Spyrou.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Spyrou tries to wriggle free, but Vega controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Vega uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Spyrou.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Wanting to take it to the ground, Vega attempts to drag Spyrou down into his guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) He achieves it, Spyrou is now on the ground in his guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Vega goes for the sweep from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) The sweep is fantastic, and Vega has ended up with a full mount on Spyrou!

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Vega fires away with punches, and Spyrou is stung by several big shots.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) From the looks of it, Vega may have hurt his hand quite badly while punching away.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon his chances of winning.

(Rd 2 - 01:26) Vega unleashes three vicious looking elbows, although none of them land cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Vega fires away with elbows but Spyrou doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Spyrou tries to turn over and sweep Vega, but rolls too far and gives up his back!

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Vega tries to put Spyrou in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Spyrou doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Vega, but only a 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Vega hits two tentative right hands, neither with anything behind them.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) A jab is wide from Spyrou, but then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Spyrou.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Spyrou is too slow with his final kick and that allows Vega to catch it!

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Seeing his opportunity, Vega tries to put Spyrou on the mat.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Vega can't get Spyrou down and loses control of the leg in the process.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Spyrou is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Spyrou lands a right jab, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) A one-two from Spyrou fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Vega comes in and grabs Spyrou in a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Vega tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Spyrou.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) Vega is trying to muscle Spyrou up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) He does so and now has Spyrou pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Spyrou is trapped against the cage and Vega hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Showing his ability to exert control, Vega smothers Spyrou up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Spyrou is trapped against the cage and Vega punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Spyrou throws a two-punch combo but Vega avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Vega takes the chance and grabs Spyrou into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) From the grapple, Vega tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Spyrou is alert and smothers them quickly.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Spyrou tries to wriggle free, but Vega controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Vega is looking to muscle Spyrou back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Vega achieves it, pinning Spyrou to 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 Vega.

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

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Spyrou throws a two-punch combo but Vega avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) Seizing the opportunity, Vega clinches.

(Rd 4 - 04:27) From the grapple, Vega tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Spyrou is alert and smothers them quickly.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Vega is trying to muscle Spyrou up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Vega achieves it, pinning Spyrou to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) Vega pins Spyrou up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Vega is keeping Spyrou pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) Vega smothers Spyrou against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 02:16) Vega presses Spyrou into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 4 - 02:16) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates them.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Spyrou appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Vega is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 01:21) A jab lands from Spyrou, but Vega evades a big left punch.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) Spyrou throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 4 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Vega wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Spyrou uses a right jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) Spyrou looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) Vega gets hold of Spyrou.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Spyrou tries to wriggle free, but Vega controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 00:03) Vega is trying to muscle Spyrou up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:03) Vega does it, Spyrou is stuck with his back to the cage.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Vega, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Spyrou 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 and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Vega appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Spyrou took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) A jab lands from Spyrou, but Vega avoids a big left.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Spyrou can't connect with a jab, but then hits Vega with a straight left.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) A one-two from Spyrou fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 03:53) Vega seizes the chance and grabs Spyrou into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Vega is looking to muscle Spyrou back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Vega does it, Spyrou is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:25) Vega smothers Spyrou against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) Vega pins Spyrou up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 02:57) Showing his ability to control opponents, Vega simply smothers Spyrou against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:57) Vega and Spyrou remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 5 - 01:55) Spyrou, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Vega is exerting.

(Rd 5 - 01:55) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) Vega is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 00:39) Spyrou can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Vega with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:34) Vega gets hold of Spyrou.

(Rd 5 - 00:25) Vega is trying to push Spyrou so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:25) Vega achieves it, pinning Spyrou to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:06) Vega looks very tired out there.

(Rd 5 - 00:06) Vega, despite being visibly fatigued, manages to get Spyrou backed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:06) They remain in that position, throwing occasional short punches, until the bell rings. The fighters trudge back to their corners looking pretty tired.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Spyrou seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(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 Vega, 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 have scored it 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Flying V' Esteban Vega is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Flying V' Esteban Vega defeats 'The Spartan' Davis Spyrou (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Esteban Vega praises his team at Camp Ortega, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and he responds by calling out Carl Ratcliffe, saying he will kick his ass.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Amazing" JJ Reid (26-7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Val d'Or, Quebec, Favorite: -810) vs. Nate Dawes (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Lincoln, Nebraska, Underdog: +640)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Amazing' JJ Reid competes against Nate Dawes.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Franklin Mencken, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Dawes looks significantly bigger than Reid as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Dawes aggressively gets to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Dawes is trying to muscle Reid up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Dawes does it, Reid is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Unable to get free, Reid is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Dawes shows great control, keeping Reid pressed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Reid can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Dawes with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Dawes looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Reid simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Reid lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) A jab hits home from Reid and then he hits Dawes with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Dawes wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Reid lands a left hand and then catches Dawes with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Reid lands a left hand and then hits Dawes with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Dawes sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Dawes unloads with some right hands, but Reid deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Reid takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Dawes unloads with some right hands, but Reid deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Reid shrimps out of half guard all the way back to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Dawes, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Dawes 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) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) A jab is wide from Reid, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Dawes appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Reid took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Reid lands a left jab, but Dawes avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Dawes shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Dawes looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Dawes almost gets side control, but Reid was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) The scramble sees Dawes up first, and he is quick to wrestle Reid up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Unable to break free, Reid is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Unable to break free, Reid is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 2 - 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 2 - 01:50) Reid lands a left hand and then hits Dawes with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Dawes looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Reid simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Reid can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Reid chooses to shoot in on Dawes.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) A big double leg takedown is completed, Reid was far too fast and powerful for Dawes to resist!

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Dawes winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Reid pressing onto him.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Reid begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Dawes gets turned onto his back, and is mounted!

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Reid attempts an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Reid gets the armbar fully applied and Dawes has to tap out!

(Rd 2 - 00:28) 'The Amazing' JJ Reid takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Amazing' JJ Reid defeats Nate Dawes (Submission (Armbar) in 4:32 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: JJ Reid thanks everyone connected to Montreal Fight Sciences for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. JJ Reid says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (16-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Jackson Goode (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: El Paso, Texas, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo battles Jackson Goode in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, and Franklin Mencken.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Endo throws three punches, but Goode defended successfully against them all.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Goode comes in and grabs Endo in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Using his wrestling skills, Goode is trying to push Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Endo out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Endo is looking to muscle Goode back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) He does so and now has Goode pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Endo smothers Goode against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Endo tries to use some dirty boxing, but Goode uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Endo catches Goode with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Endo tries to throw an elbow, but Goode uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Endo tries to foot stomp Goode, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Goode tries to take Endo down.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Goode can't get Endo down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Goode tries to take Endo down.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Endo cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Endo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Goode off of him.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Goode throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Endo tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Goode smothers him.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Goode keeps Endo guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Goode keeps very tight to Endo, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Securing an arm, Endo then brings his legs up and tries to lock Goode in a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Goode pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Goode just about edged it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Endo, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Endo connects with two left jabs, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Endo moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Goode looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Endo simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) A jab hits home from Endo and then he hits Goode with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) There's a takedown attempt from Endo, showing great power and speed.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) In half guard, Endo begins working to get side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Endo gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Everything Goode is doing off his back is about slowing down and frustrating Endo, which is probably the best he can hope for.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Endo looks to get a mount.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Goode tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Endo gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) Endo, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) Goode gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo defeats Jackson Goode (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:09 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Heiji Endo gives a name-check to everyone at Dragon's Lair Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Braulio Moura. There's no doubt that Heiji Endo benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (38-5, 0-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -1200) vs. Chesney Brightman (6-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Lincoln, Nebraska, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean battles Chesney Brightman in the CTC Middleweight division.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, and Franklin Mencken.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Dean moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Brightman into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Dean bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Dean moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Brightman throws a one-two, but Dean was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Brightman lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Brightman lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Dean lands two of three quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Dean throws a two-punch combo but Brightman avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Dean forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Brightman misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) A jab hits home from Dean and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Brightman throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Dean comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Brightman hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Dean can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Dean lands a left hand and then lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Brightman goes down hard, he's out!

(Rd 1 - 01:04) The winner, by knock out, is 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean defeats Chesney Brightman (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Matthew Dean praises his team at Halvorsen's, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

Attendance: 248

Gate Reciepts: $19,642

Sponsorship: $24,961

Ad Revenue: $417,113

Merchandise: $3,948

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $293,884)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Matthew Dean              $102,480     Chesney Brightman        $11,722      FotN: Both: $10,000
Heiji Endo                $46,650      Jackson Goode            $1,968       SotN: Endo: $5,000
JJ Reid                   $15,300      Nate Dawes               $1,968
Esteban Vega              $2,788       Davis Spyrou             $4,305
Heath Kaladaris           $7,614       Thomas Smith             $4,305       KotN: Kaladaris: $5,000
Zaco                      $15,640      Wesley Sneep             $1,968
Adam White                $12,310      Leandro Bastos           $1,722       Perf: White: $5,000
Stuart Strange            $6,102       Wederson de Oliveira     $1,722
Leonardo da Costa         $5,780       Glenn Pimm               $2,830
Jaromir Grygera           $3,910       Ukyo Narita              $2,706
Mario de Souza            $5,100       Jason Pilgrim            $1,332
Ginger Beaumont           $9,150       Tore Herlovsen           $6,435       Perf: Both: $5,000
Marinho Gomes             $2,100       Jemaine McKenzie         $1,435
Atsutane Akera            $3,300       Osi Lewis                $1,537
Kadonomaro Deguchi        $4,050       Saemon Endo              $1,742
Ollie Castle              $2,460       Casim Yenkini            $1,435

 

 

Drug Testing: $18,016

Production: $20,950

 

Profit: $132,814

 

Critical Rating: 67%

Commercial Rating: 65%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +3.5%             86.0% (High Level Regional)
USA                 +3.2%             88.5% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +2.8%             83.6% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.0%             56.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +2.0%             64.5% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               +3.2%             76.5% (High Level Regional)
Asia                +2.0%             61.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              +1.2%             51.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.0%             61.0% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       +2.8%             80.8% (High Level Regional)
Central America     +1.2%             60.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.3%             40.1% (Mid Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 41, and all fighters tested clean.

- Jaromir Grygera has announced that he is going to retire, and his next fight will definately be his last.

- Glenn Pimm announced his retirement following his loss to Leonardo da Costa. He retires with a professional record of 36-14, including a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a first round TKO victory over Henry Farrell in the Middleweight Championship First Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 16, then a first round submission loss to Leonardo da Costa in the Middleweight championship Second Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 43.

- Esteban Vega suffered broken fingers during his victory over Davis Spyrou. He will miss two weeks of training, but it shouldn't affect his ability to continue in the tournament.

- The following fighters have been released by the CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Chesney Brightman, Jackson Goode, Nate Dawes, Davis Spyrou, Thomas Smith, Wesley Sneep, Leandro Bastos, Wederson de Oliveira, Ukyo Narita, Tore Herlovsen, Jemaine McKenzie, Osi Lewis, Saemon Endo, and Casim Yenkini.

- The services of Jason Pilgrim have been retained as per Canadian fighter rules.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

KDM FC 21: Ryan vs. Yoo (Friday, Week 4, July 2002)

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Yue Wan Chang vs. Maricel Liu

KO of the Night: Richard Richard (vs. Kong Chien)

Submission of the Night: Yue Wan Chang (vs. Maricel Liu)

Performance Bonus: Yue Wan Chang vs. Maricel Liu

Performance Bonus: Noel Lee vs. Sun Park

 

Predictions

None

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Saturday, Week 4, July 2002

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Carlos da Guia (19-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -740) vs. "The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #132, Underdog: +590)

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 the most successful. Making full use of his extraordinary flexibility and reach, he is known for his fluid, creative and plain devastating striking game. A former Welterweight and Middleweight world champion in ALPHA-1, da Guia looked nigh unbeatable before being upset by fellow Brazilian Joaquim Fontes in August 2001 for his first ever pro loss. He is coming off a fourth round TKO loss to Joaquim Fontes in ALPHA-1. Billy Russell is a submission artist from Puerto Rico, and is a very good grappler whose M.O. is to get the fight to the mat by any means necessary, then to work slowly and patiently toward locking up a stray limb into one of his many holds. His lack of stand-up makes him predictable, and he will likely never become a top contender until he addresses that flaw, but the sheer quality of his ground game will eat up many an opponent anyway. He is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Hunter Scribbins in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Braulio "Louco" Moura (25-3-1NC, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -760) vs. Frederico Vergara (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #133, Underdog: +600)

Braulio Moura is considered one of Brazil's top Middleweights, a Muay Thai striker who is known for his crisp technique and swarming style where he will try to overwhelm opponents with a constant barrage of blows. His excellent cardio helps him maintain his trademark high-intensity even in later rounds when his opponents are flagging. The first FLB Middleweight champion, Moura moved to GAMMA in August 1999 and got a title shot two years later, but unfortunately for him, Matthew Dean promptly handed him his first loss in many years. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Sutton Ripley in GAMMA. Frederico Vergara is a very promising young Mexican fighter, who is originally from a boxing background, as is obvious when you see his hands in action, but has also dabbled in other areas of Mixed Martial Arts. The result is a well-rounded competitor who will only improve as he gains experience. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Nathan Ronald in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Executioner" Maarten De Vries (17-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Favorite: -300) vs. Osvald Kikkas (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #93, Underdog: +230)

Maarten De Vries is a favorite of MMA fans around the world, and is widely loved for his exciting fighting style, which is based primarily around his array of spectacular kicks, although his occasional reckless attacks do sometimes leave him in trouble. A GAMMA icon, he headlined their first ever event and was the first Middleweight champions too. In recent years he has increasingly struggled and he decided to take a hiatus from the sport following a bad KO loss to Patrick Thomas at GAMMA 44. Osvald Kikkas is a promising fighter from Estonia, who is a good solid wrestler who likes to get in close and control opponents. He needs to diversify and add a quality striking game and some submissions to his arsenal in order to be truly a threat, but he has plenty of time to improve. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Tyrone Malik in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round: Osmosis Benn (19-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -1200) vs. Jordan "Fred" Flintstone (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #140, Underdog: +950)

Osmosis Benn is a former NCAA wrestling champion, and is one of the best grapplers in MMA. Undefeated for many years, albeit mostly against weak or middling opposition, he has suffered two defeats in recent times, both to the reigning Middleweight champion Matthew Dean and both by submission. Whether Benn can regroup for another tilt at gold remains to be seen. He is coming off a first round submission loss to Matthew Dean in a GAMMA Middleweight title challenge. Jordan Flintstone was a stand-out wrestler at college and now has combined his grappling with a vicious ground and pound game to make him a dangerous opponent. He will need to improve his mediocre cardio if he is to ever trouble the elite of MMA however. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Mariusz Nowak in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Russian Nightmare" Fjodor Kanchelskis (14-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rodrigo de Mello (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #116, Underdog: +950)

Fjodor Kanchelskis is one of Europe's best, a Russian Sambo fighter, rugged and dangerous from all areas. A fine grappler, if he can get his opponent to the ground he more than capable of submitting them or pounding them into oblivion, but he also has some good stand-up that can cause many problems too. A dominant Middleweight champion in SIGMA, he moved to ALPHA-1 in 2001 only to suffer his first pro defeat on his debut when Heiji Endo put on a career best performance to outfight him. Rodrigo de Mello is a solid boxer from Brazil. An elusive target, he loves to catch opponents on the counter with his trusty left hook. The rest of his MMA game, however, is not up to the same level as his boxing. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Marco de Almeida in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kojuro Kudo (13-4-1NC, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Favorite: -490) vs. "Crushin'" Moe Muschin (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #157, Underdog: +390)

Kojuro Kudo is a quality striker, who mixes up technically excellent boxing with powerful leg kicks to make a potent attack, the way he can change levels makes him very hard to figure out. The rest of his MMA game varies between "work in progress" and "competent", but overall he's a tough opponent to face. He is coming off a first round TKO loss to Kyuwa Itou in ALPHA-1. Moe Muschin is a young Canadian wrestler who has a good powerful clinch game but lacks badly in the stand-up department. He will definitely need to improve his striking before he can even think about competeing at a higher level than the Canadian regional scene. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Otto Cascudo in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Torment" Genki Shinashi (9-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +390) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #173, Favorite: -500)

Genki Shinashi is well known for his theatrical entrances, and plays up his "wild man" look with a snarling, crazy persona that has gotten over huge in Japan. He is a decent fighter, primarily a wrestler who likes to get top control and wear out his opponent. His biggest match to date was an ALPHA-1 Middleweight title shot in the summer of 1999, losing to Heiji Endo. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Kadonomaro Deguchi in ALPHA-1. Bill Brown is physically imposing, and might be the best pure athlete in Mixed Martial Arts. On top of his physical gifts, he's a good wrestler and an extremely dangerous predator on the ground, where he can comfortably finish opponents with either brutal ground and pound or slick submissions. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Billy Fish in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Talented" Sutton Ripley (17-4-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -540) vs. Chaim Alexievich (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #108, Underdog: +430)

Sutton Ripley is an enigma, and is one of the most under-rated fighters in MMA due to his highly unique fighting style. He has developed his tactics around his two big assets, his ferocious right hand and his uncanny balance which makes him incredibly hard to take down. He generally lures his opponents in before swinging to win. It has proved to be highly effective over the years. A GAMMA regular, he unsuccessfully challenged Matthew Dean for the Middleweight title at GAMMA 39, the biggest fight of his career thusfar. He is coming off a third round knock out loss to Braulio Moura in GAMMA. Chaim Alexievich is a Belarussian wrestler, who is a rugged competitor who has the tenacity of a pit bull while in the cage. He likes to grind out results by using his grappling skills to smother an opponent against the cage or ground, from where he can beat them up with dirty boxing and ground and pound. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Meiji Hagiwara in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Julio "The Nightmare" Gutierrez (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #196, Favorite: -200) vs. Ethan "The Terror" Sutton (9-2, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #189, Underdog: +190)

Julio Gutierrez is a young prospect from Mexico, who is a fine striker who has an evolving ground game too. Once he has fully developed as a fighter and gained some experience he could well turn into a real top contender. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Ram Phookan in the first round of the tournament. Ethan Sutton is a Canadian Middleweight who looks to have a bright future in MMA. Primarily a wrestler with excellent takedowns, he also has some solid boxing skills at his disposal, although the lack of power in his hands mean that he is unlikely to get too many knock outs that way. Going 9-0 on the Canadian local circuit he was picked up by GAMMA in 2001. His debut, unfortunately for him, saw him lose his undefeated streak at the hands of Vivinho. He is coming off a fourth round submission loss to Wederson de Oliveira in the first round of the tournament, but re-entered the bracket as a replacement for Pip Mercurial, who failed a drug test following his first round bout, and was subsequently fired.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ramon da Silva Ramos (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Favorite: -350) vs. Rhys "Fast" Buck (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #77, Underdog: +270)

Ramon da Silva Ramos is one of the hottest prospects in Brazilian MMA. An outstanding kick boxer with a lethal head kick in his arsenal, he is also tough to take down and even tougher to submit. His one and only apparent weakness is that his grappling is mediocre at best, leaving him open to being shut down by top wrestlers. An FLB regular for a few years, where he remained undefeated, he joined GAMMA in 2001. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Budiman Lie in the first round of the tournament. Rhys Buck is a very dangerous striker, the ex-amateur boxer has quick powerful hands that can end someone's night in a hurry. The rest of his MMA game isn't too hot, but he is young enough to improve on that. Since 1999 he has been fighting in the BCF Middleweight division. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Oleg Tariverdiev in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

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CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Mr. Awesome" Carl Ratcliffe (23-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -460) vs. Toshiaki Ukiyo (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #101, Underdog: +360)

Carl Ratcliffe is a Muay Thai specialist, who has the confidence to stand and trade with anyone in the sport, but has always been let down by his shoddy ground game. He signed with GAMMA in 2000, having racked up an impressive winning streak on the American and Canadian local circuits, but he got obliterated by Braulio Moura on his debut. On the verge of being cut from the roster, a spectacular knee strike knock out over Eriverton Laurentino at GAMMA 48 saved his skin and put his career back on track. Toshiaki Ukiyo is a tall Middleweight, at 6'3", and is a tricky boxer who can dazzle opponents with his slick punching ability. Not great off his back, he doesn however have great hips and as a result his sprawl is superb, meaning opponents struggle to get him down. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Suketsune Okuma in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Vivinho (9-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Favorite: -530) vs. Vlad "Killer" Kogan (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #172, Underdog: +420)

Vivinho is a dangerous striker who is well known for his lethally vicious kicks. He can compete with anyone in the world in a stand-up battle, but is in trouble if the fight goes to the ground or becomes a grappling contest as he is very weak at both. A former FLB regular, he joined GAMMA's Middleweight division in 2001. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Ethan Sutton in GAMMA. Vlad Kogan is a kick boxer from the mean streets of Russia, who is a very technically skilled striker who can pick apart opponents with precision. Blessed with a rock solid chin, he could go places. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Wayne McKellen in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Henning "The Terminator" Olsen (18-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -520) vs. Brendon "The Jock" Nicol (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #148, Underdog: +410)

Henning Olsen comes to MMA from a background in kick boxing, and that is immediately apparent when viewing his quality striking game. The rest of his MMA game is a bit weak, but as long as the fight remains standing he is a threat. He has been fighting in the BCF Middleweight division for many years, although it is only recently, with huge wins over former champions Ram Phookan and Davis Spyrou, that he has put himself in title contention. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Davis Spyrou in BCF. Brendon Nicol was an excellent amateur wrestler who is now looking to dominate MMA. Superb in the clinch, his ability to wear down opponents with smothering grappling and dirty boxing will be the key to his attempts to conquer the sport. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Euclydes Filho in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Wes "The Hurt" Hersch (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #197, Favorite: -550) vs. "Captain Marvel" Mortimer Greenfell (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #188, Underdog: +430)

Wes Hersch is an extremely promising Middleweight, who has an extensive background in amateur wrestling but has added some great submission skills on top of that. The result is that he has the ability to take most guys to the ground and the know how to end fights once they get there. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Uwe Maier in the first round of the tournament. Mortimer Greenfell originally comes from an amateur wrestling background, he was an excellent collegiate grappler, but has since developed his all-around game to make himself more complete. Normally a Middleweight, Greenfell looks like he has the tools to be a really good MMA competitor in the not too distant future. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Charlie Oakley in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Yaichiro "Moon Boy" Takahama (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +100) vs. Augustus Shorrock (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #76, Favorite: -110)

Yaichiro Takahama is a tall, thin Middleweight who likes to use his crisp boxing to take apart opponents. He has decent grappling and ground skills, but usually uses them purely in a defensive capacity. He made his ALPHA-1 debut in late 2000 but has endured a rough start to his career in the big leagues. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Chip Warburton in the first round of the tournament. Augustus Shorrock is a big Middleweight, who uses his power and grappling ability to wear down opponents before looking to ground and pound to finish. His limited skill set, especially in regard to strikes mean that he tends to struggle against top quality competition. He has been a regular with BCF for a few years, although he has yet to break out of the pack. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Mateo Jane in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hiroshige Shiga (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Favorite: -520) vs. "Mr. Fantastic" Ojay Houghley (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #92, Underdog: +410)

Hiroshige Shiga is a life-long student of Akida, who has been fighting in MMA since early 1997. After quietly putting together a 9-0 record on the local circuit, he was added to ALPHA-1's Middleweight division in early 2001. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Ashihei Takimoto in ALPHA-1. Ojay Houghley is an all-rounder from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He trained in boxing in his early teens, but soon branched out and tried his hand at wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and kick boxing too. The end result is a fighter who fells comfortable wherever a contest ends up and that versatility makes him a dangerous foe. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Andre Passos in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Carlos da Guia (185 lbs) vs. Billy Russell (185 lbs)

Braulio Moura (185 lbs) vs. Frederico Vergara (185 lbs)

Maarten De Vries (185 lbs) vs. Osvald Kikkas (185 lbs)

Osmosis Benn (185 lbs) vs. Jordan Flintstone (185 lbs)

Fjodor Kanchelskis (185 lbs) vs. Rodrigo de Mello (185 lbs)

Kojuro Kudo (185 lbs) vs. Moe Muschin (185 lbs)

Genki Shinashi (185 lbs) vs. Bill Brown (185 lbs)

Sutton Ripley (185 lbs) vs. Chaim Alexievich (185 lbs)

Julio Gutierrez (185 lbs) vs. Ethan Sutton (185 lbs)

Ramon da Silva Ramos (185 lbs) vs. Rhys Buck (185 lbs)

Carl Ratcliffe (185 lbs) vs. Toshiaki Ukiyo (185 lbs)

Vivinho (185 lbs) vs. Vlad Kogan (185 lbs)

Henning Olsen (185 lbs) vs. Brendon Nicol (185 lbs)

Wes Hersch (185 lbs) vs. Mortimer Greenfell (185 lbs)

Yaichiro Takahama (185 lbs) vs. Augustus Shorrock (185 lbs)

Hiroshige Shiga (185 lbs) vs. Ojay Houghley (185 lbs)

 

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Canadian Tournament Combat 44 Full Fight Card

MW: Carlos da Guia vs. Billy Russell

MW: Braulio Moura vs. Frederico Vergara

MW: Maarten De Vries vs. Osvald Kikkas

MW: Osmosis Benn vs. Jordan Flintstone

MW: Fjodor Kanchelskis vs. Rodrigo de Mello

MW: Kojuro Kudo vs. Moe Muschin

MW: Genki Shinashi vs. Bill Brown

MW: Sutton Ripley vs. Chaim Alexievitch

MW: Julio Gutierrez vs. Ethan Sutton

MW: Ramon da Silva Ramos vs. Rhys Buck

 

MW: Carl Ratcliffe vs. Toshiaki Ukiyo

MW: Vivinho vs. Vlad Kogan

MW: Henning Olsen vs. Brendon Nicol

MW: Wes Hersch vs. Mortimer Greenfell

MW: Yaichiro Takahama vs. Augustus Shorrock

MW: Hiroshige Shiga vs. Ojay Houghley

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Saturday, Week 4, July 2002

Live From Brandon, Manitoba

 

 

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CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

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Hiroshige Shiga (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -520) vs. "Mr. Fantastic" Ojay Houghley (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Underdog: +410)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the prelims with Hiroshige Shiga against 'Mr. Fantastic' Ojay Houghley.

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

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Houghley steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Shiga fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Two jabs hit home from Houghley and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Shiga throws a two-punch combo but Houghley avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Houghley comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Shiga throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) A jab hits home from Houghley and then he lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Houghley chooses to shoot in on Shiga.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Houghley can't get past the sprawl of Shiga and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Houghley had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) A jab hits home from Shiga and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Houghley initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Shiga tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Houghley connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Shiga wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Houghley connects with a nice jab and then hits Shiga with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Shiga looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) A jab is wide from Shiga, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Shiga stalks forward, pressuring Houghley.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Houghley hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Shiga can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Houghley with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Shiga aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) A jab lands from Houghley, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Without taking too much damage, Shiga is able to clinch with Houghley.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Houghley took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Houghley 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.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Shiga.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Houghley comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Shiga fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Houghley connects with a nice jab and then he catches Shiga with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Shiga connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Shiga throws a punch but Houghley was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Houghley takes the chance and shoots on Shiga.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) The takedown is unsuccessful, Shiga sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Houghley moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Shiga into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Houghley steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Shiga.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) A jab hits home from Houghley and then he catches Shiga with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) A tentative jab from Shiga lands.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Houghley lands a jab and then hits Shiga with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Houghley comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Shiga hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Houghley hits a left hand but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) There's a takedown attempt from Houghley.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) The takedown is successful, Shiga pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) That's his first successful takedown of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Houghley pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Houghley doesn't let Shiga pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Houghley throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Shiga attempts to sweep Houghley.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Shiga unbalances Houghley with a messy elevator sweep, giving him the opportunity to scramble.

(Rd 2 - 00:09) Houghley ends up in side control.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Houghley, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Houghley up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Shiga steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Houghley hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Shiga hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Shiga attacks with strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Houghley scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) A jab lands from Shiga but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Houghley is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Shiga is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Shiga is bleeding above his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Shiga misses with a big right hand, allowing Houghley to counter with a couple of jabs that are followed by a solid right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Taking a few gulps of breath, Houghley is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Shiga moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Houghley into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Houghley hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Shiga throws a one-two, but Houghley was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 03:06) Shiga is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) A defensive jab hits from Houghley.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Shiga lands a left hand and then hits Houghley with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:31) Shiga throws a punch but Houghley was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Houghley moves in fast and shoots on Shiga.

(Rd 3 - 02:18) Shiga stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Houghley lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Moving forward constantly, Shiga is pressuring Houghley.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Houghley lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 01:04) Shiga throws a one-two, but Houghley was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Houghley shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Houghley gets a single leg takedown! Shiga pulls guard off it.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) That's two takedowns from five attempts.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Houghley attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Shiga allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Shiga ends up on the bottom with Houghley in side control.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Houghley throws some short elbows but Shiga defends against them well.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Houghley, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Shiga needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Shiga.

 

 

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 come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Houghley connects with a left hand. Shiga hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 04:13) Houghley throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Shiga gets hold of Houghley.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Houghley prevents Shiga from hitting a knee.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Shiga is trying to push Houghley so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Shiga does it, Houghley is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Shiga hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Houghley is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Houghley.

(Rd 4 - 03:03) Shiga hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Houghley takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) Shiga catches Houghley with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Houghley gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) Houghley is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 02:12) Houghley wrestles back against Shiga, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:53) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:53) A few deep breaths betray that Shiga is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Shiga misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Houghley comes in with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:31) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Houghley is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 4 - 01:18) Shiga comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 4 - 01:18) Houghley scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 4 - 01:18) Shiga throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) Shiga fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Houghley with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Shiga doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Houghley moves in on Shiga, preparing to throw.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Shiga had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Houghley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:27) Shiga aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.

(Rd 4 - 00:27) Houghley connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Referee Leo Behan calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Houghley.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) We're back underway!

(Rd 4 - 00:14) A tired-looking Houghley shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 00:14) Houghley gets a single leg takedown! Shiga pulls guard off it.

(Rd 4 - 00:14) That's three takedowns from six attempts.

(Rd 4 - 00:07) Houghley pounds away with elbow strikes, but Shiga calmly deals with them.

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

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Shiga 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 - 04:53) Shiga looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Houghley simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Houghley connects with a nice jab and then hits Shiga with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) A tired Houghley moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) He has the takedown! Shiga pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Houghley is looking really tired.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Houghley keeps Shiga guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) Shiga tries to sweep Houghley but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) Houghley looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) Shiga fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 5 - 03:33) The scramble ends with Shiga grabbing Houghley and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) Grappling from behind, Shiga attempts to wrestle Houghley to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) Shiga tries hard but cannot get Houghley off of his feet.

(Rd 5 - 02:01) Shiga tries to drag Houghley down to the ground from behind.

(Rd 5 - 02:01) Shiga tries hard but cannot get Houghley off of his feet, and eventually loses his back entirely.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Shiga misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) Shiga attacks with strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) Houghley hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 00:48) Shiga lands a left hand and then he hits Houghley with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) Using his wrestling skills, Shiga is trying to push Houghley up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) Shiga does it, Houghley is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) Shiga hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) From the looks of things, I don't think Shiga has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) Shiga tries to maintain control, but Houghley wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Shiga ends up backed against the cage.

(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 Houghley, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'Mr. Fantastic' Ojay Houghley the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Mr. Fantastic' Ojay Houghley defeats Hiroshige Shiga (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ojay Houghley thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Ojay Houghley says that he knows that beating Hiroshige Shiga is a big upset but that he always believed in himself.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Yaichiro "Moon Boy" Takahama (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +100) vs. Augustus Shorrock (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Ulster, Northern Ireland, Favorite: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Yaichiro 'Moon Boy' Takahama faces Augustus Shorrock.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Moving forward constantly, Takahama is pressuring Shorrock.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Shorrock fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Takahama lands a right jab but Shorrock evades a big left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Takahama fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Takahama lands a jab and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) There's a takedown attempt from Shorrock.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Takahama pulling guard.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Shorrock smothers Takahama with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) For the moment Shorrock is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Shorrock deflects a couple of punches that Takahama threw from below.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Shorrock keeps very tight to Takahama, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Shorrock deflects a couple of punches that Takahama threw from below.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Shorrock smothers Takahama with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Shorrock peppers Takahama with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Takahama tries to pull Shorrock in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Shorrock 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) Takahama comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Shorrock misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) A nice feint from Takahama causes Shorrock to become open.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Takahama hits a right jab and then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Takahama steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Shorrock manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Takahama feints an attack that leaves Shorrock slightly off balance.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Takahama comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing two of them, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) There's a takedown attempt from Shorrock.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) Shorrock gets a single leg takedown! Takahama pulls guard off it.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Shorrock lies on top of Takahama, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Takahama is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Shorrock off of him.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Shorrock keeps very tight to Takahama and peppers him with short strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Takahama pulls Shorrock close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.

(Rd 2 - 02:03) Shorrock clings very tight to Takahama while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) Takahama throws out some punches, but Shorrock leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Shorrock keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Takahama tries to catch Shorrock with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Shorrock fires off a few punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Referee William Yeats decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(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 Shorrock.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Shorrock up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Takahama attacks with strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Shorrock throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Takahama can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Moving forward constantly, Takahama is pressuring Shorrock.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Shorrock misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Takahama can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he scores with a fantastic left cross!

(Rd 3 - 03:51) He's down! Shorrock falls to the floor!

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Takahama quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Shorrock!

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Takahama fires away and Shorrock is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Shorrock appears to go limp and the referee dives in and pulls Takahama away - it's all over!

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Yaichiro 'Moon Boy' Takahama takes the win by knock out!

 

 

Official Result: Yaichiro 'Moon Boy' Takahama defeats Augustus Shorrock (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:24 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Yaichiro Takahama thanks everyone connected to Mok Gar Dojo for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Yaichiro Takahama gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Wes "The Hurt" Hersch (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Lincoln, Nebraska, Favorite: -550) vs. "Captain Marvel" Mortimer Greefell (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Reno, Nevada, Underdog: +430)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Wes 'The Hurt' Hersch competing against 'Captain Marvel' Mortimer Greenfell.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Greenfell clearly has a significant weight advantage now.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Hersch can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Greenfell gets hold of Hersch without taking too much damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Greenfell uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Hersch stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Hersch attempts to wrestle Greenfell to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Hersch tries to lock Greenfell in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Greenfell has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 03:50) The winner, by submission; Wes Hersch!

 

 

Official Result: Wes 'The Hurt' Hersch defeats 'Captain Marvel' Mortimer Greenfell (Submission (Armbar) in 1:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Wes Hersch praises his team at Team Gorshin, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Jakuchu Abe would be a particularly good contest.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Henning "The Terminator" Olsen (18-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Favorite: -520) vs. Brendon "The Jock" Nicol (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Columbia, Missouri, Underdog: +410)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Henning 'The Terminator' Olsen fighting Brendon 'The Jock' Nicol.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Olsen moves around, keeping warm, as the introductions are made. He looks ready to go.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Olsen can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Nicol may have been aiming to get in close, but Olsen aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Olsen lands a left hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Olsen moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Olsen lands a jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Showing good hand speed, Olsen lands a flurry of three punches but Nicol evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Olsen fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) It looks like Nicol has been cut above the eye.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Olsen closes in on Nicol, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) A jab hits home from Olsen and then he catches Nicol with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Olsen lands two left hands and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Nicol clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Olsen lands a jab and then catches Nicol with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) A jab hits home from Olsen and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Olsen moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Olsen hits a left jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Stepping in, Olsen lands three quick punches and then hits a nice straight right.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Nicol had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Nicol with a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Olsen is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Nicol with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Olsen can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(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 Olsen, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Nicol.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Nicol may have been aiming to get in close, but Olsen aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Olsen and then he hits Nicol with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Nicol starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut above his eye.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Olsen throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Nicol.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) A jab is wide from Olsen, but then he hits a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Olsen connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) A jab is wide from Olsen, but then he lands a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Olsen connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Olsen is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Olsen connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Olsen connects with two left hands and then catches Nicol with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) With Nicol bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Olsen confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Olsen throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Moving around, Nicol is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Olsen lands a jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Olsen connects with a nice jab and then hits Nicol with a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Olsen doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Nicol clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Olsen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Nicol with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Olsen connects with a nice jab and then hits Nicol with a straight right.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Olsen.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Olsen up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Nicol warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Olsen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Nicol with a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Olsen fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Nicol with a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Olsen lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) Olsen doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) Olsen looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Nicol with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:00) Olsen moves in on Nicol, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 03:00) Nicol may have been aiming to get in close, but Olsen aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:00) Olsen throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Nicol looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Olsen simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Olsen can't connect with a jab, but then catches Nicol with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) A jab lands from Olsen, but Nicol avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Nicol keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Olsen connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:32) A jab is wide from Olsen, but then he catches Nicol with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Olsen lands a left hand and then catches Nicol with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Olsen looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Nicol looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Olsen simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Olsen lands a left hand and then catches Nicol with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Olsen uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Olsen.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Nicol 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 - 04:52) Nicol looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Olsen simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:52) Olsen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) Nicol has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) A jab lands from Olsen, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) A jab is wide from Olsen, but then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) Nicol comes through that strike and grabs Olsen in a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Nicol uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Olsen.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Nicol is trying to push Olsen so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Nicol does it, Olsen is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Nicol uses dirty boxing to punish Olsen while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:03) Nicol pins Olsen up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Olsen is trapped against the cage and Nicol punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 02:34) Nicol pins Olsen up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:19) Olsen is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 02:02) Olsen is trapped against the cage and Nicol hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 01:48) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Olsen lands a left hand and then catches Nicol with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) Olsen misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Nicol takes the chance and grabs Olsen into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Nicol is trying to push Olsen so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Nicol does it, Olsen is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) Nicol pins Olsen up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:23) Olsen is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) Unable to break free, Olsen is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:04) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round.

(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 Nicol.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Nicol winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) His corner are pumping him up with encouragement, and Nicol looks ready to come out and go for broke.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Olsen can't connect with a jab, but then catches Nicol with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Olsen throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) Nicol gets hold of Olsen, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) With a good grip giving him solid control over Olsen, Nicol looks to wrestle him down.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) A belly-to-belly leaves Olsen on his back under side control!

(Rd 5 - 04:00) Nicol begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Olsen rolled over and gave up his back instead.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Nicol unloads with big right hands and Olsen is struggling to cope!

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Nicol tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Olsen defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) Olsen tries a roll, but doesn't budge Nicol.

(Rd 5 - 02:33) Olsen is in increasing trouble, as Nicol gets both hooks in.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Nicol, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Nicol flattens Olsen out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 5 - 01:50) By submission, the winner is Brendon Nicol!

 

 

Official Result: Brendon 'The Jock' Nicol defeats Henning 'The Terminator' Olsen (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:10 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Brendon Nicol 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 Suezo Takasugi would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Vivinho (9-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -530) vs. Vlad "Killer" Kogan (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Underdog: +420)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Vivinho taking on Vlad 'Killer' Kogan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Kogan looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Kogan misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Vivinho to attack with a left jab and a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Vivinho hits a jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Kogan hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Kogan doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Vivinho hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Kogan looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Vivinho doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Kogan scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Vivinho misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Kogan misses a right hook and gets countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) That was a good example of how Vivinho can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Kogan misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Vivinho moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Kogan is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Vivinho lands a left jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Kogan lands two jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Vivinho hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Kogan lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Vivinho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Vivinho counters a body shot with a jab and a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) With Kogan bleeding, referee William Yeats pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 1 - 00:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Vivinho lands two jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand. Kogan lands a one-two.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Vivinho took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Vivinho doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Kogan throws a three punch combination but Vivinho maintains his good guard and is safe.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Vivinho checks a leg kick and counters with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Vivinho misses with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Kogan doesn't connect with a left jab and also fails to land a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Vivinho is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) For the first time, Kogan is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Kogan avoids a telegraphed spinning back kick and counters with a left jab and a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Vivinho uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Kogan scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Vivinho has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Kogan can't get past the good guard of Vivinho, two punches were simply absorbed.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Vivinho is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Kogan hits a jab and also hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) Vivinho lands two jabs and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. Kogan uses a left jab and also lands a left hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:16) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:16) Kogan is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:16) Vivinho lands two jabs but misses a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Vivinho, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Vivinho is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Kogan uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Vivinho scores with a brace of jabs and also connects with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) The gash above the eye of Kogan has been re-opened by a strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Kogan hits a left to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Vivinho hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Vivinho misses a jab but hits a right hand. Kogan misses a jab but lands a left hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Kogan lands a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Vivinho hits a pair of jabs and also scores with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:19) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:19) Vivinho comes up short on a body kick and Kogan moves in with a left jab and an attempted shot to the body that gets taken on the arm.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:32) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:32) Vivinho is off target with a left jab but hits a left to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:32) Kogan scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Vivinho is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Kogan 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 - 01:18) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Vivinho is off-target with a jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Kogan has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) Referee William Yeats calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Kogan.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 3 - 00:31) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Kogan misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Clinched with Vivinho, Kogan looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) It doesn't work, Vivinho defended against it well.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Kogan just about edged it.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Vivinho ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:47) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Vivinho is off target with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Kogan scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Vivinho dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a spinning back kick that doesn't connect.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) With control of the clinch, Kogan tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) It doesn't work, Vivinho defended against it well.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Kogan doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Clinched with Vivinho, Kogan looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Kogan can't get Vivinho down to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) Vivinho is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) Vivinho counters a right hand with a good right hook.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Kogan misses with a left jab but lands a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Vivinho uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 02:40) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:40) Vivinho attempts to wrestle Kogan to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 02:40) Kogan blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Kogan tries to take Vivinho down.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Vivinho blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Vivinho looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Vivinho doesn't get the takedown, Kogan instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:40) Kogan tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:40) Vivinho stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) Vivinho looks to take Kogan down with a trip.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) Vivinho can't get Kogan down to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Kogan seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Vivinho attempts to wrestle Kogan to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Vivinho can't get Kogan down to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Vivinho looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) Clinched with Vivinho, Kogan looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 4 - 00:11) Kogan can't get Vivinho down to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Kogan came out just ahead 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

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Vivinho misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Kogan hits a jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) Kogan uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) Vivinho connects with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:50) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:50) Vivinho slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) Vivinho slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Vivinho dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) Kogan looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Vivinho uses a body kick but it is parried away.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Kogan misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:16) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:16) Kogan misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Vivinho looks to sweep a leg out from under Kogan so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Vivinho can't get Kogan down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Vivinho looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Vivinho attempts to wrestle Kogan to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Kogan stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 01:26) Kogan tries to take Vivinho down.

(Rd 5 - 01:26) It's unsuccessful, Vivinho maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Kogan seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.

(Rd 5 - 00:42) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:42) Vivinho lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:42) Kogan hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Vivinho parries away a body kick and counters with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Vivinho 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 50-45 (Johnny Beerbohm), 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 50-45 (Millhouse Twain).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Vivinho!

 

 

 

Official Result: Vivinho defeats Vlad 'Killer' Kogan (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Vivinho thanks everyone connected to Brazilian Estrela Academy for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and he answers that he still wants to face Motoyuki Matsumara and hopes that fight can be put together soon. Vivinho proved to be a charismatic interviewee.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Mr. Awesome" Carl Ratcliffe (23-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Athens, Georgia, Favorite: -460) vs. Toshiaki Ukiyo (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +360)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, 'Mr. Awesome' Carl Ratcliffe faces Toshiaki Ukiyo in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Ukiyo closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Ratcliffe appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ukiyo took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Two left hands land from Ukiyo, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Displaying some good boxing, Ukiyo hits a five punch combo that ends with a right cross. Ratcliffe scores with a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Ratcliffe misses a jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Ukiyo manages to connect with only one punch out of a flurry and then hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Ratcliffe misses a head kick attempt and is countered with quick jabs that are followed by a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Ukiyo nails three quick punches from a flurry but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Ratcliffe is off target with a pair of jabs but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Ukiyo steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Ratcliffe fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) A quick flurry of three punches from Ukiyo sees all of them hit home and then he hits Ratcliffe with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Ukiyo is limping a little bit.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Ukiyo steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Ratcliffe fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Ukiyo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Ukiyo comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Ratcliffe fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Stepping in, Ukiyo lands three quick punches but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Ukiyo forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Ratcliffe throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) A nice feint from Ukiyo causes Ratcliffe to become open.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Attacking with intent, Ukiyo scores with a flurry of five punches and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Limping slightly, Ukiyo is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Ratcliffe appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ukiyo took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Ukiyo can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Ukiyo moves in behind four quick punches, all of them landing, and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Ratcliffe.

(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 Ukiyo, but only a 10-9.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Ratcliffe.

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Ukiyo comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Ratcliffe hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Ukiyo feints, causing Ratcliffe to move to one side and leave himself wide open.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Ukiyo lands three of five quick punches but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Ukiyo comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Ratcliffe manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) A flurry of five punches from Ukiyo see them all connect but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Ukiyo comes forward, walking down Ratcliffe.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Ukiyo confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) A jab hits home from Ukiyo and then he lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Ratcliffe is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Ukiyo moves in quickly, kneeling beside Ratcliffe and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Ukiyo tries to pound on Ratcliffe, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Ukiyo fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Ratcliffe does well to transition to full guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Ukiyo stands up and backs off, letting Ratcliffe stand up as well.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Ukiyo is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Ukiyo acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Ratcliffe looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ukiyo simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) A jab hits home from Ukiyo and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Ratcliffe uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Showing off his great hand speed, Ukiyo punches in bunches with six rapid strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Ukiyo comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Ratcliffe misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) A jab is wide from Ukiyo, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Ukiyo forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Ratcliffe manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) A jab is wide from Ukiyo, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Ratcliffe lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Showing great boxing, Ukiyo scores with three quick punches that set up a nice uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) Ukiyo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Ratcliffe with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Ratcliffe doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Ukiyo lands a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) It looked like we were about to see Ratcliffe try and get some grappling started, but Ukiyo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Ukiyo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Ratcliffe with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Ukiyo fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Ratcliffe with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Ukiyo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a good example of how Ukiyo can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Ukiyo takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Ukiyo up 20-17.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 05:00) Limping slightly, Ukiyo is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Ratcliffe clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Ukiyo connects with a nice jab and then hits Ratcliffe with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Ukiyo is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Ratcliffe is off-target with a jab but lands a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Displaying good hands, Ukiyo gets his opponent to cover up with three quick punches and then goes to the body with a hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Ukiyo looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Ratcliffe is trying to force Ukiyo into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Ratcliffe achieves it, Ukiyo could not fight out of it.

(Rd 3 - 04:01) From the clinch, Ratcliffe drives a knee to the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) Ratcliffe tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Ukiyo isn't able to get free of the clinch either.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) From the clinch, Ratcliffe hits Ukiyo with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Ukiyo tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 3 - 02:17) From the clinch, Ratcliffe hits Ukiyo with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Ratcliffe tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Ukiyo isn't able to get free of the clinch either.

(Rd 3 - 01:28) Breathing very hard, Ukiyo is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 01:28) Ratcliffe breaks his grip and steps back to consider a new strategy.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Ratcliffe misses a right hook and gets countered with a few quick jabs that are followed by a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) For the first time, Ratcliffe is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Ratcliffe had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Stepping in, Ukiyo lands five quick punches and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(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 Ukiyo.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Ratcliffe will be able to take the victory without a finish.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:47) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Ukiyo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a great right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Ratcliffe is off target with a pair of jabs but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Ukiyo hits four out of a flurry of five punches but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:32) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Ratcliffe misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Ukiyo to attack with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a right hook to the ribs that doesn't land.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Ukiyo stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Ratcliffe tries to wrestle Ukiyo backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) He does so and now has Ukiyo pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) Ratcliffe looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Ukiyo works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 4 - 02:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:03) Ukiyo misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) Ukiyo dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a hook to the body that fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Ukiyo stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Ratcliffe tries to get Ukiyo into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Ukiyo can't fight it off and ends up caught.

(Rd 4 - 00:35) Ukiyo looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 00:35) From the clinch, Ratcliffe hits Ukiyo with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.

(Rd 4 - 00:17) Ratcliffe misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ukiyo.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Ratcliffe realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The red marks on the body of Ukiyo show clearly how many blows to the ribs he has taken tonight.

 

 

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) Ukiyo is limping noticeably.

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Ukiyo steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 04:53) It looked like we were about to see Ratcliffe try and get some grappling started, but Ukiyo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:53) A quick flurry of five punches from Ukiyo sees all of them hit home and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Ukiyo is limping noticeably.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Ratcliffe finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Ukiyo lands one of a flurry of quick punches but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 03:18) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:18) Ratcliffe misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ukiyo attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 5 - 02:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:51) Ratcliffe slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a head kick attempt that narrowly misses.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) A few deep breaths betray that Ratcliffe is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Ratcliffe hits a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Ukiyo throws a flurry of three punches that end with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Ukiyo looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) Ratcliffe is off-target with a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) Ukiyo scores with four quick punches that set up a nice uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Ratcliffe doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Ukiyo lands one of a flurry of quick punches but misses a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:15) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:15) Ratcliffe misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ukiyo attacks with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a great right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Ukiyo took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give 50-44 (Johnny Beerbohm), 50-45 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 50-45 (Millhouse Twain).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Toshiaki Ukiyo!

 

 

Official Result: Toshiaki Ukiyo defeats 'Mr. Awesome' Carl Ratcliffe (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Toshiaki Ukiyo name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Showing respect, Toshiaki Ukiyo praises Ratcliffe for his skill and toughness. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter.

 

 

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CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ramon da Silva Ramos (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Favorite: -350) vs. Rhys "Fast" Buck (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Wrexham, Wales, Underdog: +270)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which Ramon da Silva Ramos competes against Rhys 'Fast' Buck.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Ramos misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Buck comes in with a right to the body.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Ramos lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Buck misses with a right jab but hits a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Glaring at Buck, Ramos motions for him to come on and attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Ramos misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Buck attacks with a jab and a left hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Ramos dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a stiff head kick that finds its mark!

(Rd 1 - 02:38) He's down! Buck falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Ramos moves in quickly, kneeling beside Buck and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Ramos fires away with punches and Buck is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Referee Harry A. Bierce jumps in and saves Buck from taking any more shots!

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Ramon da Silva Ramos takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Ramon da Silva Ramos defeats Rhys 'Fast' Buck (TKO (Strikes) in 2:41 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ramon da Silva Ramos gives a name-check to everyone at Combat Team Curitiba, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Wes Hersch. Ramon da Silva Ramos has a lot of natural charisma, and that shines in these sort of settings.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Julio "The Nightmare" Gutierrez (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Culiacan, Mexico, Favorite: -200) vs. Ethan "The Terror" Sutton (9-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Red Lake, Ontario, Underdog: +150)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Julio 'The Nightmare' Gutierrez going up against Ethan 'The Terror' Sutton.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Alan Allen, and Franklin Mencken.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Gutierrez finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Sutton finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Blood is visible on Sutton, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Gutierrez slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a leg kick that misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Gutierrez is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Sutton finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Sutton lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Gutierrez scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Sutton got poked in the eye on that last shot and the fight temporarily halts.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) He gets a few moments to recover.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) The fight restarts.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Sutton connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Gutierrez hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Sutton lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Gutierrez finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Sutton misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Gutierrez fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) The clock is stopped as referee Harry A. Bierce wants to check the cut on Sutton.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Referee Harry A. Bierce brings them to the center and we're back underway!

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Gutierrez comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Sutton manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Gutierrez fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Gutierrez hits a left hand, but Sutton catches the low kick that it set up!

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Gutierrez hops on one foot, trying to balance. Sutton tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Sutton gets the takedown! Gutierrez pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) In guard, Sutton begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Gutierrez was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Sutton ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Sutton attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Gutierrez doesn't let Sutton get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Gutierrez tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

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

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Gutierrez comes forward, walking down Sutton.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Sutton hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) A jab lands from Gutierrez but Sutton evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Sutton misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Gutierrez to attack with a quick left hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Gutierrez connects with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Sutton lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Gutierrez comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Sutton hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Gutierrez fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Sutton with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Sutton uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Gutierrez lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Gutierrez comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Sutton fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Gutierrez lands a left hand and then he hits Sutton with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Gutierrez comes forward, walking down Sutton.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Gutierrez bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Gutierrez can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Gutierrez acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Gutierrez doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Gutierrez is too slow with his final kick and that allows Sutton to catch it!

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Gutierrez hops on one foot, trying to balance. Sutton tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Sutton gets the takedown! Gutierrez pulls guard off it.

(Rd 2 - 02:11) Sutton throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) Sutton deflects a couple of punches that Gutierrez threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Sutton lies on top of Gutierrez, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Sutton keeps Gutierrez guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Gutierrez tries to catch Sutton with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Sutton lies on top of Gutierrez, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Sutton smothers Gutierrez with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Sutton, 10-9 on my card.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Gutierrez is off target with a pair of jabs and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Sutton has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Gutierrez comes forward to attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Sutton hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Gutierrez connects with two left jabs, but Sutton avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) Gutierrez is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Gutierrez connects with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Sutton lands two jabs but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Sutton is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Gutierrez stalks forward, pressuring Sutton.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Sutton fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Gutierrez throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) Sutton lands a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) Gutierrez hits a jab and also hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) Sutton lands a left hook. Gutierrez scores with a jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) Gutierrez appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Gutierrez misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:34) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:34) Sutton slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Gutierrez lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Sutton uses a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) Sutton dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a good right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Sutton misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Gutierrez to attack with a jab and a head kick that is off-target.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Sutton.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Gutierrez 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 tries to stop the bleeding for Gutierrez in between rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:51) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Sutton doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Gutierrez misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Gutierrez moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sutton into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Sutton hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Gutierrez.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) Gutierrez attacks with strikes.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) Sutton hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) A one-two from Gutierrez fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Gutierrez comes forward to attack.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Sutton manages a counter jab.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Gutierrez lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 4 - 03:25) Gutierrez looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 4 - 03:25) Sutton is looking to muscle Gutierrez back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:25) Sutton manages it and controls Gutierrez up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Showing good control, Sutton keeps Gutierrez stuck against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Gutierrez gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Sutton attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Gutierrez on the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) An excellent outside leg trip sees Gutierrez get thrown to the mat!

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Sutton takes the back off the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Sutton tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Gutierrez blocks it.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Gutierrez tries to turn over and sweep Sutton but can't do it.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Sutton successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Sutton, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Sutton flattens Gutierrez out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 4 - 00:01) By submission, the winner is Ethan Sutton!

 

 

Official Result: Ethan 'The Terror' Sutton defeats Julio 'The Nightmare' Gutierrez (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:59 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Ethan Sutton praises his team at Slaughterhouse, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Julio Gutierrez and praises his toughness.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Talented" Sutton Ripley (17-4-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -540) vs. Chaim Alexievich (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Minsk, Belarus, Underdog: +430)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Talented' Sutton Ripley goes head to head with Chaim Alexievich.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Ripley moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) A defensive jab hits from Alexievich.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Ripley can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Alexievich with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Ripley fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Alexievich with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) A jab lands from Ripley, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Ripley looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Alexievich appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ripley took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Ripley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Alexievich hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Ripley fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Alexievich with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Ripley is wincing, that last punch may have actually damaged his own hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Ripley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Alexievich with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Ripley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Alexievich appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ripley took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Ripley throws a one-two, but Alexievich was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Ripley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Ripley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) That last hit did some damage, Alexievich is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! He slumps up against the cage looking dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Alexievich can't cover up well enough and gets clocked with a right hand to the side of the head and goes down hard!

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Ripley starts pounding away on Alexievich, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Ripley fires away and Alexievich is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Referee Leo Behan is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:13) The winner, by TKO; Sutton Ripley!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Talented' Sutton Ripley defeats Chaim Alexievich (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sutton Ripley gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Sutton Ripley says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a victory,

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Torment" Genki Shinashi (9-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +390) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Favorite: -500)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Torment' Genki Shinashi goes up against Bill 'The Marine' Brown.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Brown looks significantly bigger than Shinashi as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:48) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Shinashi wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Brown connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Shinashi.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Shinashi misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Brown connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) There's a takedown attempt from Brown.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Brown fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Brown throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Brown tries to lock Shinashi into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Brown gets the kimura fully applied and Shinashi has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:27) The winner, by submission, is Bill 'The Marine' Brown!

 

 

Official Result: Bill 'The Marine' Brown defeats 'Torment' Genki Shinashi (Submission (Kimura) in 2:33 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bill Brown gives a name-check to everyone at American Cage Fighters, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Kojuro Kudo (13-4-1NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -490) vs. "Crushin'" Moe Muschin (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Underdog: +390)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Kojuro Kudo takes on 'Crushin'' Moe Muschin.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Muschin gets a good reaction from the fans as he enters the arena, he's fighting in front of a home crowd tonight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Kudo moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then hits Muschin with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Kudo confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Muschin appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kudo took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Kudo hits a left jab and then catches Muschin with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Muschin limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) A jab is wide from Kudo, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) That last shot may have done some damage, Muschin backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Kudo punishes Muschin with a straight right!

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Muschin can't cover up well enough and gets clocked with a right hand to the side of the head and goes down hard! (Rd 1 - 03:46) Kudo starts pounding away on Muschin, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 03:46) Kudo fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Muschin!

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Kudo attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Muschin fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Kudo blocks Muschin as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Kudo attempts the mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) He tries to get the mount but Muschin was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Kudo somehow manages to come out on top of Muschin in north-south position.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Kudo elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Muschin tries to move from under Kudo, but can't get free.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Kudo tries to move to side control, but Muschin sensed the shift in weight and scrambles.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Muschin is up first and quickly grabs Kudo as he too stands up, getting back control.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Controlling Kudo from behind, Muschin tries to take him over with a german suplex!

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Muschin struggles at first, but once he manages to get a good grip Kudo is unable to do anything further and gets suplexed!

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Kudo can't prevent Muschin getting side control off the suplex.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Muschin fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Muschin blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Muschin keeps Kudo guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Kudo tries to pull guard on Muschin but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kudo.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see Muschin try and get some grappling started, but Kudo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Kudo throws a punch but Muschin avoids it.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Kudo hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Muschin.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Moving around, Muschin is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Kudo uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Muschin comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Kudo partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Muschin has a hold of the other.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Muschin can't get Kudo down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Muschin smothers Kudo against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Showing his ability to control opponents, Muschin simply smothers Kudo against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Muschin is wearing Kudo down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) Kudo is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Muschin shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) A great sprawl from Kudo prevents the takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Limping quite noticeably, Muschin is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) Kudo lands a left hand and then lands a hard low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:26) Kudo steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 00:26) Kudo hits a left jab and then hits Muschin with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Muschin looked like he was going to shoot, but Kudo simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Kudo connects with a jab, but Muschin avoids the low kick that it set up.

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

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

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Muschin looked like he was going to shoot, but Kudo simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Attacking with a quick flurry, Kudo lands three punches and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) Kudo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Kudo can't connect with a jab, but then hits Muschin with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Kudo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) A jab hits home from Kudo and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Muschin.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Kudo is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Muschin limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Kudo connects with a nice jab and then hits Muschin with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) Muschin appeared to be going for a takedown, but Kudo took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) Kudo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:55) Muschin chooses to shoot in on Kudo.

(Rd 3 - 02:55) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Kudo has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Muschin begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Muschin throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Kudo tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Muschin.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) In half guard, Muschin throws a couple of punches designed to keep Kudo guessing.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Muschin blocks Kudo as he tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) Muschin throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Kudo tries to sweep Muschin but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Muschin pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Kudo tries to get full guard on Muschin but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

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

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

(Rd 4 - 04:54) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Kudo.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Even worse, Muschin manages to catch the last kick!

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Kudo doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Kudo hops on one foot, trying to balance. Muschin tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Muschin can't get Kudo down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Kudo is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) Muschin uses dirty boxing to punish Kudo while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Muschin smothers Kudo against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 03:53) Kudo is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 4 - 03:53) Muschin and Kudo remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 4 - 02:39) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) Kudo can't connect with a jab, but then catches Muschin with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 4 - 02:05) Kudo can't connect with a jab, but then catches Muschin with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) It looked like we were about to see Muschin try and get some grappling started, but Kudo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) A jab is wide from Kudo, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 01:42) Muschin is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 4 - 01:37) Circling warily, Muschin is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:37) Kudo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Muschin with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Kudo looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Kudo throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 4 - 01:08) Muschin takes the chance and grabs Kudo into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Muschin is looking to muscle Kudo back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Muschin manages it and controls Kudo up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) Kudo is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) Muschin keeps Kudo up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Kudo is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(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 Muschin.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Muschin 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) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 05:00) Muschin is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) There's a takedown attempt from Muschin.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Kudo has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:42) Kudo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Muschin off of him.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Muschin tries to pound on Kudo, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Muschin leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Kudo.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Muschin pounds away, but Kudo isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Kudo tries to catch Muschin with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) In guard, Muschin begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Kudo keeps Muschin in guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Kudo throws out some punches, but Muschin leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Taking a few gulps of breath, Muschin is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 5 - 01:59) Kudo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Muschin.

(Rd 5 - 01:53) Muschin seizes the chance and grabs Kudo into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:45) Using his wrestling skills, Muschin is trying to push Kudo up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:45) He does so and now has Kudo pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:26) Kudo is trapped against the cage and Muschin hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 01:12) Kudo is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 5 - 01:12) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

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

(Rd 5 - 00:09) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Muschin is keeping Kudo pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Muschin 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) Franklin Mencken gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Muschin.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Kudo.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse scores the contest as 48-47 to Kudo.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Kojuro Kudo!

 

 

Official Result: Kojuro Kudo defeats 'Crushin'' Moe Muschin (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kojuro Kudo thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Kojuro Kudo celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Russian Nightmare" Fjodor Kanchelskis (14-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rodrigo de Mello (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Russian Nightmare' Fjodor Kanchelskis going up against Rodrigo de Mello.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Moving forward, Kanchelskis looks to strike. Rodrigo stands ready.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Kanchelskis misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Kanchelskis comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Kanchelskis begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Rodrigo can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Kanchelskis gains side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Kanchelskis uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Kanchelskis starts threading his arm behind the head, looking to set up a Von Flue choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Rodrigo defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kanchelskis attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kanchelskis gets the kimura fully applied and Rodrigo has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:38) 'The Russian Nightmare' Fjodor Kanchelskis takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Russian Nightmare' Fjodor Kanchelskis defeats Rodrigo de Mello (Submission (Kimura) in 2:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Fjodor Kanchelskis thanks everyone connected to St. Petersburg Elite for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Osmosis Benn (19-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Favorite: -1200) vs. Jordan "Fred" Flintstone (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Osmosis Benn going head to head with Jordan 'Fred' Flintstone.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Flintstone, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Benn hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Benn manages to get control of the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Using his wrestling skills, Benn is trying to push Flintstone up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Benn achieves it, pinning Flintstone to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Benn traps Flintstone up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Benn is keeping Flintstone pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) 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 - 02:19) Referee William Yeats decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Benn aggressively gets to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) With underhooks giving him solid control over Flintstone, Benn looks for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Benn doesn't get the takedown, Flintstone instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Wanting to take it to the ground, Flintstone attempts to drag Benn down into his guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Flintstone gets it, Benn is now trapped in his guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Flintstone attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Flintstone cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Flintstone is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Benn off of him.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Benn smothers Flintstone with his body by pushing forward and down.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Benn took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Benn 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 Flintstone 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 - 04:45) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Benn wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Benn uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Benn can't get Flintstone down to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) Benn tries to wrestle Flintstone backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) He does so and now has Flintstone pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Showing his ability to exert control, Benn smothers Flintstone up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Showing his ability to exert control, Benn smothers Flintstone up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 01:50) Referee William Yeats decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Benn can't connect with a jab, but then hits Flintstone with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Benn can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Flintstone with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Benn can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Benn fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Benn seems to be the aggressor.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Using his wrestling skills, Benn is trying to push Flintstone up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Benn does it, Flintstone is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:09) Flintstone is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 2 - 00:09) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes.

(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 Benn.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Benn 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) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Benn seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Benn is looking to use his wrestling to take Flintstone down.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Benn uses his wrestling skills to deliver a belly-to-belly suplex! Flintstone pulls half guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) In half guard, Benn begins working to get side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) He passes to side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Benn tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) He can't get the mount as Flintstone rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Benn increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Benn attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Benn has Flintstone flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

(Rd 3 - 02:47) By submission, the winner is Osmosis Benn!

 

 

Official Result: Osmosis Benn defeats Jordan 'Fred' Flintstone (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Osmosis Benn gives a name-check to everyone at American Cage Fighters, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Osmosis Benn says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Jordan Flintstone.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Executioner" Maarten De Vries (17-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -300) vs. Osvald Kikkas (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Tallinn, Estonia, Underdog: +230)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Executioner' Maarten De Vries fights Osvald Kikkas.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Kikkas had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) De Vries hits two left jabs and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Kikkas comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Kikkas gets hold of a leg but De Vries remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Kikkas can't get De Vries down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Kikkas smothers De Vries against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Showing his ability to exert control, Kikkas smothers De Vries up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) 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 - 03:08) Kikkas traps De Vries up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) De Vries closes in on Kikkas, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) De Vries misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) De Vries was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught!

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Holding the leg, Kikkas tries for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) The takedown is unsuccessful, De Vries pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) A jab is wide from De Vries, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) De Vries hits a left jab and then catches Kikkas with a right hook.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Kikkas may have been aiming to get in close, but De Vries aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) A jab hits home from De Vries and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) De Vries looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) A jab hits home from De Vries and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) There's a takedown attempt from Kikkas.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Kikkas gets the takedown! De Vries pulls guard.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Kikkas just about edged it.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:46) A jab is wide from De Vries, but then he catches Kikkas with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) De Vries lands a jab and then catches Kikkas with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) De Vries can't connect with a jab, but then hits Kikkas with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) De Vries connects with a nice jab and then catches Kikkas with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) De Vries hits a left jab and then catches Kikkas with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Kikkas steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs!

(Rd 2 - 03:33) De Vries smashes Kikkas with a vicious right head kick! He's knocked out!

(Rd 2 - 03:22) The winner, by knock out, is 'The Executioner' Maarten De Vries!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Executioner' Maarten De Vries defeats Osvald Kikkas (Knock Out (Kick) in 1:38 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Maarten De Vries name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He takes a microphone and taunts Stuart Strange repeatedly in a very childish manner. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Braulio "Louca" Moura (25-3-1NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -760) vs. Frederico Vergara (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Mexico City, Mexico, Underdog: +600)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Braulio 'Louco' Moura takes on Frederico Vergara in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Moura misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Vergara comes in with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Moura tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Vergara throws two punches but Moura has a great guard and absorbs all of them with ease.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Moura initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Vergara misses with a right hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Moura connects with two left jabs, but Vergara dodges a big right head kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Vergara uses a right jab but has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Moura hits a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Vergara hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Moura hits a jab and also hits a good kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Moura moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Vergara into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Moura moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Vergara.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Moura can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Moura throws a right head kick but doesn't make contact.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Vergara is off target with a right jab and also fails on a hook attempt to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Moura comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Vergara manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Moura hits a left hand but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Moura counters a left hand with a quick left jab and a high kick that misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Moura comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Vergara hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Moura lands a jab and then he hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 01:38) He's down! Vergara falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Moura moves in quickly to try and finish Vergara with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Incredibly, Vergara holds on and survives an arsenal of vicious stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 01:10) On his back, Vergara watches as Moura leaps up and attempts a flying stomp!

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Vergara rolls away from the stomp and seizes the opportunity to try to scramble up.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Somehow, the scramble leaves Moura under the north-south control of Vergara.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Vergara elbows away at the ribs with sharp blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Moura tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Vergara.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Vergara hits a short knee strike to the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Moura took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Moura. He knows that this is his 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 - 04:45) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Moura counters a left hand with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Moura attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Vergara hit a counter right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Moura feints one way, throwing Vergara off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Moura misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Vergara misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Moura comes in with quick jabs that are followed by a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Vergara connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Moura hits a couple of jabs but misses a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Moura misses with an attempted shot to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Vergara misses with a right jab and also misses with a left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Moura slips past a left hook and counters with a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Vergara is being totally outstruck so far in this fight.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Moura doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Vergara can't get past the good guard of Moura, three punches were simply absorbed.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Taking a few gulps of breath, Moura is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Vergara misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Moura comes in with a kick driven into the thigh area.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Moura steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Vergara misses with a right hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Moura hits a left jab and then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Vergara is limping noticeably.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Vergara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Moura hits a left jab and also connects with a quick head kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Moura sees that Vergara is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Vergara just covers up, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds!

(Rd 2 - 00:37) A right head kick from Moura lands clean and knocks Vergara down and out! It's all over!

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Braulio Moura takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

Official Result: Braulio 'Louco' Moura defeats Frederico Vergara (Knock Out (Kick) in 4:36 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Braulio Moura thanks everyone connected to Brazilian Estrela Academy for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Carlos da Guia (19-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -740) vs. "The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Underdog: +590)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Carlos da Guia competes against 'The Tap Out Artist' Billy Russell in the CTC Middleweight division.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) da Guia moves in on Russell, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) da Guia lands two jabs and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Russell had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) A jab hits home from da Guia and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Russell.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) da Guia comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Russell lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Attacking with intent, da Guia scores with one out of a flurry of four punches and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Russell.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) A jab hits home from da Guia and then he lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) da Guia can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) da Guia comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Russell tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) da Guia lands a left hand and then he hits Russell with a powerful leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) da Guia steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Russell fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) da Guia doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) da Guia lands a left hand and then catches Russell with a hard low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) da Guia comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Russell throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) da Guia can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Russell is limping noticeably.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) da Guia comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Russell fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) da Guia lands a jab and then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) da Guia steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Russell lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) da Guia lands a left hand and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Russell limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) da Guia lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to da Guia, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Russell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a few quick jabs that are followed by a head kick attempt that narrowly misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Russell hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) da Guia doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) da Guia slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Russell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a left to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Circling warily, Russell is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) da Guia fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) da Guia is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Russell can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

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

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Russell isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Attacking with intent, da Guia scores with three out of a flurry of four punches but Russell evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Russell is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Displaying tight boxing skills, da Guia lands five quick punches.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Russell gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) da Guia slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a head kick that landed only a glancing blow.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 00:26) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:26) Russell misses with a big right hand, allowing da Guia to counter with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) da Guia looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Russell had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) da Guia lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Russell can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

(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 da Guia.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has da Guia up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 05:00) Russell can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) da Guia slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) da Guia lands a jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Russell misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. da Guia attacks with a pair of jabs that are followed by a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Russell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but da Guia took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) da Guia fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) da Guia doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) da Guia deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) da Guia moves in behind five quick punches, five of them finding a home, and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Russell.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Russell misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. da Guia attacks with a quick left jab and a good right hook.

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

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Limping heavily, Russell is struggling to move around.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Russell scores with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) da Guia lands a left jab and also hits a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Russell wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 3 - 02:05) da Guia moves in quickly to try and finish Russell with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 3 - 02:05) da Guia goes to work on Russell with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish him!

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Russell takes a kick, but times it so that he uses that moment to stand back up.

(Rd 3 - 01:32) da Guia is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) da Guia moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) da Guia throws a two-punch combo but Russell avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) da Guia hits a left hand, but Russell avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) Barely able to walk now, the damage Russell has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Russell is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) da Guia hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Russell is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Russell can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) da Guia moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) da Guia hits a left jab and then catches Russell with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) da Guia looks very tired out there.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) da Guia dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) da Guia connects with a nice jab and then hits Russell with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to da Guia on my card, Russell was well behind.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have da Guia ahead 30-26.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Russell misses a right hook and gets countered with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Russell looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but da Guia simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) da Guia can't connect with a jab, but then hits Russell with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) da Guia lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Russell.

(Rd 4 - 03:56) Russell is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) da Guia moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) A jab is wide from da Guia, but then he hits a deadly kick to the legs of Russell.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Russell collapses, his legs utterly destroyed, there's no way he can continue - this fight is over!

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Carlos da Guia takes the victory by way of leg kick TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Carlos da Guia defeats 'The Tap Out Artist' Billy Russell (TKO (Leg Kick) in 1:25 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Carlos da Guia name-checks everyone involved with Brazilian Estrela Academy, then goes through his sponsors one by one. He then thanks God for inspiring him. Carlos da Guia says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

Attendance: 221

Gate Reciepts: $17,503

Sponsorship: $24,541

Ad Revenue: $424,323

Merchandise: $4,061

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $208,238)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Carlos da Guia            $17,340      Billy Russell            $1,845
Braulio Moura             $24,210      Frederico Vergara        $1,968       KotN: Moura: $5,000
Maarten De Vries          $45,730      Osvald Kikkas            $1,722
Osmosis Benn              $21,660      Jordan Flintstone        $2,214       SotN: Benn: $5,000
Fjodor Kanchelskis        $6,290       Rodrigo de Mello         $135
Kojuro Kudo               $5,950       Moe Muschin              $1,722
Bill Brown                $2,788       Genki Shinashi           $2,760
Sutton Ripley             $15,610      Chaim Alexievich         $11,968      FotN: Both: $10,000
Ethan Sutton              $2,550       Julio Gutierrez          $1,968
Ramon da Silva Ramos      $4,530       Rhys Buck                $1,722
Toshiaki Ukiyo            $170         Carl Ratcliffe           $3,500
Vivinho                   $2,100       Vlad Kogan               $1,230
Brendon Nicol             $6,998       Henning Olsen            $2,300       Perf: Nicol: $5,000
Wes Hersch                $7,306       Mortimer Greenfell       $1,537       Perf: Hersch: $5,000
Yaichiro Takahama         $3,228       Augustus Shorrock        $1,435
Ojay Houghley             $2,152       Hiroshige Shiga          $1,600

 

 

Drug Testing: $18,016

Production: $20,601

 

Profit: $223,573

 

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 56%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +0.5%             86.5% (High Level Regional)
USA                 -0.4%             88.1% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +0.4%             84.0% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +1.8%             57.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +1.5%             66.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Japan               +2.8%             79.3% (High Level Regional)
Asia                +1.5%             63.2% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              +1.0%             52.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +1.5%             62.5% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       +3.2%             84.0% (High Level Regional)
Central America     +0.9%             60.9% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.2%             41.3% (Mid Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results for Canandian Tournament Combat 42 have come back, and Kafu Bunya tested positive for recreational drugs. Bunya apologized to his fans, and accepted full responsibility for the positive test and swore to return following his suspension clean and better than ever. He will serve a mandatory one years suspension, and his victory over Fisher Kaye has been converted into a No Contest.

- Fisher Kaye has been offered a contract and will continue in the tournament in Bunya's place, facing Thomaz de Miranda in the Third Round.

- Sutton Ripley sustained a broken wrist during his TKO victory over Chaim Alexievich. He will miss three weeks of training, but the injury should not affect his ability to move on in the tournament.

- The CTC have released the following fighters following their elimination from the tournament: Billy Russell, Frederico Vergara, Osvald Kikkas, Jordan Flintstone, Rodrigo de Mello, Genki Shinashi, Chaim Alexievich, Julio Gutierrez, Rhys Buck, Carl Ratcliffe, Vlad Kogan, Henning Olsen, Mortimer Greenfell, Augustus Shorrock, and Hiroshige Shiga.

- The services of Moe Muschin have been retained per Canadian Fighter rules.

- CTC fighter Supachai Thamsatchanan has confirmed that he is training with Tai Sheng Men Society in preperation for his CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round bout against Ade Travers. He is not expected to remain with the camp long-term, but thinks the team will help him with his wrestling skills.

- CTC fighter Chikafusa Abukara has quit Dragon's Lair Gym following a bitter argument with fellow member Heiji Endo. The simmering tension between the two boiled over in a dramatic confrontation that ended with Abukara storming out.

- CTC fighter Doug Hansen is training at London Kick Boxing Academy and will be backed by the team for his next fight. He is there on a temporary basis, looking to work on his striking ahead of his CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Adenor Togni.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

GAMMA Battle Lines 6: Yoshioka vs. Hideki (Sunday, Week 4, July 2002)

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: William Demers vs. Hidemichi Sakata

KO of the Night: Norio Hideki

Submission of the Night: Mailhairer Moreau

 

Predictions

None

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Friday, Week 1, August 2002

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Mal Phe Roby (22-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -730) vs. "Satanic" Ali Pyke (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #135, Underdog: +580)

Mal Phe Roby is an extremely tough Indonesian fighter who has an exceptional ability to shake off even the hardest blows as if they were mere slaps. He is a decent striker in his own right, and is especially fond of his vicious low leg kicks and Muay Thai knee strikes. Tenacious in the extreme, his dogged determination makes him a hard fighter to finish. The first ever ALPHA-1 Middleweight champion, his reign was one of the highlights of mid-90's ALPHA-1. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Haranobu Oshiro in ALPHA-1. Ali Pyke is a Middleweight competitor from Indiana who originally comes from a kick boxing background. Master of using low kicks to break down his opponents base, he also possesses a powerful head kick. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Ronnie Allen Teller in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Dexter "D-Man" Darling (19-6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -1200) vs. Blaze "Hellraiser" Weeks (5-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #98, Underdog: +950)

Dexter Darling is one of the best pure athletes in MMA history, whose success in the sport has been built on his explosive power and never-ending stamina. The former football players best strategy has always been to follow one of his massive takedowns with brutal ground and pound, but as his career advanced so too has his ability to use smooth boxing to vary his attacks. In recent years his win-loss record has taken a battering though, and many feel that he has been found out. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Leonardo da Costa in GAMMA. Blaze Weeks may have an awesome name but unfortunately his MMA skills are not quite as good. He may improve as he gains experience, but early in his career he has shown nothing to contradict the fact that he is a fairly bland wrestler who poses little threat of finishing opponents. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Zenko Hatakeyama in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Joaquim "Assassino Silencioso" Fontes (27-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -1200) vs. Gordy Gallant (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #127, Underdog: +950)

Joaquim Fontes is one of Brazil's top fighters, he is an elite level BJJ black belt who has developed a competent stand-up game to make him an all-around threat. Always ultra-dangerous on the ground, he is well known for having one of the more active guards in MMA and for being a master of locking up triangles and armbars from his back. A former FLB Middleweight champion who had five back-to-back submission wins at the time of the company's closure. He joined ALPHA-1 in 2001 and marked his debut with a stunning win, handing Carlos da Guia his first ever pro loss to win the Middleweight title. Gordy Gallant is a wrestler who is noted for being a cardio machine. At his best when he can beat up opponents from the clinch, he looks like a real prospect for the future. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Tadakuni Fumihiko in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Islander" Neil Napier (18-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -1170) vs. Barrett "The F Bomb" Fforde (10-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #143, Underdog: +930)

Neil Napier is widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented fighters of his generation, and is also well known for being one of the first fighter to see the value in taking a cerebral approach to MMA, scouting opponents carefully and creating finely detailed gameplans for every fight. Devastated by his defeat to Matthew Dean in 1998, the narrative of Napier's quest to get another shot at the Middleweight title has been one of GAMMA's major focal points and it was an enormous shock when he went on to lose to Osmosis Benn in a #1 Contender's bout at GAMMA 41. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Osmosis Benn in GAMMA. Barrett Fforde broke into MMA in 1995, and was originally a pretty basic wrestler who didn't really have anything that made him stand out from the masses of other MMA fighters who come from a grappling background. He joined American Cage Fighters in 1998 and was soon sporting a much more rounded skill set and looking like a far better fighter, a testament to how a good camp can hone a competitor. He has remained there ever since, although he's never quite made the leap to the next level in terms of quality. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Wagner in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Bambang Sriyanto (26-9-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Favorite: -560) vs. Kramer "The Predator" Mayweather (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #151, Underdog: +440)

Bambang Sriyanto is the type of rugged no-nonsense fighter that nobody wants to compete against. He is a master of the art of getting in people's faces, throwing them off their gameplan, and using his razor sharp elbows and knees to mess them up. No fight is ever easy against him, and he has been able to translate that into a lot of success and become one of the top-ranked Middleweight competitors in the world. A regular with ALPHA-1, in recent years he has begun to struggle and it may be that a long career of brutal wars are beginning to catch up to him. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Thais Antonio Taffarel in ALPHA-1. Kramer Mayweather is potentially a future star, and is a great kick boxer who can do some serious damage with his fists and feet. His excellent takedown defence helps cover his weak ground game, forcing most fighters to take him on at his own game. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Gempachi Higa in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Mack Attack" Petey Mack (11-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tsunesaburo Baisotei (6-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #167, Underdog: +950)

Petey Mack is a very dangerous opponent, who is versatile and can cause damage from virtually anywhere. His striking is crisp and powerful, his strength and balance make him a very good wrestler, and he has some extremely under-rated submission skills. Add all of that to his physical abilities and his mental toughness and you have one of the best in the world. A GAMMA regular, his record with them looks pretty average until you consider that he is pretty regularly fighting the best of the best. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Tora Mizwar in GAMMA. Tsunesaburo Baisotei is a fairly poor fighter, who has some average submission skills that could cause issues for the unwary, but for the most part he just doesn't have the skill or athleticism to compete at anything but the lowest level. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Ashihei Takimoto in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ashley "The Tiger" Ballard (14-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Underdog: +120) vs. Tony Legg (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #111, Favorite: -160)

Ashley Ballard is a very good kick boxer who is enormously powerful thanks to his compact, muscular frame. A cardio machine, he rarely seems to tire. He was undefeated for the first five years of his career, racking up a 13-0 record while working the local circuit and GAMMA undercard, but took his first defeat in January 2000 when Brazilian star Braulio Moura stopped him. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Thomas Smith in GAMMA. Tony Legg is a strong wrestler who had a lot of success in that sport in his college days, and now brings his grappling skills to MMA. His power, drive, and excellent takedowns are all huge weapons in his arsenal, but he will need to overcome his tendency to gas and his inability to deal with being on his back before he can really think about becoming a contender. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Nigel Malley in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Eriverton Laurentino (11-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +320) vs. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #82, Favorite: -410)

Eriverton Laurentino is a quick, scrappy fighter, who is from a kick boxing background and so is more than comfortable standing and trading with anyone in the world. He fought Braulio Moura for the FLB Middleweight title in 1999, his biggest fight to date, but was defeated. He has since gone on to reestablish himself as one of the rising stars of MMA and joined GAMMA in 2001 after FLB went bust. Unfortunately he suffered a bad loss on his company debut, getting knocked out cold by Carl Ratcliffe. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband is one of the very best kick boxers in the world, an elite striker who can stand and trade with anyone in the sport, if he can improve his wrestling and ground game, he could be a major player. A bad knee injury suffered in early 1999 saw him sidelined for eighteen months and really stalled his career. Since returning he has looked less dynamic than before, and in October 2001 he tasted his first defeat after getting bullied by young Charlie Oakley for three rounds. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Hachemon Matsuda in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (11-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Favorite: -930) vs. Derren "Hawkeye" Barton (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #186, Underdog: +740)

Thorbjorn Rekdal is an elite level kick boxer, who is 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 is coming off a second round TKO victory over Matsuta Satou in the first round of the tournament. Derren Barton was originally a kick boxer, who spent a couple years working hard on his wrestling prior to becoming a professional MMA fighter, realising that without a grappling background he would be very vulnerable. The end product of his hard work is a well-rounded mixed martial artist who can cause problems for anyone. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Tucker Plumm in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Sandman" Rob Baines (33-11, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -850) vs. Dennis "The Irish Lion" Gallagher (15-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #119, Underdog: +670)

Rob Baines is a submission specialist, who is considered one of the very best at controlling and tapping opponents on the floor. Nicknamed "The Sandman" because of the amount of people he has put to sleep with his favorite move, the rear naked choke, the only thing that has held him back from becoming a true world beater is his average stand-up. Nonetheless, he did capture the BCF Middleweight title in 2001 with an impressive finish of Davis Spyrou. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Hans-Peter Schneider that was his first defence of the BCF Middleweight title. Dennis Gallagher is a competent but deeply unmemorable fighter, who has decent hands and can grapple a bit, but ultimately has nothing about him that indicates he'll ever be able to break out of the pack and become more than a solid journeyman. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Paxton Brinkal in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tadao Miyazaki (11-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -1110) vs. Hayato Koga (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #154, Underdog: +880)

Tadao Miyazaki is one of the rising stars of Japanese MMA, who blends the awesome unorthodox strikes of his Karate background with an exciting, highly active ground game to create a unique and very effective style of MMA. A former contender for the ALPHA-1 Middleweight title, many feel that Miyazaki is a lock to crack the world top 10 at 185 lbs. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Zaco in ALPHA-1. Hayato Koga is a true mixed martial artist, who comes from an amateur wrestling background but has studied striking and submissions to make himself a versatile all-rounder. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Jorge Hormazabal in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ivor "The Engine" Orr (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Favorite: -600) vs. "The Specialist" Keith Plaice (19-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #191, Underdog: +470)

Ivor Orr is trained in the art of catch wrestling, and is a tough opponent who knows all the tricks of the grappling trade and can make life extremely uncomfortable for whoever is facing him. After going 6-0 on local events across Ireland, he joined BCF in 2001. He debuted with a hard fought win over Rhys Buck to announce himself in the Middleweight division and followed that up with a huge win, beating Augustus Shorrock by submission. He is coming off a sixth round submission victory over Tuck Durdell in the first round of the tournament. Keith Plaice is a decent Muay Thai fighter who can pose problems if not taken seriously enough. A tall, thin competitor, he uses his reach advantage to keep other, shorter Middleweights at distance, and his height means that he is especially good at delivering knee strikes. His big weakness is undoubtedly his wrestling, as he has neither the skills nor the physical bulk to prevent opponents from manhandling him in the clinch. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Thom Billings in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournamennt Second Round Bout: Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Favorite: -420) vs. Gavin "The Lawman" Marshall (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #95, Underdog: +330)

Dwayne Alleyne is a Greco-Roman wrestler, who loves to grab a 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. After impressing on the local scene he was a natural signing for GAMMA. He debuted for them in 2001 and made an exceptionally strong start to his career there, defeating both Alex Cole and Thomas Smith in his first two fights. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Thomas Smith in GAMMA. Gavin Marshall is a great young prospect from California, who marries an excellent pedigree in amateur wrestling with dangerously heavy hands to create a style that is hard to deal with. Many have already tipped him as a future champion. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Owen Hyde in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Woody "Buzz Saw" Fierstein (12-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Favorite: -170) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #170, Underdog: +130)

Woody Fierstein is a decorated amateur wrestler who has worked hard to expand his skill set and become a real mixed martial artist. He has exceptional cardio that allows him to keep attacking for the entire match, and he often picks up wins by finishing strongly against tired opponents. He has been working for GAMMA since late '96 although he has tended to struggle when fighting the better competitors in the Middleweight division. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Timothy McNally in GAMMA. 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 is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Paul Goodfellow in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Michihito Yamazaki (7-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #202, Underdog: +490) vs. Snuffy Fontana (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #74, Favorite: -620)

Michihito Yamazaki is a decidedly average wrestler, whose only real threat is that he'll be able to grind his way to a submission victory with his grappling, as he has little in the way of submissions or striking with which to finish opponents. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Alex Cole in the first round of the tournament. Snuffy Fontana is a Middleweight prospect from the UK, an all-rounder who can strike, grapple, or use submissions. With time to develope, he could become a major name. He joined BCF in 2000 and made his debut on the final show of the year, outclassing and defeating Pierce Jeeler. Although he has since had his first defeat (to Edgar Van Den Hoogenband), he has shown that he is going to be a real player in the division. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Conrad Bueller in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ademir Coelho (10-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +380) vs. Pepe (12-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #178, Favorite: -480)

Ademir Coelho is a decent Muay Thai fighter, good on his feet or when able to get in close and use his knee strikes, his weakness is his ground game. His career highlight so far has been competing for the FLB Middleweight title in July 2000, where he lost to the champion, Joaquim Fontes. Since FLB's demise Coelho has been working for ALPHA-1 in Japan. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Welvis Andre de Arruda in the first round of the tournament. Pepe is a solid professional from Brazil who has good hands and a decent grappling game to his name, but neither is it at high enough level to truly test any of the bigger names in the sport. He's definately an upper-level fighter on the regional circuit though. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Omar Calvert in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Mal Phe Roby (185 lbs) vs. Ali Pyke (185 lbs)

Dexter Darling (185 lbs) vs. Blaze Weeks (185 lbs)

Joaquim Fontes (185 lbs) vs. Gordy Gallant (185 lbs)

Neil Napier (185 lbs) vs. Barrett Fforde (185 lbs)

Bambang Sriyanto (185 lbs) vs. Kramer Mayweather (185 lbs)

Petey Mack (185 lbs) vs. Tsunesaburo Baisotei (185 lbs)

Ashley Ballard (185 lbs) vs. Tony Legg (185 lbs)

Eriverton Laurentino (185 lbs) vs. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband (185 lbs)

Thorbjorn Rekdal (185 lbs) vs. Derren Barton (185 lbs)

Rob Baines (185 lbs) vs. Dennis Gallagher (185 lbs)

Tadao Miyazaki (185 lbs) vs. Hayato Koga (185 lbs)

Ivor Orr (185 lbs) vs. Keith Plaice (185 lbs)

Dwayne Alleyne (185 lbs) vs. Gavin Marshall (185 lbs)

Woody Fierstein (185 lbs) vs. Shaun Dico (185 lbs)

Mochihito Yamazaki (185 lbs) vs. Snuffy Fontana (185 lbs)

Ademir Coelho (185 lbs) vs. Pepe (185 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 45 Full Fight Card

MW: Mal Phe Roby vs. Ali Pyke

MW: Dexter Darling vs. Blaze Weeks

MW: Joaquim Fontes vs. Gordy Gallant

MW: Neil Napier vs. Barrett Fforde

MW: Bambang Sriyanto vs. Kramer Mayweather

MW: Petey Mack vs. Tsunesaburo Baisotei

MW: Ashley Ballard vs. Tony Legg

MW: Eriverton Laurentino vs. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband

MW: Thorbjorn Rekdal vs. Derren Barton

MW: Rob Baines vs. Dennis Gallagher

 

MW: Tadao Miyazaki vs. Hayato Koga

MW: Ivor Orr vs. Keith Plaice

MW: Dwayne Alleyne vs. Gavin Marshall

MW: Woody Fierstein vs. Shaun Dico

MW: Mochihito Yamazaki vs. Snuffy Fontana

MW: Ademir Coelho vs. Pepe

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Friday, Week 1, August 2002

Live From Prince George, British Columbia

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ademir Coelho (10-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Underdog: +380) vs. Pepe (12-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -480)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first fight of the night is Ademir Coelho going up against Pepe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Pepe may have weighed in the same as Coelho 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 - 04:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Pepe hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Coelho doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Coelho misses a jab but scores with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Pepe uses a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Pepe shouts at his opponent, telling them to bring it on.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Pepe misses with a big right hand, allowing Coelho to counter with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Pepe is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Coelho lands a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Pepe misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Coelho comes in with a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Pepe hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Coelho lands a three strike combination that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Coelho misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Pepe misses a jab and also has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Coelho stalks forward, pressuring Pepe.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Coelho bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Coelho uses a left jab but Pepe evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Coelho dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Coelho misses with a big right hand, allowing Pepe to counter with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Pepe counters a right hand with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Coelho is off-target with a jab and also has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Pepe is off target with a left jab and also misses a right hook.

(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 Coelho.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:53) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:53) Coelho counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Coelho hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Pepe doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:21) For the first time, Pepe is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Coelho is off-target with two jabs but connects with a right hand. Pepe uses a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Coelho uses a left jab but is well off target with a head kick. Pepe lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) Coelho slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Coelho doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Pepe misses a jab and also misses with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Coelho attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Pepe lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Coelho hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Pepe hits a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Coelho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Coelho hits a left jab and then catches Pepe with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Coelho is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Coelho comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Pepe fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Coelho lands a left jab but Pepe dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Coelho scores with a jab and also lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Pepe lands a one-two.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Pepe, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Coelho tries to wriggle free, but Pepe controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) Pepe uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Coelho as they grapple.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Pepe uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Coelho.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Pepe tries to wrestle Coelho backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) He does so and now has Coelho pinned to the cage.

(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 Coelho, but only a 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Pepe misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Pepe lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with a solid right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Pepe looks very tired out there.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Pepe hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Coelho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 3 - 03:57) Pepe clinches up, looking shattered.

(Rd 3 - 03:57) Pepe tries to wrestle Coelho backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:57) He does so and now has Coelho pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Coelho is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 03:04) Although deep into his gas tank by now, Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:04) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Referee Kyle Crisp thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Pepe hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Coelho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Pepe hits Coelho with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Pepe looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Pepe uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Coelho.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Coelho gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Pepe uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Pepe is trying to muscle Coelho up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Coelho isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) Using his wrestling skills, Pepe is trying to push Coelho up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) Pepe achieves it, pinning Coelho to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 00:06) Coelho is trapped against the cage and Pepe punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Pepe, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Coelho 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 - 04:48) Coelho fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Pepe with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Pepe is looking to muscle Coelho back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Pepe does it, Coelho is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Coelho looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Pepe drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 4 - 03:59) Coelho is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 03:40) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Pepe stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Pepe looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:19) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Coelho moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pepe into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Pepe tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Coelho hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 01:25) Coelho counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:13) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:13) Pepe catches Coelho with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) Pepe is trying to push Coelho so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) He does so and now has Coelho pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) Pepe catches Coelho with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:15) Coelho is trapped against the cage and Pepe hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Coelho looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Pepe, but only a 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) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:48) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:48) Pepe misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Coelho comes in with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Coelho forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Pepe throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Coelho hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) Coelho uses a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. Pepe misses a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) Pepe uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Coelho.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Pepe tries to wrestle Coelho backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Pepe does it, Coelho is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:52) Coelho gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 02:42) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) Pepe scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) Pepe attempts a trip to put Coelho on the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) Pepe can't get Coelho down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:38) Pepe looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 5 - 01:38) A great inside leg trip sees Coelho get thrown to the mat and Pepe is left in guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) Pepe fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) For the moment Pepe is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Pepe lies on top of Coelho, basically smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) The clock runs down as Coelho is being smothered against the ground by Pepe.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Pepe took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 48-47 (Reginald Wodehouse), 49-46 (Edward Wilde) and 48-47 (Christina Shaw).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Pepe!

 

 

Official Result: Pepe defeats Ademir Coelho (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Pepe thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and he responds by calling out Gavin Marshall, saying he will take him out easily.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Mochihito Yamazaki (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +490) vs. Snuffy Fontana (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Aston, England, Favorite: -620)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Mochihito Yamazaki going head to head with Snuffy Fontana.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Yamazaki falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Yamazaki misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fontana attacks with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Fontana moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yamazaki into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Fontana bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Attacking with intent, Fontana scores with two out of a flurry of four punches but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Fontana comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Yamazaki lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Fontana lands a jab and then he hits Yamazaki with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Fontana steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Yamazaki throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Fontana lands a left hand and then he hits Yamazaki with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Fontana comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Yamazaki hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Attacking with a quick flurry, Fontana lands three of three punches and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Yamazaki scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Two jabs hit home from Fontana and then he lands a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Fontana hits a left jab and then catches Yamazaki with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Yamazaki uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) A jab lands from Fontana, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:07) Fontana lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Yamazaki chooses to shoot in on Fontana.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Yamazaki gets a single leg takedown! Fontana pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Yamazaki keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Fontana throws out some punches, but Yamazaki leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Yamazaki keeps tight to Fontana, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Fontana, but only a 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Fontana comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing one of them, and then scores with a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Fontana lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Fontana lands a jab and then hits Yamazaki with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Fontana can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:30) Yamazaki looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Fontana simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 03:30) Fontana hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Attacking with a quick flurry, Fontana lands three of three punches and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:49) Fontana lands a left jab, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Showing good hand speed, Fontana lands a flurry of three punches but Yamazaki evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:23) Fontana is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 02:12) Fontana can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) That last hit did some damage, Yamazaki is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! He slumps up against the cage looking dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Fontana moves in close and creams Yamazaki with a vicious right uppercut...and down he goes!

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Fontana knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Yamazaki, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Fontana unloads with massive right hands and Yamazaki is getting destroyed!

(Rd 2 - 02:00) With Yamazaki taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 01:40) The winner, by TKO, is Snuffy Fontana!

 

 

Official Result: Snuffy Fontana defeats Mochihito Yamazaki (TKO (Strikes) in 3:20 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Snuffy Fontana thanks everyone connected to KO Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Snuffy Fontana praises Yamazaki for his skill and toughness.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Woody "Buzz Saw" Fierstein (12-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Corpus Christi, Texas, Favorite: -170) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +130)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Woody 'Buzz Saw' Fierstein competes against 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Dico uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) The takedown is unsuccessful, Fierstein sprawled well to block it and manages to push Dico down so that he is on his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Fierstein unloads with big rights, but Dico covers up well.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Fierstein tries to drive a knee to the head, but Dico scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) There's a takedown attempt from Dico.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) A big double leg takedown is completed, Dico was far too fast and powerful for Fierstein to resist!

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Dico ends up holding a seated Fierstein around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Dico starts trying to get Fierstein on his back so that he can gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Fierstein!

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Dico unloads with some right hands, but Fierstein deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Fierstein tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Dico doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Dico pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Fierstein.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Dico fires away with punches and Fierstein takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Dico pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Fierstein.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Dico pounds away and Fierstein struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Dico fires away with punches, and Fierstein is stung by several big shots.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Dico forces Fierstein to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back!

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Fierstein is in huge trouble now, as Dico successfully gets both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Dico, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Dico gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Fierstein has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 01:04) By submission, the winner is Shaun Dico!

 

 

Official Result: 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico defeats Woody 'Buzz Saw' Fierstein (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Shaun Dico name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he wants to face next, and once again calls out Ezio Gnocchi, accusing him of ducking the challenge and being afraid.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Spokane, Washington, Favorite: -420) vs. Gavin "The Lawman" Marshall (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Santa Barbara, California, Underdog: +330)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne going head to head with Gavin 'The Lawman' Marshall.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Marshall hits a left jab and then catches Alleyne with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Marshall fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Alleyne uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Alleyne gets hold of a leg but Marshall remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Alleyne uses the position to drive Marshall up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Alleyne tries dirty boxing, but Marshall works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Marshall throws a two-punch combo but Alleyne avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Alleyne quickly shoots on Marshall.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Marshall almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Alleyne has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Alleyne uses the position to drive Marshall up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Alleyne pins Marshall up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Alleyne tries to dirty box Marshall, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Marshall throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Alleyne takes the chance and shoots on Marshall.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Marshall has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Alleyne throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Marshall throws out some punches, but Alleyne leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Alleyne 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 - 04:50) Alleyne 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 - 04:50) Marshall throws a punch but Alleyne was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Alleyne quickly shoots on Marshall.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Marshall partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Alleyne has a hold of the other.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Alleyne uses the position to drive Marshall up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Alleyne shows great control, keeping Marshall pressed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Showing his ability to exert control, Alleyne smothers Marshall up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Referee Leo Behan thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Alleyne lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Marshall hits a left jab and then hits Alleyne with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Marshall steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Alleyne, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Marshall hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Alleyne 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 - 01:33) Marshall throws a punch but Alleyne was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Alleyne takes the chance and shoots on Marshall.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Alleyne gets a single leg takedown! Marshall pulls guard off it.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Alleyne has now completed two takedowns.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) In guard, Alleyne throws a couple of punches designed to keep Marshall guessing.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) Marshall drags Alleyne in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's 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) My scorecard now has Alleyne up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Marshall throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Alleyne comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Marshall is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Marshall stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Alleyne sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Marshall has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:42) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Alleyne took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Marshall 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 - 04:50) Alleyne appeared to be going for a takedown, but Marshall took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Marshall lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Alleyne shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Alleyne gets a single leg takedown! Marshall pulls guard off it.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) Alleyne throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 4 - 03:53) Alleyne leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Marshall.

(Rd 4 - 03:33) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Alleyne fires off some rights, but Marshall isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) Marshall tries to pull Alleyne in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Marshall stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:46) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 4 - 01:23) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) Marshall throws a punch but Alleyne avoids it.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Alleyne quickly shoots on Marshall.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) Alleyne gets a single leg takedown! Marshall pulls guard off it.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne.

(Rd 4 - 00:29) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 00:02) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alleyne.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Marshall 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) Alleyne appeared to be going for a takedown, but Marshall took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Marshall fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Alleyne with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Marshall lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Alleyne is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Marshall comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) A one-two from Marshall fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 03:56) For the first time, Marshall is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Marshall closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Marshall lands a jab and then catches Alleyne with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:26) There's a takedown attempt from Alleyne.

(Rd 5 - 03:26) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Marshall has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:26) That's seven takedowns from ten attempts.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne.

(Rd 5 - 02:42) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 5 - 02:14) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 01:43) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 5 - 01:19) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) Alleyne throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:32) Marshall tries to catch Alleyne with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 5 - 00:18) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Alleyne 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 scored it 50-45 (Ian Rivers), 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne defeats Gavin 'The Lawman' Marshall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Dwayne Alleyne thanks everyone connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Dwayne Alleyne says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ivor "The Engine" Orr (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: County Cork, Ireland, Favorite: -600) vs. "The Specialist" Keith Plaice (19-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +470)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Ivor 'The Engine' Orr battling 'The Specialist' Keith Plaice.

(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) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Moving around, Orr is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Plaice fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Orr with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Plaice lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Plaice lands a jab and then catches Orr with a beautiful right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Orr backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Plaice comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Orr is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Plaice tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but Orr avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Circling back to the center, Orr looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Moving around, Orr is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Plaice can't connect with a jab, but then hits Orr with a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Orr hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Plaice hits a left jab and then lands a nice right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Orr might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) A right cross catches Orr but lacked power.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Plaice moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Orr, but Plaice was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Plaice can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Orr with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) It looks like Orr has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Plaice.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Plaice lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Orr.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Orr shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Orr gets the takedown! Plaice pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Plaice is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Orr off of him.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Orr begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Plaice tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) The scramble ends with Orr grabbing Plaice and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Orr controls Plaice from behind and slams a left hand into the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Grappling from behind, Orr attempts to wrestle Plaice to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Orr doesn't even have to struggle, he swiftly takes Plaice down with ease.

(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 Plaice, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Plaice 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.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Orr.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Plaice confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Orr appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Plaice took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Plaice can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Orr, but Plaice was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Plaice lands a left jab, but Orr avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Plaice is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Orr looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) A jab is wide from Plaice, but then he hits a high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Plaice confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Orr appeared to be going for a takedown, but Plaice took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Plaice lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Plaice steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Plaice connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Plaice comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Orr had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Plaice connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:01) Plaice looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:01) Plaice can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Plaice dances round with his hands low, making a big show of how easy he is finding this.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Plaice moves in on Orr, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Orr had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Plaice throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Orr chooses to shoot in on Plaice.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Orr gets a single leg takedown! Plaice pulls guard off it.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Plaice hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Orr looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Orr isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Orr throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Plaice is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Orr off of him.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Plaice, 10-9 on my card.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Orr chooses to shoot in on Plaice.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Plaice sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Plaice is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Plaice fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Orr with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:57) Plaice hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) Orr shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) Orr gets the takedown! Plaice pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Time slips away as Orr successfully keeps Plaice stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) The clock runs down as Plaice is being smothered against the ground by Orr.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Orr pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:09) Orr fires off a few punches.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) Orr lies on top of Plaice, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Orr pounds away with elbow strikes but Plaice isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Orr attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Orr passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Plaice starts scrambling.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) Breathing very hard, Plaice is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) Plaice mistakenly leaves his back exposed and Orr seizes the chance to take it!

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Orr attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Plaice defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 3 - 00:08) Plaice tries to move Orr off his back but can't.

(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 Plaice, 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Orr, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Plaice comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Orr looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Plaice simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Plaice fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) A jab hits home from Plaice and then he hits Orr with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Orr is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound.

(Rd 4 - 04:01) A jab hits home from Plaice and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Orr looked like he was going to shoot, but Plaice simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Plaice lands a jab and then catches Orr with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Orr looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Plaice simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Plaice can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Grinning broadly, Plaice motions for Orr to try and hit him.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Plaice lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Plaice looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) A jab lands from Plaice, but the leg kick that follows is easily caught by Orr!

(Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Seeing his opportunity, Orr tries to put Plaice on the mat.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Plaice cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:19) In guard, Orr begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 4 - 02:19) He passes to half guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:13) Orr fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Orr starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Orr isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Plaice.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Orr really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Orr.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 04:48) Plaice comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Plaice, but then he catches Orr with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Plaice hits a left jab and then catches Orr with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:04) Plaice hits a left hand, but Orr evades a big right punch.

(Rd 5 - 03:39) Orr appeared to be going for a takedown, but Plaice took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 03:39) Plaice can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a sick right head kick!

(Rd 5 - 03:39) Orr is knocked down!

(Rd 5 - 03:28) Plaice senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 5 - 03:28) Plaice hits several big stomps and kicks, but Orr somehow hangs on!

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Plaice moves back and allows Orr to stand back up.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) Orr shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) Orr tries to ensnare Plaice in a kimura.

(Rd 5 - 02:38) Plaice blocks it.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) Plaice looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) Orr tries to lock Plaice into an arm triangle.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) Plaice stops Orr from applying it.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Orr begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Orr takes the back instead, Plaice rolled over rather than get mounted.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) Orr tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) Plaice gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Ivor 'The Engine' Orr takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Ivor 'The Engine' Orr defeats 'The Specialist' Keith Plaice (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:44 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ivor Orr name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Ivor Orr boasts about his undefeated streak.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tadao Miyazaki (11-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -1110) vs. Hayato Koga (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +880)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Tadao Miyazaki battles Hayato Koga in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) During the introductions, Koga gets some last minute words of wisdom from his corner.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Koga hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) A quick flurry of four punches from Miyazaki sees all of them hit home and then he hits Koga with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Miyazaki steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Koga throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Miyazaki lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Koga hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Miyazaki scores with a jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Miyazaki steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Koga manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Miyazaki throws a one-two, but Koga was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Koga throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Miyazaki connects with two right hands and then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Miyazaki comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Koga tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Miyazaki fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Koga.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Miyazaki comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Miyazaki steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Koga.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Miyazaki can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Koga with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) A jab hits home from Miyazaki and then he scores with a left head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Koga hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Miyazaki connects with a jab, but Koga catches the roundhouse body kick that comes next!

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Miyazaki hops on one foot, trying to balance. Koga tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) He has the takedown! Miyazaki pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Showing great awareness, Miyazaki got a guillotine off the takedown and now threatens to choke out Koga!

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Miyazaki gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out!

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Miyazaki must not have it totally sunk in.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) The hold is released, Miyazaki realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Koga keeps tight to Miyazaki, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Miyazaki gets the double underhooks in and pulls Koga close, controlling him well.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Koga throws several small strikes at Miyazaki, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Miyazaki grabs hold of a leg, seemingly intent on trying to sweep Koga from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Koga blocks the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyazaki, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Miyazaki, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:50) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Miyazaki comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Koga manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Miyazaki lands a right hand and then he hits Koga with a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Miyazaki moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Koga.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Miyazaki can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Koga with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Miyazaki can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

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

(Rd 2 - 03:03) Limping slightly, Koga is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Miyazaki slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a low kick that doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Koga is limping a little bit.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Miyazaki bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Miyazaki connects with a jab but a spin kick fails to make contact.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki looks to pressure Koga, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki feints one way, throwing Koga off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) Miyazaki fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Miyazaki moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Miyazaki can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Koga wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) A jab lands from Miyazaki, but Koga then catches the spin kick that follows!

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Koga tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Miyazaki refuses to be taken down and manages to eventually pull his leg free. He steps away to safety.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Miyazaki moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Koga looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Miyazaki simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Miyazaki connects with a jab, but his 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) That round goes to Miyazaki, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Miyazaki up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:54) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Miyazaki scores a glancing blow with a left head kick. Koga scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Koga limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Miyazaki misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Koga doesn't find the mark with a right hand, Miyazaki slipped past it.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Miyazaki is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Miyazaki lands a jab and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Koga misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Miyazaki comes in with a right jab and a right kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) Koga misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Miyazaki connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Koga.

(Rd 3 - 03:00) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:00) Miyazaki slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Miyazaki doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Miyazaki dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick right jab and a leg kick that misses.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Miyazaki lands a right jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Miyazaki lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Koga looks to have been cut under his eye.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Koga scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Miyazaki finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 3 - 01:06) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:47) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 00:47) Koga finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 3 - 00:47) Miyazaki scores with a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Koga is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Miyazaki counters a right hand with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Koga, he's running out of rounds.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Koga.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) There's a takedown attempt from Koga.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Miyazaki pulling guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:41) Koga tries to pound on Miyazaki with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Koga gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) The clock runs down as Miyazaki is being smothered against the ground by Koga.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Koga throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 4 - 03:19) In guard, Koga is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) Koga throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Koga blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 4 - 02:12) Miyazaki looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 4 - 02:12) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up.

(Rd 4 - 02:04) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Miyazaki can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Koga clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Miyazaki can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Koga with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 4 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) Koga misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick right hook.

(Rd 4 - 00:24) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Koga, but Miyazaki was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 00:24) Miyazaki fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) Koga uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) Koga gets hold of a leg but Miyazaki remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) With Miyazaki not going down, Koga settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(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 Koga.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Koga 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 - 04:46) Miyazaki lands a jab and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:25) Miyazaki slips past a right hook and counters with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) Miyazaki slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) Koga misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) Koga tries to take Miyazaki down.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) Miyazaki blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Miyazaki looks exhausted.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Koga attempts to wrestle Miyazaki to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Koga doesn't get it, Miyazaki blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Koga and Miyazaki break the grapple and are apart again, circling.

(Rd 5 - 02:49) Koga 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 - 02:49) Barely able to walk now, the damage Koga has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) Koga chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Miyazaki down.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) Miyazaki almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Koga has hold of one leg.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) With Miyazaki not going down, Koga settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) Looking for a takedown, Koga drops down and gets hold of a leg. Miyazaki remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:17) Miyazaki keeps calm and manages to pull Koga back into a clinch, preventing the takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Koga looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Koga can't get Miyazaki down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:54) With Miyazaki stuck against the cage, Koga tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 5 - 01:54) The takedown is completed, Miyazaki is left turtled up on his hands and knees, Koga on top of him.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Koga looks very tired out there.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Koga pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Miyazaki.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Koga unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) Koga pounds away, but Miyazaki isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) Miyazaki takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control.

(Rd 5 - 00:47) Grappling from behind, Koga suddenly goes for a german suplex!

(Rd 5 - 00:47) Miyazaki shows stubborn resistance and Koga cannot get him up for it.

(Rd 5 - 00:10) Showing good tenacity, Miyazaki breaks free of back control and gets back to the center.

(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 Koga.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 48-47 (Edward Wilde), 48-47 (Christina Shaw) and 49-46 (Millhouse Twain).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Tadao Miyazaki wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Tadao Miyazaki defeats Hayato Koga (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tadao Miyazaki thanks everyone connected to Top Team Japan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here.

 

 

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Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Sandman" Rob Baines (33-11, 0-0 CTC, From: Norwich, England, Favorite: -850) vs. Dennis "The Irish Lion" Gallagher (15-7, 1-0 CTC, From: County Cork, Ireland, Underdog: +670)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with 'The Sandman' Rob Baines competing against Dennis 'The Irish Lion' Gallagher.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Baines chooses to shoot in on Gallagher.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Gallagher almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Baines holds the other.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Baines uses the position to drive Gallagher up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Baines attempts a trip to put Gallagher on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) An outside leg trip sweeps Gallagher down to the ground!

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Baines takes the back of Gallagher directly off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Baines tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Gallagher gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 03:53) By submission, the winner is Rob Baines!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Sandman' Rob Baines defeats Dennis 'The Irish Lion' Gallagher (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:07 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Rob Baines takes the microphone and announces that he is retiring following this fight.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (11-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Favorite: -930) vs. Derren "Hawkeye" Barton (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Underdog: +740)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal battling Derren 'Hawkeye' Barton.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Rekdal throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Barton seizes the chance and grabs Rekdal into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Barton tries to pull Rekdal down into his guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) He achieves it, Rekdal is now on the ground in his guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Barton tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Rekdal blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Rekdal tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Barton starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) The scramble leaves Barton on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Rekdal throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Barton works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) He may regret that choice, as it gives Rekdal the perfect opportunity to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Rekdal pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Barton tries to pull guard on Rekdal but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Rekdal pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Barton tries to pull guard on Rekdal but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Rekdal keeps Barton guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Barton tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Rekdal pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Barton.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Rekdal blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Rekdal took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Rekdal, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Rekdal moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Barton into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Barton manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) A quick flurry of punches from Rekdal sees four of four hit home and then he lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Rekdal comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Rekdal confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) A jab hits home from Rekdal and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) A feint is bought entirely by Barton, leaving him wide open.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Barton misses with a big right hand, allowing Rekdal to counter with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Barton was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady!

(Rd 2 - 03:58) A brutal right hand sends Barton staggering backward! He stumbles and crashes down to the floor!

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Rekdal starts pounding away on Barton, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Rekdal pounds away on Barton, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Referee Kyle Crisp jumps in and stops the fight as Barton went limp!

(Rd 2 - 03:36) By knock out, the winner is Thorbjorn Rekdal!

 

 

Official Result: 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal defeats Derren 'Hawkeye' Barton (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:24 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Thorbjorn Rekdal thanks everyone from Euro Team Thunder for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Thorbjorn Rekdal gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Eriverton Laurentino (11-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +320) vs. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Utrecht, Netherlands, Favorite: -410)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Eriverton Laurentino against Edgar Van Den Hoogenband.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Laurentino lands a quick punch but gets a leg kick checked.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Van Den Hoogenband uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Laurentino hits a jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Showing good technique, Van Den Hoogenband lights up his opponent with four quick jabs and then a hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Laurentino quickly throws five punches and two of them land but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Van Den Hoogenband lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Van Den Hoogenband slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Laurentino scores with a single punch out of a flurry and then scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Van Den Hoogenband misses a jab but lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Laurentino scores with a single punch out of a flurry but fails on a hook attempt to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Van Den Hoogenband hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Laurentino uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a jab and also launches a right head kick that did damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Laurentino was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Laurentino is dropped by a big right hook!

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Van Den Hoogenband senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Van Den Hoogenband fires away and Laurentino is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Timing it to perfection, Laurentino sweeps an over-committed Van Den Hoogenband to one side and scrambles for position!

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Laurentino ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Laurentino fires away with punches, but Van Den Hoogenband doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Van Den Hoogenband, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Van Den Hoogenband dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Van Den Hoogenband scores with two punches out of a sudden flurry but doesn't get a leg kick. Laurentino throws four quick punches and lands two of them and then lands a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Laurentino uses a flurry of three punches without landing any but lands a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Van Den Hoogenband misses a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Laurentino got caught low on that last kick, he backs off in some pain.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) He gets a few moments to recover.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) The fight restarts.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Laurentino misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Van Den Hoogenband to attack with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Laurentino scores with two punches out of a flurry but only finds gloves with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Laurentino misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Laurentino throws five punches in a bunch without landing any but lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a single punch out of a flurry but misses a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Laurentino misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Van Den Hoogenband comes in with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Van Den Hoogenband, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Van Den Hoogenband ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:45) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Laurentino misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Van Den Hoogenband attacks with a left jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Laurentino lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Van Den Hoogenband is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Van Den Hoogenband slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Standing and trading is not working for Laurentino, so far in this fight he has simply been out-classed and out-struck.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:05) Laurentino lands with a quick punch and then hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Van Den Hoogenband hits a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 01:46) Van Den Hoogenband is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Laurentino lands two of a flurry of quick punches but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Van Den Hoogenband manages to connect with two punches out of a flurry and then launches a right head kick that did damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Retreating until backed against the cage, Laurentino looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is vulnerable!

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Van Den Hoogenband is trying to lock Laurentino into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) He gets it and now has a dazed Laurentino in even more serious trouble.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Van Den Hoogenband keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:13) Van Den Hoogenband keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Van Den Hoogenband took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Laurentino, he'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 - 04:45) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Van Den Hoogenband lands a left hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Laurentino hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Laurentino is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Laurentino throws three punches in a bunch without landing any but hits a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Laurentino hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Van Den Hoogenband senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Van Den Hoogenband fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Laurentino!

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away and Laurentino struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Van Den Hoogenband forces Laurentino to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back!

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Van Den Hoogenband fires away with punches, and Laurentino is stung by several big shots.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away, but Laurentino calmly deals with them.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Laurentino tries a roll, but doesn't budge Van Den Hoogenband.

(Rd 4 - 02:40) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away, but Laurentino isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) Laurentino tries to turn over and sweep Van Den Hoogenband but can't do it.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) Laurentino is in increasing trouble, as Van Den Hoogenband gets both hooks in.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Van Den Hoogenband tries to pound on Laurentino, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) Van Den Hoogenband, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) Laurentino stops Van Den Hoogenband from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) Van Den Hoogenband unloads with some right hands, but Laurentino deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 4 - 00:27) Laurentino attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Van Den Hoogenband doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(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 Van Den Hoogenband, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Laurentino 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) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:54) Laurentino misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Van Den Hoogenband attacks with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:54) Laurentino looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Looking very tired, Van Den Hoogenband clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Van Den Hoogenband is trying to muscle Laurentino up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Van Den Hoogenband achieves it, pinning Laurentino to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Van Den Hoogenband is looking really tired.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Van Den Hoogenband catches Laurentino with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) Van Den Hoogenband hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) Van Den Hoogenband smothers Laurentino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Laurentino gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Van Den Hoogenband stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) Laurentino takes a brutal right uppercut on the chin, and that's enough to knock him down!

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Van Den Hoogenband knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Laurentino, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away and Laurentino struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) Van Den Hoogenband gets over excited trying to finish the fight and leaves himself open to being swept! Laurentino scrambles for position.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) The scramble leaves Van Den Hoogenband turtled up with Laurentino behind.

(Rd 5 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:27) Laurentino fires away and Van Den Hoogenband is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) Laurentino pounds away with rights, Van Den Hoogenband is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 5 - 02:11) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 5 - 01:59) By TKO, the winner is Eriverton Laurentino!

 

 

Official Result: Eriverton Laurentino defeats Edgar Van Den Hoogenband (TKO (Strikes) in 3:01 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Eriverton Laurentino gives a name-check to everyone at Combat Team Curitiba, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ashley "The Tiger" Ballard (14-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Underdog: +120) vs. Tony Legg (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -160)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard battles Tony Legg.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Ballard lands a left hand and then hits Legg with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Ballard comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) A jab hits home from Ballard and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Legg uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Ballard connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Legg hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Ballard comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) A jab is wide from Ballard, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Ballard can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Legg with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a massive right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 02:01) He's down! Legg falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard goes to work on Legg with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him!

(Rd 1 - 01:28) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Ballard kicks Legg to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Legg keeps Ballard back with an up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Legg tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Ballard step back.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Ballard looks to get on top of Legg.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Legg tries to get free, but Ballard is able to secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Ballard takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard battles Tony Legg.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Ballard lands a left hand and then hits Legg with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Ballard comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) A jab hits home from Ballard and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Legg uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Ballard connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Legg hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Ballard comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) A jab is wide from Ballard, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Ballard can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Legg with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a massive right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 02:01) He's down! Legg falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard goes to work on Legg with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him!

(Rd 1 - 01:28) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Ballard kicks Legg to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Legg keeps Ballard back with an up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Legg tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Ballard step back.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Ballard looks to get on top of Legg.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Legg tries to get free, but Ballard is able to secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Ballard takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:55) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Ballard.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Even worse, Legg manages to catch the last kick!

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Holding the leg, Legg tries for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Legg can't get Ballard down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Showing his ability to control opponents, Legg simply smothers Ballard against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) 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 3 - 03:35) Legg leans all of his weight up against Ballard, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Legg had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Ballard lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) Legg has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 3 - 02:06) Ballard can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Legg with a beautiful right kick to the head.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) Covering up, Legg backs off! Ballard may have rocked him!

(Rd 3 - 01:57) Ballard smashes Legg with a big right hand through the guard! Down he goes!

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Ballard quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Legg!

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Ballard pounds away, Legg is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Legg goes limp for a second, the referee leaps in to stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 01:30) The winner, by knock out, is Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard!

 

 

Official Result: Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard defeats Tony Legg (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:30 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ashley Ballard gives a name-check to everyone at Halvoren's, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Thais Antonio Taffarel is the next fighter that he will defeat. Ashley Ballard has the looks that mean he remains very marketable even if he's far from a great talker.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Mack Attack" Petey Mack (11-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tsunesaburo Baisotei (6-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Mack Attack' Petey Mack going up against Tsunesaburo Baisotei.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Mack looks significantly bigger than Baisotei as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Mack attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Baisotei throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Mack feints one way and then the other, throwing Baisotei off balance and leaving him badly exposed.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) A jab hits home from Mack and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Mack connects with a nice jab and then catches Baisotei with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Mack connects with a jab, but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Moving forward constantly, Mack is pressuring Baisotei.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Baisotei lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Mack lands a left hand and then he lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Baisotei collapses, that shot knocked him out!

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Petey Mack takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Mack Attack' Petey Mack defeats Tsunesaburo Baisotei (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:06 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Petey Mack gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Petey Mack celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. He is charismatic and that helps him benefit from these interviews.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bambang Sriyanto (26-9-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Sumatra, Indonesia, Favorite: -560) vs. Kramer "The Predator" Mayweather (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Honolulu, Hawaii, Underdog: +440)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Bambang Sriyanto battles Kramer 'The Predator' Mayweather.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Sriyanto may have been aiming to get in close, but Mayweather aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Mayweather hits a left hand, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Mayweather hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. Sriyanto uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Sriyanto connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Mayweather uses a left jab but misses with a spinning kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Sriyanto misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a glancing blow from a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Mayweather misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Sriyanto scores with a jab and also lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Mayweather finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Sriyanto hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Mayweather lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Sriyanto uses a flurry of three punches without landing any but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Mayweather hits a jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Mayweather throws two punches but Sriyanto has a good guard and absorbs all of them with ease.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Mayweather shows his good head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past two punches.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Sriyanto misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Mayweather hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Sriyanto uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Mayweather took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Sriyanto, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:50) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Sriyanto uses a left jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Mayweather scores with a jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Mayweather misses with a pair of jabs but scores with a right hook. Sriyanto hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Sriyanto has a large gash on his forehead, blood is starting to trickle down toward his eyes.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Sriyanto misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Mayweather to attack with a left jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Mayweather really used his huge reach advantage well there.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Sriyanto misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Mayweather comes in with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) Mayweather slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Mayweather scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Sriyanto lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) For the first time, Mayweather is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) The clock is stopped as referee Leo Behan wants to check the cut on Sriyanto.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) The referee signals for the fight to continue!

(Rd 2 - 01:16) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Sriyanto is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Mayweather misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Sriyanto comes in with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Sriyanto shows his good head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past two punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Sriyanto throws a leg kick but it gets checked.

(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 Mayweather, but only a 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Sriyanto hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Mayweather hits a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Mayweather is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Sriyanto hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 03:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:14) Mayweather scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:14) Sriyanto finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Mayweather tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Sriyanto has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 02:37) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:37) Sriyanto lands a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:37) Mayweather hits a two punch combination as cover for a quick leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:19) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:19) Mayweather hits a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:19) Sriyanto lands two of a flurry of quick punches but gets a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 01:53) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:53) Mayweather lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Sriyanto scores with a jab and also lands a left hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Sriyanto hits a pair of jabs but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Mayweather lands a left jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Sriyanto, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Sriyanto uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Mayweather as they grapple.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Sriyanto is looking to muscle Mayweather back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Sriyanto achieves it, pinning Mayweather to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Mayweather is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) Unable to get free, Mayweather is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) The rest of the round sees them remain there, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Mayweather up 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Mayweather hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Sriyanto lands a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 4 - 04:43) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:43) Mayweather tries to wriggle free, but Sriyanto controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Sriyanto uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Mayweather as they grapple.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Mayweather tries to wriggle free, but Sriyanto controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Sriyanto is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Sriyanto uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Mayweather as they grapple.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Sriyanto uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Mayweather.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Sriyanto is trying to push Mayweather so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Sriyanto achieves it, pinning Mayweather to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:01) Sriyanto pins Mayweather up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) Sriyanto smothers Mayweather against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) It looks like Mayweather has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Sriyanto is aiming to get Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Mayweather can't fight it off and ends up caught.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Sriyanto catches Mayweather with a glancing elbow, but didn't get much force behind it.

(Rd 4 - 02:05) Sriyanto tries a knee strike, but Mayweather blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Mayweather is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) Mayweather misses with a big right hand, allowing Sriyanto to counter with a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) Sriyanto is trying to force Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) He gets it, and now has Mayweather in trouble.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Using the clinch, Sriyanto hits an elbow to the face, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Mayweather looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Sriyanto tries a knee strike, but Mayweather blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:19) Sriyanto looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion, he is struggling to keep his guard up.

(Rd 4 - 00:19) Limping slightly, Sriyanto is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) Sriyanto misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mayweather attacks with a jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Sriyanto looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Sriyanto 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.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Mayweather in between rounds.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Moving forward constantly, Mayweather is pressuring Sriyanto.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Sriyanto scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Mayweather and then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Sriyanto limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Sriyanto doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Mayweather hits a jab and also hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Sriyanto has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Shoulders hunched, Mayweather studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) Mayweather is off-target with a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) Sriyanto hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:38) Mayweather connects with a jab, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 5 - 03:28) Sriyanto gets hold of Mayweather.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) Sriyanto is trying to force Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) He gets it, and now has Mayweather in trouble.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Sriyanto scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Mayweather blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) Using the clinch, Sriyanto hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Mayweather tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.

(Rd 5 - 01:34) From the clinch, Mayweather takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 5 - 01:18) Mayweather looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 01:18) Sriyanto finally loses his grip and the clinch is broken.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) Mayweather counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) Sriyanto looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Mayweather misses with a left jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Sriyanto finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 5 - 00:37) Limping quite noticeably, Sriyanto is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Mayweather lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Sriyanto hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) Sriyanto is trying to force Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) Sriyanto achieves it, Mayweather could not fight out of it.

(Rd 5 - 00:07) Using the clinch, Sriyanto hits an elbow to the face, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it.

(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 Sriyanto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Sriyanto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Mayweather.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Christina Shaw: 48-47 Sriyanto.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Bambang Sriyanto!

 

 

Official Result: Bambang Sriyanto defeats Kramer 'The Predator' Mayweather (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bambang Sriyanto thanks everyone connected to Dojo of Zui Quan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Islander" Neil Napier (18-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Oahu, Hawaii, Favorite: -1150) vs. Barrett "The F Bomb" Fforde (10-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Robinsdale, Minnesota, Underdog: +930)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Islander' Neil Napier battling Barrett 'The F Bomb' Fforde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Fforde doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Napier can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Fforde into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Fforde lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Napier steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Fforde fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Napier fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Napier doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Napier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a spinning back kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Fforde steps in and grapples with his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Fforde looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Napier stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) With control of the clinch, Napier tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Napier has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Napier looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) He can't get the mount as Fforde rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Napier gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Napier pounds away and Fforde eats a few big strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Napier starts unloading with massive rights and Fforde is getting pasted!

(Rd 1 - 00:23) With Fforde taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 00:04) The winner, by TKO, is 'The Islander' Neil Napier!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Islander' Neil Napier defeats Barrett 'The F Bomb' Fforde (TKO (Strikes) in 4:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Neil Napier thanks his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Joaquim "Assassino Silencioso" Fontes (27-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Gordy Gallant (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Charlotte, North Carolina, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Joaquim 'Assassino Silencioso' Fontes battles Gordy Gallant.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Gallant rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) There's a takedown attempt from Fontes.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Fontes has the takedown! Gallant pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Fontes looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Advancing his position with ease, he mounts Gallant.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Fontes attempts to set up an armbar on Gallant from the mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Gallant has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Joaquim Fontes takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Joaquim 'Assassino Silencioso' Fontes defeats Gordy Gallant (Submission (Armbar) in 1:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Joaquim Fontes praises his team at Escola De Luta, his various sponsors, and the fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Matthew Dean would probably be a great contest.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Dexter "D-Man" Darling (19-6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Favorite: -1200) vs. Blaze "Hellraiser" Weeks (5-5, 1-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Dexter 'D-Man' Darling takes on Blaze 'Hellraiser' Weeks in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Darling forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Weeks throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Darling can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Weeks rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Weeks misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a left cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Darling comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Weeks fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Darling can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Darling comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Weeks throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Darling lands a right jab but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Darling steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Weeks throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Darling hits a right hand but Weeks avoids a big left.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Weeks hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Darling lands a right jab and also scores with a great left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Darling comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Weeks tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) A jab hits home from Darling and then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Darling comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Weeks hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) A jab hits home from Darling and then he hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Darling comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Weeks throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Darling can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Darling stalks forward, pressuring Weeks.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Weeks misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) A jab hits home from Darling and then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Darling comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Weeks throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Darling can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Darling stalks forward, pressuring Weeks.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Weeks tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Darling can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Darling misses with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Weeks misses with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Darling, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Darling is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Darling comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Weeks hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Darling connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Darling comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Weeks misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Darling can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he catches Weeks with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Darling attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Weeks fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Darling feints, causing Weeks to move to one side and leave himself wide open.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Darling connects with a nice jab and then he hits a crunching straight left to the jaw!

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Weeks wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Darling senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Darling pounds away with lefts, Weeks is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 2 - 03:34) With Weeks taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Dexter Darling takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Dexter 'D-Man' Darling defeats Blaze 'Hellraiser' Weeks (TKO (Strikes) in 1:41 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Dexter Darling thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Team Desire. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and he replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Yukichi Sato and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. There's no doubt that Dexter Darling benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Mal Phe Roby (22-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Sumatra, Indonesia, Favorite: -730) vs. "Satanic" Ali Pyke (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Wayne, Indiana, Underdog: +580)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Mal Phe Roby fights 'Satanic' Ali Pyke in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Pyke hits a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Roby scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Roby slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Roby comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Pyke fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Roby fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Roby moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pyke into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Pyke lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Roby throws a one-two, but Pyke was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Roby initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Pyke fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Roby can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Roby scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked. Pyke is off-target with two jabs but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Pyke dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Pyke slips past a right hook and counters with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Pyke gets his opponent to cover up with two quick punches and then goes downstairs with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Roby is off target with a pair of jabs but connects with a quick head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Pyke backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy!

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Roby tries to get Pyke into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) He gets it and now has Pyke in trouble.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Using the clinch, Roby blasts Pyke with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Roby keeps control of the clinch even though Pyke is trying to wrestle free.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Roby tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Pyke isn't able to get free of the clinch either.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Roby 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 - 04:54) Roby comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Pyke manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Roby throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Pyke avoids them all.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Roby steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Pyke hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) A jab lands from Roby but Pyke evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Roby initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Pyke fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Roby throws a two-punch combo but Pyke avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Roby is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Pyke rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Pyke throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Roby sees an opportunity and attacks with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Roby comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Pyke manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Roby throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 03:03) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Roby misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Roby attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Pyke lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Roby misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Roby steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Pyke hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) A jab hits home from Roby and then he catches Pyke with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Roby comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Roby is now in the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Roby doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Roby slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Pyke lands a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Roby scores with a stinging right high kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Pyke steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs!

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Roby up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Pyke hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Roby lands two jabs and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Pyke pushes aside a weak right head kick attempt and comes back with a quick kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) That last kick resulted in a low blow, Roby is in some degree of pain.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) The referee gives him a few moments to recover.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) The fight resumes.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Pyke parries away a right head kick attempt and counters with two jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Pyke misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Roby is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Roby is off-target with a jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Pyke lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Pyke is limping a little bit.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Pyke misses a jab but scores with a right hook. Roby doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) For the first time, Pyke is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Roby dances round with his hands low, making a big show of how easy he is finding this.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Roby hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Pyke lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) Pyke limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Roby lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Pyke misses a jab but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Roby has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Pyke misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Roby attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) Looking very tired, Roby clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) Roby tries to wriggle free, but Pyke controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Roby is breathing very hard.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Pyke is trying to push Roby so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Pyke manages it and controls Roby up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) Pyke smothers Roby against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) Pyke scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Pyke pins Roby up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Pyke hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Roby takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(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 Pyke, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Roby 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 - 04:51) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Pyke scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Roby hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Pyke misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Grinning broadly, Roby motions for Pyke to try and hit him.

(Rd 4 - 04:11) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 4 - 03:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 4 - 03:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:12) Pyke lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:12) Roby doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Pyke is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) Pyke doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) Roby misses a jab and also doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) From the looks of things, I don't think Roby has much energy left.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) Pyke is limping a little bit.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Roby is limping noticeably.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Pyke misses with a pair of jabs but lands a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Roby lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 01:23) Roby stalks forward, pressuring Pyke.

(Rd 4 - 01:23) Pyke hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 01:23) A one-two from Roby fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Pyke is limping slightly.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) Using his wrestling skills, Pyke is trying to push Roby up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) Pyke does it, Roby is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) Pyke looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) Pyke has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 4 - 00:16) Pyke tries to pound on Roby, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 00:03) Breathing very hard, Pyke is looking ragged.

(Rd 4 - 00:03) Pyke blocks Roby as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have them tied at 38-38.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number five begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Pyke counters a right hand with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Pyke hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Roby connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 5 - 03:47) Roby looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Roby hits a jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Pyke doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 5 - 03:13) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 5 - 02:55) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 02:55) Pyke catches Roby with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 02:39) Pyke uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Roby as they grapple.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) Pyke achieves it, pinning Roby to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Pyke hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) Pyke hits Roby, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 01:38) Pyke hits Roby, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) Roby gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) Pyke smothers Roby against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 01:00) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 00:42) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Pyke looks very, very tired.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Pyke tries to foot stomp Roby, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five ends as time expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Pyke, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Pyke is ahead 48-47 on my scorecard.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) As he sits on his stool, Roby is clearly feeling the effects of some good shots to the rib area.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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

(Rd 6 - 04:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 6 - 04:47) Pyke scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 6 - 04:47) Roby lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 6 - 04:19) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 6 - 04:19) Roby dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 6 - 04:03) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 6 - 04:03) Roby tries to wriggle free, but Pyke controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 6 - 03:51) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:51) He does so and now has Roby pinned to the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:34) Roby is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 6 - 03:19) Pyke keeps Roby up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 6 - 03:06) Roby is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 6 - 02:49) Roby uses his wrestling skills to prevent Pyke from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 6 - 02:31) Pyke drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 6 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 6 - 02:21) Pyke hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 6 - 02:07) Pyke keeps Roby up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 6 - 02:01) Pyke uses dirty boxing to punish Roby while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 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 6 - 01:38) Roby moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pyke into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 6 - 01:38) Pyke hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 6 - 01:38) Roby fails to land with a combo that ended with a spinning back kick.

(Rd 6 - 01:27) Roby has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 6 - 01:17) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 6 - 01:17) Pyke hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 6 - 01:17) Roby uses a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 6 - 01:02) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 6 - 01:02) Pyke looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 6 - 01:02) Roby cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 6 - 00:44) Pyke looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 6 - 00:44) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Pyke keeps very tight to Roby, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 6 - 00:28) Roby tries to smother Pyke by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 6 - 00:18) Pyke throws several small strikes at Roby, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Round six ends as time expires.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) I think Pyke took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) I have Pyke ahead 58-56.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Roby needs to protect his ribs better, a large bruise is beginning to develop and may as well have a target painted on it too.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

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

(Rd 7 - 04:50) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 7 - 04:50) Pyke misses a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 7 - 04:50) Roby uses a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 7 - 04:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 7 - 04:20) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything.

(Rd 7 - 04:20) Pyke doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 7 - 04:20) Roby tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 7 - 04:05) Roby limps pretty heavily as he circles around.

(Rd 7 - 04:00) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 7 - 03:40) Limping quite noticeably, Roby is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 7 - 03:33) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 7 - 03:15) They engage in the center.

(Rd 7 - 03:15) Roby misses with a big right hand, allowing Pyke to counter with a left jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 7 - 02:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 7 - 02:57) Pyke dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 7 - 02:42) Roby has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 7 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 7 - 02:29) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 7 - 02:02) Roby comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 7 - 02:02) Pyke hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 7 - 02:02) Roby throws a one-two, but Pyke was equal to it.

(Rd 7 - 01:40) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 7 - 01:40) Pyke uses a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 7 - 01:40) Roby hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 7 - 01:26) Pyke limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 7 - 01:20) They come together and strike.

(Rd 7 - 01:20) Roby misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a leg kick.

(Rd 7 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 7 - 01:00) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 7 - 01:00) Roby misses with a big right hand, allowing Pyke to counter with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 7 - 00:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 7 - 00:30) Roby hits a left hand.

(Rd 7 - 00:30) Pyke hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 7 - 00:14) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 7 - 00:14) Pyke tries to wrestle Roby backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 00:14) Pyke does it, Roby is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Round seven is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) That round goes to Pyke, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Roby is running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

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(Rd 8 - 05:00) Round eight begins!

(Rd 8 - 04:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 8 - 04:45) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 8 - 04:34) Pyke studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.

(Rd 8 - 04:29) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 8 - 04:12) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 8 - 04:12) Pyke uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Roby.

(Rd 8 - 03:57) Pyke uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Roby as they grapple.

(Rd 8 - 03:40) Pyke uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Roby as they grapple.

(Rd 8 - 03:23) Pyke tries to wrestle Roby backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 03:23) He does so and now has Roby pinned to the cage.

(Rd 8 - 03:05) Roby takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 8 - 02:56) Pyke catches Roby with a hard knee strike to the stomach while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 02:34) Roby gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 8 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 8 - 02:26) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 8 - 02:14) Pyke catches Roby with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 02:00) Roby takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 8 - 01:53) Roby is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 8 - 01:37) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 8 - 01:37) Pyke is limping slightly.

(Rd 8 - 01:30) Coming forward, Pyke is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 8 - 01:30) Roby can't connect with a jab, but then catches Pyke with a right hook.

(Rd 8 - 01:23) Pyke seizes the chance and grabs Roby into a clinch.

(Rd 8 - 01:14) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 01:14) Roby ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 8 - 00:59) Roby is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 8 - 00:45) Pyke tries to maintain control, but Roby wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 8 - 00:20) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) The time runs out on round eight.

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

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Roby 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 and the final round begins!

(Rd 9 - 04:48) Roby moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pyke into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 9 - 04:48) Pyke fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 9 - 04:48) Roby can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 9 - 04:40) Pyke is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 9 - 04:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 04:29) Roby hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 9 - 04:29) Pyke lands a one-two.

(Rd 9 - 03:59) They engage in the center.

(Rd 9 - 03:59) Pyke uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 9 - 03:59) Roby misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 9 - 03:42) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 9 - 03:11) Roby steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 9 - 03:11) Pyke scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 9 - 03:11) Roby can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 9 - 03:03) Roby has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 9 - 02:55) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 02:55) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 9 - 02:41) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 9 - 02:41) Pyke uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Roby.

(Rd 9 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 9 - 02:29) Roby gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Pyke uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 9 - 02:12) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage.

(Rd 9 - 02:12) Pyke does it, Roby is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 9 - 01:53) Pyke hits Roby, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 9 - 01:37) Roby uses his wrestling skills to prevent Pyke from throwing any elbow strikes.

(Rd 9 - 01:19) Pyke uses dirty boxing to punish Roby while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 9 - 01:01) Pyke hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 9 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 9 - 00:51) Pyke tries to knee Roby, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 9 - 00:26) Roby forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 9 - 00:26) Pyke misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 9 - 00:26) Roby throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 9 - 00:01) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 00:01) Pyke slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 88-83 (Reginald Wodehouse), 89-83 (Edward Wilde) and 88-83 (Christina Shaw).

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Satanic' Ali Pyke!

 

 

Official Result: 'Satanic' Ali Pyke defeats Mal Phe Roby (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mal Phe Roby takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Ali Pyke 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 Mal Phe Roby and praises his toughness.

 

 

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Gate Reciepts: $19,404

Sponsorship: $25,663

Ad Revenue: $400,516

Merchandise: $3,800

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $246,815)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Ali Pyke                  $7,091       Mal Phe Roby             $57,000      Perf: Pyke: $5,000
Dexter Darling            $43,010      Blaze Weeks              $1,354
Joaquim Fontes            $6,800       Gordy Gallant            $1,845
Neil Napier               $18,360      Barrett Fforde           $1,598
Bambang Sriyanto          $16,150      Kramer Mayweather        $2,090
Petey Mack                $10,780      Tsunesaburo Baisotei     $1,598       KotN: Mack: $5,000
Ashley Ballard            $6,630       Tony Legg                $1,968
Eriverton Laurentino      $13,740      Edgar Van Den Hoogenband $12,706      FotN: Both: $10,000
Thorbjorn Rekdal          $3,834       Derren Barton            $1,845
Rob Baines                $11,290      Dennis Gallagher         $1,5,98      SotN: Baines: $5,000
Tadao Miyazaki            $3,450       Hayato Koga              $1,128
Ivor Orr                  $2,460       Keith Plaice             $1,537
Dwayne Alleyne            $2,400       Gavin Marshall           $1,640
Shaun Dico                $2,460       Woody Fierstein          $2,100
Snuffy Fontana            $3,537       Mochihito Yamazaki       $1,332
Pepe                      $2,152       Ademir Coelho            $1,332

 

 

Drug Testing: $18,016

Production: $22,884

 

Profit: $161,668

 

Critical Rating: 73%

Commercial Rating: 60%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +3.0%             89.5% (High Level Regional)
USA                 +3.2%             91.3% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +2.4%             86.4% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.0%             59.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +2.0%             73.0% (High Level Regional)
Japan               +3.2%             82.5% (High Level Regional)
Asia                +2.5%             65.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Russia              +1.3%             54.0% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.0%             64.5% (Mid Level Regional)
South America       +2.4%             86.4% (High Level Regional)
Central America     +1.2%             62.1% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.3%             42.6% (Mid Level Regional)

 

 

News

- Rob Baines announced his retirement from the sport following his victory over Dennis Gallagher. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 34-11, with a promotional record of 1-0 in CTC, including a first round submission victory over Dennis Gallagher in the second round of the Middleweight Championship tournament at Canadian Tournament 45. He also won Submission of the Year at Blurcats annual MMA Awards in 2001.

- It has been decided that since Baines retired, his opponent, Dennis Gallagher will continue in the tournament.

- Mal Phe Roby announced his retirement following his defeat at the hands of Ali Pyke. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 22-7, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Ali Pyke in the second round of the Middleweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 45. He is a former ALPHA-1 Middleweight champion (November 1994-October 1996, 3 defences).

- Rhonda Britton announced her retirement at the age of 33, saying that she wanted to start a family. She retires with a professional record of 8-5, including a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a first round submission loss to Akemi Satou in the first round of the Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 24.

- The CTC have released the following fighters after their elimination from the tournament: Blaze Weeks, Gordy Gallant, Barrett Fforde, Kramer Mayweather, Tsunesaburo Baisotei, Tony Legg, Edgar Van Den Hoogenband, Derren Barton, Hayato Koga, Keith Plaice, Gavin Marshall, Woody Fierstein, Mochihito Yamazaki, and Ademir Coelho.

- CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Ryuji Ganaha has begun training at Snake Temple in preperation for the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against MacGregor Dare. He is not expected to be with the camp long term, but is trying something different to keep his training methods fresh.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

None

 

Predictions

None

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Saturday, Week 1, August 2002

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Buddy Garner (16-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -1200) vs. "El Diablo" Santiago Rocha (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #118, Underdog: +850)

Buddy Garner is 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 doesn it's always a treat to watch for BJJ purists. In 1999 he lost two GAMMA Middleweight title matches back-to-back against Matthew Dean and those remain his only pro defeats to date. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Patrick Thomas in GAMMA. Santiago Rocha is a Chilean strongman, a Muay Thai specialist who can be devastating from the clinch. A real tough challenge for anyone, he could be a real force at Middlweight. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Gilberto Sabbatini in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Patrick "The Titan" Thomas (19-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -1200) vs. Yukichi "The Dog" Sato (22-15, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #147, Underdog: +950)

Patrick Thomas is one of MMA's hardest hitters, a very good boxer who seemingly packs dynamite in his fists if the amount of fighters he has knocked out cold is anything to go by. A good wrestler too, he was one of the first to perfect the art of using a good sprawl and competent grappling to keep a fight upright and away from his biggest weakness, the ground game. Many feel that if it wasn't for the amount of injuries he has had, he would have been a world champion by now. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Buddy Garner in GAMMA. Yukichi Sato is a decent enough wrestler, who uses his skill in that area to control opponents, often looking to put them on their backs where he can unload with ground and pound. Although at the tail end of his career, he's experienced to be a threat to most people. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Noppanon On-Mo in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ieyoshi Yamashita (28-10, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -880) vs. Reggie "The Rock Star Pirate" Barbera (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #126, Underdog: +700)

a Ieyoshi Yamashita is a solid competitor who in many ways has overachieved for his skill level. He is a fine wrestler who has the ability to control opponents well once he has them on the mat and has even developed a good submission game over the years. A former ALPHA-1 Middleweight champion, it's only been in the past few years that he has fallen out of the title picture for the first time. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Kyuwa Itou in ALPHA-1. Reggie Barbera is instantly recognizable, a tall charismatic Middleweight who is known for being a very tough opponent for anyone, and is a very good wrestler, he has also learned how to use his long reach and potent jab to control fights at range. His one weakness is that he is not a natural finisher of fights. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Kirkor Yengibaryan in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Haranobu Oshiro (19-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -430) vs. Edu Gattai (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #102, Underdog: +340)

Haranobu Oshiro is a Japanese Middleweight, a dangerous kick boxer who loves to light up his opponents with stinging kicks to the body. His two big weaknesses have always been his substandard ground game and his mental fragility. He has shown an alarming tendency to crumble under pressure against opponents who are willing to get in his face. Once considered a future great, his career has slid dramatically over the past few years and he's in real danger of becoming left behind. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Mal Phe Roby in ALPHA-1. Edu Gattai is a big chunky Middleweight, who has power to spare and likes to use it in conjunction with his grappling to smother opponents. His biggest weakness is that he is slow moving and can be picked apart by smaller, faster opponents. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Edward Paulson in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Motoyuki "Devil" Matsumara (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Favorite: -110) vs. Mogens Leerback (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #75, Underdog: +100)

Motoyuki Matsumara is a very promising young fighter from Japan, a Muay Thai fighter who is known for his extremely aggressive approach to MMA. A born finisher, his first three fights all ended with spectacularly brutal knock outs. That was enough to get ALPHA-1's interest and they signed him in the summer of 2001. He debuted in impressive fashion, knocking Yaichiro Takahama out cold with a knee to the face. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Reed Howlett in the first round of the tournament. Mogens Leerback is a kick boxer who is widely regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in European MMA. A knock out artist, he joined SIGMA in 2001 after having blasted his way to a 5-0 record on the local scene. His first match was an impressive one, knocking out Bixente Fontaine in less than thirty seconds with a violent head kick followed by a vicious uppercut. He is coming off a 45 second TKO victory over Ramin Rostami in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kyuwa Itou (25-16, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +100) vs. Kei Sakikabara (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Favorite: -110)

Kyuwa Itou is a solid professional who always comes to fights prepared and ready to rumble, nobody can ever take him lightly. He has been a useful member of the ALPHA-1 Middleweight division since the very early days. He is coming off a third round submission loss to Ieyoshi Yamashita in ALPHA-1. 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 from their current awful level, he could become a real handful. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Bernard Blue in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Thais Antonio Taffarel (20-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -860) vs. Sojuro Iriye (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #115, Underdog: +680)

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. A former two-time challenger for the FLB Middleweight title, he jumped to ALPHA-1 after FLB's collapse. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Bambang Sriyanto in ALPHA-1. Sojuro Iriye is a hot prospect from Japan, a submission based grappler that is deadly if he can get on top of his opponent. In incredible physical condition, He can go flat out for an entire fight. If he can develope his striking game then he's going to be a major player down the line. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Wade LeCavalier in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tora "Bull" Mizwar (24-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -1200) vs. Suezo Takasugi (10-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #123, Underdog: +950)

Tora Mizwar is one of Indonesia's most successful and popular fighters. He comes from a wrestling background and is known for his sheer brute strength approach to MMA. He has heavy hands, and is especially deadly if he can get on top and rain down blows on a grounded opponent. Surprisingly, it was GAMMA rather than ALPHA-1 who signed him in late 1998, perhaps seeing him as a potential future opening into the Asian market. He has been a huge success for the company and is well on his way to getting a title shot. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over JJ Reid in GAMMA. Suezo Takasugi is a powerful wrestler who is known as a grinder, AKA a fighter who has no real finishing options and so relies on smothering his way to decision victories. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Yasutaro Beppu in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Fernando "The Traveler" Amaro (56-13-4-2NC, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mario "Rabbit" Varela (10-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #107, Underdog: +950)

Fernando Amaro is a veteran of Mixed Martial Arts and is almost ridiculously prolific, with 75 professional fights to his name. A solid professional, he has built up a versatile skill set over the years and doesn't really have any weaknesses that can be exploited, but equally he simply doesn't have the natural ability to ever trouble the truly elite. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Uwe Maier in SIGMA. Mario Varela is primarily a Middleweight fighter, who comes from a Muay Thai background and loves nothing more than to use his vicious knee strikes to knock opponents out. He's pretty vulnerable to grapplers and submission specialists, and so he tends to fight fellow strikers for the most part. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over French Dancer in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Shuncho "Samurai" Sakurai (13-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Underdog: +390) vs. Isaiah "Thump" Monroe (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #91, Favorite: -490)

Shuncho Sakurai is a rugged Middleweight, who comes from a Kenpo Karate background and likes to stand and strike with opponents. A tough customer, he is very hard to knock out thanks to his solid chin, and when he is beaten it is usually because the opponent exploited his lack of grappling ability. He has been a regular with ALPHA-1 for years. He is coming off a third round submission loss to Tadao Miyazaki in ALPHA-1. Isaiah Monroe was a stand-out wrestler in college, a big super-athletic Middleweight fighter who has the potential to go places. With excellent takedowns, top level grappling, and a lot of power in his surprisingly good stand-up, the man they call "Thump" has all the tools that he needs to be a serious player. GAMMA certainly agreed as they signed him in 2001. He is coming of a 19 second knock out victory over Erik Cunniford in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tetsuji "Rampage" Myojin (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Favorite: -510) vs. Yoshinobu "Spirit Roar" Tanaka (30-19, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #171, Underdog: +400)

Tetsuji Myojin is a Japanese Middleweight who could be a star in the future. A good all-rounder, his only problem is that he is a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. If he could add some potent strikes or deadly submissions to his arsenal, he'd be very tough to beat. After going 10-0 on the regional Japanese circuit he was hired by ALPHA-1 toward the end of 2001. Yoshinobu Tanaka is a veteran of the Japanese MMA scene, a solid wrestler whose experience and ability to control opponents can cause some problems for some. A fixture on the regional scene, he's a really good test for any young fighter. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Branko Alilovic in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tiki "Great" Britton (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #206, Underdog: +330) vs. Joey "Hands" Valdez (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #179, Favorite: -420)

Tiki Britton was an accomplished college wrestler who turned MMA pro in the summer of 2001. Known for his explosive athleticism, he has the potential to be a real player somewhere down the line. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Timothy McNally in the first round of the tournament. Joey Valdez is an excellent boxer from Mexico, who has the power and speed to give anyone on the planet problems. His big weakness is his ground game, but his underrated wrestling and takedown defence means that few get to test it. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Emile Rachal in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hans-Peter Schneider (18-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Favorite: -410) vs. Artak Gevor (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #70, Underdog: +320)

Hans-Peter Schneider is a solid fighter with a strong work ethic, who can strike or wrestler and that versatility can cause problems for some opponents. He has been fighting almost exclusively in the BCF Middleweight division since mid-1996, and while he has never gotten anywhere near title contention he is well respected as a tough competitor and has only ever tasted defeat when matched up against the elite. He is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Ralph Kohl in the first round of the tournament. Artak Gevor is a solid wrestler who has the ability to control opponents and punish them whether clinched or down on the mat, and also has the advantage of having a pretty powerful punch. He was signed to SIGMA's Middleweight division in 1999. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Richard Smith in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Jakuchu Abe (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Favorite: -400) vs. Tom "The Bomb" Essy (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #174, Underdog: +310)

Jakuchu Abe is a black belt level student of traditional Jiu-Jitsu, who has honed his other skills, particularly his striking, in order to make himself a complete mixed martial artist. A versatile fighter who can cause anyone problems, Japan has high hopes for the charismatic Middleweight. ALPHA-1 unsurprisingly signed him in 2000. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Atsutane Akera in ALPHA-1. Tom Essy comes to MMA with a good amateur wrestling pedigree and that is clear in his solid takedowns and good top control. Primarily a ground and pounder, he does have a not-so-secret weapon in a massively powerful right hand that can lay out anybody if it connects. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Spiridon Domazos in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Centurion" Ezio Gnocchi (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #62, Underdog: +470) vs. Drazen Gabelich (9-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Favorite: -600)

Ezio Gnocchi is a tough striker from Italy. Hard to put down thanks to his iron chin, he likes to stand and trade with opponents, using his kick boxing background in his attacks. A winning streak in 1999-2000 took him all the way to a SIGMA Middleweight title shot against Fjodor Kanchelskis, but he lost both the fight and his undefeated status. The defeat seems to have lit a fire under him however, as he has noticably improved many aspects of his game since then. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Humberto Falcao in the first round of the tournament. Drazen Gabelich is a good wrestler, whose main threat comes from the ground. He has very good submissions in his arsenal, especially his deadly armbars. His striking is mediocre at best, and so his strategy is nearly always to grapple with his opponent as soon as possible and to look for an early takedown. A regular with SIGMA, he has yet to really find his feet with the company. He is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Chaz Babish in the first round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Iron Man" Juro Fukazawa (17-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -660) vs. Inacio Barroso (5-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #94, Underdog: +520)

Juro Fukazawa is an exceptional kick boxer, who is noted for his endurance, a strength that has seen him become particularly dangerous in later rounds when his opponent has tired and he can pour on the pressure. After over twenty fights on the local scene, he finally got signed by ALPHA-1 in 2001. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Yaichiro Takahama in ALPHA-1. Inacio Barroso is a low level Brazilian fighter, who relies almost entirely on his boxing background to get him through fights. Unfortunately for him, he lacks the power to be a threat even there. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Franz Ludwig in the first round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Buddy Garner (185 lbs) vs. Santiago Rocha (185 lbs)

Patrick Thomas (185 lbs) vs. Yukichi Sato (185 lbs)

Ieyoshi Yamashita (185 lbs) vs. Reggie Barbera (185 lbs)

Haranobu Oshiro (185 lbs) vs. Edu Gattai (185 lbs)

Motoyuki Matsumara (185 lbs) vs. Mogens Leerback (185 lbs)

Kyuwa Itoh (185 lbs) vs. Kei Sakikabara (185 lbs)

Thais Antonio Taffarel (185 lbs) vs. Sojuro Iriye (185 lbs)

Tora Mizwar (185 lbs) vs. Suezo Takasugi (185 lbs)

Fernando Amaro (185 lbs) vs. Mario Varela (185 lbs)

Shuncho Sakarai (185 lbs) vs. Isaiah Monroe (185 lbs)

Tetsuji Myojin (185 lbs) vs. Yoshinobu Tanaka (185 lbs)y

Tiki Britton (185 lbS) vs. Joey Valdez (185 lbs)

Hans-Peter Schneider (185 lbs) vs. Artak Gevor (185 lbs)

Jakuchu Abe (185 lbs) vs. Tom Essy (185 lbs)

Ezio Gnocchi (185 lbs) vs. Drazen Gabelich (185 lbs)

Juro Fukazawa (185 lbs) vs. Inacio Barroso (185 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 46 Full Fight Card

MW: Buddy Garner vs. Santiago Rocha

MW: Patrick Thomas vs. Yukichi Sato

MW: Ieyoshi Yamashita vs. Reggie Barbera

MW: Haranobu Oshiro vs. Edu Gattai

MW: Motoyuki Matsumara vs. Mogens Leerback

MW: Kyuwa Itoh vs. Kei Sakakibara

MW: Thais Antonio Taffarel vs. Sojuro Iriye

MW: Tora Mizwar vs. Suezo Takasugi

MW: Fernando Amaro vs. Mario Varela

MW: Shuncho Sakurai vs. Isaiah Monroe

 

MW: Tetsuji Myojin vs. Yoshinobu Tanaka

MW: Tiki Britton vs. Joey Valdez

MW: Hans-Peter Schneider vs. Artak Gevor

MW: Jakuchu Abe vs. Tom Essy

MW: Ezio Gnocchi vs. Drazen Gabelich

MW: Juro Fukazawa vs. Inacio Barroso

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Saturday, Week 1, August 2002

Live From Vancouver, British Columbia

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Iron Man" Juro Fukazawa (17-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -660) vs. Inacio Barroso (5-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +520)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the prelims with 'Iron Man' Juro Fukazawa competing against Inacio Barroso.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Fukazawa misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Barroso misses a jab and also misses a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Barroso counters a right hand with a right jab and a left hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Fukazawa misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Barroso to attack with a quick right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Fukazawa hits a jab but misses a right hook. Barroso hits a jab but has a left hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Barroso slips past a right hook and counters with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Barroso slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Fukazawa misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Barroso tries a left hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Barroso misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Fukazawa to attack with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Fukazawa uses a left jab but is well off target with a head kick. Barroso lands a right jab and a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Barroso misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Fukazawa is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Barroso doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Barroso misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fukazawa attacks with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) A successful feint leaves Fukazawa vulnerable.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Fukazawa misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Barroso attacks with a quick right jab and a left hook that is ducked.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Barroso, 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 2

 

 

Quote

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Barroso counters a right hand with a quick right jab and a good left hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Barroso misses with a big left hand, allowing Fukazawa to counter with a glancing blow from a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Barroso is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Fukazawa misses with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Barroso hits a right jab but has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Fukazawa has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Barroso doesn't connect with a right jab and also misses with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Barroso slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Fukazawa misses with a left jab and also can't get a kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Barroso is off-target with a jab and also misses a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Barroso counters a right hand with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Barroso lands a right jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Fukazawa uses a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Fukazawa slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a vicious right cross!

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Barroso hits the floor, he has been knocked out!

(Rd 2 - 01:07) 'Iron Man' Juro Fukazawa takes the win by knock out!

 

 

Official Result: 'Iron Man' Juro Fukazawa defeats Inacio Barroso (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:53 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Juro Fukazawa praises his team at Tiger Claw Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Juro Fukazawa celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Centurion" Ezio Gnocchi (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Rome, Italy, Underdog: +470) vs. Drazen Gabelich (9-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Zagreb, Croatia, Favorite: -600)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Centurion' Ezio Gnocchi battles Drazen Gabelich.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Gnocchi and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Blood is visible on Gabelich, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Gnocchi throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Gabelich is equal to all of them.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Gabelich was ready and manages to catch the kick!

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Holding the leg, Gabelich tries for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Gabelich has the takedown! Gnocchi pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Gabelich fires away with punches, but Gnocchi deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) In half guard, Gabelich begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Gabelich is too skilled for Gnocchi, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Gabelich tries to grab a leg to prepare Gnocchi for a kneebar.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Gnocchi stops Gabelich from hooking a leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Gabelich attempts the mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Gnocchi tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Gabelich attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Gabelich flattens Gnocchi out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Drazen Gabelich takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Drazen Gabelich defeats 'The Centurion' Ezio Gnocchi (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Drazen Gabelich name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Ivor Orr and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Jakuchu Abe (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -400) vs. Tom "The Bomb" Essy (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Underdog: +310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Jakuchu Abe taking on Tom 'The Bomb' Essy.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Essy looks significantly bigger than Abe as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Essy throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Abe takes the chance and grabs Essy into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Abe attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Essy on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Abe can't get the trip, as Essy wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Essy tries to take Abe down.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) The takedown doesn't work, Abe blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Abe looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) It doesn't work, Essy defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Abe looks to take Essy down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Essy is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Abe looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Half guard proves to be no trouble for Abe, who passes to side control with ease.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Abe keeps Essy guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Essy tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Abe attempts to armbar Essy from side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Essy blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Essy tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Abe throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Essy tries to move to guard, but Abe doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Abe unloads with some right hands, but Essy deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Essy tries to move to guard, but Abe doesn't allow 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 Abe.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Moving forward constantly, Abe is pressuring Essy.

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Essy throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Abe can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Abe lands a jab and then catches Essy with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Essy throws a two-punch combo but Abe avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Abe takes the chance and grabs Essy into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Abe attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Essy on the ground.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Essy stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Essy looks to take Abe down with a trip.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Abe stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Abe can't get the trip, as Essy wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Essy tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Abe stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Essy stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Essy looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Essy doesn't get the takedown, Abe instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 01:52) Abe looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 2 - 01:52) Abe can't get Essy down to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) The trip doesn't work, Essy blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Essy attempts to wrestle Abe to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) The takedown is completed, Abe is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) Essy unloads with some right hands, but Abe deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Abe tries to get full guard on Essy but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Essy pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Abe takes the opportunity to transition from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to 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 Essy.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Abe comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Essy manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) A one-two from Abe fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Moving forward constantly, Abe is pressuring Essy.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Abe steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Abe lands a left hand and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) For the first time, Abe is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Abe comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Essy fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Abe hits a left jab and then he catches Essy with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) Essy throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 03:04) Abe seizes the chance and grabs Essy into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Essy blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 02:38) Clinched with Abe, Essy looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 02:38) Essy can't get the takedown as Abe wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) Abe looks to sweep a leg out from under Essy so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) Abe can't get the trip, as Essy wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 01:45) Clinched with Abe, Essy looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 01:45) Abe blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 01:31) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 3 - 01:31) A great inside leg trip sees Essy get thrown to the mat and Abe is left in half guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) Abe is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) Essy tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 3 - 01:01) Abe ends up holding a waist-lock behind Essy, who is kneeling.

(Rd 3 - 00:47) Abe changes position and seems to be looking to set up something to do with the legs of Essy.

(Rd 3 - 00:47) Abe tries to catch Essy in a calf slicer!

(Rd 3 - 00:47) Abe can't get the calf slicer and Essy is able to seize the opportunity to burst into life and start a scramble.

(Rd 3 - 00:13) The scramble results in Essy being on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Abe took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Abe.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Abe initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Essy tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Abe connects with a nice jab and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Abe attacks with strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Essy fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Abe hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Essy is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Moving forward constantly, Abe is pressuring Essy.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Abe moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Essy.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) A jab hits home from Abe and then he hits Essy with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Abe hits a left hand. Essy hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) Abe counters a right hand with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Abe is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Essy scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Abe doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) Abe comes forward to attack.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) Essy hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) Abe hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Abe counters a right hand with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Abe comes forward.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Essy throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Abe throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) Looking very tired, Abe clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) Abe looks to take Essy down with a trip.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) Essy has no answer to a great trip!

(Rd 4 - 01:28) Essy gives up his back.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Abe tries to put Essy in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Essy doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 4 - 00:34) Essy tries to move Abe off his back but can't.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Abe attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Essy doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 4 - 00:01) Abe doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 4 - 00:01) Essy tries to turn over and sweep Abe but can't do it.

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

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Essy really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Abe moves in on Essy, preparing to throw.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Abe hits a left jab and then hits Essy with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:31) Abe slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Essy is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 5 - 03:53) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:53) Essy misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Abe attacks with a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) Abe dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a powerful straight right!

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Essy hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Abe moves in quickly, kneeling beside Essy and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Abe pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 5 - 02:55) Abe attempts the mount.

(Rd 5 - 02:55) He can't get the mount as Essy rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) Essy finds himself in major trouble, as Abe applies a tight body triangle.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Abe, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Abe flattens Essy out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 5 - 01:38) Jakuchu Abe takes the win by submission!

 

 

Official Result: Jakuchu Abe defeats Tom 'The Bomb' Essy (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:22 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jakuchu Abe name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Jakuchu Abe says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Hans-Peter Schneider (18-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Bremen, Germany, Favorite: -410) vs. Artak Gevor (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Yerevan, Armenia, Underdog: +320)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Hans-Peter Schneider faces Artak Gevor.

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

(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) Schneider lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Gevor appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) A one-two from Schneider fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Gevor seizes the chance and grabs Schneider into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Using his wrestling skills, Gevor is trying to push Schneider up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Schneider isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Schneider looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Schneider doesn't get the takedown, Gevor instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Gevor is trying to push Schneider so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Gevor does it, Schneider is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Showing good control, Gevor keeps Schneider stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Gevor looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Schneider works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Schneider moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Gevor looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Schneider simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Schneider lands a jab and then hits Gevor with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Schneider can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Gevor looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Schneider simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he catches Gevor with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Gevor looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Schneider simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Schneider hits a left jab and then catches Gevor with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Gevor.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Schneider throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Gevor is able to grab Schneider.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) With control of the clinch, Gevor tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Schneider blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Gevor tries to wrestle Schneider backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Gevor achieves it, pinning Schneider to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Gevor tries to maintain control, but Schneider wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then hits Gevor with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Schneider is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Schneider throws a one-two, but Gevor was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Gevor gets hold of Schneider, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Using his wrestling skills, Gevor is trying to push Schneider up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Gevor doesn't manage it though, Schneider defended it well.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) With control of the clinch, Schneider tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) The takedown is completed, Gevor is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Schneider attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Gevor comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Schneider in guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Gevor smothers Schneider with close control, stopping him from posturing up.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) Schneider throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) Schneider attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) The scramble ends with Gevor grabbing Schneider and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Gevor is wearing Schneider down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Gevor just about edged it.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Schneider can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) Gevor appeared to be going for a takedown, but Schneider took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) Schneider throws a punch but Gevor avoids it.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Schneider fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gevor with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Gevor.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) Schneider hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) Schneider fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gevor with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:55) Gevor had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:55) Schneider hits two left jabs and then hits Gevor with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Schneider is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he hits Gevor with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Schneider lands a left jab, but Gevor avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Gevor had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) A jab is wide from Schneider, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Breathing very hard, Schneider is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Gevor gets hold of Schneider without taking too much damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Gevor is trying to muscle Schneider up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) He does so and now has Schneider pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Gevor.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Schneider can't connect with a jab, but then hits Gevor with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Gevor is able to grab Schneider.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) With control of the clinch, Gevor tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Schneider blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Gevor is trying to push Schneider so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) He does so and now has Schneider pinned to the cage.

(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 Schneider.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Schneider.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Schneider moves in on Gevor, preparing to throw.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Schneider uses a left jab, but Gevor avoids a big right.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) A jab is wide from Schneider, but then he catches Gevor with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gevor is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) Gevor comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) Schneider doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Gevor gets hold of Schneider.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Gevor is trying to push Schneider so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) He does so and now has Schneider pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) Schneider is trapped up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Gevor hits Schneider, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Gevor is wearing Schneider down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:51) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Schneider looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) It looked like we were about to see Gevor try and get some grappling started, but Schneider was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Schneider lands a left hand and then catches Gevor with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) From the looks of things, I don't think Schneider has much energy left.

(Rd 4 - 00:18) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Gevor, 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 - 04:52) Two defensive jabs hit from Gevor, but neither had any power.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Schneider throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) A tired Gevor moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) He has the takedown! Schneider pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Gevor smothers Schneider with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) Gevor begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:59) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.

(Rd 5 - 03:16) Schneider gets the double underhooks in and pulls Gevor close, controlling him well.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) Schneider is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gevor off of him.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) Gevor looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) Gevor begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) He passes but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 5 - 01:14) The scramble leaves Gevor on top in side control.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Gevor attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Schneider defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 5 - 00:23) Gevor blocks Schneider as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:07) Gevor pounds away on Schneider but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Gevor, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse scores the contest as 48-47 to Schneider.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain scores the contest as 48-48.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Christina Shaw has given 48-47 to Gevor.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the fight ends as a split draw!

 

 

Official Result: Hans-Peter Schneider draws with Artak Gevor (Split Draw in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: None

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tiki "Great" Britton (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +330) vs. Joey "Hands" Valdez (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Mexico City, Mexico, Favorite: -420)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Tiki 'Great' Britton goes head to head with Joey 'Hands' Valdez.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham.

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

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

Rd 1 - 04:49) Britton lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A quick flurry of three punches from Valdez sees all of them hit home but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Valdez closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Valdez moves in behind four quick punches, four of them finding a home, and then hits Britton with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Britton, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Valdez lands two jabs and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Valdez moves in on Britton, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Britton appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Valdez took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Attacking with a quick flurry, Valdez lands three punches but Britton avoids a big left.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Attacking with intent, Valdez scores with a flurry of three punches and then hits Britton with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Valdez can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Britton with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Valdez can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Britton shoots in at high speed for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Britton gets the takedown! Valdez pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Britton lies on top of Valdez, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Britton starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Valdez fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) The scramble leaves Britton on top in side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Britton tries to lock Valdez in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Valdez fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Britton blocks Valdez as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) In side control, Britton throws a couple of punches designed to keep Valdez guessing.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Valdez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Britton pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Valdez, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Valdez moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Attacking with a quick flurry, Valdez lands three of three punches and then hits Britton with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Britton shoots in at high speed for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Valdez almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Britton holds the other.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Unable to complete the takedown, Britton instead pushes Valdez up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Unable to get free, Valdez is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Britton presses Valdez up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Valdez is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 01:55) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Britton, but Valdez was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Valdez lands a flurry of five quick punches but Britton steps back to avoid a left to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:22) For the first time, Valdez is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) A quick flurry of punches from Valdez sees three of three hit home and then scores with a left to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Valdez throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Britton moves in fast and clinches with Valdez.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Britton is trying to muscle Valdez up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Britton manages it and controls Valdez up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) Britton tries to smother Valdez against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Valdez up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Two jabs hit home from Valdez and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Britton backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Valdez immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight!

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Valdez tries to knee Britton but it is blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Circling back to the center, Britton looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Britton uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) He has the takedown! Valdez pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) That's his second takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Britton lies on top of Valdez, basically smothering him.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Britton attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) He can't get free of the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:37) Valdez throws out some punches, but Britton leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:26) Britton punches down at Valdez, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Britton leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Valdez.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Britton fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) Valdez tries to catch Britton with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Referee Christian Maugham decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) Valdez connects with two right jabs, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) Valdez comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits Britton with a straight left.

(Rd 3 - 00:13) Valdez hits a right hand, but Britton evades a big left punch.

(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 Valdez.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Britton needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Valdez lands a right hand and then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw!

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Britton hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Valdez knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Britton, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Valdez pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Britton!

(Rd 4 - 04:34) Valdez is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) Britton keeps cool and tips Valdez off balance as he postures up for another strike. They both quickly scramble for position.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) The scramble results in Valdez being on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Britton tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Valdez finds his opponent too skilled, and Britton passes half guard into a full mount.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Britton pounds away and Valdez struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 4 - 03:32) Britton pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Britton unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:10) Britton fires away with punches and Valdez takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Britton pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 4 - 02:40) Britton fires away with punches, but Valdez doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Valdez tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Britton doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 02:10) Britton pounds away, but Valdez calmly deals with them.

(Rd 4 - 01:53) Valdez tries to move Britton out of mount but can't.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) Britton pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 4 - 01:21) Valdez tries to move Britton enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Britton tries to pound on Valdez, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 00:52) Valdez tries to move Britton out of mount but can't.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) Britton fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Valdez tries to move Britton out of mount but can't.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Britton, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Britton 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 - 04:53) Valdez connects with two right hands and then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Britton had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) A flurry of five punches from Valdez see five of them land and then scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) Valdez looks very, very tired.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) For the first time, Britton is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) Britton chooses to shoot in on Valdez.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) The takedown is successful, Valdez pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:47) Britton unloads with some right hands, but Valdez deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 5 - 03:30) Time slips away as Britton successfully keeps Valdez stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Britton attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) Valdez is really working hard on the ground to slow down Britton and make him work for everything.

(Rd 5 - 02:33) Britton fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Britton unloads with big right hands, but Valdez is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Britton looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Valdez made it as hard as possible and is really concentrating on trying to slow Britton down.

(Rd 5 - 01:12) Britton throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) Britton attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) Britton gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Valdez came out just ahead on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse), 48-47 (Millhouse Twain) and 49-46 (Christina Shaw).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Joey 'Hands' Valdez is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Joey 'Hands' Valdez defeats Tiki 'Great' Britton (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Joey Valdez praises his team at Camp Ortega, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Britton for a tough fight. Joey Valdez has a lot of natural charisma, and that shines in these sort of settings.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tetsuji "Rampage" Myojin (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -510) vs. Yoshinobu "Spirit Roar" Tanaka (30-19, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +400)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Tetsuji 'Rampage' Myojin competes against Yoshinobu 'Spirit Roar' Tanaka in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Tanaka may have been aiming to get in close, but Myojin aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Myojin looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) A jab hits home from Myojin and then he catches Tanaka with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Tanaka appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Tanaka appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Myojin took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Myojin lands a left jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Myojin confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Tanaka looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Myojin simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Myojin lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Myojin uses a left jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Myojin lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Myojin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Tanaka with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Myojin lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Myojin connects with a nice jab and then hits Tanaka with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Myojin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) A punch from Myojin fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Moving around, Tanaka is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab is wide from Myojin, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) With Tanaka bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) The fight recommences!

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Myojin comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Tanaka had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Myojin throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) A jab hits home from Myojin and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Myojin, 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 - 04:51) Myojin fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Myojin closes in on Tanaka, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Myojin lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) For the first time, Myojin is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Myojin comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Myojin connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Tanaka moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Myojin lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Myojin connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Myojin glances at his corner and gets a thumbs up in response.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then hits Tanaka with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Myojin confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Myojin hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Tanaka starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut under his eye.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Myojin is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Tanaka may have been aiming to get in close, but Myojin aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Myojin uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Tanaka aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Myojin fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Tanaka with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Tanaka is able to grab Myojin.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) Tanaka tries to wrestle Myojin backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) Tanaka can't move Myojin at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Myojin is looking to muscle Tanaka back against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) He does so and now has Tanaka pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Myojin looks very tired out there.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Tanaka gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) Myojin scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Myojin tries to foot stomp Tanaka, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Tanaka tries to use dirty boxing against Myojin, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Myojin.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Tanaka.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Myojin hits a left hand, but Tanaka evades a big right punch.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Using his wrestling skills, Tanaka is trying to push Myojin up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Myojin doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Myojin is trying to push Tanaka so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Tanaka doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Myojin is looking to muscle Tanaka back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Myojin achieves it, pinning Tanaka to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Myojin catches Tanaka with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Myojin tries to throw an elbow, but Tanaka uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Myojin tries to throw an elbow from the clinch, but Tanaka is able to stop it.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Tanaka takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 3 - 02:41) Myojin launches an elbow strike but Tanaka is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Myojin is the one against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:19) Myojin is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 02:06) Tanaka goes to use some dirty boxing, but Myojin is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 3 - 01:48) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) Tanaka comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) Myojin throws a two-punch combo but Tanaka avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 01:23) Myojin looks very, very tired.

(Rd 3 - 01:23) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Using his wrestling skills, Tanaka is trying to push Myojin up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Tanaka achieves it, pinning Myojin to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) Tanaka tries to dirty box Myojin, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka evades a big right punch.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) Tanaka is able to grab Myojin.

(Rd 3 - 00:22) Tanaka is trying to push Myojin so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:22) Tanaka can't manage it, Myojin fought it.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Myojin tries to take Tanaka down.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Myojin doesn't get it, Tanaka blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Tanaka just about edged it.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Myojin up 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Myojin confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:27) Tanaka wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:27) A jab hits home from Myojin and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) Myojin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Tanaka with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:57) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin without taking too much damage.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Tanaka is trying to muscle Myojin up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Tanaka manages it and controls Myojin up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:29) Myojin is trapped against the cage and Tanaka hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Tanaka goes to use some dirty boxing, but Myojin is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 4 - 03:01) Tanaka tries dirty boxing, but Myojin works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Tanaka is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Tanaka, but Myojin was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) Myojin uses a left jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) Myojin looks exhausted.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Moving in, Tanaka appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Myojin connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:05) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin without taking too much damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:58) Tanaka is trying to push Myojin so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:58) Tanaka does it, Myojin is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:45) Tanaka pins Myojin up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) Tanaka tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Myojin uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) Myojin is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Tanaka tries some dirty boxing, but Myojin seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 4 - 00:33) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Tanaka.

(Rd 4 - 00:33) The takedown is successful, Myojin pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Myojin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Tanaka off of him.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Tanaka, 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) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:49) Tanaka, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:49) A jab is wide from Myojin, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Myojin hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:56) Tanaka lands a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:56) Myojin throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) A tired Tanaka moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) The takedown is completed, Myojin is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) Tanaka looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) Tanaka is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) Myojin tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.

(Rd 5 - 01:38) Tanaka starts unloading with massive rights and Myojin is getting pasted!

(Rd 5 - 01:38) Referee Kyle Crisp has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 5 - 01:24) The winner, by TKO; Yoshinobu Tanaka!

 

 

Official Result: Yoshinobu 'Spirit Roar' Tanaka defeats Tetsuji 'Rampage' Myojin (TKO (Strikes) in 3:36 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Yoshinobu Tanaka thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He praises Myojin for a tough fight. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here.

 

 

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CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Shuncho "Samurai" Sakurai (13-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +390) vs. Isaiah "Thump" Monroe (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Akron, Ohio, Favorite: -490)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Shuncho 'Samurai' Sakurai vs. Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Setting it up with excellent timing, Monroe comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Sakurai gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Time slips away as Monroe successfully keeps Sakurai stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) The clock runs down as Sakurai is being smothered against the ground by Monroe.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) The clock runs down as Sakurai is being smothered against the ground by Monroe.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) In guard, Monroe throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sakurai guessing.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Sakurai throws out some punches, but Monroe leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Sakurai is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Monroe off of him.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Monroe begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Sakurai was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Monroe manages to come out on top, with Sakurai pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Monroe punches down at Sakurai, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Monroe throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Sakurai throws out some punches, but Monroe leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Monroe lies on top of Sakurai, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Monroe 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 - 04:47) Sakurai hits a couple of minor left hands, but Monroe evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Sakurai lands a left jab, but leaves himself wide open with an attempted kick to the body and Monroe capitalises by catching the leg!

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Sakurai hops on one foot, trying to balance. Monroe tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Monroe has the takedown! Sakurai pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Monroe blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Monroe starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Monroe throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Monroe throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Sakurai tries to move to guard, but Monroe doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Monroe looks to get a mount.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Sakurai fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Monroe manages to come out on top with side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) In side control, Monroe catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Monroe blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Looking to catch his breath, Monroe is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Monroe attempts the mount.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Monroe manages to come out on top with side control.

(Rd 2 - 00:06) Monroe fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(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 Monroe, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Monroe up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Monroe shoots in hard and fast on Sakurai.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Sakurai is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Sakurai has yet to stop a single takedown from the three he has faced.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Monroe begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) He passes, but only to half guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) In half guard, Monroe begins working to get side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Sakurai fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) The scramble results in Sakurai being on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) Monroe starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) He can't find a way past the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) Sakurai throws out some punches, but Monroe leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) Monroe begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) Monroe passes to half guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Monroe pounds away with lefts, but Sakurai covers up and only a couple manage to get through.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) Monroe blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Monroe keeps Sakurai guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Sakurai tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Monroe doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) Monroe pounds away, but Sakurai calmly deals with them.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) Sakurai tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 3 - 00:02) Monroe fires away with punches, but Sakurai doesn't take any undue damage.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Monroe.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Sakurai needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:52) Sakurai can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Monroe with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Monroe gets hold of Sakurai.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) Monroe tries to take Sakurai down.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) Monroe has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 4 - 04:18) Monroe fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 4 - 04:01) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 4 - 03:27) Monroe blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Monroe tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Sakurai keeps Monroe at side control, not letting the mount happen.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Monroe punches down at Sakurai, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 02:11) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 01:52) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 4 - 01:31) Monroe blocks Sakurai as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) Monroe, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) Sakurai can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Monroe with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 00:52) Monroe gets hold of Sakurai.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) Monroe is looking to muscle Sakurai back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) He does so and now has Sakurai pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:24) Showing his ability to control opponents, Monroe smothers Sakurai against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:24) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Sakurai 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) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:48) A jab lands from Sakurai, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Coming forward, Monroe is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) A one-two from Sakurai fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 04:22) Monroe is able to grab Sakurai.

(Rd 5 - 04:13) Monroe, controlling the grapple with Sakurai, tries to scoop him up for a slam.

(Rd 5 - 04:13) Sakurai has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Monroe ends up in half guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:02) Monroe tries to pound on Sakurai, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) Sakurai tries to get full guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Monroe fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Sakurai looks ready to try and scramble, but Monroe is quick to move to prevent that.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) Monroe begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) He can't get free of half guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) Sakurai attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 5 - 01:42) Monroe blocks Sakurai as he tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Monroe looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Monroe almost gets side control, but Sakurai was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 5 - 01:14) Monroe manages to come out on top, with Sakurai pulling guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) Monroe attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:54) Sakurai tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) The scramble leaves Sakurai on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:24) Sakurai is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Monroe off of him.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Monroe, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe!

 

 

Official Result: Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe defeats Shuncho 'Samurai' Sakurai (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Isaiah Monroe name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks that a fight against Wes Hersch would probably be a great contest. Isaiah Monroe is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Fernando "The Traveller" Amaro (56-13-4-2NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Madrid, Spain, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mario "Rabbit" Varela (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Fernando 'The Traveller' Amaro vs. Mario 'Rabbit' Varela.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Amaro doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Varela throws a two punch combination but Amaro maintains his good guard and is safe.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Varela misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Amaro attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Looking a bit tense, Amaro moves around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Amaro shows his good guard by absorbing a three punch flurry.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Amaro can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Varela fools Amaro with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Amaro misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Amaro misses with a left jab but lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Varela scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Varela lands a left jab and also hits a glancing high kick. Amaro lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Amaro deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Amaro finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Varela comes forward, walking down Amaro.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Amaro fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Varela fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Varela comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Amaro hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Varela throws a three-punch combo but Amaro defends against all of them.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Varela moves in on Amaro, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Amaro appeared to be going for a takedown, but Varela took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Varela throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Amaro. He knows that this is his 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) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Varela misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Amaro to attack with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) Varela hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) Amaro hits a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Amaro misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Varela to attack with a quick left jab and a body kick that misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Varela is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Varela doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Amaro scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Varela comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Amaro lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Varela throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Varela stalks forward, pressuring Amaro.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Amaro hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Varela doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Varela misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Amaro uses a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Varela comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Varela is now in the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Varela.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Amaro misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Varela comes in with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Amaro misses a jab and also misses a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Varela doesn't connect with a left jab and also is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Amaro attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Varela throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Amaro lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Amaro comes forward, walking down Varela.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Varela lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Amaro fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Amaro forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Varela tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Amaro feints, causing Varela to move to one side and leave himself wide open.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Amaro fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Varela with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 2 - 00:59) It's a knock out! Varela is down and out!

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Fernando 'The Traveller' Amaro takes the win by knock out!

 

 

Official Result: Fernando 'The Traveller' Amaro defeats Mario 'Rabbit' Varela (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:11 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

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

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tora "Bull" Mizwar (24-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Suezo Takasugi (10-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Tora 'Bull' Mizwar squaring off with Suezo Takasugi.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Mizwar hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Mizwar sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Mizwar attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Mizwar is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Takasugi doesn't let Mizwar get the mount, and so he remains at side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Takasugi tries to pull guard on Mizwar but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Mizwar tries to lock Takasugi into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Takasugi fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Takasugi tries to pull guard on Mizwar but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) In side control, Mizwar catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Takasugi tries to pull guard on Mizwar but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Mizwar tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Takasugi somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Mizwar.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Moving around, Mizwar slides into side control.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Mizwar looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Takasugi allows the mount attempt, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Takasugi mistakenly leaves his back exposed and Mizwar seizes the chance to take it!

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Mizwar attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Takasugi doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mizwar.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Mizwar 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 Takasugi from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:50) There's a takedown attempt from Mizwar, who set it up well.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) A big double leg takedown drives Takasugi off his feet and backward!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Takasugi winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Mizwar pressing onto him.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Not liking his options, Mizwar looks to get a better position over Takasugi.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) He is much too good for Takasugi, and gets the mount!

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Mizwar fires away and Takasugi is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 2 - 03:52) The referee pulls Mizwar away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Tora Mizwar takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Tora 'Bull' Mizwar defeats Suezo Takasugi (TKO (Strikes) in 1:25 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tora Mizwar thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Braulio Moura would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Thais Antonio Taffarel (20-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -860) vs. Sojuro Iriye (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kinki, Japan, Underdog: +680)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Thais Antonio Taffarel battles Sojuro Iriye.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Taffarel closes in on Iriye, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) A flurry of three punches from Taffarel see them all connect but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) It looked like we were about to see Iriye try and get some grappling started, but Taffarel was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Taffarel lands a jab and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Iriye had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Taffarel moves in behind four quick punches, all of them landing, and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) It looks like Iriye has been cut across the forehead by a strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Taffarel hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Iriye is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Taffarel moves in quickly to try and finish Iriye with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Taffarel is too slow though, and Iriye is back up.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) A quick flurry of four punches from Taffarel sees all of them hit home and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Taffarel connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) A punch from Taffarel fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Iriye seizes the chance and grabs Taffarel into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Iriye is trying to push Taffarel so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Taffarel ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Referee Kyle Crisp calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Iriye.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Taffarel throws a two-punch combo but Iriye avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Iriye takes the chance and grabs Taffarel into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Iriye attempts to wrestle Taffarel to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) The takedown is successful, Taffarel pulls guard. (

Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Iriye starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Taffarel tries to get back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) The scramble allows Taffarel to take his opponent's back!

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Taffarel unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Iriye.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Taffarel pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Taffarel took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Taffarel is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Taffarel confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Taffarel can't connect with a jab, but then hits Iriye with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Taffarel lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Taffarel can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Iriye with a great high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Iriye wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up, but Taffarel is already advancing to try and finish!

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Taffarel is looking to get Iriye in a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Iriye is too groggy to fight it off and ends up caught.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Using the clinch, Taffarel blasts Iriye with a knee to the chest.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Iriye blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Taffarel misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Taffarel blasts Iriye with a big knee to the face! Iriye falls to the ground, out cold!

(Rd 2 - 02:20) The winner, by knock out, is Thais Antonio Taffarel!

 

 

Official Result: Thais Antonio Taffarel defeats Sojuro Iriye (Knock Out (Knee) in 2:40 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Thais Antonio Taffarel praises his team at Brazilian Estrela Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Thais Antonio Taffarel gives a show of respect to his opponent. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Kyuwa Itou (26-15, 0-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Underdog: +100) vs. Kei Sakakibara (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Kyuwa Itou goes up against Kei Sakakibara.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) A punch from Itou fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Sakakibara moves in fast and clinches with Itou.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Clinched with Itou, Sakakibara looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) He gets the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) The takedown allows Sakakibara to take the back of Itou.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Sakakibara tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Itou tries to get Sakakibara off his back.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) The effort is successful, Sakakibara loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Itou confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Itou hits a left hand, but Sakakibara avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Itou hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Itou lands two left hands, but Sakakibara avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Itou aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Itou lands a jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Itou can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Itou confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Two jabs hit home from Itou and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Itou aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Itou hits a couple of minor left hands, but Sakakibara dodges a big right head kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) A jab hits home from Itou and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Itou moves in on Sakakibara, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Sakakibara, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Itou can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Sakakibara with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Itou aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) A jab hits home from Itou and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

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

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Itou confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Itou fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Itou looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Sakakibara hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) A jab is wide from Itou, but then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) A jab hits home from Itou and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Itou is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Circling, Sakakibara clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Itou throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Seizing the opportunity, Sakakibara clinches.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Clinched with Itou, Sakakibara looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 2 - 03:49) Sakakibara has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Sakakibara tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) He can't get the mount as Itou rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Sakakibara attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) Itou doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Itou attempts to turn over.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Itou turns over and spins, ending up on top in guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Itou hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Sakakibara.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) With a quick movement, Itou throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Sakakibara.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Sakakibara applies double underhooks and keeps Itou from launching any attacks.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Itou throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Sakakibara tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Sakakibara gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out!

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Kei Sakakibara takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Kei Sakakibara defeats Kyuwa Itou (Submission (Armbar) in 4:28 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kei Sakakibara name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Motoyuki "Devil" Matsumara (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -110) vs. Mogens Leerback (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Odense, Denmark, Underdog: +100)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Motoyuki 'Devil' Matsumara fighting Mogens Leerback.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Matsumara hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Leerback uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Matsumara nails one quick punch from a flurry but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Leerback misses a jab but scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Leerback throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Matsumara tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Leerback misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Matsumara attacks with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Leerback scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Matsumara lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Leerback hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Matsumara uses a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Switching to a southpaw stance, Matsumara gets ready to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Matsumara lands a right jab and a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Leerback attacks with three quick punches and lands two of them and then scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Matsumara uses a right jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Leerback finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Matsumara misses a left hook and gets countered with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right cross that just misses.

(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 Leerback.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Leerback hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Matsumara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

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

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Matsumara misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) Matsumara hits a jab but comes up short on a body kick. Leerback hits a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Leerback slips past a right hook and counters with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Matsumara hits a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Leerback lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Leerback hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Matsumara lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Taking a few gulps of breath, Matsumara is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Taking a few gulps of breath, Leerback is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Matsumara lands a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Leerback scores with two punches out of a flurry and then scores with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Matsumara lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:08) Leerback hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) 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) Leerback sees a head kick coming and counters Matsumara with a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:33) Leerback counters a right hand with a right hook.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Matsumara misses with a big right hand, allowing Leerback to counter with a jab and a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Leerback, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Leerback up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Matsumara throws three quick punches and lands two of them and then scores with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Leerback hits a nice four punch combination.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Leerback lands a left jab but comes up short on a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Matsumara hits a left jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Matsumara hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Leerback hits a three punch combo that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Matsumara misses a right hook and gets countered with a nice right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Leerback misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Matsumara comes in with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) Leerback 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 - 01:25) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Leerback, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Matsumara is trying to lock Leerback into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) He has it hooked, Leerback needs to find a way out quickly.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) From the clinch, Leerback takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Matsumara tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Leerback isn't able to get free of the clinch either.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Matsumara needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Leerback hits a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Matsumara lands a one-two.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) Matsumara tries to get Leerback into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:42) He gets it, and now has Leerback in trouble.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Matsumara scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) Leerback blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:29) From the clinch, Leerback takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.

(Rd 4 - 03:10) Matsumara keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:33) Using the clinch, Matsumara hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it.

(Rd 4 - 02:16) Matsumara keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) Leerback is released from the clinch, Matsumara looks to change tactics.

(Rd 4 - 01:32) Matsumara appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 4 - 01:32) Leerback is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 01:32) Matsumara glares at his opponent.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Matsumara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Leerback hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) Leerback misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) Matsumara misses with a big right hand, allowing Leerback to counter with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) Matsumara looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Leerback hits a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Matsumara hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:21) Leerback looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him! He winds up backed against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 4 - 00:21) Matsumara tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but Leerback avoids it.

(Rd 4 - 00:16) Circling back to the center, Leerback looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Leerback is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Matsumara lands a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Matsumara.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Matsumara 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 - 04:46) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Matsumara hits a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Leerback uses a left jab and also scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Leerback looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Matsumara hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Without hesitation, Leerback goes to finish Matsumara off with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Incredibly, Matsumara holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!

(Rd 5 - 04:20) Leerback hits a kick to the knee.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Leerback hurdles over Matsumara, looking for a flying stomp!

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Matsumara takes the stomp, but it didn't connect flush and so doesn't knock him out!

(Rd 5 - 03:52) Matsumara pulls Leerback into guard after catching a stomp.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Leerback peppers Matsumara with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.

(Rd 5 - 03:27) Matsumara grabs Leerback and draws him in close, smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Leerback throws several small strikes at Matsumara, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 5 - 02:47) Matsumara, working from the bottom, catches Leerback with an elbow strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:37) Leerback throws several small strikes at Matsumara, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) Matsumara gets the double underhooks in and pulls Leerback close, controlling him well.

(Rd 5 - 01:50) Leerback doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 5 - 01:32) Leerback gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) Leerback is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) Leerback passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Matsumara starts scrambling.

(Rd 5 - 01:12) The scramble results in Leerback being on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Matsumara throws a fast elbow strike to the head, scoring with a glancing blow.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Leerback.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Leerback uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) It's a bad choice though, as Matsumara seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.

(Rd 5 - 00:27) Matsumara uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Matsumara hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs!

(Rd 5 - 00:04) Matsumara pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Matsumara looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(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 Leerback.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 49-46.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Mogens Leerback!

 

 

Official Result: Mogens Leerback defeats Motoyuki 'Devil' Matsumara (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mogens Leerback thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he remains undefeated and that he is still waiting for a proper challenge. Mogens Leerback proved to be a charismatic interviewee.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Haranobu Oshiro (19-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Hiroshima, Japan, Favorite: -430) vs. Edu Gattai (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +340)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Haranobu Oshiro takes on Edu Gattai.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he hits Gattai with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Oshiro comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Gattai lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gattai with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Oshiro doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.

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

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Gattai is trying to push Oshiro so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Oshiro ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Gattai shows great control, keeping Oshiro pressed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Smothered against the cage, Oshiro is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Gattai lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Oshiro lands a left hand and then catches Gattai with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Oshiro closes in on Gattai, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Gattai looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Oshiro simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Oshiro lands a left jab, but the leg kick that follows is easily caught by Gattai!

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Seeing his opportunity, Gattai tries to put Oshiro on the mat.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) The takedown is unsuccessful, Oshiro pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Oshiro, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:46) A flurry of three punches from Oshiro see them all connect and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Oshiro hits two left jabs and then catches Gattai with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Gattai isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gattai with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) Oshiro fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) A quick flurry of punches from Oshiro sees one of three hit home and then hits Gattai with a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Oshiro is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Gattai hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Gattai clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) Gattai lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) A jab lands from Oshiro, but Gattai catches the leg kick that follows!

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Gattai tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Gattai can't get Oshiro down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Oshiro is trapped against the cage and Gattai hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Gattai smothers Oshiro against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) It isn't pretty, but Gattai has Oshiro stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Oshiro up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Oshiro and then he scores with a lovely right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Covering up, Gattai backs off until trapped against the cage! Oshiro may have rocked him!

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Oshiro unleashes a right high kick but Gattai ducks under it.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Circling back to the center, Gattai looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Oshiro confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a hard low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:34) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Gattai.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Gattai limps pretty heavily as he circles around.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Gattai shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Gattai can't get past the sprawl of Oshiro and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) A few deep breaths betray that Oshiro is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gattai is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Oshiro moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Gattai appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Oshiro took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Oshiro throws a punch but Gattai avoids it.

(Rd 3 - 02:31) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gattai with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:08) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Gattai with a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Limping quite noticeably, Gattai is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 01:35) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Gattai appeared to be going for a takedown, but Oshiro took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Gattai with a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Oshiro is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) Oshiro lands a jab and then hits Gattai with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Gattai chooses to shoot in on Oshiro.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Oshiro sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Gattai has an obvious limp as he circles.

(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 Oshiro.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Gattai needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Oshiro moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Gattai.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Gattai looked like he was going to shoot, but Oshiro simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) A jab lands from Oshiro, but Gattai avoids a big right.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) A jab hits home from Oshiro and then he catches Gattai with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:42) Gattai shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:42) Gattai gets the takedown! Oshiro pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Gattai begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Oshiro allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Oshiro manages to come out on top with side control.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Looking to catch his breath, Oshiro is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) Gattai tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Oshiro tries to grab a leg to prepare Gattai for a kneebar.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Gattai blocks it.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) Oshiro blocks Gattai as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:47) Oshiro pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Oshiro looks very, very tired.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Gattai tries to move to guard, but Oshiro doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 01:18) Oshiro pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) Gattai tries to pull guard on Oshiro but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:46) Oshiro throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) Gattai tries to pull guard on Oshiro but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:14) Oshiro fires away and Gattai is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Oshiro.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Gattai 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 - 04:47) Oshiro closes in on Gattai, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:47) A punch from Oshiro fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) Oshiro lands a left jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) Oshiro lands a left jab, but Gattai avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 5 - 04:01) Gattai is limping noticeably.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Gattai clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) A jab hits home from Oshiro and then he hits Gattai with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 03:42) Barely able to walk now, the damage Gattai has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 5 - 03:31) Oshiro lands a left jab, but Gattai avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Gattai limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) A tired Gattai moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) Oshiro cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Gattai begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Gattai passes guard, but Oshiro was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) The scramble sees Oshiro up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) Gattai smothers Oshiro up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:29) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) Using tight body-to-body control, Gattai is slowly wearing Oshiro down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 5 - 00:18) Gattai is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 00:18) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:06) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then catches Gattai with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Oshiro looks exhausted.

(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 Gattai.

(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) Haranobu Oshiro is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: Haranobu Oshiro defeats Edu Gattai (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Haranobu Oshiro thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Showing respect, Haranobu Oshiro praises Gattai for his skill and toughness.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ieyoshi Yamashita (28-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -880) vs. Reggie "The Rock Star Pirate" Barbera (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Dallas, Texas, Underdog: +700)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Ieyoshi Yamashita battles Reggie 'The Rock Star Pirate' Barbera.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Barbera looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Barbera throws a punch but Yamashita was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Yamashita is looking to muscle Barbera back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Yamashita can't move Barbera at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Barbera looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) The takedown is completed, Yamashita is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Barbera uses a shoulder smash to keep Yamashita down.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Yamashita grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Barbera into a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Barbera doesn't let Yamashita get it.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Barbera fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Yamashita drags Barbera in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Perhaps wary of submissions, Barbera keeps extremely tight to Yamashita and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Yamashita grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Barbera into a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Barbera pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Barbera keeps tight to Yamashita, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Yamashita grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Barbera from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Barbera defends well against it.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Barbera keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Yamashita throws out some punches, but Barbera leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Barbera keeps very tight to Yamashita, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Yamashita attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Yamashita cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) A one-two from Barbera fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Yamashita seizes the chance and grabs Barbera into a clinch.

(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 Barbera.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Barbera 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) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Barbera can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera.

(Rd 2 - 04:41) Yamashita is trying to muscle Barbera up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:41) Yamashita can't do it though, Barbera defended it well.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Barbera looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Yamashita blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Clinched with Yamashita, Barbera looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) The takedown doesn't work, Yamashita blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Yamashita tries to wrestle Barbera backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Yamashita manages it and controls Barbera up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Unable to get free, Barbera is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Yamashita looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Barbera works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Yamashita looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Barbera simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Barbera lands a jab and then catches Yamashita with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) A jab is wide from Barbera, but then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Yamashita is trying to muscle Barbera up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Barbera ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Yamashita looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Barbera works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Barbera motions for Yamashita to come on and fight.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Barbera throws a one-two, but Yamashita was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Yamashita gets hold of Barbera, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Using his wrestling skills, Yamashita is trying to push Barbera up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Yamashita achieves it, pinning Barbera to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Yamashita leans all of his weight up against Barbera, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Barbera came out just ahead on my score card.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Yamashita comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Barbera hits a right jab and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Barbera connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Yamashita is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 04:08) Barbera throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Yamashita seizes the chance and grabs Barbera into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Yamashita is looking to muscle Barbera back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Yamashita can't manage it, Barbera fought it.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Yamashita is trying to push Barbera so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Barbera doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Yamashita looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) It doesn't work, Barbera defended against it well.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Clinched with Barbera, Yamashita looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) The takedown is successful, Barbera pulls half guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Yamashita fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Yamashita attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Yamashita passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Barbera starts scrambling.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) The scramble sees Barbera up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Yamashita, gaining back control.

(Rd 3 - 01:55) Barbera lets go and backs away from Yamashita, apparently unhappy with his position.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Barbera is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) Yamashita had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) A jab hits home from Barbera and then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:37) Blood is visible on Yamashita, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 3 - 01:14) Barbera fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Yamashita with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Yamashita comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Barbera throws a punch but Yamashita avoids it.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) Yamashita is looking to muscle Barbera back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) Yamashita achieves it, pinning Barbera to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Yamashita presses Barbera into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) The rest of the round passes by with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Barbera just about edged it.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Bleeding, Yamashita is attended to by the cut man between rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

Quote

 

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

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Yamashita steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Barbera lands a jab and then catches Yamashita with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Barbera comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Barbera connects with a nice jab and then hits Yamashita with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) Yamashita almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him!

(Rd 4 - 04:15) Yamashita is dropped by a big left hook!

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Barbera moves in quickly, kneeling beside Yamashita and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Barbera fires away with punches, and Yamashita is stung by several big shots.

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Barbera pounds away, but Yamashita isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Yamashita takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Barbera starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Yamashita was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Yamashita ends up in half guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) Yamashita looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 4 - 02:49) He passes half guard, but Barbera was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) Yamashita manages to come out on top, with Barbera pulling half guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Yamashita attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Barbera was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) The scramble results in Barbera being on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Barbera is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Yamashita off of him.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) Yamashita lies on top of Barbera, basically smothering him.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Yamashita is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Barbera keeps Yamashita in guard.

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

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Barbera, but only a 10-9.

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

 

 

Round 5

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Barbera and then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:54) Yamashita is hurt, that shot looks to have broken his nose quite badly.

(Rd 5 - 04:54) That's really going to affect his breathing.

(Rd 5 - 04:41) Barbera confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 5 - 04:41) Yamashita had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:41) Barbera throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Barbera closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Yamashita may have been aiming to get in close, but Barbera aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Barbera lands a right hand and then scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Yamashita is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Barbera is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Yamashita looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Barbera simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Barbera lands a jab and then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:56) A punch from Barbera fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) Barbera is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) Yamashita takes the chance and grabs Barbera into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Yamashita is trying to push Barbera so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Barbera out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 5 - 03:27) Barbera tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:27) The trip doesn't work, Yamashita blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) Yamashita tries to wrestle Barbera backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:14) Barbera doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 5 - 02:59) Barbera looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:59) The takedown is successful, Yamashita pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:48) Barbera throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) Yamashita smothers Barbera with close control, stopping him from posturing up.

(Rd 5 - 01:49) Perhaps wary of submissions, Barbera keeps extremely tight to Yamashita and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 5 - 01:33) Yamashita tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:33) Yamashita cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) Yamashita is breathing very hard.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) Barbera punches down at Yamashita, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:41) Yamashita reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 5 - 00:41) Barbera fends off Yamashita, and doesn't give up an arm.

(Rd 5 - 00:21) Barbera peppers Yamashita with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Yamashita attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Yamashita cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Barbera 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 give 48-47 (Millhouse Twain), 49-46 (Christina Shaw) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Reggie 'The Rock Star Pirate' Barbera!

 

 

Official Result: Reggie 'The Rock Star Pirate' Barbera defeats Ieyoshi Yamashita (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

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

 

Post-Fight: Reggie Barbera gives a name-check to everyone at Mean Machines, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Yaichiro Takahama is the next fighter he will defeat. Reggie Barbera gave a good account of himself here.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Patrick "The Titan" Thomas (19-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Shreveport, Louisiana, Favorite: -1200) vs. Yukichi "The Dog" Sato (22-15, 1-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Patrick 'The Titan' Thomas squares off with Yukichi 'The Dog' Sato in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Thomas looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:54) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Thomas counters a right hand with a great left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Sato is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) A vicious left hand from Thomas drops Sato! He is knocked out!

(Rd 1 - 04:35) The winner, by knock out, is Patrick 'The Titan' Thomas!

 

 

Official Result: Patrick 'The Titan' Thomas defeats Yukichi 'The Dog' Sato (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:25 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Yukichi Sato announces that he has decided to retire from active competition following this defeat.

 

Post-Fight: Patrick Thomas thanks everyone connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Patrick Thomas says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. 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 SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Buddy Garner (16-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -1200) vs. "El Diablo" Santiago Rocha (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Santiago, Chile, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Buddy Garner squares off with 'El Diablo' Santiago Rocha in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Rocha lands a right jab but doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Garner hits a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Garner shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Garner has the takedown! Rocha pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Garner looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Garner gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Garner looks like he may be attempting to get a D'Arce choke set up, he seems to be trying to thread his arm into position at the moment.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Garner sinks the D'Arce choke in fully...Rocha has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Buddy Garner takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

Official Result: Buddy Garner defeats 'El Diablo' Santiago Rocha (Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Buddy Garner praises his team at Team Desire, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Buddy Garner celebrates starting his CTC career with a win.

 

 

Attendance: 237

Gate Reciepts: $18,770

Sponsorship: $25,312

Ad Revenue: $459,596

Merchandise: $4,520

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $178,593)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Buddy Garner              $32,000      Santiago Rocha           $11,598      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             SotN: Garner: $5,000
Patrick Thomas            $24,040      Yukichi Sato             $1,722       Perf: Thomas: $5,000
Reggie Barbera            $7,264       Ieyoshi Yamashita        $11,040      Perf: Barbera: $5,000
Haranobu Oshiro           $15,640      Edu Gattai               $1,968
Mogens Leerback           $1,961       Motoyuki Matsumara       $2,214
Kei Sakakibara            $2,440       Kyuwa Itoh               $4,200
Thais Antonio Taffarel    $11,460      Sojuro Iriye             $1,968       KotN: Taffarel: $5,000
Tora Mizwar               $6,460       Suezo Takasugi           $1,598
Fernando Amaro            $5,950       Mario Varela             $1,722
Isaiah Monroe             $2,614       Shuncho Sakurai          $2,640
Yoshinobu Tanaka          $3,537       Tetsuji Myojin           $1,500
Joey Valdez               $2,613       Tiki Britton             $1,435
Hans-Peter Schneider      $2,255       Artak Gevor              $1,435
Jakuchu Abe               $4,050       Tom Essy                 $1,640
Drazen Gabelich           $2,152       Ezio Gnocchi             $2,255
Juro Fukazawa             $3,300       Inacio Barroso           $922

 

 

Drug Testing: $18,016

Production: $21,486

 

Profit: $290,103

 

Critical Rating: 74%

Commercial Rating: 61%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +2.5%             92.0% (High Level Regional)
USA                 +3.6%             94.9% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +2.0%             88.4% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.0%             61.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +1.8%             74.8% (High Level Regional)
Japan               +2.4%             84.9% (High Level Regional)
Asia                +1.8%             72.5% (High Level Regional)
Russia              +1.2%             55.2% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +1.8%             71.3% (High Level Regional)
South America       +2.4%             88.8% (High Level Regional)
Central America     +1.2%             63.3% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.3%             43.9% (Mid Level Regional)

 

News

- A rematch of the Hans-Peter Schneider vs. Artak Gevor Split Draw will be scheduled as soon as possible.

- Fernando Amaro announced his retirement from the sport following his victory over Mario Varela. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 57-13-4-2NC, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a second round knock out victory over Mario Varela in the second round of the Middleweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 46. His opponent, Mario Varela will continue in the tournament in his place.

- Ieyoshi Yamashita announced his retirement following his loss to Reggie Barbera. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 28-11, with a promotional record of 0-1 in CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Reggie Barbera at Canadian Tournament Combat 46. He is a former ALPHA-1 Middleweight champion (October 1996-November 1997, 1 defence).

- Yukichi Sato announced his retirement following his loss to Patrick Thomas. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 22-16, with a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a second round submission victory over Noppanon On-Mo in the first round of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 19, and a 25 second knock out loss to Patrick Thomas in the second round at Canadian Tournament Combat 46.

- The following fighters have been cut from the CTC roster following their elimination from the tournament: Santiago Rocha, Edu Gattai, Motoyuki Matsumara, Kyuwa Itou, Sojuro Iriye, Suezo Takasugi, Shuncho Sakurai, Tetsuji Myojin, Tiki Britton, Tom Essy, Ezio Gnocchi, and Inacio Barroso

- SIGMA announce that they have closed their Light Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

- CTC Cruiserweight fighter Don Norman has announced that he will be training at Strike Force in preparation for his CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round bout against Kunimichi Kikuchi, and may stick with the camp if things go well. He is hoping that training at the camp will give him the mental edge he needs to beat Kikuchi.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

None

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 64)

Matthew Dean vs. Ollie Castle

Leonardo da Costa vs. Kadomomaro Deguchi

Zaco vs. Heath Kaladaris

Jaromir Grygera vs. Atsutane Akera

Adam White vs. Esteban Vega

Mario de Souza vs. Stuart Strange

Heiji Endo vs. Ginger Beaumont

JJ Reid vs. Marinho Gomes

Carlos da Guia vs. Ethan Sutton

Kojuro Kudo vs. Maarten De Vries

Fjodor Kanchelskis vs. Ramon da Silva Ramos

Brendon Nicol vs. Bill Brown

Braulio Moura vs. Wes Hersch

Toshiaki Ukiyo vs. Ojay Houghley

Osmosis Benn vs. Yaichiro Takahama

Sutton Ripley vs. Vivinho

Joaquim Fontes vs. Ivor Orr

Dexter Darling vs. Dwayne Alleyne

Neil Napier vs. Pepe

Ashley Ballard vs. Eriverton Laurentino

Ali Pyke vs. Thorbjorn Rekdal

Tadao Miyazaki vs. Petey Mack

Dennis Gallagher vs. Snuffy Fontana

Bambang Sriyanto vs. Shaun Dico

Reggie Barbera vs. Drazen Gabelich

Kei Sakakibara vs. Juro Fukazawa

Thais Antonio Taffarel vs. Joey Valdez

Patrick Thomas vs. Jakuchu Abe

Tora Mizwar vs. Hans-Peter Schneider/Artak Gevor

Harunobu Oshiro vs. Isaiah Monroe

Buddy Garner vs. Mogens Leerback

Mario Varela vs. Yoshinobu Tanaka

[CageRage]

News And Happenings - Monday, Week 2 August-Thursday Week 1 September

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 43, and Stuart Strange has tested positive for recreational drugs. He has no comment on the charge, and has been suspended for a year and his victory over Wederson de Oliveira has been converted to a No Contest. Stuart Strange has been released by the CTC.

- Wederson de Oliveira has been offered a new contract and will continue in the tournament in Strange's place. He will face Mario de Souza in the Third Round of the tournament.

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 44, and Osmosis Benn has tested postive for recreational drugs. He claims that the positive test was completely unjustified, and he took no illegal substances prior to his bout with Jordan Flintstone. Osmosis Benn has been suspended for a year, and his victory over Jordan Flintstone has been converted to a No Contest. Osmosis Benn has been released by CTC.

- Jordan Flintstone has been offered a new contract, and will continue in the tournament in Benn's place. He will face Yaichiro Takahama in the Third Round of the tournament.

- The drug test results came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 45, and Mochihito Yamazaki tested positive for a performance enhancing substance following his loss to Snuffy Fontana. He is now suspended for a year. Yamazaki was already released following his loss.

- The drug test results came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 46, and all fighters tested clean.

- The Hans-Peter Schneider vs. Artak Gevor rematch has been booked for Canadian Tournament Combat 49.

- CTC Middleweight fighter Haranobu Oshiro has started training at Way of the Crane's Beak in preparation for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout with Isaiah Monroe. Rumour is he is just shaking up his training methods and is not expected to be with the team long term.

- CTC Featherweight fight Jefferson Mndawe has been seen training at Leamington Spa Muay Thai in preparation for his CTC Featherweight Championship Third Round fight against Foggy Lee. He has said that he's enjoying the shake up in his training methods and hopes that this will result in a victory in his fight. He may stick with the camp if things go well.

- CTC Welterweight fighter Jack Humphreys has confirmed that he is training with Bear Pit in preparation for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round bout with Chojiro Goto. He is not expected to be with the camp long-term, and is hoping to improve his striking in his time there.

- CTC Welterweight fighter Fukusaburu Hirano has been seen training at Top Team Japan in preparation for his upcoming CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Cooper Richardson. He is unlikely to be staying with the camp long-term, he is just trying to keep his training methods fresh.

- CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Rafael Van Der Moot has confirmed that he will be training at Euro Team Thunder from now on, and expects it to be his camp long-term, as he prepares for his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Mick Curran. He said he has been impressed with the training methods there, and thinks they will help him get to the next level in his MMA career.

- CTC Heavyweight fighter Sly Twinge is training with War Dogs in preparation for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round fight with Mason Archer, and may stick around if things go well. He commented that he's enjoyed being challenged with fresh training methods and hopes this will lead to a victory in his next bout.

- CTC Lightweight fighter Heikichi Shimizu has confirmed he is training at Dragon's Lair Gym as he prepares for the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Tarcisio Dantas. He is not expected to be with the team long-term, but is hoping to improve his ground and pound skills in the run-up to this fight.

- CTC Bantamweight fighter Kim Wiriyaudomsiri is training at Tai Sheng Men Society as he prepares for his CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round fight against Tossapol Puangchan. This is expected to be a long-term arrangement, seeing him train there for the forseeable future. He thinks being part of the team will help improve his ground game.

- CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Hyun-Shik Lim has joined the Dojo of Zui Quan as he prepares for his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Jiroemon Hasegawa, and he may decide to continue training there if things go well. He's enjoying being challenged by new training methods, and hopes this will lead to a victory in his fight.

 

Other Shows

 

British Small Local Show (Friday, Week 2, August 2002)

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Neil Entopolski vs. Aaron Liddell

KO of the Night: Paul Goodfellow (vs. Perry Summers)

Submission of the Night: Stef Lomb (vs. Perry Sanders)

 

Japanese Small Local Show (Friday, Week 2, August 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Kunihiko Nakazawa vs. Shigemasa Kunikida

KO of the Night: Shigemori Sugita (vs. Yoshiyuki Mori)

Submission of the Night: Akahito Matsumoto (vs. Shiba Tsukehara)

 

European Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 2, August 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Matti Kurri vs. Frankie Burgess

KO of the Night: Makhak Kirakosyan (vs. Priti Manek)

Submission of the Night: Matti Kurri (vs. Frankie Burgess)

Performance Bonus: Cullen Skink (vs. Dovydas Kaminski) 

 

South American Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 3, August 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Davi Carlos Ramos vs. Juan Pablo Rique

KO of the Night: Anderson Desailly (vs. Selton de Oliveira)

Submission of the Night: Carlos dos Santos (vs. Oscarino Baptista) 

 

Asian Small Local Show (Thursday, Week 3, August 2002)

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Geraint O'Connell vs. Ronald Kim

KO of the Night: Geraint O'Connell (vs. Ronald Kim)

Submission of the Night: Cong Kao (vs. Joel Kim) 

 

Japanese Large Local Show (Monday, Week 4, August 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Jin Yamane vs. Kazuo Aizawa

KO of the Night: Shusui Ikoma (vs. Toson Ono)

Submission of the Night: Yoritomo Ina (vs. Gekko Goto)

Performance Bonus: Jin Yamane vs. Kazuo Aizawa 

 

American Small Local Show (Saturday, Week 4, August 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Titi Stringer vs. Roland Bryant

KO of the Night: Dean Capers (vs. Gerald Frehley)

Submission of the Night: Titi Stringer (vs. Roland Bryant) 

 

British Large Local Show (Monday, Week 1, September 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Lenny McFadden vs. Daniel Hornsby

KO of the Night: Caragh Green (vs. Julian Banham)

Submission of the Night: Timothy Latchkey (vs. Brian O'Flaherty)

Performance Bonus: Lenny McFadden vs. Daniel Hornsby 

 

American Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, September 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Leon Banks vs. Linfield Ballard

KO of the Night: Leon Banks (vs. Linfield Ballard)

Submission of the Night: Darren Southall (vs. Moss Gilbert) 

 

Canadian Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 1, September 2002)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Calum Coles vs. Kiyotaka Aihara

KO of the Night: Ilya Fedorov (vs. Rodel Roux)

Submission of the Night: Silvio Leite (vs. Pedro Sousa)

Performance Bonus: Javid Khan vs. Milton Pinotti

[CageRage]

Round of 64 Schedule

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 47

Date: Friday, Week 1, September 2002

Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Jin Katou vs. Murray O'Hare

Co-Main Event: Hyun-Shik Lim vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 48

Date: Saturday, Week 1, Septeber 2002

Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Affonso Villar vs. Matthew Michael Kirby

Co-Main Event: Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Daniil Skala

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 49

Date: Friday, Week 2, September 2002

Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 9

Main Event: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Stephan De Winter

Co-Main Event: Raul Hughes vs. Inejiro Chiba

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 50

Date: Saturday, Week 2, September 2002

Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Anthony LeToussier vs. Ken Peters

Co-Main Event: Mike Watson vs. Danny Akabaro

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 51

Date: Friday, WEek 3, September 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Sarah Vaughan vs. Kaoru Nanami

Co-Main Event: Olivia Sweet vs. KT McManamara

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 52

Date: Saturday, Week 3, September 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Michelle Addams vs. Liz Brunell

Co-Main Event: Samantha Sachs vs. Tracy Garcia

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 53

Date: Friday, Week 4, September 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Hester Maclean vs. Beckie Dexter

Co-Main Event: Monica Masters vs. Carmen Routhwaite

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 54

Date: Saturday, Week 4, September 2002

Tournament CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Pamela O'Neill vs. Cindy Dumas

Co-Main Event: Emma Birch vs. Jennie Gill

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 55

Date: Friday, Week 1, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Daniela Sadorra vs. Toshie Nishina

Co-Main Event: Nina Belle vs. Park Seong

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 56

Date: Saturday, Week 1, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Sandy Oliver vs. Steph Smith

Co-Main Event: Lisa Labone vs. Tara O'Brien

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 57

Date: Friday, Week 2, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Honey Due vs. Akemi Satou

Co-Main Event: Phoebe Bergman vs. Lorraine Quiche

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 58

Date: Saturday, Week 2, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Jenny DeNeuve vs. Manami Ken

Co-Main Event: April Watson vs. Vanessa Phillips

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 59

Date: Friday, Week 3, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Sukarno vs. Jackson Mollusck

Co-Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Rodolphe Gygax

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 60

Date: Saturday, Week 3, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Brandon Sugar vs. Lubos Plasil

Co-Main Event: Atep of Indonesia vs. Irving Braun

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 61

Date: Friday, Week 4, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Truck Gleeson vs. Tim Oldacres

Co-Main Event: Tarcisio Dantas vs. Heikichi Shimizu

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 62

Date: Saturday, Week 4, October 2002

Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Fumiaki Hayashi vs. Carl Chenoweth

Co-Main Event: Motoki Hojo vs. Yoshitomo Horigome

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 63

Date: Friday, Week 1, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Philip Ziskie vs. Ward Maloprop

Co-Main Event: Sammy Gaffigan vs. Bobby Castillo

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 64

Date: Saturday, Week 1, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Li-Kong Ho vs. Freddy Lomax

Co-Main Event: Swithens Corcoran vs. Lamont Banner

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 65

Date: Friday, Week 2, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Ryan Landingham

Co-Main Event: Azor Portela Nunes vs. Gu Ueda

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 66

Date: Saturday, Week 2, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Luiz Machado vs. Hyobe Kamioka

Co-Main Event: Lars Bohlin vs. Peter Porter

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 67

Date: Friday, Week 3, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round

Number of Fights: 12

Main Event: Brian Claremont vs. Masazou Nonaka

Co-Main Event: Stiffy Little vs. Nadir Mendes Ferreira

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 68

Date: Saturday, Week 3, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round

Number of Fights: 11

Main Event: D'Arcy Spode vs. Suporn Yooyen

Co-Main Event: Riveron Potter-Pirbright vs. Britt Dickering

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 69

Date: Friday, Week 4, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Rav Kapur vs. Kieran Morgan

Co-Main Event: Armen Sarkisian vs. Bast Moulke

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 70

Date: Saturday, Week 4, November 2002

Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Mason Archer vs. Sly Twinge

Co-Main Event: Carter Potter vs. Perry Potenkin

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 71

Date: Friday, Week 1, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Murilo Satinho vs. Ozzy Bintley

Co-Main Event: Hiro Arai vs. Hayden Ellery

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 72

Date: Saturday, Week 1, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Tim Boyer vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa

Co-Main Event: Terron Cabal vs. Randall Donnelly

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 73

Date: Friday, Week 2, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: James Foster vs. Taye Burnett

Co-Main Event: Norman Pike vs. Helton Nascimento

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 74

Date: Saturday, Week 2, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Don Norman

Co-Main Event: Grzegorz Boniek vs. Simon Youngman

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 75

Date: Friday, Week 3, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Hassan Fezzik vs. Tiago da Paixao

Co-Main Event: Percy Catcher vs. Jamie Barrington

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 76

Date: Saturday, Week 3, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Lefter Oktay vs. Raimundo Pinheiro

Co-Main Event: Tony McCall vs. John Draper

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 77

Date: Friday, Week 4, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round

Number of Fights: 11

Main Event: Piper Evergood vs. Shaunagh Stoltman

Co-Main Event: Chelsea Lawson vs. Nora Bethlen

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 78

Date: Saturday, Week 4, December 2002

Tournament: CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round

Number of Fights: 11

Main Event: Kelly Andrews vs. Haley Lovebond

Co-Main Event: Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 79

Date: Friday, Week 1, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Palmer Lette vs. Iggy Coan

Co-Main Event: Irwin Middleton vs. Sebastian Cyr

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 80

Date: Saturday, Week 1, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Stanley Rine vs. Kiyomori Sanda

Co-Main Event: Hanley Polter vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 81

Date: Friday, Week 2, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: George Pickering vs. Matas Fialkowska

Co-Main Event: Kel Ryan vs. OJ Oberst

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 82

Date: Saturday, Week 2, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Tomoji Takaoka vs. Sun Lu Tang

Co-Main Event: Osser Mallaby vs. Davey Rushton

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 83

Date: Friday, Week 3, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Jonathan Huang vs. Callum Henson

Co-Main Event: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Walter May

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 84

Date: Saturday, Week 3, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Nathan Chambers vs. Konosuke Shirahata

Co-Main Event: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Jayden Karp

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 85

Date: Friday, Week 4, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Julio Regueiro vs. Roger Quince

Co-Main Event: Bobby Brubaker vs. Evgeni Medtner

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 86

Date: Saturday, Week 4, January 2003

Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Manuel Silva vs. Stian Agdestein

Co-Main Event: Claudio Palacios vs. Eiji Masuko

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 87

Date: Friday, Week 1, February 2003

Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Matthew Dean vs. Ollie Castle

Co-Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. Ginger Beaumont

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 88

Date: Saturday, Week 1, February 2003

Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Braulio Moura vs. Wes Hersch

Co-Main Event: Carlos da Guia vs. Ethan Sutton

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 89

Date: Friday, week 2, February 2003

Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Neil Napier vs. Pepe

Co-Main Event: Joaquim Fontes vs. Ivor Orr

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 90

Date: Saturday, Week 2, February 2003

Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Buddy Garner vs. Mogens Leerback

Co-Main Event: Patrick Thomas vs. Jakuchu Abe

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 1, September 2002

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Tsunami" Jin Katou (23-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Murray "Scarlet" O'Hare (8-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #65, Underdog: +950)

Jin Katou is one of the biggest names in Japanese MMA, who has become famous for his will to win and string of knock out victories over foreign fighters. His punching power is his biggest weapon, but people often forget that he is a terrific wrestler with dangerous ground and pound and submission skills too. He is probably most defined by his famous rivalry with Tadamasa Yamada, he has beaten "The Dragon" for the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight title twice, but also suffered his only pro defeat to him in the second fight of the trilogy. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Leon Banks in the second round of the tournament. Murray O'Hare is a very one-dimensional brawler, but one who hits hard enough that he can't be taken lightly. He was building a reputation as a very tough customer in BCF and was even on the verge of earning a Light Heavyweight title shot, but that was all ended when Lenny McFadden became the first man to stop him, knocking him out cold with a brutal elbow strike. Since then O'Hare's career has stalled a little. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Alekos Karabatsos in the second round of the tournament.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (16-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -260) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +200)

Hyun-Shik Lim is a fighter with a huge following in his home of South Korea. He is a fearsome striker whose never say die attitude and savage attacks have made him extremely popular. He joined ALPHA-1 in June 1998 and has since proved to be a extremely dangerous and durable competitor. The only two defeats that mar his pro record have both come to elite level fighters (Asanovic and Kitabatake). He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Carlos Dos Santos in the second round of the tournament. Jiroemon Hasegawa is a rugged customer from Japan who is noted for his all-business approach and insanely strong work ethic. A very tough opponent for anyone, he has an excellent base in both wrestling and jiu-jitsu. His one weakness is that he struggles against top quality strikers, as if he is kept at a distance he finds it hard to pose any sort of threat. Since early 2000 he has been fighting for ALPHA-1 and is widely tipped to be one of the next big Japanese stars at Light Heavyweight. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Gavriil Sviridov in the second round of the tournament.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Sho Kitabatake (19-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Hamburg Hammer" Jacob Matthaus (19-10, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #73, Underdog: +950)

Sho Kitabatake was already a national star in Japan well before he made his MMA pro debut, being a highly successful judoka who had represented the country in the Olympics. His combination of size, strength, and excellent grappling make him a huge threat to anyone. ALPHA-1 carefully avoided putting him against any truly top tier opponents for many years, fearful of tarnishing his pro record or affecting his box office appeal, but in November 2001 he finally met Jin Katou in a huge fight for the Light Heavyweight title and was knocked out after an absolute war. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Magno Peres Arruda in the second round of the tournament. Jacob Matthaus is a powerful wrestler who has a potentially destructive ground and pound game. His issue has always been his inability to master the striking game, which leaves him open to getting picked off with shots before he can take his opponent down. He is best known for his SIGMA run in Europe, where he is a crowd favorite due to being one of the few Germans on the roster who have found success. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Eisaku Nozaki in the second round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Lawrence "The Law" Herringbone (17-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Favorite: -690) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +550)

Lawrence Herringbone was a high quality wrestler in college, and spent a year in Russia learning Sambo before returing to the US in order to make his MMA pro debut. He joined GAMMA after impressing on the local circuit and, after hitting a slight speed bump when he lost on his debut, started progressing up the rankings quickly. In March 2000 he headlined GAMMA 34 and caused a huge upset when he narrowly beat Spencer Rubenstein for the Light Heavyweight title. A poor 2001 where he went 0-2 and lost his belt has slightly derailed his career, but he is young enough to recover. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Alex Maitland in the second round of the tournament. Terry Catt is an up-and-comer who looks set to be one of the Light Heavyweight stars of the future. A good wrestler, he has added a versatile range of other skills to his arsenal to make him a dangerous prospect in any situation. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Jasper Osmond in the second round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Gustavo Spagnol (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #121, Favorite: -560) vs. "The Hotshot Scot" Garry McSweegan (24-10, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +440)

Gustavo Spagnol is one of the best ground and pound artists in the entire world, whose tactics revolve almost entirely around his fantastic takedowns and vicious strikes from on top. The rest of his MMA game is pretty unexceptional, but he is so good at his specialty that it hardly matters. He fought for FLB from 1998 to it's closure in 2001, achieveing the best win of his career, a massive upset over Pedro Sousa, just a few months before FLB ceased to exist. He scored a first round TKO victory over Kleber Pereira in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round knock out over Lenny McFadden in the second round of the tournament. Garry McSweegan is a powerful puncher with quick hands, who is known for his highly aggressive fight tactics, rarely going on the back foot or shying away from trading strikes. It's an exciting style, but one that causes him to sometimes lose to guys he should be beating, especially due to his nasty habit of gassing quickly. A mainstay of BCF, he has had two unsuccessful attempts to fulfill his dream and win the Light Heavyweight title. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Neville Granville in the second round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Tikhon "The Tank" Diev (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -800) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (11-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +630)

Tikhon Diev is a powerful wrestler from Russia, whose usual gameplan is to grab his opponent early, bully them around with his strength and size, plant them down to the ground with a big takedown, then keep them there while he blasts them with ground and pound. It's a simple but highly effective way of doing business. He was with BCF his entire career, and has gradually worked his way from the preliminary card to being a genuine potential title contender. His syignature win was to put fan favorite George Laurent into retirement in 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Pedro Sousa in the second round of the tournament. Naozane Yamaguchiya is a powerhouse wrestler, who has one thing on his mind, flatten his opponent with a takedown, then pound on him until the referee has to stop the fight. Such is his raw strength that it's a plan that usually works wonders, with his only pro defeat thus far coming against Osamu Dan when "Big Baby" got shut down by a better grappler. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Volker Herzog in the second round of the tournament.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Monster Moto" Ryosei Sakamoto (15-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Favorite: -920) vs. Michael "Salvador" Dali (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #161, Underdog: +730)

Ryosei Sakamoto, known as "Monster Moto", is a former amateur wrestling stand-out who now uses his excellent takedown ability to set opponents up for his nasty ground and pound. He is a little on the limited side in the other aspects of MMA, but is good enough at what he does to make him a problematic opponent to face. At one point he had a 13-0 record (mostly in ALPHA-1 against decent opposistion) and was being talked about as a title contender, but Zvonimir Asanovic obliterated him in under 30 seconds in October 2000 and put paid to that idea. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Koenraad Belien in the second round of the tournament. MichaeDali spent nearly all of his adult years in prison. Due to his violent nature against prison guards and other inmates the majority of his incarceration was spent in solitary confinement. With nothing to do except exercise he holds a number of world records in strength and fitness. Upon release with no discernable job skills, he returned to what he knew best, illegal bare knuckle boxing. After easily beating everyone put in front of him he took notice of the growing popularity of MMA and decided to try his hand at it in an attempt to earn some serious money. While somewhat late to the world of MMA, if he is given the right training he could go far with his infamous name and reputation. He scored a first round TKO victory over Oscarino Baptista in the first round of the tournament, before scoring a big upset, with a third round knock out victory over GAMMA veteran Ricky Heath in the tournament's second round.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Battering Ram" Andranik Paletilolu (17-11, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #145, Underdog: +190) vs. "Wild" Bill Cumming (30-16, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Favorite: -250)

Andranik Paletilolu, at a glance, looks like he's little more than a washed up fighter. He sports a bit of a belly, and often looks like he's simply going through the motions, and he hardly looks mobile. While it is true he's hardly going to win Athlete of the Year, he is far from a joke, he is tough as old leather, has surprising cardio, and strikes with power. He is best known for his run with SIGMA, where he ran up a poor 2-6 record before being released in 2001. He won a Unanimous Decision victory over Pete Shilton in the first round of the tournament, before losing by first round submission to Curt Kitson in the second round. He was allowed back into the tournament, when Kitson chose to go on hiatus rather than continue. Bill Cumming is a veteran journeyman competitor, one of the original generation of MMA fighters. A decent wrestler, he has always been a tough opponent to face, but one who ultimately lacks the ability to finish people. He has been with GAMMA for many years, and even had a Light Heavyweight title shot back in the early days of the company, at GAMMA 4. In recent years the defeats have started coming more frequently and many feel he is living on borrowed time. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Conor Houghton in the second round of the tournament.

 

Weigh-In Results

Jin Katou (205 lbs) vs. Murray O'Hare (205 lbs)

Hyun-Shik Lim (205 lbs) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (205 lbs)

Sho Kitabatake (205 lbs) vs. Jacob Matthaus (205 lbs)

Lawrence Herringbone (205 lbs) vs. Terry Catt (205 lbs)

Gustavo Spagnol (205 lbs) vs. Garry McSweegan (205 lbs)

Tikhon Diev (205 lbs) vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya (205 lbs)

Ryosei Sakamoto (195 lbs) vs. Michael Dali (205 lbs)

Andranik Paletilolu (205 lbs) vs. Bill Cumming (205 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 47 Full Fight Card

LHW: Jin Katou vs. Murray O'Hare

LHW: Hyun-Shik Lim vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa

LHW: Sho Kitabatake vs. Jacob Matthaus

LHW: Lawrence Herringbone vs. Terry Catt

LHW: Gustavo Spagnol vs. Garry McSweegan

LHW: Tikhon Diev vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya

LHW: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Michael Dali

LHW: Andranik Paletilolu vs. Bill Cumming

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 1, September 2002

Live From Niagara Falls, 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 THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Battering Ram" Andranik Paletilolu (17-11, 1-1 CTC, From: Belgrade, Serbia, Underdog: +190) vs. "Wild" Bill Cumming (30-16, 1-0 CTC, From: Provo, Utah, Favorite: -250)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is 'The Battering Ram' Andranik Paletilolu vs. 'Wild' Bill Cumming.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Millhouse Twain.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Paletilolu throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Cumming quickly shoots on Paletilolu.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) He has the takedown! Paletilolu pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Cumming fires away with punches, but Paletilolu deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Cumming throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Cumming pounds away on Paletilolu, but few of the shots lands clean.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Cumming attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) He passes, but only to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Cumming attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Cumming almost gets side control, but Paletilolu was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) The scramble leaves Paletilolu on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Cumming is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Paletilolu starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) The scramble sees Cumming up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Paletilolu, gaining back control.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Controlling Paletilolu from behind, Cumming tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Paletilolu has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Upon impact, Cumming loses control of Paletilolu for an instant and that is all that is needed to initiate a scramble.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) The scramble sees Cumming up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Paletilolu, gaining back control.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Cumming, with back control over Paletilolu, hits a short left hook to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Cumming, holding Paletilolu from behind, looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Cumming tries hard but cannot get Paletilolu off of his feet.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cumming.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:55) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Cumming misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) Paletilolu confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 03:43) A jab lands from Paletilolu, but Cumming evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Cumming comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Paletilolu connects with a nice jab and then catches Cumming with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Cumming hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Paletilolu lands a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Cumming misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Paletilolu is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Paletilolu comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Cumming misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) A jab is wide from Paletilolu, but then he hits Cumming with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Paletilolu comes forward, walking down Cumming.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Cumming hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Paletilolu lands a left hand and then he hits Cumming with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Paletilolu steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Cumming hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) Paletilolu hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Cumming misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Paletilolu to attack with a left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Paletilolu comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Cumming hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Paletilolu uses a left jab but Cumming evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Paletilolu misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Cumming to attack with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going.

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

(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) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:45) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Cumming misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Paletilolu attacks with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Cumming uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Paletilolu hits a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Paletilolu is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Taking a few gulps of breath, Cumming is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Paletilolu forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Cumming hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Paletilolu lands a left jab but Cumming evades a big right punch.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) Breathing very hard, Paletilolu is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Paletilolu comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Cumming hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Paletilolu hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Paletilolu comes forward.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Paletilolu steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Cumming.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Paletilolu connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:09) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 3 - 01:45) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Cumming misses a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Paletilolu hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Cumming lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Paletilolu lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) It looks like Paletilolu has been cut above the eye.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Paletilolu stalks forward, pressuring Cumming.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Cumming hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Paletilolu throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Paletilolu looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Paletilolu, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Paletilolu ahead 29-28.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Paletilolu in between rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Paletilolu moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:14) Paletilolu slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) A few deep breaths betray that Cumming is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Paletilolu comes forward.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) Cumming hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) A jab is wide from Paletilolu, but then he hits Cumming with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:42) Paletilolu studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Paletilolu slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) A stand-up striking battle is doing Cumming no favours, Paletilolu is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Cumming hits a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Paletilolu hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Cumming chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Paletilolu down.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) The takedown is completed, Paletilolu is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Cumming has now completed three takedowns.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) Time slips away as Cumming successfully keeps Paletilolu stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:55) Time slips away as Cumming successfully keeps Paletilolu stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Cumming fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) Cumming looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) Time slips away as Cumming successfully keeps Paletilolu stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Cumming throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 4 - 00:22) Cumming smothers Paletilolu with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Cumming just about edged it.

(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) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Cumming finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Paletilolu finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 5 - 04:41) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:41) Cumming hits Paletilolu with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Paletilolu looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Cumming uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Paletilolu.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) Cumming is trying to push Paletilolu so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:19) Cumming achieves it, pinning Paletilolu to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) Paletilolu is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Cumming is keeping Paletilolu pressed up tightly against the cage despite the fact that he is looking increasingly tired.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) They remain in that position, throwing occasional short punches, for a further minute. Both fighters look pretty tired.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) Cumming smothers Paletilolu against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 02:34) Cumming uses dirty boxing to punish Paletilolu while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:14) Paletilolu closes in on Cumming, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:14) A jab hits home from Paletilolu and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Cumming.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Cumming hits a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) Paletilolu hits a good right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:29) A strike has re-opened the gash above the eye of Paletilolu.

(Rd 5 - 01:23) From the looks of things, I don't think Cumming has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 01:16) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) Cumming is trying to push Paletilolu so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) He does so and now has Paletilolu pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Unable to break free despite his opponent's obvious exhaustion, Paletilolu is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) With both fighters looking gassed, they basically just lean into each other against the cage until the bell rings.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Cumming took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Battering Ram' Andranik Paletilolu wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Battering Ram' Andranik Paletilolu defeats 'Wild' Bill Cumming (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bill Cummings announces that this was his last MMA fight as he has decided to retire. Post-Fight: Andranik Paletilolu name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Murray O'Hare and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Monster Moto" Ryosei Sakamoto (15-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Hokkaido, Japan, Favorite: -920) vs. Michael "Salvador" Dali (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Luton, England, Underdog: +730)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Monster Moto' Ryosei Sakamoto fights Michael 'Salvador' Dali.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Dali looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Sakamoto hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Dali comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing two of them, and then hits Sakamoto with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Sakamoto had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Stepping in, Dali throws four quick punches, two of which land, and then scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Sakamoto wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Dali starts pounding away on Sakamoto, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Dali pounds away on Sakamoto, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Referee William Yeats is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Michael 'Salvador' Dali takes the win by TKO!

 

 

Official Result: Michael 'Salvador' Dali defeats 'Monster Moto' Ryosei Sakamoto (TKO (Strikes) in 1:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Michael Dali name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Gyukudo Teshigahara.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tikhon "The Tank" Diev (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Novosibirsk, Russia, Favorite: -800) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (11-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +630)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Tikhon 'The Tank' Diev competing against Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Yamaguchiya aggressively moves in and grapples with Diev.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Using his wrestling skills, Yamaguchiya is trying to push Diev up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Diev isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Diev tries to wrestle Yamaguchiya backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Diev can't do it though, and Yamaguchiya gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Yamaguchiya, controlling the grapple with Diev, tries to scoop him up for a slam.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Diev has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Yamaguchiya ends up in guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) In guard, Yamaguchiya is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Diev pulls Yamaguchiya in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Yamaguchiya throws a few relatively weak right hands.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) The clock runs down as Diev is being smothered against the ground by Yamaguchiya.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) The clock runs down as Diev is being smothered against the ground by Yamaguchiya.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Time slips away as Yamaguchiya successfully keeps Diev stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Diev shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Diev can't get past the sprawl of Yamaguchiya and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Yamaguchiya pounds away on Diev, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 1 - 00:24) The referee jumps in and saves Diev from taking any more shots!

(Rd 1 - 00:06) By TKO, the winner is Naozane Yamaguchiya!

 

 

Official Result: Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya defeats Tikhon 'The Tank' Diev (TKO (Strikes) in 4:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Naozane Yamaguchiya gives a name-check to everyone at Top Team Japan, all his various sponsors, and all of his friends, family, and supporters. Naozane Yamaguchiya gives a show of respect to his opponent. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Gustavo Spagnol (8-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -560) vs. "The Hotshot Scot" Garry McSweegan (24-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Edinburgh, Scotland, Underdog: +440)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Gustavo Spagnol going up against 'The Hotshot Scot' Garry McSweegan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Millhouse Twain.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) McSweegan moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Spagnol into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Spagnol hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) A jab hits home from McSweegan and then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) McSweegan attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Spagnol tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) McSweegan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Spagnol lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) McSweegan hits a good left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) McSweegan moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Spagnol into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Spagnol fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Attacking with a quick flurry, McSweegan lands three punches and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) A feint is bought entirely by Spagnol, leaving him wide open.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Spagnol uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Spagnol throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Spagnol pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Spagnol attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) He does excellently, getting into side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) He may have given up side control, but McSweegan is making Spagnol work very hard on the ground for position.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to McSweegan, 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Spagnol, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) McSweegan steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Spagnol fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) McSweegan lands a right jab but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) McSweegan comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Spagnol throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) McSweegan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Spagnol had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Two jabs hit home from McSweegan and then he lands a left hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) For the first time, McSweegan is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) McSweegan stalks forward, pressuring Spagnol.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Spagnol hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) McSweegan throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) McSweegan steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) Spagnol manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) McSweegan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a left hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:10) Spagnol misses with a big right hand, allowing McSweegan to counter with two jabs that are followed by a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Spagnol connects with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) McSweegan doesn't connect with a right jab but hits a wicked left uppercut!

(Rd 2 - 02:33) He's down! Spagnol falls to the floor!

(Rd 2 - 02:33) McSweegan senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 02:33) McSweegan pounds away with lefts, Spagnol is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 2 - 02:33) With Spagnol taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 02:13) The winner, by TKO; Garry McSweegan!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Hotshot Scot' Garry McSweegan defeats Gustavo Spagnol (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Garry McSweegan praises his team at Bulldog Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Garry McSweegan says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate him during training and that he's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Lawrence "The Law" Herringbone (17-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Raleigh, North Carolina, Favorite: -690) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Jersey City, New Jersey, Underdog: +550)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Lawrence 'The Law' Herringbone battles 'The Tornado' Terry Catt.

(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 Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Herringbone sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) The takedown is completed, Catt is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Time slips away as Herringbone successfully keeps Catt stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Herringbone begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Herringbone begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Herringbone almost gets mount, but Catt was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) The scramble sees Catt up first, only to be grabbed in a waist lock from behind.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) From behind, Herringbone tries to drag Catt down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Catt is soon on his way to the ground, Herringbone gets the takedown with ease.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Herringbone takes the back of Catt off the takedown!

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Herringbone attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Catt stops Herringbone from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Herringbone blocks Catt as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Herringbone attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Catt doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Catt tries to turn over and sweep Herringbone but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Herringbone pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Herringbone.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Herringbone 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 Catt from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

(Rd 2 - 04:50) A one-two from Catt fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:42) Herringbone takes the chance and grabs Catt into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Herringbone looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Herringbone uses a superb outside leg trip!

(Rd 2 - 04:36) Catt gives up his back off the takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Herringbone tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) Catt fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Catt tries to move Herringbone off his back but can't.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Herringbone fires off some rights, but Catt isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Herringbone blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) Herringbone tries to finish Catt off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) Catt fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Catt tries to turn over and sweep Herringbone but can't do it.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Herringbone tries to finish Catt off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Catt stops Herringbone from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Herringbone blocks Catt as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) Catt throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 01:15) Herringbone moves in fast and clinches with Catt.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Herringbone tries to wrestle Catt backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Catt ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Herringbone smothers Catt up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Showing his ability to exert control, Herringbone smothers Catt up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) The rest of the round sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(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 Herringbone.

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

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Herringbone moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) A one-two from Catt fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:44) Herringbone moves in fast and clinches with Catt.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) From the grapple, Herringbone tries to pick Catt up on his shoulder for a slam.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Catt has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Herringbone ends up in guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Herringbone looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Catt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Herringbone in guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) Herringbone leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Catt.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Herringbone smothers Catt with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Time slips away as Herringbone successfully keeps Catt stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) In guard, Herringbone is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Herringbone leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Catt.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) In guard, Herringbone is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:22) In guard, Herringbone throws a couple of punches designed to keep Catt guessing.

(Rd 3 - 01:01) Herringbone deflects a couple of punches that Catt threw from below.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Herringbone begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) He passes to half guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Herringbone unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Herringbone took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Catt 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 - 04:49) Herringbone, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) A jab hits home from Catt and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Catt lands two left hands, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:18) Herringbone is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 4 - 04:18) For the first time, Catt is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Catt connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) Catt confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) A jab is wide from Catt, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Catt uses a left jab, but Herringbone evades a big right punch.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) Catt confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) A tentative jab from Herringbone lands.

(Rd 4 - 03:16) A jab is wide from Catt, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:02) Catt can't connect with a jab, but then catches Herringbone with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 4 - 03:02) Herringbone is knocked down!

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Catt senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Catt pounds away on Herringbone, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Referee Harry A. Bierce jumps in and stops the fight as Herringbone went limp!

(Rd 4 - 02:44) The winner, by knock out; Terry Catt!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Tornado' Terry Catt defeats Lawrence 'The Law' Herringbone (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:16 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Terry Catt thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Terry Catt praises Herringbone for his skill and toughness. Terry Catt is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Sho Kitabatake (19-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Chiba, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Hamburg Hammer" Jacob Matthaus (19-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Hamburg, Germany, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Sho Kitabatake squares off with 'The Hamburg Hammer' Jacob Matthaus.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Matthaus shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Kitabatake sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Matthaus down onto his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Kitabatake floats over and takes the back.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Kitabatake changes position and seems to be looking to set up something to do with the legs of Matthaus.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Kitabatake is going for a calf slicer!

(Rd 1 - 04:34) The calf slicer is locked in and Matthaus has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 04:17) The winner, by submission, is Sho Kitabatake!

 

 

Official Result: Sho Kitabatake defeats 'The Hamburg Hammer' Jacob Matthaus (Submission (Calf Slicer) in 0:43 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sho Kitabatake thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Dragon's Lair Gym.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (16-2, 1-0 CTC, From: South Korea, Favorite: -260) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Saitama, Japan, Underdog: +200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Blood Spirit' Hyun-Shik Lim battles Jiroemon Hasegawa in the CTC Light Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Lim comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Lim hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Lim closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Lim can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) A quick flurry of punches from Lim sees three of three hit home and then hits Hasegawa with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Hasegawa lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Lim misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Lim closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) A jab lands from Lim, but Hasegawa evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Lim throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Lim connects with a nice jab and then hits Hasegawa with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Lim hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Lim can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Hasegawa with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Lim tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Seizing the opportunity, Hasegawa shoots.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Hasegawa gets hold of a leg but Lim remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Hasegawa drives Lim up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Hasegawa has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Lim down.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Hasegawa gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! He gets side control!

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Hasegawa attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Lim fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Hasegawa tries to pound on Lim, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Hasegawa tries to pound on Lim, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Hasegawa pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lim.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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

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

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Hasegawa looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Lim simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Lim hits a left hand, but Hasegawa dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Lim is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) A jab is wide from Lim, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Lim lands a left hand and then catches Hasegawa with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Lim lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Hasegawa.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Hasegawa has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Lim can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) Lim connects with a nice jab and then hits Hasegawa with a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Lim moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Hasegawa looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Lim simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Lim uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Circling, Hasegawa clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Lim can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Lim moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Hasegawa looked like he was going to shoot, but Lim simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Two jabs hit home from Lim and then he hits Hasegawa with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Lim is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Lim moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Lim lands a jab and then catches Hasegawa with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:36) Limping quite noticeably, Hasegawa is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Hasegawa appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lim took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Lim lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Setting it up well, Hasegawa shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) The takedown is completed, Lim is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Hasegawa fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Hasegawa throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Hasegawa fires away with punches, but Lim doesn't take any undue 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 Lim.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Lim up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Lim connects with a jab, but Hasegawa avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) Lim fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Hasegawa with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) Lim is wincing, that last punch may have actually damaged his own hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Lim is looking really tired.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Lim studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Hasegawa had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) A jab lands from Lim, but Hasegawa avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Hasegawa aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Lim throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) Hasegawa seizes the chance and grabs Lim into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Getting a good grip, Hasegawa appears to be looking to wrestle toward a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Hasegawa can't get Lim down to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Lim turns Hasegawa slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Hasegawa is trying to muscle Lim up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Lim ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) With the cage trapping Lim, Hasegawa gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) He hoists Lim up and grounds him with a Greco-Roman slam.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Lim winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Hasegawa pressing onto him.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Hasegawa begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Lim!

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Hasegawa tries to ensnare Lim in an armbar.

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Hasegawa gets the armbar fully applied and Lim has to tap out!

(Rd 3 - 01:14) By submission, the winner is Jiroemon Hasegawa!

 

 

Official Result: Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats 'Blood Spirit' Hyun-Shik Lim (Submission (Armbar) in 3:46 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jiroemon Hasegawa praises his team at J1 Circle, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Looking at a replay of the finish, Jiroemon Hasegawa says that he is happy that all the submission training paid off.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Tsunami" Jin Katou (23-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Murray "Scarlet" O'Hare (8-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Tsunami' Jin Katou competes against Murray 'Scarlet' O'Hare in the CTC Light Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III.

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

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Katou comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) O'Hare manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Attacking with a quick flurry, Katou lands three of three punches and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Katou hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) O'Hare is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:04) O'Hare fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Katou fools O'Hare with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Katou throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Katou chooses to shoot in on O'Hare.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Katou gets a single leg takedown! O'Hare pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Katou pounds away and O'Hare is having serious difficulty surviving them!

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Katou looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Katou passes to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Katou pounds away, O'Hare is in big trouble and is definitely rocked!

(Rd 1 - 02:16) In half guard, Katou begins working to get side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Katou begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) He doesn't get the mount, but only because O'Hare rolled over and gave up his back instead.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Katou pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Katou pounds away with right hands and O'Hare is having trouble doing anything about it!

(Rd 1 - 00:21) With O'Hare taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 00:06) The winner, by TKO; Jin Katou!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Tsunami' Jin Katou defeats Murray 'Scarlet' O'Hare (TKO (Strikes) in 4:54 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. He names a local club and says that he is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. He gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd and making himself look great.

 

 

Attendance: 492

Gate Reciepts: $50,873

Sponsorship: $26,463

Ad Revenue: $1,086,649

Merchandise: $4,476

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $292,193)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Jin Katou                 $113,504     Murray O'Hare            $12,706      FotN: Both: $10,000
Jiroemon Hasegawa         $4,530       Hyun-Shik Lim            $12,914
Sho Kitabatake            $100,610     Jacob Matthaus           $2,706       SotN: Kitabatake: $5,000
                                                                             Perf: Kitabatake: $5,000
Terry Catt                $8,136       Lawrence Herringbone     $4,305       KotN: Catt: $5,000
Garry McSweegan           $6,098       Gustavo Spagnol          $2,773
Naozane Yamaguchiya       $4,530       Tikhon Diev              $3,321
Michael Dali              $6,606       Ryosei Sakamoto          $4,182       Perf: Dali: $5,000
Andranik Paletilolu       $2,442       Bill Cumming             $2,830

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $22,459

 

Profit: $884,801

 

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 73%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.5%             96.5% (High Level Regional)
USA                 +3.2%             98.1% (High Level Regional)
UK                  +3.6%             92.0% (High Level Regional)
Europe              +2.5%             64.3% (Mid Level Regional)
Australia           +2.2%             77.0% (High Level Regional)
Japan               +4.4%             89.3% (High Level Regional)
Asia                +2.8%             75.3% (High Level Regional)
Russia              +1.5%             56.7% (Mid Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.2%             73.5% (High Level Regional)
South America       +3.6%             92.4% (High Level Regional)
Central America     +1.5%             64.8% (Mid Level Regional)
Africa              +1.5%             45.4% (Mid Level Regional)

 

 

News

- Bill Cumming announced his retirement following his defeat at the hands of Andranik Paletilolu. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 30-17, and a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a first round TKO victory over Conor Houghton in the Second Round of the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 20, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Andranik Paletilolu in the Third Round of the tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 47.

- CTC Middleweight fighter Yoshinobu Tanaka has been seen training at Snake Temple to prepare for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Mario Varela, and may stick around if things go well. He's enjoying being challenged by fresh training methods, and is looking to sharpen his wrestling skills.

- The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Murray O'Hare, Hyun-Shik Lim, Jacob Matthaus, Lawrence Herringbone, Gustavo Spagnol, Tikhon Diev, and Ryosei Sakamoto,

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

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