CageRage Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, November 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Merchant Of Menace" Mason Archer (22-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -630) vs. Sly "Bully Boy" Twinge (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #61, Underdog: +500) Mason Archer is one of the tallest Heavyweight fighters in MMA, a Canadian striker he is a tough competitor who knows how to use his reach to his advantage, peppering his opponents with his long jab and punishing them with scything kicks to the legs. His vulnerability on the ground is a weak point in his game though. Archer has been a regular with ALPHA-1 for years, and his 11-3 record against some of the best in the world is a testament to how good he is. He is coming off a 49 second TKO win over Kanezane Fujii in ALPHA-1. Sly Twinge is a dangerous Heavyweight from Denver, who is widely regarded as one of the physically strongest men in MMA and he uses that power to bully his opponents around. A capable striker who has the ability to end fights with one punch, his big weakness is his poor ground game. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Otto Renner in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Eien Kawano vs. Lee Chavis in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Carter "The Kiwi" Potter (21-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -1130) vs. Perry "Battleship" Potenkin (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Underdog: +900) Carter Potter is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, and was one of BCF's most valuable commodities, not only was he a dominant champion for them, but his "heel" persona is a commercial dream, and draws fans who want to see him taken down by a peg or two. An all-rounder with good hands and a great ground game, his exceptional cardio is one of his calling cards and he has become known for coming back into fights in later rounds to win. He is on a four fight winning streak, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Vic Millican that was a successful defence of his BCF Heavyweight Title. Perry Potenkin is a huge beast of a man, who could easily fight as a Super Heavyweight if he wanted to but instead cuts down to Heavyweight. A grappler by trade, he likes to bully his opponents. His horrible cardio is his big weakness, if a decent team can get hold of him and get him into proper fighting shape he'd be a real threat to any fighter out there. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Moray McWhirter in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kanezane Fujii vs. Nate MacReary in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -520) vs. Nate "Big Mac" MacReary (8-1, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #92, Underdog: +410) Kanezane Fuji is a youngster who many in the East feel could become a superstar. Trained in both wrestling and Judo, the big man is very good when up close but also has the natural power to be dangerous when swinging for the fences. A very big Heavyweight, he could easily fight in the Super Heavyweight division if he wanted. He joined ALPHA-1 in late 1998 and cruised his way to five straight victories before finally being stopped by the Canadian veteran Mason Archer for his first pro defeat. He is coming off a 57 second TKO victory over Josimar Martins in the first round of the tournament. Nate MacReary is about as forgiving as a brick wall, an enormously powerful freak athlete, who is a tough opponent to be saddled with, virtually unmovable due to his size, strength, and wrestling skill, once he has hold of his victim there's usually not much chance of escape. He is coming off a 46 second TKO loss to Reynolds Baer in the first round of the tournament, but was re-inserted into the bracket when Mort Slingsby failed a drug test following his victory over Josuke Matsuzawa. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Carter Potter vs. Perry Potenkin in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Big Show" Sylvester Collins (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Underdog: +270) vs. "The African Dream" Souleymane Ya Konan (13-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -340) Sylvester Collins is a former pro football player who was a very good amateur wrestler in high school, a massive man who is surprisingly quick on his feet. Very powerful, although his main tactic is to obliterate his opponents by overpowering him with wrestling he also has knock out power in his hands. A cast memeber of GAMMA's second season of Clash of the Titans, where he made it to the semi-finals before being beaten by Wilson Franklyn, he looks to be a good prospect for the future. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Norman MacAskill in the first round of the tournament. Souleymane Ya Konan is a former kick boxing champion, who is one of the most intimidating men in MMA thanks to his size and intensity, if pre-match staredowns decided fights, he'd be unbeatable. His main weapon is his enormous punching power, but his kicks can do a lot of damage too. He is best known for his run with SIGMA, although he has shown a frustrating inconsistency there and has not really set the Heavyweight division alight as many expected he would. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Gareth Grundy in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Aleksander Ivanov vs. Chuck Dooley in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Great Bear" Aleksander Ivanov (12-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite -810) vs. Chuck "The Laughing Man" Dooley (9-1, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #77, Underdog: +640) Aleksander Ivanov is one of the best Heavyweights in Europe, and has superb grappling skills thanks to his Sambo background and is also dangerous at stand-up thanks to his natural power. A two-time SIGMA Heavyweight champion, he was the cornerstone of that division. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Daigo Kitaguchi in the first round of the tournamnet. Chuck Dooley is a hulking wrestler from Canada, who is the personification of explosive power. Boasting a fantastic double leg which hits with the force of a locomotive, he excels at putting people on their backs and destroying them with ground and pound. He is coming off a third round knock out loss to Kurt McDonald in the first round of the tournament, but was put back into the bracket when Bronson Berle failed a drug test following his victory over Stanislaw Lipnicki. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sylvester Collins vs. Souleymane Ya Konan in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Pai Cheng (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #117, Favorite: -750) vs. Sergio do Vale (10-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #76, Underdog: +590) Pai Cheng is a big powerful Heavyweight from China. Primarily a wrestler, and a very good one at that, his exceptional balance allows him to both control opponents and be virtually impervious to takedowns. On top of his grappling he also has a lot of raw power in his hands, making him a doubly dangerous opponent. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Stafford Alois in the first round of the tournament. Sergio do Vale is a big Heavyweight fighter from Brazil, who can either box or wrestle, but his real threat comes if he can get his opponent down and start throwing some of his nasty ground and pound bombs. He is former two time challenger for the FLB Heavyweight title. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Iancu Trailescu in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ikuhisa Tamura vs. Amir Ahmed in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ikuhisa Tamura (24-13, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -900) vs. "The Pride of Pakistan" Amir Ahmed (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #85, Underdog: +710) When Ikuhisa Tamura first debuted, back in the early days of MMA, he was a traditional wrestler earning his victories by way of smothering top control. Over the years he has undergone a transformation of sorts, and while he can still grapple he is now better known for being a big puncher with an iron jaw, it's made him a more exciting fighter to watch and a definite fan favorite, but has also made him easier to beat. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Laurence Lamping in the first round of the tournament. Amir Ahmed is a ground and pound specialist who looks to be a good bet for future success. A wrestler by trade, he loves to take down opponents and start throwing bombs at their noggin. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Mark Bicknell in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Pai Cheng vs. Sergio do Vale in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Eien "Sumo" Kawano (7-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Favorite: -110) vs. Lee "War Eagle" Chavis (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #93, Underdog: +100) Eien Kawano is a popular sumo competitor from Japan, a good wrestler who is able to use his natural bulk and balance to control opponents. Very hard to take down, he'd be a huge force if only he didn't have such poor stand-up. He has been a regular with ALPHA-1's Heavyweight division for many years, although he has never even been close to cracking the top ten. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Henry Hooper in the first round of the tournament. Lee Chavis is a well-rounded fighter from Scottsdale, Arizona. Primarily a good wrestler with decent submission skills, what makes him truly dangerous is the fact that he also has heavy hands, meaning that opponents are in danger regardless of where the fight ends up. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Michael Petkovic in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Mason Archer vs. Sly Twinge in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Mason Archer (265 lbs) vs. Sly Twinge (252 lbs) Carter Potter (244 lbs) vs. Perry Potenkin (265 lbs) Kanezane Fujii (265 lbs) vs. Nate MacReary (246 lbs) Sylvester Collins (265 lbs) vs. Souleymane Ya Konan (242 lbs) Aleksander Ivanov (252 lbs) vs. Chuck Dooley (248 lbs) Pai Cheng (249 lbs) vs. Sergio do Vale (265 lbs) Ikuhisa Tamura (244 lbs) vs. Amir Ahmed (243 lbs) Eien Kawano (251 lbs) vs. Lee Chavis (244 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 70 Full Fight Card HW: Mason Archer vs. Sly Twinge HW: Carter Potter vs. Perry Potenkin HW: Kanezane Fujii vs. Nate MacReary HW: Sylvester Collins vs. Souleymane Ya Konan HW: Aleksander Ivanov vs. Chuck Dooley HW: Pai Cheng vs. Sergio do Vale HW: Ikuhisa Tamura vs. Amir Ahmed HW: Eien Kawano vs. Lee Chavis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, November 2002 Live From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Eien "Sumo" Kawano (7-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -110) vs. Lee "War Eagle" Chavis (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Scottsdale, Arizona, Underdog: +100) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Eien 'Sumo' Kawano takes on Lee 'War Eagle' Chavis. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Kawano clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Chavis can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Chavis comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Chavis throws a punch but Kawano avoids it. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Chavis can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Chavis uses a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Circling warily, Kawano is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Chavis can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Kawano, backing off, hits a weak right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Chavis throws a punch but Kawano was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Chavis lands a right hand and then hits Kawano with a beautiful left uppercut! (Rd 1 - 03:26) He's down! Kawano falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 03:18) Chavis starts pounding away on Kawano, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 03:18) Chavis fires away with punches and Kawano is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 03:18) Kawano appears to go limp and referee Christian Maugham dives in and pulls Chavis away - it's all over! (Rd 1 - 03:06) By knock out, the winner is Lee Chavis! Official Result: Lee 'War Eagle' Chavis defeats Eien 'Sumo' Kawano (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Lee Chavis thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ikuhisa Tamura (24-13, 1-0 CTC, From: Hiroshima, Japan, Favorite: -900) vs. "The Pride of Pakistan" Amir Ahmed (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Karachi, Pakistan, Underdog: +710) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Ikuhisa Tamura battles 'The Pride Of Pakistan' Amir Ahmed. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Tamura fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Tamura lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Tamura connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Tamura throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Ahmed lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Tamura can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Ahmed with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Blood is visible on Ahmed, a strike appears to to have opened up a nasty cut on the scalp. (Rd 1 - 03:18) A jab is wide from Tamura, but then he catches Ahmed with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Tamura can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Ahmed with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:04) He's down! Ahmed falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 02:59) Tamura moves in quickly, kneeling beside Ahmed and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 02:59) Tamura pounds away with right hands and Ahmed is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 1 - 02:59) Referee Christian Maugham is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:45) Ikuhisa Tamura takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Ikuhisa Tamura defeats 'The Pride Of Pakistan' Amir Ahmed (TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Ikuhisa Tamura praises his team at Top Team Japan, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He has the innate charisma that allows him to get a good reaction during these interviews. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Pai Cheng (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Shanghai, China, Favorite: -750) vs. Sergio do Vale (10-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Underdog: +590) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Pai Cheng takes on Sergio do Vale. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) do Vale comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Cheng looked like he was going to shoot, but do Vale simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:54) do Vale lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Cheng may have been aiming to get in close, but do Vale aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:31) do Vale throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Cheng uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:11) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves do Vale pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 04:04) In guard, Cheng begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 04:04) do Vale keeps his guard secure. (Rd 1 - 02:08) do Vale is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cheng off of him. (Rd 1 - 01:29) The clock runs down as do Vale is being smothered against the ground by Cheng. (Rd 1 - 01:02) The clock runs down as do Vale is being smothered against the ground by Cheng. (Rd 1 - 00:39) The clock runs down as do Vale is being smothered against the ground by Cheng. (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 Cheng. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Cheng 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 do Vale can do enough to take this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:46) do Vale fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Cheng comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:31) The takedown is successful, do Vale couldn't quite stay on his feet. (Rd 2 - 04:31) do Vale ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Cheng, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Cheng attempts a guillotine. (Rd 2 - 04:19) The guillotine is fully applied, do Vale has no option but to tap out! (Rd 2 - 03:50) The winner, by submission; Pai Cheng! Official Result: Pai Cheng defeats Sergio do Vale (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:10 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Pai Cheng thanks everyone connected to Tai Sheng Men Society for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Great Bear" Aleksander Ivanov (12-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -810) vs. Chuck "The Laughing Man" Dooley (9-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +640) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Great Bear' Aleksander Ivanov taking on Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Dooley shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Ivanov is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Dooley throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Ivanov throws out some punches, but Dooley leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Dooley smothers Ivanov with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Dooley throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Time slips away as Dooley successfully keeps Ivanov stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Perhaps wary of submissions, Dooley keeps extremely tight to Ivanov and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Ivanov tries to catch Dooley with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 02:17) The clock runs down as Ivanov is being smothered against the ground by Dooley. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Dooley smothers Ivanov with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 01:11) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Dooley lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 00:58) A jab lands from Ivanov, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Ivanov connects with a nice jab and then hits Dooley with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Dooley uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:22) He has the takedown! Ivanov pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Dooley has now completed two takedowns. (Rd 1 - 00:15) The clock runs down as Ivanov is being smothered against the ground by Dooley. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to 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 Dooley took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Circling warily, Dooley is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Ivanov can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Dooley with a stunning right hook! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Dooley is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Ivanov moves in quickly, kneeling beside Dooley and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Ivanov unloads with massive right hands and Dooley is getting destroyed! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Referee Christian Maugham jumps in quickly as Dooley has gone out! (Rd 2 - 04:34) The winner, by knock out; Aleksander Ivanov! Official Result: 'The Great Bear' Aleksander Ivanov defeats Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:26 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Aleksander Ivanov gives a name-check to everyone at Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Aleksander Ivanov praises Dooley for his skill and toughness. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Big Show" Sylvester Collins (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Underdog: +270) vs. "The African Dream" Souleymane Ya Konan (13-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, Favorite: -340) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins battling 'The African Dream' Souleymane Ya Konan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Ya Konan is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 20lbs. That may be decisive. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Collins keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Ya Konan, but then he catches Collins with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Covering up, Collins backs off until pressed up against the cage! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Ya Konan smashes Collins with a big right hand through the guard! Collins can do nothing but try and cover up! (Rd 1 - 04:41) Ya Konan throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Collins, but he is just able to dodge it. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Collins clears his head and circles away from the cage back to the center. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Ya Konan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Ya Konan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Collins, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Ya Konan misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Ya Konan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Ya Konan hits a left jab and then catches Collins with a right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Ya Konan moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Ya Konan hits a left jab and then hits Collins with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Collins looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Ya Konan confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Collins lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Ya Konan can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Looking glassy-eyed, Collins staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! (Rd 1 - 02:19) Collins is dropped by a big right hook! (Rd 1 - 02:06) Ya Konan starts pounding away on Collins, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 02:06) Ya Konan pounds away, landing several clean blows on Collins in the process. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Ya Konan pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Collins. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Collins tries to move to guard, but Ya Konan doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Ya Konan throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Ya Konan blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Ya Konan fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Ya Konan blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ya Konan. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Collins is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Ya Konan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Collins with a great high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Collins was rocked by that last shot! He backs away until up against the cage, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 2 - 04:40) Ya Konan goes under the guard and nails Collins with a right uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 2 - 04:36) Ya Konan moves in close and knocks Collins out with a single brutal right uppercut from beneath the guard! What a punch! (Rd 2 - 04:27) The winner, by knock out; Souleymane Ya Konan! Official Result: 'The African Dream' Souleymane Ya Konan defeats 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:33 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Souleymane Ya Konan thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He praises Collins for a tough fight. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -520) vs. Nate "Big Mac" MacReary (8-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Greater Napanee, Ontario, Underdog: +410) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii against Nate 'Big Mac' MacReary. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Fujii, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:37) MacReary, backing off, hits two weak left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Fujii can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches MacReary with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:20) MacReary isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Fujii connects with a nice jab and then hits MacReary with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:57) MacReary appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Fujii took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Fujii connects with two left jabs, but MacReary avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Fujii connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:10) There's a takedown attempt from MacReary, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Fujii almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while MacReary has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 03:10) MacReary drives Fujii up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Fujii, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that MacReary is exerting. (Rd 1 - 02:56) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Fujii, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that MacReary is exerting. (Rd 1 - 01:50) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:45) MacReary sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:45) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Fujii pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 00:45) That's his first successful takedown of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:35) The clock runs down as Fujii is being smothered against the ground by MacReary. (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 Fujii. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Fujii fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits MacReary with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:34) A punch from Fujii fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:30) MacReary moves in fast and clinches with Fujii. (Rd 2 - 04:21) MacReary is looking to muscle Fujii back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) MacReary can't manage it, Fujii fought it. (Rd 2 - 04:06) MacReary attempts to pick Fujii up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Fujii defends it well though, and slips away from MacReary. (Rd 2 - 03:44) MacReary shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Fujii almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while MacReary holds the other. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Unable to complete the takedown, MacReary instead pushes Fujii up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Unable to get free, Fujii is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:33) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Showing good control, MacReary keeps Fujii stuck against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:21) MacReary appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Fujii took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Fujii uses a left jab, but MacReary avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) MacReary looked like he was going to shoot, but Fujii simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Fujii lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Fujii can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits MacReary with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Fujii throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 00:17) MacReary takes the chance and grabs Fujii into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:10) MacReary looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 00:10) He gets Fujii up! MacReary slams him down, ending up in guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think MacReary took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Fujii doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo. (Rd 3 - 04:35) MacReary seizes the chance and grabs Fujii into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:25) With underhooks giving him solid control over Fujii, MacReary looks for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:25) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Fujii pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:13) MacReary throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 03:53) MacReary blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 3 - 03:38) MacReary unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Fujii tries to get full guard on MacReary but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 3 - 03:07) MacReary pounds away, but Fujii calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 02:51) MacReary blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 3 - 02:32) MacReary punches down at Fujii, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 02:11) MacReary fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 01:53) MacReary blocks Fujii as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 3 - 01:36) In half guard, MacReary begins working to get side control. (Rd 3 - 01:36) MacReary passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Fujii starts scrambling. (Rd 3 - 01:22) MacReary is up first and quickly grabs Fujii, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:05) MacReary tries to keep him up against the cage, but Fujii works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:50) Fujii is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 00:37) MacReary warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 00:32) MacReary covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt! (Rd 3 - 00:32) Fujii goes under the guard and nails MacReary with a right uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 3 - 00:24) Fujii tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but MacReary slips past it at the very last possible second. (Rd 3 - 00:17) MacReary clears his head and circles away from the cage back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:09) A jab hits home from Fujii and then he catches MacReary with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Fujii, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Fujii is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Fujii steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 04:48) MacReary had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Fujii can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits MacReary with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 4 - 04:48) MacReary hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 4 - 04:43) The winner, by knock out; Kanezane Fujii! Official Result: 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii defeats Nate 'Big Mac' MacReary (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:17 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Kanezane Fujii gives a name-check to everyone at J1 Circle, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Carter "The Kiwi" Potter (21-4, 0-0 CTC, From: New Zealand, Favorite: -1130) vs. Perry "Battleship" Potenkin (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Manchester, England, Underdog: +900) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Carter 'The Kiwi' Potter competes against Perry 'Battleship' Potenkin in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Stewart Morecambe, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Potenkin looks a good 25lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Potter connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Potter hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:20) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Potenkin manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Potenkin is looking to muscle Potter back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Potter ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Potenkin tries to maintain control, but Potter wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:31) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Potenkin wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Potenkin is trying to muscle Potter up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Potter ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Unable to get free, Potter is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:11) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Potenkin shows his grappling ability by trapping Potter up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:40) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Potter is controlled up against the cage and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Potenkin exerts total control, keeping Potter smothered against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:53) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Taking a few gulps of breath, Potenkin is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 00:34) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Potter looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Potter, controlling the grapple with Potenkin, tries to scoop him up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 00:26) He gets Potenkin up! Potter slams him down, ending up in side control. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Potter fires away with punches, but Potenkin deals with them fairly well. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Potenkin came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Potter looks a little shell-shocked too. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Potter seems to get the advantage. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Potter looks to sweep a leg out from under Potenkin so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Potter doesn't get the trip, Potenkin instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Using his wrestling skills, Potenkin is trying to push Potter up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Potenkin achieves it, pinning Potter to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Breathing very hard, Potenkin is looking ragged. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Potenkin tries to smother Potter against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Potenkin lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Potter can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Potter can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Potenkin may have been aiming to get in close, but Potter aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Potter lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Potter connects with two left jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Potter tries to intimidate his opponent with some quality trash talk. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Potter connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Moving around, Potenkin is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Potter connects with a nice jab and then hits Potenkin with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Potenkin hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Potter throws a punch but Potenkin was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Potter is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Potter throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Potenkin takes the chance and grabs Potter into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Potenkin tries to wrestle Potter backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Potenkin achieves it, pinning Potter to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Although deep into his gas tank by now, Potenkin pins Potter up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:12) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Potter took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Potenkin timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Potenkin is trying to muscle Potter up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Potenkin can't move Potter at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Potter attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Potenkin on the ground. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Potenkin prevents the takedown by grabbing the cage out of desperation! (Rd 3 - 04:12) Potenkin gets a verbal warning from referee Christian Maugham for that piece of cheating! (Rd 3 - 04:12) With the cage trapping Potenkin, Potter looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Potenkin, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 3 - 04:12) Potenkin is lucky, as referee Christian Maugham apparently didn't see it! (Rd 3 - 04:12) With Potenkin stuck against the cage, Potter tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Potter uses a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 3 - 04:12) Potenkin ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Potter, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Potter unloads with big rights, but Potenkin covers up well. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Potter starts trying to get Potenkin on his back so that he can gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Potter isn't able to mount Potenkin this time around. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Potenkin hits Potter with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 3 - 02:42) Potter fires away and Potenkin is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Potter starts trying to get Potenkin on his back so that he can gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Potter shifts his position to gain side control. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Potter attempts to kimura Potenkin from side control. (Rd 3 - 01:51) A kimura is fully applied, Potenkin is in huge trouble! (Rd 3 - 01:51) No! Potenkin manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Potenkin is still under side control though and so the threat of more submission attempts remains. (Rd 3 - 01:12) From the looks of things, I don't think Potenkin has much energy left. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Potter tries to ensnare Potenkin in an americana. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Potter gets the americana fully applied and Potenkin has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 00:42) By submission, the winner is Carter Potter! Official Result: Carter 'The Kiwi' Potter defeats Perry 'Battleship' Potenkin (Submission (Americana) in 4:18 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Carter Potter thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Terron Cabal is the next fighter that he will defeat. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (22-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Kingston, Ontario, Favorite: -630) vs. Sly "Bully Boy" Twinge (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Underdog: +500) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer squares off with Sly 'Bully Boy' Twinge in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Archer is much taller than his opponent, towering over him as the referee gives them their instructions. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Archer moves in on Twinge, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Archer can't connect with a jab, but then hits Twinge with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:32) A jab hits home from Archer and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Twinge had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Archer lands a right hand and then catches Twinge with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Archer uses a right jab, but Twinge avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Archer lands one of three quick punches and then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Archer closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Twinge hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Archer connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Archer lands a right hand and then catches Twinge with a beautiful left kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Twinge looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike! (Rd 1 - 02:38) Archer acts fast, moving in and flooring Twinge with a left hand to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Archer knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Twinge, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 02:23) Archer pounds away on Twinge, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 02:23) The referee jumps in and saves Twinge from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 02:11) The winner, by TKO; Mason Archer! Official Result: 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer defeats Sly 'Bully Boy' Twinge (TKO (Strikes) in 2:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Mason Archer gives a name-check to everyone at Slaughterhouse, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Mason Archer celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. Mason Archer is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. Attendance: 252 Gate Reciepts: $19,958 Sponsorship: $26,459 Ad Revenue: $702,197 Merchandise: $4,033 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $99,769) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Mason Archer $16,800 Sly Twinge $11,968 FotN: Both: $10,000 Carter Potter $18,700 Perry Potenkin $1,106 Kanezane Fujii $11,446 Nate MacReary $2,040 KotN: Fujii: $5,000 Souleymane Ya Konan $4,182 Sylvester Collins $3,198 Aleksander Ivanov $4,355 Chuck Dooley $1,920 Pai Cheng $7,788 Sergio do Vale $1,722 SotN: Cheng: $5,000 Ikuhisa Tamura $6,098 Amir Ahmed $1,476 Lee Chavis $2,788 Eien Kawano $4,182 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $22,753 Profit: $621,117 Critical Rating: 76% Commercial Rating: 50% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -1.0% 81.5% (High Level Regional) USA -0.8% 83.6% (High Level Regional) UK +2.4% 83.0% (High Level Regional) Europe -0.2% 77.3% (High Level Regional) Australia -0.2% 75.1% (High Level Regional) Japan -0.4% 87.3% (High Level Regional) Asia -0.2% 78.8% (High Level Regional) Russia +0.4% 64.0% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico -0.2% 74.8% (High Level Regional) South America -0.8% 81.8% (High Level Regional) Central America -0.1% 71.9% (High Level Regional) Africa +0.6% 57.2% (Mid Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 68, and all fighters tested clean. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Sly Twinge, Perry Potenkin, Sergio do Vale, Amir Ahmed, and Eien Kawano. - The services of Chuck Dooley, Nate MacReary, and Sylvester Collins have been retained per Canadian Fighter Rules. - It is announced that Sylvester Collins will re-enter the bracket, entering in place of the retired Ari Peltonen. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Tony McCall was seen training at Halvorsen's as he prepares for his CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round fight with John Draper. If things go well he may stick with the camp a little longer. He is enjoying fresh training methods, and looking to improve his wrestling while at the camp. - CTC Lightweight fighter Ren Akai is training at Tiger Claw Academy as he prepares for this CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Bruce Steven. He is not expected to remain with the camp long-term, but wanted to train with the fighters there in order to improve his submission skills. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows British Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, December 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Wayne McKellen vs. Andrew Rush KO of the Night: Lenny McFadden (vs. Eddie Whelan) Submission of the Night: Crow Leddy (vs. Hardy Tristan) Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 Friday, Week 1, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (13-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -1200) vs. Ozzy Bintley (6-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Underdog: +950) Murilo Satinho is one of the fastest rising stars in the Heavyweight scene. A naturally big guy with awesome power and some of the scariest ground and pound ever seen in MMA, he also has the agility and cardio of a much smaller man. Seemingly without weakness, he could be one of the greats. A dominating presence in FLB, where he was an undefeated Heavyweight champion, he was a star signing for ALPHA-1 in the late summer of 2001. He is coming off a 54 second knock out victory over Paulo Boas in the first round of the tournament. Ozzy Bintley is a natural tough guy and athletic freak of nature. Prior to getting involved in MMA he took part in triathlons and other endurance tests for fun, trained in boxing, and for a short time was even on the books as a professional for a major rugby club. With his background and obvious drive, he clearly had the potential to be something special in the making and it was no surprise when BCF signed him before he'd even made his pro debut. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Damien Jones in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sanraku Kawabata vs. Deverill Butt in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hiro Arai (21-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -1200) vs. Hayden "The Face" Ellery (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #66, Underdog: +950) Hiro Arai is one of Japan's few major players in the Heavyweight division, a surly kick boxer whose fists come loaded with knock out power and who also has a solid wrestling background that allows him, unlike most kick boxers, to function well if the fight ends up at close range. After years of promise, 2001 proved to be his break out year, he won the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix in impressive fashion and then took Hassan Fezzik to the absolute limit in a war for the Heavyweight title. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Hassan Fezzik in an ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title fight. Hayden Ellery is a motor-mouthed MMA fighter who loves to get in close and rough people up from the clinch. Not so great from distance, despite having trained in kick boxing for many years, or on the ground, he will need to improve his all-around game if he is to be able to fight anywhere near as well as he can talk. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Phil Verdigree in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Paulie Albarado vs. Gaby Corrales in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Brazilian Bomber" Gladstone Lopes (17-2-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -780) vs. "The Halifax Smasher" Linton Renn (10-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Underdog: +620) Gladstone Lopes is a kick boxer by trade and is widely respected for his raw punching power and killer leg kicks. However, he is far from a one-dimensional striker as he also has a very underrated grappling game too. After a few matches in FLB he came on the radar of GAMMA, who signed him in 1998. Promoted heavily from day one, he had his first Heavyweight title shot in 2000, and despite many predictions from the media that he would win, he fell in defeat to James Foster for his first pro loss. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kevin Portman in the first round of the tournament. Linton Renn is a big powerful fighter from England. He has big punching power, albeit without much technique behind it, and can also smother opponents with grappling. He signed with BCF in late 1998 and has become a good test for other Heavyweights. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Manny Van Post in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gerson Mauricio vs. Fritz Phipps in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Gyokusho "Fujizilla" Fujimoto (12-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -960) vs. "The Count" Jean-Pierre Richelleau (24-11, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +760) Gyokusho Fujimoto is a fast rising prospect who looks set to be the next big Japanese Heavyweight star. He is an elite level kick boxer who has damaging power in both his hands and feet. Boasting a truly excellent sprawl that makes him very hard to take to the ground, he has the potential to be a major factor in the Heavyweight rankings. He challenged for the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight title in June 1999, but was defeated by the legendary Hassan Fezzik. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Oldano Kalil in the first round of the tournament. Jean-Pierre Richelleau has been one of Europe's leading Heavyweights since the early 1990's. He is a tall kick boxer with a penchant for head kick knock outs. He is a very difficult fighter to compete against due to his dangerous strikes and usually big reach advantage, although the task of beating him becomes significantly easier if the fight turns into a grappling or ground battle. Approaching the end of his career, in recent years he has started to suffer increasing numbers of losses as his body starts to break down after a long and punishing career. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Malcolm Stew in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kurt McDonald vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Gerson Mauricio (12-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +190) vs. "The Not So Gentle Giant" Fritz Phipps (10-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Favorite: -240) Gerson Mauricio is a vicious striker, a knock out artist who has fight ending power in both his hands and feet. If he could improve his ground game and wrestling to be even half as dangerous as his stand-up, he'd become a major force. He joined ALPHA-1 in 1996 and was rising quickly, even being talked about as a potential title challenger, before getting knock out by Mason Archer in early 1998. Since taking his first defeat his career has gone completely off the rails and losses have come thick and fast. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Jukichi Ito in the first round of the tournament. Fritz Phipps is a big slugger from Manchester, who likes to load up his right hand and swing, but also has a very underestimated wrestling game too. His most potent weapon, however, is his nasty ground and pound. Few survive if they end up with Phipps on top of them with space to start throwing bombs. Phipps suffered his first pro defeat in May 1999 at BCF: Kane vs. Hansen, getting beaten by Percy Catcher, but has since gone on to get his career back on track. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Terry Bull in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gladstone Lopes vs. Linton Renn in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kurt "Chopper" McDonald (10-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -410) vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos (9-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #82, Underdog: +320) Kurt McDonald is a Heavyweight who looks like he may be one of the stars of the future. Noted for his big punching power and absolutely devastating leg kicks (from where his nickname arises), he is also an accomplished wrestler. He is a very difficult fighter to stop. After generating a buzz for himself while working in Europe for SIGMA, he moved to the big leagues of GAMMA in January 1999. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Chuck Dooley in the first round of the tournament. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos is a former FLB Heavyweight title contender, who is in his element when he can stand and bang with an opponent. Pretty one-dimensional, with an unfortunate habit of gassing out quickly, he doesn't seem likely to ever trouble the elite. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Dave Lennon in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gyokusho Fujimoto vs. Jean-Pierre Richelleau in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Sanraku Kawabata (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -640) vs. "The Ass Man" Deverill Butt (4-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #90, Underdog: +510) Sanraku Kawabata comes to MMA from a Judo background, and is a dangerous opponent if he can get hold of an opponent but his shoddy stand-up is a major source of weakness. ALPHA-1 signed him to their notoriously shallow Heavyweight division in 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Mitch Woodburn in the first round of the tournament. Deverill Butt is a big wrestler who competes at Heavyweight. Not particularly mobile, what he does have is fundamental grappling skills and a beefy frame and so he is more than capable of smothering opponents into defeat. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Bairei Akutagawa in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Murilo Satinho vs. Ozzy Bintley in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Paulie "Blood Eagle" Albarado (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -400) vs. "Rapid Fire" Gaby Corrales (4-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +310) Paulie Albarado is a Mexican Heavyweight who is best known for competeing in the second season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show (although it was a short stint, he was eliminated in the first round by eventual winner Sam Hoynes). A grinder who wears down opponents with stifling top control, he has remained in the division post-COTT. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Felipe Luiz Rosa in the first round of the tournament. Gaby Corrales is a big ex-boxer who is well known for his quick flurries of punches and his excellent defensive skills. Although still a rookie, GAMMA signed him to take part in their Clash of the Titans TV show, probably to take advantage of his appeal to the hispanic market. He went out in the first round to Joey Baddell, but made amends on his "proper" debut when he beat fellow cast member Clem Wolff. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Morgan Hopwood in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hiro Arai vs. Hayden Ellery in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Murilo Satinho (265 lbs) vs. Ozzy Bintley (243 lbs) Hiro Arai (244 lbs) vs. Hayden Ellergy (238 lbs) Gladstone Lopes (265 lbs) vs. Linton Renn (240 lbs) Gyokusho Fujimoto (248 lbs) vs. Jean-Pierre Richelleau (251 lbs) Gerson Mauricio (248 lbs) vs. Fritz Phipps (245 lbs) Kurt McDonald (265 lbs) vs. Kerlon da Guerra Bastos (248 lbs) Sanraku Kawabata (265 lbs) vs. Deverill Butt (247 lbs) Paulie Albarado (265 lbs) vs. Gaby Corrales (251 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 71 Full Fight Card HW: Murilo Satinho vs. Ozzy Bintley HW: Hiro Arai vs. Hayden Ellery HW: Gladstone Lopes vs. Linton Renn HW: Gyokusho Fujimoto vs. Jean-Pierre Richelleau HW: Gerson Mauricio vs. Fritz Phipps HW: Kurt McDonald vs. Kerlon da Guerra Bastos HW: Sanraku Kawabata vs. Deverill Butt HW: Paulie Albarado vs. Gaby Corrales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Friday, Week 1, December 2002 Live From Brandon, Manitoba MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Paulie "Blood Eagle" Albarado (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Toluca, Mexico, Favorite: -400) vs. "Rapid Fire" Gaby Corrales (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Mexico City, Mexico, Underdog: +310) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The main card opens with Paulie 'Blood Eagle' Albarado taking on 'Rapid Fire' Gaby Corrales. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:55) Corrales confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Stepping in, Corrales throws five quick punches, five of which land, and then hits Albarado with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Albarado appeared to be going for a takedown, but Corrales took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Corrales comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing all of them, and then catches Albarado with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Corrales connects with two left jabs, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:31) A flurry of three punches from Corrales see them all connect and then hits Albarado with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Corrales moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:05) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Albarado, but Corrales was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Corrales comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing all of them, and then hits Albarado with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Showing good hand speed, Corrales lands three out of a flurry of five punches and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:32) It looks like Albarado has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Albarado comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:55) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Albarado throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Albarado throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Albarado unloads with some left hands, but Corrales deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Albarado pounds away but Corrales deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Albarado 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) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Corrales. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Albarado in between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Corrales moves in behind four quick punches, four of them finding a home, and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Albarado looked like he was going to shoot, but Corrales simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Corrales moves in behind four quick punches, all of them landing, and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Albarado shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Corrales cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:29) The clock runs down as Corrales is being smothered against the ground by Albarado. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Time slips away as Albarado successfully keeps Corrales stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Albarado fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 01:55) The clock runs down as Corrales is being smothered against the ground by Albarado. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Time slips away as Albarado successfully keeps Corrales stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Corrales is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Albarado off of him. (Rd 2 - 00:16) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 2 - 00:03) Albarado comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:03) Albarado has the takedown! Corrales pulls half guard. (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 Albarado, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Albarado comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:49) The takedown is completed, Albarado gets side control from it. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Corrales hasn't stopped a single takedown yet. (Rd 3 - 04:41) In side control, Albarado begins working to get a mount. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Corrales rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Albarado increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Albarado, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 3 - 03:28) The rear naked choke is in deep, Corrales has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 03:08) Paulie 'Blood Eagle' Albarado takes the win by submission! Official Result: Paulie 'Blood Eagle' Albarado defeats 'Rapid Fire' Gaby Corrales (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Paulie Albarado 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 Jean-Pierre Richelleau "better get prepared" because he is coming for him. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Sanraku Kawabata (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -640) vs. "The Ass Man" Deverill Butt (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Oakland, California, Underdog: +510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Sanraku Kawabata taking on 'The Ass Man' Deverill Butt. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kawabata is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 20lbs at least on Butt. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Kawabata throws a punch but Butt was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Butt seizes the chance and grabs Kawabata into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Butt tries to wrestle Kawabata backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Kawabata doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Kawabata tries to wrestle Butt backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Kawabata manages it and controls Butt up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Butt is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Kawabata drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Kawabata tries to throw an elbow from the clinch, but Butt is able to stop it. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Butt is trapped against the cage and Kawabata hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 1 - 03:21) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Butt. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Kawabata scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Butt gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Butt gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Kawabata catches Butt with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Kawabata tries to throw an elbow, but Butt uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Kawabata pins Butt up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 1 - 01:57) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates the two fighters. (Rd 1 - 01:52) A jab is wide from Kawabata, but then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Butt is able to grab Kawabata. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Butt tries to wrestle Kawabata backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Kawabata out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Kawabata is trying to muscle Butt up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Kawabata can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Butt tries to wrestle Kawabata backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Kawabata ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Using tight body-to-body control, Butt is slowly wearing Kawabata down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Butt and Kawabata remain up against the cage for the remainder of the round, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Kawabata, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Kawabata 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 Butt can do enough to take this fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Butt is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Kawabata lands a jab and then catches Butt with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:50) The gash above the eye of Butt has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Kawabata throws a punch but Butt was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Butt gets hold of Kawabata, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Using his wrestling skills, Butt is trying to push Kawabata up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Butt can't move Kawabata at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Kawabata tries to wrestle Butt backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Butt ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Kawabata smothers Butt against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Kawabata hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Kawabata tries to throw a knee but Butt uses wrestling to prevent it. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Kawabata tries to hit Butt with a knee strike, but Butt takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Kawabata is the one backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Kawabata is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 02:17) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Butt tries to keep him up against the cage, but Kawabata works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Taking a few gulps of breath, Kawabata is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Butt is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Kawabata looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Butt appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kawabata took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Kawabata can't connect with a jab, but then hits Butt with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Kawabata 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 - 00:46) Kawabata throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Butt gets hold of Kawabata. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Butt attempts to wrestle Kawabata to the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:31) It doesn't work, Kawabata defended against it well. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Butt is trying to muscle Kawabata up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Butt can't do it though, and Kawabata gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Kawabata, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Kawabata up 20-18. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Butt is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Kawabata can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Kawabata doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Kawabata throws a punch but Butt avoids it. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Butt gets hold of Kawabata, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Butt is trying to muscle Kawabata up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Kawabata ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Butt looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Kawabata works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Butt is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Butt comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Kawabata connects with a jab, but Butt evades a big left punch. (Rd 3 - 03:29) Butt seizes the chance and grabs Kawabata into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Butt tries to wrestle Kawabata backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Butt can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Kawabata is trying to muscle Butt up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Kawabata manages it and controls Butt up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Butt is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Butt uses his wrestling skills to prevent Kawabata from getting the space to throw any knees. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Kawabata tries to use a knee from the clinch, but Butt is able to block it. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Kawabata looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Kawabata looks for a knee to the thigh, but Butt out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Even though he is physically tiring quite noticeably, Butt shows great control by keeping Kawabata pressed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:28) They remain in that position, throwing occasional short punches, for a further minute. Both fighters look pretty tired. (Rd 3 - 00:21) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Kawabata uses a right jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Butt came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Kawabata is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:46) Kawabata moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 4 - 04:46) Kawabata throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 04:24) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Butt. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Kawabata cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:24) That's his first successful takedown of the fight. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Butt keeps tight to Kawabata, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Kawabata tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Kawabata sweeps Butt over, breaking guard, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet. (Rd 4 - 03:29) Butt steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 03:29) A jab is wide from Kawabata, but then he catches Butt with a crunching left hook. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Kawabata can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Butt with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Butt may have been setting up to shoot, but Kawabata aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Kawabata connects with a nice jab and then hits Butt with a straight left. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:15) A tired-looking Butt shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:15) The takedown is completed, Kawabata is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Butt begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:01) He passes the guard well, gaining side control. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Butt looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 01:40) He tries to get the mount but Kawabata was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Kawabata looks exhausted. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Butt ends up on the bottom with Kawabata in side control. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Kawabata looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Butt can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Kawabata unloads with big left hands, landing several that clearly hurt Butt. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Butt tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Kawabata has his back! (Rd 4 - 00:30) Kawabata pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Kawabata fires away with punches, and Butt is stung by several big shots. (Rd 4 - 00:02) Kawabata fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (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 Kawabata. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Butt is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:54) Kawabata throws a punch but Butt avoids it. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Butt comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Kawabata lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 5 - 04:13) A jab is wide from Kawabata, but then he hits Butt with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Butt is able to grab Kawabata. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Butt looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Butt is trying to push Kawabata so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Butt can't do it though, and Kawabata gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 5 - 03:25) With Butt in his grasp, Kawabata tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 5 - 03:25) Butt stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Butt is trying to push Kawabata so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Butt does it, Kawabata is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Butt presses Kawabata up against the cage. Exhausted, he is clearly running on fumes now. (Rd 5 - 02:44) The next minute becomes a dull stalemate as the two exhausted fighters stick to a sloppy clinch and try to regain their breath. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Butt tries to maintain control, but Kawabata wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:12) Butt aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 5 - 01:12) Kawabata lands a right hand and then hits Butt with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:45) Kawabata throws a punch but Butt avoids it. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Butt gets hold of Kawabata, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Butt is trying to muscle Kawabata up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Butt can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:03) With Butt controlled by the clinch, Kawabata looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Kawabata can't get Butt down to the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Butt, 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 50-45 (Ian Rivers), 50-45 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 48-47 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Sanraku Kawabata! Official Result: Sanraku Kawabata defeats 'The Ass Man' Deverill Butt (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Sanraku Kawabata thanks everyone connected to Mok Gar Dojo for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He physically grabs the microphone and calls out Sylvester Collins, saying that he'll destroy him. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kurt "Chopper" McDonald (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Auckland, New Zealand, Favorite: -410) vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos (9-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +320) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Kurt 'Chopper' McDonald fighting Kerlon Guerra de Bastos. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:48) McDonald moves forward, constantly trying to pressure de Bastos into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:48) de Bastos hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:48) McDonald throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:31) McDonald uses a right jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:31) de Bastos finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:18) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 03:52) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:34) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 03:00) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:34) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 02:08) McDonald comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:08) de Bastos scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 02:08) McDonald hits a right hand but de Bastos evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 01:50) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:50) de Bastos misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with two jabs that are followed by a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 01:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:26) McDonald hits a jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:26) de Bastos lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:59) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 00:29) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:12) McDonald slips past a right hook and counters with a right jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think McDonald took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:53) McDonald dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:36) de Bastos finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:36) McDonald hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:16) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:48) McDonald lands a right hook. de Bastos hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 03:23) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:23) McDonald misses a left hook and gets countered with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:57) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:57) de Bastos misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:57) McDonald uses a pair of right jabs but misses with a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:36) McDonald uses a pair of right jabs but fails on a leg kick attempt. de Bastos finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 02:20) McDonald is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 02:20) For the first time, de Bastos is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:14) McDonald connects with a nice jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:00) McDonald uses a right jab but can't hit a left cross. de Bastos scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:43) McDonald lands a right jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:43) de Bastos hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:16) de Bastos misses a right hook and gets countered with a right jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 01:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:00) McDonald dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a kick driven into the thigh area. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:41) McDonald counters a right hand with a right jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 00:24) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:24) de Bastos finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 00:24) McDonald finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 00:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:09) de Bastos misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick right jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think McDonald took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to McDonald. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:51) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:51) McDonald has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:51) de Bastos doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:34) de Bastos lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:34) McDonald scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 04:28) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Using his wrestling skills, McDonald is trying to push de Bastos up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:28) McDonald achieves it, pinning de Bastos to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:10) de Bastos takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 03:59) McDonald smothers de Bastos against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 3 - 03:48) McDonald is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 03:48) McDonald scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:36) McDonald catches de Bastos with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:22) McDonald attempts to use a knee strike but de Bastos pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 3 - 03:03) de Bastos goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. (Rd 3 - 02:48) de Bastos uses his wrestling skills to prevent McDonald from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:32) de Bastos is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:20) McDonald uses a right jab and also hits a kick to the leg. de Bastos hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:56) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:56) de Bastos doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:56) McDonald 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) McDonald tries to wrestle de Bastos backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) McDonald manages it and controls de Bastos up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:24) McDonald tries dirty boxing, but de Bastos works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:57) McDonald lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:57) de Bastos connects with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 00:52) McDonald looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 3 - 00:52) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 3 - 00:52) McDonald tries to wrestle de Bastos backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:52) de Bastos out-wrestles him though. (Rd 3 - 00:25) de Bastos looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:25) It doesn't work, McDonald defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 00:07) de Bastos looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:07) It doesn't work, McDonald defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 00:00) de Bastos looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (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 McDonald. (Rd 3 - 00:00) de Bastos is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:46) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:46) de Bastos hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:46) McDonald uses a right jab and also hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Limping heavily, de Bastos is struggling to move around. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:21) de Bastos connects with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:21) McDonald lands a right jab and also hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:10) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Using his wrestling skills, McDonald is trying to push de Bastos up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:10) de Bastos ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:55) McDonald tries dirty boxing, but de Bastos works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 4 - 03:42) de Bastos can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 4 - 03:37) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:37) McDonald scores with a right hook. de Bastos misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:37) It looks like de Bastos has been cut across the forehead by a strike. (Rd 4 - 03:23) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:23) McDonald is trying to push de Bastos so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:23) McDonald achieves it, pinning de Bastos to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:09) McDonald looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 03:09) McDonald tries dirty boxing, but de Bastos works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 4 - 02:42) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:42) de Bastos lands a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:42) McDonald lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 4 - 02:19) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:19) de Bastos misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a quick kick. (Rd 4 - 02:00) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:46) McDonald is trying to push de Bastos so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:46) de Bastos isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 4 - 01:33) The gas tank looks empty on de Bastos. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Using his wrestling skills, McDonald is trying to push de Bastos up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:33) de Bastos ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:14) McDonald tries to use some dirty boxing, but de Bastos uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 4 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:56) McDonald tries to use some dirty boxing, but de Bastos uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 4 - 00:37) McDonald attempts to hit a knee but de Bastos tightens the clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:20) de Bastos uses his wrestling skills to prevent McDonald from getting the space to throw any knees. (Rd 4 - 00:01) McDonald tries to keep de Bastos up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but de Bastos works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to McDonald, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, de Bastos 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 de Bastos. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:54) de Bastos lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:54) McDonald uses a right jab and also lands a right kick to the rib cage. (Rd 5 - 04:39) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Clinched with de Bastos, McDonald looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 04:39) McDonald can't get the takedown as de Bastos wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 5 - 04:24) de Bastos tries to take McDonald down. (Rd 5 - 04:24) de Bastos doesn't get it, McDonald blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 5 - 04:06) de Bastos looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:06) de Bastos doesn't get the takedown, McDonald instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:48) With control of the clinch, McDonald tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:48) It's unsuccessful, de Bastos maintained a good solid base. (Rd 5 - 03:35) McDonald and de Bastos break the grapple and are apart again, circling. (Rd 5 - 03:07) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:51) McDonald tries to wrestle de Bastos backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:51) de Bastos doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 5 - 02:33) McDonald is trying to push de Bastos so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:33) de Bastos isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 5 - 02:20) McDonald is looking to muscle de Bastos back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:20) de Bastos ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:09) McDonald tries some dirty boxing, but de Bastos seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 5 - 01:56) Limping heavily, de Bastos is struggling to move around. (Rd 5 - 01:47) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 01:47) McDonald hits a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. de Bastos connects with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 01:27) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 01:27) de Bastos finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 01:27) McDonald hits a right jab and also lands a nice left hook. (Rd 5 - 01:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:01) McDonald finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 01:01) de Bastos lands a one-two. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Barely able to walk now, the damage de Bastos has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:40) de Bastos hits a left cross. (Rd 5 - 00:40) McDonald finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 00:25) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:25) de Bastos looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 00:25) It doesn't work, McDonald defended against it well. (Rd 5 - 00:10) de Bastos attempts a leg-sweep trip to put McDonald on the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:10) de Bastos can't get the trip, as McDonald wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think McDonald 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) The judges score the contest as 50-45 (Ian Rivers), 49-46 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 50-45 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Kurt 'Chopper' McDonald! Official Result: Kurt 'Chopper' McDonald defeats Kerlon Guerra de Bastos (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Kurt McDonald thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Gerson Mauricio (12-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +190) vs. Fritz "The Not So Gentle Giant" Phipps (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Manchester, England, Favorite: -240) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Gerson Mauricio squaring off with 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:55) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Phipps slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Mauricio is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Phipps knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Mauricio, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Phipps starts unloading with massive rights and Mauricio is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 04:49) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:35) 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps takes the win by TKO! Official Result: 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps defeats Gerson Mauricio (TKO (Strikes) in 0:25 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Fritz Phipps praises his team at KO Fighters, 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 Fatuma Roy and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Gyokusho "Fujizilla" Fujimoto (12-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -960) vs. "The Count" Jean-Pierre Richelleau (24-11, 1-0 CTC, From: Normandy, France, Underdog: +760) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto battles 'The Count' Jean-Pierre Richelleau. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Fujimoto counters a right hand with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Fujimoto comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Fujimoto confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:24) A quick flurry of four punches from Fujimoto sees all of them hit home and then he lands a sick right head kick! (Rd 1 - 04:24) Richelleau collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 1 - 04:05) Gyokusho Fujimoto takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto defeats 'The Count' Jean-Pierre Richelleau (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Gyokusho Fujimoto gives a name-check to everyone at J1 Circle, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Rav Kapur would be someone he'd like to compete against. Gyokusho Fujimoto proved to be a charismatic interviewee. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Brazilian Bomber" Gladstone Lopes (17-2-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Favorite: -780) vs. "The Halifax Smasher" Linton Renn (10-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Halifax, England, Underdog: +620) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Brazilian Bomber' Gladstone Lopes goes up against 'The Halifax Smasher' Linton Renn. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Renn 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) Lopes deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Lopes stalks forward, pressuring Renn. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Renn fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Lopes lands two jabs and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Renn appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lopes took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Lopes lands a jab and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Lopes looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:03) A jab is wide from Lopes, but then he hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Lopes hits a left jab and then catches Renn with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Two jabs hit home from Lopes and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:03) A jab hits home from Lopes and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Lopes can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Renn with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Lopes can't connect with a jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Renn. (Rd 1 - 02:14) For the first time, Lopes is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Lopes moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 02:06) A jab hits home from Lopes and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Renn looks hurt, that blow may have broken his jaw judging by his reaction. (Rd 1 - 01:45) A jab hits home from Lopes and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Renn. (Rd 1 - 01:25) A jab hits home from Lopes and then he lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 01:25) Renn is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 01:15) Lopes moves in quickly, kneeling beside Renn and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 01:15) Lopes fires away and Renn is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 01:15) Referee Harry A. Bierce pulls Lopes away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:59) By TKO, the winner is Gladstone Lopes! Official Result: 'The Brazilian Bomber' Gladstone Lopes defeats 'The Halifax Smasher' Linton Renn (TKO (Strikes) in 4:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Gladstone Lopes praises his team at House of Pain, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he repeats his challenge to Aleksander Ivanov. "You're ducking me because you know you can't beat me". CO-MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Hiro Arai (21-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Hayden "The Face" Ellery (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Liverpool, England, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Hiro Arai takes on Hayden 'The Face' Ellery in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Marianne Froth, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Arai closes in on Ellery, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Arai throws a punch but Ellery avoids it. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Arai can't connect with a jab, but then catches Ellery with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Arai connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Arai misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Seizing the opportunity, Ellery clinches. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Ellery is looking to muscle Arai back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Ellery can't move Arai at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Arai tries to wrestle Ellery backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:32) He does so and now has Ellery pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Arai smothers Ellery against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Ellery takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Arai smothers Ellery against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Ellery is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Ellery is trapped against the cage and Arai hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Ellery uses his wrestling skills to prevent Arai from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Ellery is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Ellery is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:23) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them. (Rd 1 - 01:13) A jab is wide from Arai, but then he catches Ellery with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Arai throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Ellery seizes the chance and grabs Arai into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Ellery is trying to push Arai so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Ellery can't move Arai at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Arai is trying to push Ellery so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Ellery ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Ellery is trapped against the cage and Arai punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Arai, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Arai 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 Ellery can do enough to take this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Arai connects with a nice jab and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Circling warily, Ellery is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Arai hits two left jabs and then hits Ellery with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Arai is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Arai comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Arai lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Moving around, Ellery is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Arai throws a punch but Ellery avoids it. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Ellery comes in and grabs Arai in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Ellery is trying to muscle Arai up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Ellery can't move Arai at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Arai is trying to push Ellery so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:12) He does so and now has Ellery pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Arai hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Ellery is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Arai pins Ellery up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Arai hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Arai goes for a knee to the thigh but Ellery is ready and uses his wrestling to turn it around so that Arai is the one against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Ellery tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Arai uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Arai uses his wrestling skills to prevent Ellery from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Arai goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Arai can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Ellery with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Ellery looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 00:25) A punch from Arai fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Ellery takes the chance and grabs Arai into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Ellery tries to wrestle Arai backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Arai ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Arai took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Arai. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Ellery in between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:51) Ellery had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Arai, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Arai connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:26) A few deep breaths betray that Arai is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Ellery is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Arai confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Arai lands a jab and then catches Ellery with a right hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Arai connects with a nice jab and then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 3 - 03:54) Ellery is knocked down! (Rd 3 - 03:47) Breathing very hard, Arai is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Arai senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 3 - 03:47) Arai pounds away on Ellery, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Arai tries to lock Ellery in an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Ellery fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Ellery tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Arai tries to lock Ellery into a kimura. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Arai gets the kimura fully applied and Ellery has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 02:20) Hiro Arai takes the win by submission! Official Result: Hiro Arai defeats Hayden 'The Face' Ellery (Submission (Kimura) in 2:40 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Hiro Arai thanks everyone connected to Dragon's Lair Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Hiro Arai celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (13-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Ozzy Bintley (6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Worcester, England, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Urso Grande' Murilo Satinho faces Ozzy Bintley in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Bintley must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Satinho hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Bintley hits a couple of jabs but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Bintley attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Satinho misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Bintley can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Satinho with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Bintley is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Satinho uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:41) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Bintley is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Satinho uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:23) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Bintley uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Satinho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:10) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 02:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Bintley misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Satinho comes in with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Satinho hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Bintley hits a couple of jabs but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Satinho slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a left hook to the side of the body. (Rd 1 - 01:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Bintley misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Bintley attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Satinho scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 01:28) A jab is wide from Bintley, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Bintley finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Satinho scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:44) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Bintley looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Bintley lands two jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Satinho took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:45) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 04:15) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Satinho misses with a big right hand, allowing Bintley to counter with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Satinho hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Bintley hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Bintley misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Satinho attacks with a jab and a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Satinho hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Bintley hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Satinho slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Bintley forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Satinho throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Bintley throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Bintley misses with a big right hand, allowing Satinho to counter with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:21) For the first time, Bintley is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:06) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Bintley hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Satinho hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Bintley comes forward. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Satinho fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Bintley throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 01:25) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Bintley lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Satinho hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Bintley misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Satinho attacks with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:57) For the first time, Satinho is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 00:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Bintley lands a left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Satinho hits a jab and also lands a powerful right hook to the body! (Rd 2 - 00:43) Bintley collapses to the ground, clutching his chest! (Rd 2 - 00:43) Satinho moves in quickly, kneeling beside Bintley and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 00:43) Satinho pounds away with right hands and Bintley is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 2 - 00:43) Referee Harry A. Bierce is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 00:28) The winner, by TKO; Murilo Satinho! Official Result: 'Urso Grande' Murilo Satinho defeats Ozzy Bintley (TKO (Strikes) in 4:32 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Murilo Satinho thanks God, his sponsors, and all of his supporters. Attendance: 302 Gate Reciepts: $23,918 Sponsorship: $24,054 Ad Revenue: $579,445 Merchandise: $3,934 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $138,145) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Murilo Satinho $7,143 Ozzy Bintley $1,968 Hiro Arai $45,290 Hayden Ellery $1,968 SotN: Arai: $5,000 Gladstone Lopes $4,182 Linton Renn $1,722 Gyokusho Fujimoto $16,446 Jean-Pierre Richelleau $2,830 KotN: Fujimoto: $5,000 Perf: Fujimoto: $5,000 Fritz Phipps $7,614 Gerson Mauricio $2,706 Perf: Phipps: $5,000 Kurt McDonald $4,182 Kerlon Guerra de Bastos $2,706 Sanraku Kawabata $2,961 Deverill Butt $1,845 Paulie Albarado $17,614 Gaby Corrales $16,968 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $21,464 Profit: $463,734 Critical Rating: 70% Commercial Rating: 58% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +1.5% 83.0% (High Level Regional) USA +1.2% 84.8% (High Level Regional) UK +1.6% 84.6% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.0% 78.3% (High Level Regional) Australia +1.2% 76.3% (High Level Regional) Japan +3.2% 90.5% (High Level Regional) Asia +1.0% 79.8% (High Level Regional) Russia +0.9% 64.9% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico +1.2% 76.0% (High Level Regional) South America +3.2% 85.0% (High Level Regional) Central America +0.7% 72.6% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.0% 58.2% (Mid Level Regional) News - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Ozzy Bintley, Hayden Ellery, Linton Renn, Jean-Pierre Richelleau, Gerson Mauricio, Kerlon Guerra de Bastos, Deverill Butt, and Gaby Corrales. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows American Large Local Show (Friday, Week 1, December 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Coltrane Aaronson vs. Darren Southall KO of the Night: Coltrane Aaronson (vs. Darren Southall) Submission of the Night: Bosco Curbeam (vs. Moss Gilbert) Performance Bonus: Coltrane Aaronson vs. Darren Southall Performance Bonus: Cal Hillson (vs. Jethro Munter) Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Tower of Power" Tim Boyer (28-5-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -880) vs. Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Underdog: +700) Tim Boyer is a veteran Heavyweight, who is one of the most difficult fighters in North America to take on due to his size, massive reach, and ability to simultaneously use the clinch to both shut down an opponents offence and do serious damage himself. He is particularly noted for how devastating his knee strikes are. A GAMMA regular, Boyer has beaten pretty much every Heavyweight who has fought for the company with the sole exception of James Foster, who he has not been able to unseat as champion. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Joss Wiltshire in the first round of the tournament. Morgan Wakarewarewa is a massive New Zealander, a promising young Heavyweight who could be one of the stars of the future. A hugely powerful beast of a fighter who can manhandle most opponents with ease, he also has naturally heavy hands. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Aston Merryman in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Steve Mason vs. Darius Best in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Baddest Man In MMA" Terron Cabal (17-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1020) vs. "Dangerous" Randall Donnelly (15-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #62, Underdog: +810) Terron Cabal is one of the most intimidating men in MMA, a French fighter who exudes ice cold menace as he stalks his opponent in search of another knock out to add to his collection. His bursts of unrestricted animalistic violence have made him a favorite amongst MMA fans, but what really launched him to stardom was his infamous destruction of the legendary Hassan Fezzik in 2000 in which he took just over a minute to put an end to the most celebrated undefeated streak in the sports history and become the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight champion. He lost the title to Fezzik in a rematch in the next fight, but bounced right back, beating Kunimichi Kikuchi by TKO in his last fight. RAndall Donnelly is big and strong, and his size alone makes him a threat to opponents. He likes to get in close and grapple, but also has big canned hams for hands and so can deliver knock out blows at times. He fought for GAMMA for a few years, but was cut in 2000 after a three fight losing run, although in his defence he was paired with some absolute killers during this time. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Barry Strachan in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nelson Kenney vs. Vitor de Mela in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Elzo Alves Moura (15-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -1200) vs. Antonio "The Hulk" Santos (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #78, Underdog: +950) Elzo Alves Moura is a very tough customer, who has the twin threats of being able to knock opponents out with his powerful hands or submit them with his Jiu-Jitsu prowess. He has very few weaknesses, making him one of the most dangerous Heavyweights around. He was the very first FLB Heavyweight champion, but lost the belt, and the subsequent rematch, to Murilo Satinho. Now a regular with ALPHA-1 and in his prime, many expect him to do well in the tournament. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Tadasu Tsukahara in the first round of the tournament. Antonio Santos is a powerhouse from Brazil, a human battering ram who simply smashes his way through opponents with his raw strength and vicious striking. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Roope Kuqi in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Christopher Sharp vs. Jacco Landeweerd in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Christopher "The Knife" Sharp (36-15, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -130) vs. "Big Trouble" Jacco Landeweerd (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +100) Christopher Sharp is ultra-powerful, and is the biggest MMA star that never was. An elite wrestler who could toss opponents around like rag dolls, everyone felt he was going to be the poster boy for the sport. He fizzled out though, primarily because of his glass chin and poor striking, and by the time GAMMA started becoming big he was already an afterthought. He returned to the limelight in 1999, rejoining GAMMA for an unlikely attempt at a career rebirth having worked hard on his striking while working on the local circuit. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Libor Pudil in the first round of the tournament. Jacco Landeweerd is another one of the fine kick boxers that the gyms in the Netherlands produced. He is a big bruiser who looks set to be a tough test for any Heavyweight. He joined SIGMA in 1999, his first taste of major league competition, and has quickly risen up the rankings by finishing all four of his opponents so far despite having been the underdog in each fight. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Jacques Perron in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Elzo Alves Moura vs. Antonio Santos in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Dallas Cowboy" Sam Hoynes (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -460) vs. Stjepan "The Mammoth" Andric (17-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Underdog: +360) Sam Hoyes is a big cowboy, a rough tough Heavyweight fighter who came to fame when he won the second season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show, earning a guaranteed five fight contract in the process. A solid wrestler with some nasty ground and pound and underrated submissions, he is one for the future. Smartly, he has joined the Halvorsen's team since his career making COTT experience and that is bound to take him to the next level. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Lachlan Bowen in the first round of the tournament. Stjepan Andric is a huge fighter from Zadar in Croatia, who uses his power and bulk to crush his way through opponents, often bullying them into a decision defeat. He is usually found in the SIGMA Heavyweight division. After years of struggling to find consistency, in recent years he has found his stride and started moving up to the top end of the rankings and is now a genuine threat to the title. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Ilson de Lima in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ed Bensson vs. Reynolds Baer in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Urban Cowboy" Steve Mason (12-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -660) vs. Darius "Best In Show" Best (4-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Underdog: +520) Steve Mason is a rising star in the Heavyweight division, a former kick boxer who possesses dangerous strikes and also has some underrated ground and pound. Having racked up a perfect 11-0 record on the local scene, GAMMA brought him in to take part in the Clash of the Titans tv show. He was eliminated at the quarter-final stage by eventual winner Sam Hoynes in the "Battle of the Cowboys". He made a disappointing full debut towards the end of 2001, getting tapped out with ease by Antonio Rimando. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Shing Lai in the first round of the tournament. Darius Best is a competent kick boxer, who turned MMA pro in late 1998 and took only three years to be picked up by GAMMA, appearing on season two of the Clash of the Titans reality TV show. Eliminated by Harv Dennis in the first episode, he stuck around in the Heavyweight division after, making his official debut with a defeat at the hands of fellow castmate Lars-Gunnar Ekberg. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Paulo Sergio Parente in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tim Boyer vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Swedish Predator" Ed Bensson (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #118, Underdog: +110) vs. Reynolds "Grizzly" Baer (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Favorite: -140) Ed Bensson is a lanky Swedish kick boxer, who is always in great shape and could well be a major player down the line. Fighting at Heavyweight, the 6'7" striker is particularly adept at using his height to his advantage by delivering killer knee strikes. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Tank Manu'a in the first round of the tournament. Reynolds Baer is a big English Heavyweight, who likes to use his grappling skills to wear down opponents before putting them down and finishing them with his powerful ground and pound. His natural strength also translates to his strikes and he has the power to make things very uncomfortable for anyone who stands with him. He joined BCF in late 1998 and has since gone on to become one of the big threats in the Heavyweight division. He is coming off a 46 second TKO victory over Nate MacReary in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sam Hoynes vs. Stjepan Andric in the Third Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Nelson Kenney (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Underdog: +910) vs. Vitor de Melo (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #94, Favorite: -1150) Nelson Kenney is a big Heavyweight from London, who likes to club away at opponents with his huge fists until they break. A pure brawler, he may be tough and have a lot of guts but his lack of versatility and poor cardio are career-breakers and you can't really see him achieving much in MMA. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Razor Rivers in the first round of the tournament. Vitor de Melo is a physically intimidating Heavyweight from Brazil who nobody can take lightly. He has devastating power in his hands and is not shy about using it. As well as his knock out threat, he also has extremely under-rated wrestling skills and some vicious ground and pound at his disposal. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Kozue Amori in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Terron Cabal vs. Randall Donnelly in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Tim Boyer (265 lbs) vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa (252 lbs) Terron Cabal (244 lbs) vs. Randall Donnelly (239 lbs) Elzo Alves Moura (244 lbs) vs. Antonio Santos (252 lbs) Christopher Sharp (265 lbs) vs. Jacco Landeweerd (244 lbs) Sam Hoynes (249 lbs) vs. Stjepan Andric (254 lbs) Steve Mason (242 lbs) vs. Darius Best (248 lbs) Ed Bensson (252 lbs) vs. Reynolds Baer (254 lbs) Nelson Kenney (246 lbs) vs. Vitor de Melo (251 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 72 Full Fight Card HW: Tim Boyer vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa HW: Terron Cabal vs. Randall Donnelly HW: Elzo Alves Moura vs. Antonio Santos HW: Christopher Sharp vs. Jacco Landeweerd HW: Sam Hoynes vs. Stjepan Andric HW: Steve Mason vs. Darius Best HW: Ed Bensson vs. Reynolds Baer HW: Nelson Kenney vs. Vitor de Melo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, December 2002 Live From Winnipeg, Manitoba MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Nelson Kenney (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: London, England, Underdog: +910) vs. Vitor de Melo (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Favorite: -1150) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The main card opens with Nelson Kenney fighting Vitor de Melo. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:46) de Melo moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Kenney into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Kenney misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:46) de Melo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Kenney throws a two-punch combo but de Melo avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:05) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:42) de Melo shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Kenney stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Kenney moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 03:08) de Melo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Kenney with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Kenney confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:49) de Melo scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Kenney throws a punch but de Melo avoids it. (Rd 1 - 02:31) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 01:57) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Kenney throws a two-punch combo but de Melo avoids both. (Rd 1 - 01:17) de Melo seizes the chance and shoots in on Kenney. (Rd 1 - 01:11) A great sprawl from Kenney prevents the takedown. (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, Kenney is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Circling, Kenney clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 00:38) A punch from de Melo fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Kenney moves in fast and clinches with de Melo. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Kenney tries to take de Melo down. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Kenney can't get the takedown as de Melo wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:01) de Melo is trying to muscle Kenney up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Kenney ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Kenney doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but de Melo came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) de Melo 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 Kenney from this point onward. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:45) de Melo comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:45) The takedown is unsuccessful, Kenney sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Kenney uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:11) de Melo is able to grab Kenney. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Clinched with Kenney, de Melo looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 04:01) de Melo has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 2 - 03:44) de Melo attempts a kimura. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Kenney gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 2 - 03:27) The winner, by submission, is Vitor de Melo! Official Result: Vitor de Melo defeats Nelson Kenney (Submission (Kimura) in 1:33 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Vitor de Melo name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Reynolds Baer is a great fighter and would be someone he'd like to test himself against. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Swedish Predator" Ed Bensson (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Underdog: +110) vs. Reynolds "Grizzly" Baer (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Bristol, England, Favorite: -140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Swedish Predator' Ed Bensson battling Reynolds 'Grizzly' Baer. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, 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) Baer isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Bensson hits a right hand, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Bensson connects with a jab, but Baer evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Bensson looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Bensson lands a right jab, but Baer dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Bensson connects with a nice jab and then catches Baer with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Bensson connects with a jab, but Baer evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Moving around, Baer is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 03:00) A jab is wide from Bensson, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Baer. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Bensson can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Baer with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Baer lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Bensson can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Baer shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Baer can't get past the sprawl of Bensson...and eats a hard knee strike too! (Rd 1 - 01:57) Dazed by the impact, Baer falls to the mat! (Rd 1 - 01:36) Bensson senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 01:36) Bensson unloads with massive left hands and Baer is getting destroyed! (Rd 1 - 01:36) The referee jumps in and saves Baer from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 01:22) Ed Bensson takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'Swedish Predator' Ed Bensson defeats Reynolds 'Grizzly' Baer (TKO (Strikes) in 3:38 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Ed Bensson thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Mugur Boc. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Urban Cowboy" Steve Mason (12-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Favorite: -660) vs. Darius "Best In Show" Best (4-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Underdog: +520) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason going up against Darius 'Best In Show' Best. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Mason attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Best fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Mason connects with a jab but Best dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 04:32) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Mason dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick kick. (Rd 1 - 04:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Mason counters a right hand with a left jab and a body kick that misses. (Rd 1 - 04:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Best misses with a big right hand, allowing Mason to counter with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Mason dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with two jabs that are followed by a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Best can't get past the good guard of Mason, two punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Mason misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Moving forward constantly, Mason is pressuring Best. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Best hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Mason connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Best hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Mason hits a left jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:38) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Best misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hand to the body that is too short. (Rd 1 - 01:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Best misses a jab and also misses a high kick. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Mason is well off target with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Mason forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Best fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Best gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Mason throws a two-punch combo but Best avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Mason slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a low kick that can't connect. (Rd 1 - 00:13) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Best misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Mason misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left hook. (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 Mason. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Mason 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 Best from this point onward. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Best misses with a big right hand, allowing Mason to counter with a jab and a superb head kick! (Rd 2 - 04:45) He's down! Best falls to the floor! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Mason moves in quickly to try and finish Best with stomps and kicks! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Mason stomps and kicks away at the stunned Best but can't put him away! (Rd 2 - 04:23) Mason tries to come in and secure a ground position. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Mason comes around the raised legs and gets side control. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Mason fires away with punches, but Best deals with them fairly well. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Mason blocks Best as he tries a sweep from side control. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Mason fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Best! (Rd 2 - 03:17) Mason fires away with punches, but Best doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Best tries to pull guard on Mason but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Mason pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Mason blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Mason tries to pound on Best, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Mason blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Mason pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Best tries to sweep Mason but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 01:26) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Stanley Wright standing them both back up. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Mason is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Best is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Mason feints an attack that leaves Best slightly off balance. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Best misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:08) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Best is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 01:03) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Mason clinches; he is breathing hard and may need a moment to recover. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Mason is trying to muscle Best up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Best ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Mason pins Best up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Mason tries to throw an elbow, but Best uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike. (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 Mason. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Mason up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Best misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mason attacks with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 3 - 04:43) Best is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:36) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Best throws two punches but Mason has a good guard and absorbs all of them with ease. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Mason goes for a high kick but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:23) A few deep breaths betray that Mason is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Best misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mason attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 3 - 04:08) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Mason is trying to muscle Best up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Best ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Mason hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:43) Best is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Breathing very hard, Mason is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Mason hits Best, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Best is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Mason uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Mason catches Best with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Mason smothers Best against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 02:13) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:03) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Best misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Mason hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:39) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 01:28) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Mason hits Best with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Mason uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Best. (Rd 3 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Mason tries to wrestle Best backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Best ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Best looks very, very tired. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Mason hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Mason hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Mason tries to throw an elbow, but Best uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Mason looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Mason pins Best up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (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 Mason. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Best, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:54) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Mason counters a right hand with a jab and a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 4 - 04:41) Best wobbles, then falls! (Rd 4 - 04:41) Mason knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Best, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 4 - 04:41) Mason pounds away, landing several clean blows on Best in the process. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Mason looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Best keeps Mason from mounting him. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Best tries to move to guard, but Mason doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 03:41) Mason pounds away and Best struggles to deal with them. (Rd 4 - 03:25) Mason unloads with some right hands, but Best deals with them comfortably. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Best tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Mason pounds away on Best, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Best tries a sweep but gets rolled and Mason has his back! (Rd 4 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Mason unloads with some right hands, but Best deals with them comfortably. (Rd 4 - 02:08) Best tries to move Mason off his back but can't. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Mason tries to put Best in a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Best stops Mason from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Best tries a roll, but doesn't budge Mason. (Rd 4 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:58) Mason gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Mason looks totally gassed. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Mason pounds away, but Best isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:24) Best tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 4 - 00:11) Mason fires off some rights, but Best isn't troubled by them. (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 Mason. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Best really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Best misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mason attacks with a quick left jab and a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 5 - 04:35) Best looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Best is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 5 - 04:35) Mason quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Best! (Rd 5 - 04:35) Mason pounds away and Best struggles to deal with them. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Mason unloads with big rights, but Best covers up well. (Rd 5 - 03:56) Best tries a sweep but only manages to move Mason from side control to north-south position. (Rd 5 - 03:41) Moving around, Mason slides into side control. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Mason unloads with big rights, but Best covers up well. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Best tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Mason. (Rd 5 - 02:47) Mason pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Best. (Rd 5 - 02:33) Mason takes the back as Best tries to sweep him! (Rd 5 - 02:11) Mason successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 5 - 01:56) Mason pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Best. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Mason tries to pound on Best, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 01:20) Mason maintains his hooks, despite Best trying to break them. (Rd 5 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Mason, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Best fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 5 - 00:37) Mason loses his hooks, as Best pries them away. (Rd 5 - 00:24) Mason pounds away, but Best calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 00:08) Best tries to move Mason off his back but can't. (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 Mason. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 50-45 (Edward Wilde), 50-45 (Christina Shaw) and 50-43 (Reginald Wodehouse). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason defeats Darius 'Best In Show' Best (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Steve Mason thanks everyone connected to Pittsburgh Steel for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Dallas Cowboy" Sam Hoynes (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Dallas, Texas, Favorite: -460) vs. Stjepan "The Mammoth" Andric (17-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Zadar, Croatia, Underdog: +360) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes takes on Stjepan 'The Mammoth' Andric. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:54) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Hoynes slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:41) A jab lands from Andric, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Without taking too much damage, Hoynes is able to clinch with Andric. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Using his wrestling skills, Hoynes is trying to push Andric up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Hoynes achieves it, pinning Andric to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Andric is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Hoynes has over him. (Rd 1 - 04:14) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Andric is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next thirty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Hoynes tries to foot stomp Andric, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Andric finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Hoynes lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Hoynes aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Andric can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Hoynes appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Hoynes seizes the chance and grabs Andric into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Hoynes looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Andric is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard! (Rd 1 - 01:30) Hoynes punches down at Andric, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Hoynes keeps Andric guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Hoynes throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Hoynes pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Hoynes took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Hoynes. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Andric scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Hoynes lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:52) The gash under the eye of Hoynes has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 2 - 04:31) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 04:12) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Andric slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Andric hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Hoynes is able to grab Andric. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Hoynes attempts to wrestle Andric to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Andric cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Hoynes throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Hoynes is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 2 - 03:01) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Andric is defending with tenacity, he is frustrating Hoynes and making him work hard. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Hoynes throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Hoynes attempts an armbar. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Andric fights off the armbar attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Hoynes tries to lock Andric into a kimura. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Andric doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Hoynes tries to lock Andric in an armbar. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Andric blocks it. (Rd 2 - 00:36) In side control, Hoynes catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:09) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Stanley Wright standing them both back up. (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 Hoynes. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Hoynes up 20-18. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Hoynes in between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Andric scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Hoynes hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:26) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Hoynes hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Andric finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Hoynes is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:16) For the first time, Andric is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:06) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Hoynes scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Andric hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 03:39) Hoynes wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:39) Andric connects with a jab, but Hoynes avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Hoynes gets hold of Andric without taking too much damage. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Hoynes tries to take Andric down. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Hoynes has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Hoynes throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Hoynes is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 3 - 02:48) He can't get the mount as Andric rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Andric is in increasing trouble, as Hoynes gets both hooks in. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Hoynes, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Andric gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 3 - 01:37) By submission, the winner is Sam Hoynes! Official Result: 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes defeats Stjepan 'The Mammoth' Andric (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:23 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Sam Hoynes gives a name-check to everyone at Halvorsen's, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Sam Hoynes praises Andric for his skill and toughness. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Christopher "The Knife" Sharp (36-15, 1-0 CTC, From: Erie, Pennsylvania, Favorite: -130) vs. "Big Trouble" Jacco Landeweerd (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Eindhoven, Netherlands, Underdog: +100) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Christopher 'The Knife' Sharp going head to head with 'Big Trouble' Jacco Landeweerd. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Sharp is probably at least 20lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Landeweerd to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Showing great timing, Sharp comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:50) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Sharp looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Landeweerd finds his opponent too skilled, and Sharp passes half guard into a full mount. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Sharp fires away with punches and Landeweerd is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 04:07) Referee Leo Behan jumps in and saves Landeweerd from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 03:49) The winner, by TKO, is Christopher 'The Knife' Sharp! Official Result: Christopher 'The Knife' Sharp defeats 'Big Trouble' Jacco Landeweerd (TKO (Strikes) in 1:11 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Christopher Sharp thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Elzo Alves Moura (15-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Antonio "The Hulk" Santos (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Elzo Alves Moura battling Antonio 'The Hulk' Santos. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Santos comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Moura may have been setting up to shoot, but Santos aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Santos throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:29) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Santos is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Moura finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:09) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:44) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:11) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Santos moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Moura scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Santos throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Moura defends them well. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Santos was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught! (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Seeing his opportunity, Moura tries to put Santos on the mat. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Santos refuses to be taken down and manages to eventually pull his leg free. He steps away to safety. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Moura may have been setting up to shoot, but Santos aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Santos throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Moura had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Santos throws a punch but Moura was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Moura looked like he was going to shoot, but Santos simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Santos misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Moura looked like he was going to shoot, but Santos simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Santos throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Santos lands a left hand and then hits Moura with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Santos misses with a big right hand, allowing Moura to counter with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Santos 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Moura, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Santos misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Moura to attack with a quick left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:37) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Moura, but Santos was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Santos uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Santos is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 04:16) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Moura counters a right hand with a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:16) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of Santos. (Rd 2 - 04:16) That's really going to affect his breathing. (Rd 2 - 03:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 03:23) There's a takedown attempt from Moura. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Santos gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:07) In guard, Moura begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Santos fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Moura manages to come out on top, with Santos pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Moura pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Santos. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Moura attempts to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Moura gets past, but Santos stops him at half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Moura throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Moura fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Moura tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Santos was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Moura ends up on the bottom with Santos in side control. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Santos pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 2 - 00:03) Moura tries to pull guard on Santos but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Moura, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:54) A one-two from Santos fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Moura slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right hand to the body that is too short. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Santos clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Moura tries to wrestle Santos backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Moura manages it and controls Santos up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Moura scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Moura pins Santos up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Breathing very hard, Santos is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Santos is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Moura hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Moura smothers Santos against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Santos is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Santos is trapped against the cage and Moura hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 02:20) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Stanley Wright separating them. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Two defensive jabs hit from Moura, but neither had any power. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Santos throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 02:01) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Santos throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 01:03) There's a takedown attempt from Moura. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Moura gets the takedown! Santos pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:53) Moura unloads with big rights, but Santos covers up well. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Moura looks to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 00:35) After a struggle, he gets to half guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Moura, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Moura up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:53) Santos fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:31) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Moura is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Santos doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Santos seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Moura stalks forward, pressuring Santos. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Moura steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Moura hits two left jabs and then he catches Santos with a right hook to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:18) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 4 - 02:48) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Moura steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Santos throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Moura hits a left hand but Santos steps back to avoid a right to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Moura comes forward, walking down Santos. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Moura steps into the pocket. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Moura can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Santos with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Santos confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Moura had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Santos throws a one-two, but Moura was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Santos misses with a big right hand, allowing Moura to counter with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:12) As he backs off it becomes clear that Santos is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! (Rd 4 - 01:12) Moura acts fast, moving in and flooring Santos with a right hand to the jaw! (Rd 4 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Moura starts pounding away on Santos, looking to finish him off! (Rd 4 - 01:00) Moura pounds away, Santos is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 4 - 01:00) The referee pulls Moura away, stopping the fight! (Rd 4 - 00:44) By TKO, the winner is Elzo Alves Moura! Official Result: Elzo Alves Moura defeats Antonio 'The Hulk' Santos (TKO (Strikes) in 4:16 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Elzo Alves Moura gives a name-check to everyone at House of Pain, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Baddest Man In MMA" Terron Cabal (17-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Calais, France, Favorite: -1020) vs. "Dangerous" Randall Donnelly (15-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Underdog: +810) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Baddest Man In MMA' Terron Cabal takes on 'Dangerous' Randall Donnelly in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Cabal comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Donnelly fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Cabal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Cabal can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Donnelly with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Cabal confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Cabal hits a left jab and then catches Donnelly with a vicious right hook to the body! (Rd 1 - 04:21) Donnelly collapses from that blow, this fight is over! (Rd 1 - 04:16) The winner, by TKO, is 'The Baddest Man In MMA' Terron Cabal! Official Result: 'The Baddest Man In MMA' Terron Cabal defeats 'Dangerous' Randall Donnelly (TKO in 0:44 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Terron Cabal praises his team at London Kick Boxing Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here. MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Tower of Power" Tim Boyer (28-5-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Favorite: -880) vs. Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Christchurch, New Zealand, Underdog: +700) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Tower Of Power' Tim Boyer battles Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Wakarewarewa misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Boyer comes in with a quick left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 04:13) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 03:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Wakarewarewa misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Boyer to attack with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:31) The big reach advantage that Boyer has was evident there. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Boyer is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. Wakarewarewa misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Boyer dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a couple of jabs that are followed by a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Wakarewarewa misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Boyer comes in with a left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Boyer comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Boyer lands two left hands and then hits Wakarewarewa with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Boyer comes forward. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Wakarewarewa misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Boyer lands a jab and then he hits Wakarewarewa with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:13) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Boyer slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 00:24) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (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 think Boyer took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Wakarewarewa scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Boyer finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:53) It looks like Wakarewarewa has been cut under the eye. (Rd 2 - 04:28) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Wakarewarewa comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Boyer saw the takedown coming and counters it with a hard knee to the side of the head! (Rd 2 - 04:01) Stunned, Wakarewarewa is knocked down by the impact! (Rd 2 - 03:43) Moving quickly, Boyer comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 2 - 03:43) Wakarewarewa is back to his feet too quickly though. (Rd 2 - 03:12) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Wakarewarewa lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Boyer hits a couple of jabs and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 2 - 02:42) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. ( (Rd 2 - 02:11) Wakarewarewa shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:11) The takedown is unsuccessful, Boyer sprawled well and then blasts Wakarewarewa with a vicious knee! (Rd 2 - 02:11) Wakarewarewa falls backward, rocked! (Rd 2 - 02:00) Moving quickly, Boyer comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 2 - 02:00) Boyer is too slow though, and Wakarewarewa is back up. (Rd 2 - 01:46) With Wakarewarewa bleeding, referee Leo Behan pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 2 - 01:46) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Referee Leo Behan brings them to the center and we're back underway! (Rd 2 - 01:40) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Wakarewarewa misses with a big right hand, allowing Boyer to counter with a jab and a head kick. (Rd 2 - 01:27) For the first time, Boyer is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Wakarewarewa misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Boyer comes in with a quick left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Wakarewarewa misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Boyer attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Wakarewarewa is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound. (Rd 2 - 00:30) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Wakarewarewa uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Boyer scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Wakarewarewa misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Boyer to attack with a glancing high kick. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Boyer took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Boyer is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Wakarewarewa is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:54) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 04:32) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Boyer is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Wakarewarewa doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Wakarewarewa is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:13) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Boyer slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Wakarewarewa misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a crunching right kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:47) There's no question that Wakarewarewa is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 3 - 03:47) He may be relying on his punching power to save him though - we know that he has heavy hands. (Rd 3 - 03:28) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Boyer scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Wakarewarewa scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Boyer closes in on Wakarewarewa, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Boyer connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Boyer slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Boyer fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Wakarewarewa gets hold of Boyer. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Wakarewarewa has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Boyer blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Wakarewarewa uses his wrestling to smother Boyer and stop him from using any dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Boyer is trying to muscle Wakarewarewa up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Boyer doesn't manage it though, Wakarewarewa defended it well. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Wakarewarewa may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Boyer. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Wakarewarewa doesn't get it, Boyer blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Wakarewarewa has gotten hold of Boyer and may be looking for a suplex. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Boyer cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a suplex, he can only pull guard! (Rd 3 - 00:42) Wakarewarewa pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Boyer throws out some punches, but Wakarewarewa leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Wakarewarewa pounds away on Boyer but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Boyer tries to pull Wakarewarewa in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Wakarewarewa came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Boyer. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:47) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Boyer is off-target with a jab but hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Wakarewarewa is off target with a left jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Wakarewarewa 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 4 - 04:16) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Wakarewarewa starts trying to set-up up a suplex. (Rd 4 - 04:16) It's unsuccessful, Boyer maintained a good solid base. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Boyer doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Wakarewarewa tries to pick Boyer up for a slam. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Boyer has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Wakarewarewa ends up in guard. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Boyer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wakarewarewa off of him. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Wakarewarewa smothers Boyer with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Wakarewarewa fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Boyer tries to catch Wakarewarewa with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 4 - 02:18) In guard, Wakarewarewa throws a couple of punches designed to keep Boyer guessing. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Boyer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wakarewarewa off of him. (Rd 4 - 01:16) In guard, Wakarewarewa begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 4 - 01:16) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Wakarewarewa fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 4 - 00:12) Wakarewarewa blocks Boyer as he tries a transition to full guard. (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 Wakarewarewa, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That's 38-38 by my scorecard. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Round five begins! (Rd 5 - 04:54) Boyer comes forward. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Wakarewarewa hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Boyer throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Moving forward constantly, Boyer is pressuring Wakarewarewa. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Wakarewarewa scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Boyer lands a jab and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:23) A few deep breaths betray that Wakarewarewa is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 04:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Wakarewarewa misses with a big right hand, allowing Boyer to counter with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Wakarewarewa is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Wakarewarewa tries to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:59) The takedown doesn't work, Boyer blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Clinched with Wakarewarewa, Boyer looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 03:35) It's unsuccessful, Wakarewarewa maintained a good solid base. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Boyer looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:23) It doesn't work, Wakarewarewa defended against it well. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Boyer seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 03:07) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Wakarewarewa moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Boyer into exchanging strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Boyer manages a counter jab. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Wakarewarewa throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Wakarewarewa misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Boyer comes in with a jab and a low kick. (Rd 5 - 02:02) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 02:02) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit. (Rd 5 - 02:02) Boyer attempts a body kick but comes up short. (Rd 5 - 02:02) Wakarewarewa misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Wakarewarewa misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 5 - 01:08) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:08) Wakarewarewa lands a left hook. (Rd 5 - 01:08) Boyer is off target with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Wakarewarewa looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Wakarewarewa has gotten hold of Boyer and may be looking for a suplex. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Boyer blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Boyer attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Wakarewarewa on the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Boyer can't get Wakarewarewa down to the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Clinched with Wakarewarewa, Boyer looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 00:19) The takedown doesn't work, Wakarewarewa blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out on round five. (Rd 5 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Wakarewarewa 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have Wakarewarewa ahead 48-47. Round 6 Quote (Rd 6 - 05:00) Round six begins! (Rd 6 - 04:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 6 - 04:21) They engage in the center. (Rd 6 - 04:21) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant. (Rd 6 - 04:21) Boyer tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 6 - 04:21) Wakarewarewa misses a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 6 - 03:52) Boyer comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 6 - 03:52) Wakarewarewa throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 6 - 03:52) A jab hits home from Boyer and then he hits Wakarewarewa with a straight right. (Rd 6 - 03:41) The gas tank looks empty on Boyer. (Rd 6 - 03:28) Boyer attacks with strikes. (Rd 6 - 03:28) Wakarewarewa hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 6 - 03:28) Boyer throws a two-punch combo but Wakarewarewa avoids both. (Rd 6 - 03:13) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 6 - 02:44) The two fighters engage. (Rd 6 - 02:44) Boyer scores with a left hook. (Rd 6 - 02:44) Wakarewarewa finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 6 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 6 - 02:24) They engage in the center. (Rd 6 - 02:24) Boyer slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 6 - 01:53) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 6 - 01:22) Boyer comes forward to attack. (Rd 6 - 01:22) Wakarewarewa fires off a counter jab. (Rd 6 - 01:22) A one-two from Boyer fails to land. (Rd 6 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 6 - 00:59) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 6 - 00:34) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 6 - 00:02) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 6 - 00:02) Boyer misses with a big right hand, allowing Wakarewarewa to counter with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Wakarewarewa looks exhausted. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round six. (Rd 6 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Wakarewarewa. (Rd 6 - 00:00) I have Wakarewarewa ahead 58-56. Round 7 Quote (Rd 7 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number seven begins! (Rd 7 - 04:47) Boyer comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 7 - 04:47) Wakarewarewa fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 7 - 04:47) A jab is wide from Boyer, but then he catches Wakarewarewa with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 7 - 04:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 7 - 04:29) Boyer doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook. Wakarewarewa misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 7 - 04:07) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 7 - 04:07) Wakarewarewa misses with a big right hand, allowing Boyer to counter with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 7 - 03:52) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 7 - 03:52) Wakarewarewa tries to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 7 - 03:52) Wakarewarewa can't get Boyer down to the ground. (Rd 7 - 03:37) Wakarewarewa may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Boyer. (Rd 7 - 03:37) Wakarewarewa can't get Boyer down to the ground. (Rd 7 - 03:22) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. (Rd 7 - 02:49) Boyer steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 7 - 02:49) Wakarewarewa hit a counter left hand. (Rd 7 - 02:49) A jab is wide from Boyer, but then he hits Wakarewarewa with a body kick. (Rd 7 - 02:40) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 7 - 02:40) Wakarewarewa starts trying to set-up up a suplex. (Rd 7 - 02:40) Boyer stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 7 - 02:19) With control of the clinch, Boyer tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 7 - 02:19) Boyer doesn't get the takedown, Wakarewarewa instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 7 - 01:54) Wakarewarewa may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Boyer. (Rd 7 - 01:54) Boyer gets thrown with a big suplex but manages to pull guard off it. (Rd 7 - 01:41) Wakarewarewa tries a neck crank. (Rd 7 - 01:41) Boyer remains calm and simply blocks the attempt. (Rd 7 - 01:02) Boyer tries to smother Wakarewarewa by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 7 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 7 - 00:56) Boyer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wakarewarewa off of him. (Rd 7 - 00:30) Wakarewarewa tries a neck crank. (Rd 7 - 00:30) Boyer defends himself against it. (Rd 7 - 00:10) Wakarewarewa doesn't let Boyer pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 7 - 00:01) Wakarewarewa lies on top of Boyer, basically smothering him. (Rd 7 - 00:00) The time runs out on round seven. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Wakarewarewa came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Boyer needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 8 Quote (Rd 8 - 05:00) Round eight begins! (Rd 8 - 04:47) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 8 - 04:13) A tired Wakarewarewa moves forward, looking for a takedown. (Rd 8 - 04:13) Boyer stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety. (Rd 8 - 03:41) The two fighters engage. (Rd 8 - 03:41) Wakarewarewa misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Boyer to attack with a jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 8 - 03:26) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 8 - 03:26) Wakarewarewa has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 8 - 03:26) Wakarewarewa can't get the takedown as Boyer wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 8 - 03:05) Boyer tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 8 - 03:05) Boyer doesn't get the trip, Wakarewarewa instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 8 - 02:53) Wakarewarewa may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Boyer. (Rd 8 - 02:53) It's unsuccessful, Boyer maintained a good solid base. (Rd 8 - 02:42) Wakarewarewa has gotten hold of Boyer and may be looking for a suplex. (Rd 8 - 02:42) Wakarewarewa doesn't get the takedown, Boyer instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 8 - 02:17) Clinched with Wakarewarewa, Boyer looks to try and take him down. (Rd 8 - 02:17) Wakarewarewa blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 8 - 01:49) Wakarewarewa has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 8 - 01:49) The takedown doesn't work, Boyer blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 8 - 01:21) With control of the clinch, Boyer tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 8 - 01:21) It doesn't work, Wakarewarewa defended against it well. (Rd 8 - 01:03) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. (Rd 8 - 00:44) Wakarewarewa is limping noticeably. (Rd 8 - 00:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 8 - 00:32) Boyer slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 8 - 00:18) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 8 - 00:18) Wakarewarewa has gotten hold of Boyer and may be looking for a suplex. (Rd 8 - 00:18) Wakarewarewa can't get the takedown as Boyer wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round eight. (Rd 8 - 00:00) That round goes to Boyer, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 8 - 00:00) With one round left, Boyer realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 9 Quote (Rd 9 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 9 - 04:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 04:50) Boyer slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a low kick. (Rd 9 - 04:22) Boyer comes forward to attack. (Rd 9 - 04:22) Wakarewarewa hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 9 - 04:22) A jab hits home from Boyer and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 9 - 04:09) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 9 - 04:09) Wakarewarewa has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 9 - 04:09) Wakarewarewa doesn't get it, Boyer blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 9 - 03:57) Wakarewarewa may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Boyer. (Rd 9 - 03:57) Boyer gets thrown with a big suplex but manages to pull guard off it. (Rd 9 - 03:38) Wakarewarewa tries to lock up a neck crank. (Rd 9 - 03:38) Boyer remains calm and simply blocks the attempt. (Rd 9 - 03:11) Boyer tries to pull Wakarewarewa in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 9 - 03:02) Wakarewarewa lies on top of Boyer, basically smothering him. (Rd 9 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 9 - 02:24) Wakarewarewa tries a neck crank. (Rd 9 - 02:24) Boyer remains calm and simply blocks the attempt. (Rd 9 - 01:52) Boyer tries to smother Wakarewarewa by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 9 - 01:42) Boyer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wakarewarewa off of him. (Rd 9 - 01:04) Wakarewarewa looks to be trying to set up a neck crank. (Rd 9 - 01:04) Boyer defends himself against it. (Rd 9 - 00:32) Boyer tries to get double underhooks on Wakarewarewa so that he can get some control, but can't get them. (Rd 9 - 00:22) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan standing them both back up. (Rd 9 - 00:16) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The time expires on round nine, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 9 - 00:00) That round goes to Wakarewarewa, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 9 - 00:00) Ian Rivers scores the contest as 86-85 to Boyer. (Rd 9 - 00:00) Edward Wilde has scored it 86-85 Wakarewarewa. (Rd 9 - 00:00) Christina Shaw gives a score of 86-85 in favour of Wakarewarewa. (Rd 9 - 00:00) Making Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa the winner by split decision! Official Result: Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa defeats 'The Tower Of Power' Tim Boyer (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Tim Boyer takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Morgan Wakarewarewa praises his team at KO Fighters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to suppor him. Morgan Wakarewarewa reveals that he isn't too happy about the judging, and that in his opinion he should have gotten a Unanimous Decision. Morgan Wakarewarewa is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. Attendance: 365 Gate Reciepts: $28,908 Sponsorship: $25,792 Ad Revenue: $695,094 Merchandise: $3,955 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $125,753) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Morgan Wakarewarewa $3,136 Tim Boyer $32,226 Terron Cabal $24,550 Randall Donnelly $1,598 Perf: Cabal: $5,000 Elzo Alves Moura $11,273 Antonio Santos $135 KotN: Moura: $5,000 Christopher Sharp $14,355 Jacco Landeweerd $13,198 FotN: Both: $10,000 Sam Hoynes $9,530 Stjepan Andric $2,706 SotN: Hoynes: $5,000 Steve Mason $4,355 Darius Best $1,598 Ed Bensson $173 Reynolds Baer $2,952 Vitor de Melo $2,614 Nelson Kenney $1,354 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $22,245 Profit: $596,743 Critical Rating: 64% Commercial Rating: 64% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 87.0% (High Level Regional) USA +3.2% 88.0% (High Level Regional) UK +2.4% 87.0% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.0% 80.3% (High Level Regional) Australia +1.8% 78.1% (High Level Regional) Japan +2.0% 92.5% (High Level Regional) Asia +1.5% 81.3% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.2% 71.1% (High Level Regional) Mexico +1.8% 77.8% (High Level Regional) South America +2.4% 87.4% (High Level Regional) Central America +1.0% 73.6% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.2% 59.4% (Mid Level Regional) News - The drug test results came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 69, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 70, and all fighters tested clean. - Tim Boyer announced his retirement to the crowd after his loss to Morgan Wakarewarewa. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 28-6-2, with a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a first round TKO victory over Joss Wiltshire at Canadian Tournament Combat 35, and a nine round Split Decision loss to Morgan Wakarewarewa at Canadian Tournament Combat 72. He challenged James Foster twice for the GAMMA Heavyweight title, but lost both times. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Randall Donnelly, Antonio Santos, Jacco Landeweerd, Stjepan Andric, Darius Best, Reynolds Baer, and Nelson Kenney. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Christopher Sharp has been spotted training at Mean Machines as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Elzo Alves Moura. Rumour is that if things go well he may stick with the team a little longer. He commented that he wanted to train at the camp because of the level of boxing training available. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Sylvester Collins has left War Dogs following his loss to Souleymane Ya Konan. He has decided that going elsewhere will freshen his training methods and that a new environment might invigorate him. This leaves him without a team for now as he trains for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Giovanni de Matos. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Hisae Asahi has been seen training with Team Lotus as she prepares for her CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Tammy Westenra. She joined the team in order to shake up her training methods, but is not expected to remain there long-term. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows Canadian Large Local Show (Monday, Week 2, December 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Thoki Murasaki vs. Calum Coles KO of the Night: Pedro Sousa (vs. Raymond Vincent) Submission of the Night: Thoki Murasaki (vs. Calum Coles) Performance Bonus: Wilson Semler vs. Julian Banham Performance Bonus: Matheus Ulibarri vs. Jonjo Whiteley Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 32) Armen Sarkisian vs. Nimrod Wickhammersley Fatuma Roy vs. Jozef Jankowski Sylvester Collins vs. Giovanni de Matos Rav Kapur vs. Mugur Boc Mason Archer vs. Lee Chavis Aleksander Ivanov vs. Souleymane Ya Konan Carter Potter vs. Kanezane Fujii Pai Cheng vs. Ikuhisa Tamura Hiro Arai vs. Paulie Albarado Gyokusho Fujimoto vs. Kurt McDonald Murilo Satinho vs. Sanraku Kawabata Gladstone Lopez vs. Fritz Phipps Terron Cabal vs. Vitor de Melo Elzo Alves Moura vs. Christopher Sharp Morgan Wakarewarewa vs. Steve Mason Ed Bensson vs. Sam Hoynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 CTC Heavyweight Finalized Roster And Current Rankings #25. Sanraku Kawabata (10-0) Sanraku Kawabata comes to MMA from a Judo background, and is a dangerous opponent if he can get hold of an opponent but his shoddy stand-u is a major source of weakness. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Sanraku Kawabata defeats Mitch Woodburn by Submission (Armbar) in 2:12 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Sanraku Kawabata defeats Deverill Butt by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 71 (December 2002) Scheduled Fight: vs. Murilo Satinho at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Sanraku Kawabata defeats Gerson Mauricio by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:10 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: da Guia vs. Fontes (August 2001) #24. Giovanni de Matos (9-0) Giovanni de Matos is a striker who is well known for his devastating leg kicks, and is a formidable opponent when it comes to stand-up battles. His ground game is fairly weak however, although he does have the skills to defend himself fairly well. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Giovanni de Matos defeats Gary Sampson by Knock Out (Kick) in 1:45 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 33 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Giovanni de Matos defeats Harv Dennis by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 69 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Sylvester Collins at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) #23. "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (9-1) Kanezane Fujii is a youngster who many in the East feel could become a superstar. Trained in both wrestling and Judo, the big man is very good when up close but also has the natural power to be dangerous when swinging for the fences. A very big Heavyweight, he could easily fight in the Super Heavyweight division if he wanted to. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Kanezane Fujii defeats Josimar Martins by TKO (Strikes) in 0:57 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Kanezane Fujii defeats Nate MacReary by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:17 of Round 4 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 70 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Carter Potter at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Kanezane Fujii defeats Denbe Ekiguchi by Submission (Armbar) in 6:08 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 1 (January 2001) 2. Mason Archer defeats Kanezane Fujii by TKO (Strikes) in 0:49 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake (November 2001) #22. Jozef "The Pole Ax" Jankowski (10-0) Jozef Jankowski is a Heavyweight kick boxer, who hits very hard and very often and can be simply devastating if given the opportunity to open up on his opponent. The rest of his MMA game does not yet match up to his striking, but he has time to improve. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Jozef Jankowski defeats Mathieu Aumont by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 33 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Jozef Jankowski defeats Duke Aiona by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 69 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Fatuma Roy at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results 1. Jozef Jankowski defeats Bastian Neske by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Dargomyzhsky (May 2001) 2. Jozef Jankowski defeats Zhenya Golob by TKO (StrikeS) in 4:14 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Basora vs. Mueller (August 2001) #21. "The Dallas Cowboy" Sam Hoynes (10-0) Sam Hoynes is a big cowboy, a rough, tough Heavyweight fighter who came to fame when he won the second season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show, earning a guaranteed five fight contract in the process. A solid wrestler with some nasty ground and pound and underrated submissions, he is one for the future. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Sam Hoynes defeats Lachlan Bowen by Submission (Armbar) in 3:42 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 35 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Sam Hoynes defeats Stjepan Andric by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:23 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 72 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Ed Bensson at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Sam Hoynes defeats Wilson Franklyn by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA Clash of the Titans Season 2 Finals (October 2001) #20. Christopher "The Knife" Sharp (37-15) Christopher Sharp is the biggest MMA star that never was. An elite wrestler who could toss opponents around like rag dolls, everyone felt he was going to be the poster boy for the sport. He fizzled out though, primarily because of his glass chin and poor striking, and by the time GAMMA started becoming big he was already an afterthought. Since returning to GAMMA in 1999, his career is experienceing something of a resurgence. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Christopher Sharp defeats Libor Pudil by TKO (Strikes) in 3:01 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 35 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Christopher Sharp defeats Jacco Landeweerd by TKO (Strikes) in 1:11 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 72 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Elzo Alves Moura at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Gladstone Lopes defeats Christopher Sharp by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:55 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 33: Regueiro vs. Kendall (November 1999) 2. Christopher Sharp defeats Fatuma Roy by Unanimous Decision is 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 38: Sugar vs. Hilton (November 2000) 3. Kurt McDonald defeats Christopher Sharp by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:57 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 40: Herringbone vs. John (February 2001) 4. Norman Pike defeats Christopher Sharp by Submission (Armbar) in 4:43 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 48: Foster vs. Hughes (November 2001) #19. Kurt "Chopper" McDonald (11-1) Kurt McDonald is a Heavyweight who looks like he could be one of the stars of the future. Noted for his big punching power and absolutely devastating leg kicks, he is also an accomplished wrestler. He is a very difficult fighter to stop. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Kurt McDonald defeats Chuck Dooley by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:39 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Kurt McDonald defeats Kerlon Guerra de Bastos by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 71 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Kurt McDonald defeats Frank Sheedy by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:15 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 30: Regueiro vs. Blood (May 1999) 2. Kurt McDonald defeats Leon Banks by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) GAMMA Battle Lines 2: Morrison vs. Sugar II (January 2000) 3. Kurt McDonald defeats Tony McCall by TKO (Leg Kick) in 3:06 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 39: Dean vs. Ripley (December 2000) 4. Kurt McDonald defeats Christopher Sharp by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:57 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 40: Herringbone vs. John (February 2001) 5. Tank Manu'a defeats Kurt McDonald by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 46: Sugar vs. Keane (August 2001) #18. "Swedish Predator" Ed Bensson (2-0) Ed Bensson is a lanky Swedish kick boxer, who is always in great shape and could well be a major player down the line. Fighting at Heavyweight, the 6'7" striker is particularly adept at using his height to his advantage by delivering killer knee strikes. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Ed Bensson defeats Tank Manu'a by TKO (Strikes) in 2:09 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 35 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Ed Bensson defeats Reynolds Baer by TKO (Strikes) in 3:38 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 72 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Sam Hoynes at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) #17. "The Crusher" Mugur Boc (12-2) Mugur Boc is Moldova's top MMA star, and a tall and powerfully built Heavyweight. A great grappler, he is extraordinarily hard to take down despite his high center of gravity and seems to find it no difficulty at all to take others down at will. His submissions, especially his trademark leglocks are deadly. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Mugur Boc defeats Guy Broom by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 33 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Mugur Boc defeats Bunjiro Sammiya by Submission (Kneebar) in 2:45 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 69 (November 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Rav Kapur at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Lefter Oktay defeats Mugur Boc by Knock Out (Kick) in 1:17 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Lermontov vs. Basora II (December 1999) 2. Mugur Boc defeats Jean-Pierre Richelleau by Submission (Kneebar) in 2:17 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Lermontov vs. Mellberg (February 2001) 3. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Mugur Boc by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:25 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Boc vs. Ivanov (October 2001) Aleksander Ivanov Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title #16. "The African Dream" Souleymane Ya Konan (14-3) Souleymane Ya Konan is a former kick boxing champion, and one of the most intimidating men in MMA thanks to his size and intensity. If pre-match staredowns decided fights he's be undefeated. His main weapon is his enormous punching power, but his kicks can do a lot of damage too. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Souleymane Ya Konan defeats Gareth Grundy by TKO (Strikes) in 1:24 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Souleymane Ya Konan defeats Sylvester Collins by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:33 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 70 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Aleksander Ivanov at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Stratos Papaioannou defeats Souleymane Ya Konan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Basora vs. Mellberg (August 1998) 2. Souleymane Ya Konan defeats Iancu Trailescu by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Toadspew vs. Crumb (January 2001) 3. Grzegorz Boniek defeats Souleymane Ya Konan by Submission (Armbar) in 3:55 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Kurri III (November 2001) #15. Pai Cheng (11-0) Pai Cheng is a big powerful Heavyweight from China. Primarily a wrestler, and a very good one at that, his exceptional balance allows him to both control opponents and be virtually impervious to takedowns. On top of his grappling he also has a lot of raw power in his hands, making him a doubly dangerous opponent. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Pai Cheng defeats Stafford Alois by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:32 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Pai Cheng defeats Sergio do Vale by Submission (Guillotine) in 1:10 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 70 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Ikuhisa Tamura at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) #14. Ikuhisa Tamura (25-13) Ikuhisa Tamura first debuted back in the early days of MMA as a traditional wrestler earning his victories by way of smothering top control. Over the years he has undergone a transformation of sorts, and while he can still grapple he is now better known for being a big puncher with an iron jaw. It's made him a more exciting fighter to watch and a definite fan favorite, but has also made him easier to beat. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Ikuhisa Tamura defeats Laurence Lamping by TKO (Strikes) in 0:39 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Ikuhisa Tamura defeats Amir Ahmed by TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 70 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Pai Cheng at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Ikuhisa Tamura defeat Gyokusho Fujimoto by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 2. Armen Sarkisian defeats Ikuhisa Tamura by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 3. Elzo Alves Moura defeats Ikuhisa Tamura by TKO (Strikes) in 4:20 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 2 (December 2001) #13. "Chief" Fatuma Roy (25-10) Fatuma Roy is a big tough Samoan, who was a fine amateur wrestler in college, but when it comes to MMA he seems to prefer standing and trading strikes, his natural power and ability to take a punch make up for his lack of technique. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Fatuma Roy defeats Aljur Paras by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 33 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Fatuma Roy defeats Tyke Milligan by TKO (Strikes) in 3:25 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 69 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Jozef Jankowski at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Fatuma Roy defeats Rick Stanley by TKO in 2:41 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 24: Dean vs. Napier (May 1998) 2. Fatuma Roy defeats Tank Manu'a by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Very Poor) GAMMA 32: Dean vs. Garner II (September 1999) 3. Christopher Sharp defeats Fatuma Roy by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 38: Sugar vs. Hilton (November 2000) 4. Fatuma Roy defeats Norman Pike by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA Battle Lines 5: Rushton vs. Pickering (April 2001) 5. Rav Kapur defeats Fatuma Roy by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (RAted: Poor) GAMMA 47: Gallego vs. Regueiro (September 2001) #12. "The Not So Gentle Giant" Fritz Phipps (11-1) Fritz Phipps is a big slugger from Manchester, who likes to load up his right hand and swing, but also has a very underestimated wrestling game too. His most potent weapon however, is his nasty ground and pound, few survive if they end up with Phipps on top of them with space to start throwing bombs. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Fritz Phipps defeats Terry Bull by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:46 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 35 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Fritz Phipps defeats Gerson Mauricio by TKO (Strikes) in 0:25 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 71 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Gladstone Lopes at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Percy Catcher defeats Fritz Phipps by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Awful) BCF: Kane vs. Hansen (May 1999) 2. Fritz Phipps defeats Eddie Whelan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) BCF: Kane vs. Mullally (February 2001) 3. Fritz Phipps defeats Reynolds Baer by TKO (Cut) in 1:34 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Mullally vs. Webb (August 2001) #11. Elzo Alves Moura (16-2) Elzo Alves Moura is a very tough customer, who has the twin threats of being able to knock opponents out with his powerful hands or submit them with his Jiu-Jitsu prowess. He has very few weaknesses, making him one of the most dangerous Heavyweights around. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Elzo Alves Moura defeats Tadasu Tsukahara by Submission (Kimura) in 1:59 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 35 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Elzo Alves Moura defeats Antonio Santos by TKO (Strikes) in 4:16 of Round 4 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 72 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Christopher Sharp at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Elzo Alves Moura defeats Sergio do Vale by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) FLB: Moura vs. do Vale (October 1996) Elzo Alves Moura Won The FLB Heavyweight Title 2. Elzo Alves Moura defeats Kerlon Guerra de Bastos by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:16 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) FLB: Moura vs. de Bastos (December 1997) Elzo Alves Moura Retains The FLB Heavyweight Title 3. Murilo Satinho defeats Elzo Alves Moura by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:18 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) FLB: Moura vs. Satinho (September 1998) Murilo Satinho Won The FLB Heavyweight Title 4. Murilo Satinho defeats Elzo Alves Moura by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:10 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) FLB: Silva vs. Palacios (July 1999) Murilo Satinho Retains The FLB Heavyweight Title 5. Elzo Alves Moura defeats Julio Correa by Submission (Kimura) in 2:26 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) FLB: Silva vs. de Carvalho (April 2001) 6. Elzo Alves Moura defeats Ikuhisa Tamura by TKO (Strikes) in 4:20 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 2 (December 2001) #10. Gyokusho "Fujizilla" Fujimoto (13-2) Gyokusho Fujimoto is a fast rising prospect who looks set to be the next Japanese Heavyweight star, an elite level kick boxer who has damaging power in both his hands and feet. Boasting a truly excellent sprawl that makes him very hard to take to the ground, he has the potential to be a major factor in the Heavyweight rankings. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Gyokusho Fujimoto defeats Oldano Kalil by TKO (Strikes) in 3:40 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Gyokusho Fujimoto defeats Jean-Pierre Richelleau by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:55 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 71 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Kurt McDonald at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Hassan Fezzik defeats Gyokusho Fujimoto by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 9:02 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Fujimoto (June 1999) Hassan Fezzik Retains The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 2. Ikuhisa Tamura defeats Gyokusho Fujimoto by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001) 3. Gyokusho Fujimoto defeats Khru Duangjan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Abukara vs. Lette II (October 2001) #9. "The Great Bear" Aleksander Ivanov (13-1) Aleksander Ivanov is one of the top Heavyweights in Europe, with superb grappling skills thanks to his Sambo background and is also dangerous at stand-up due to his natural power. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Daigo Kitaguchi by Submission (Guillotine) in 1:29 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 33 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Chuck Dooley by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:26 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 70 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Souleymane Ya Konan at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Stjepan Andric by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Bohlin vs. Gunnarsson (October 1998) 2. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Jean-Pierre Richelleau by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:53 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Basora vs. Lermontov (June 1999) 3. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Grzegorz Boniek by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Boniek vs. Ivanov (February 2000) Aleksander Ivanov Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 4. Lefter Oktay defeats Aleksander Ivanov by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:34 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Ivanov vs. Oktay (December 2000) Lefter Oktay Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 5. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Murray Darby by TKO (Strikes) in 2:35 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Oktay vs. Papaioannou (June 2001) 6. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Mugur Boc by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:25 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Boc vs. Ivanov (October 2001) Aleksander Ivanov Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title #8. "The Brazilian Bomber" Gladstone Lopes (18-2-1) Gladstone Lopes is a kick boxer by trade and is highly respected for his raw punching power and killer leg kicks. However, he is far from a one-dimensional striker as he also has a very underrated grappling game too. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Gladstone Lopes defeats Kevin Portman by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 35 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Gladstone Lopes defeats Linton Renn by TKO (Strikes) in 4:01 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 71 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Fritz Phipps at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Gladstone Lopes defeats Norman Pike by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:35 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 29: Morrison vs. Gorshin II (March 1999) 2. Gladstone Lopes defeats Christopher Sharp by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:55 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 33: Regueiro vs. Kendall (November 1999) 3. James Foster defeats Gladstone Lopes by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 36: Foster vs. Lopes (June 2000) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 4. Gladstone Lopes defeats Rav Kapur by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA Battle Lines 4: Brubaker vs. Gallego (January 2001) 5. Tony McCall defeats Gladstone Lopes by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 49: Dean vs. Benn II (December 2001) #7. "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (13-1) Rav Kapur is an enormously powerful kick boxer, who burst onto the scene in BCF with a string of devastating knock out wins and quickly became one of the most talked about Heavyweights in MMA. CTC Record: 1. Rav Kapur defeats Vittorio Pescatelli by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:38 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 33 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Rav Kapur defeats Kieran Morgan by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:06 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 69 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Mugur Boc at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Rav Kapur defeats Vic Millican by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:40 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Kitson vs. Laurent II (June 1998) 2. Rav Kapur defeats Stafford Alois by TKO (Strikes) in 2:46 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) BCF Best of British 1 (July 1999) Rav Kapur Won The BCF Heavyweight Title 3. Rav Kapur defeats Percy Catcher by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:41 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) BCF Best of British 2 (March 2000) Rav Kapur Retains The BCF Heavyweight Title 4. Rav Kapur defeats Randall Donnelly by Knock Out (Kick) in 4:14 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA Battle Lines 3: Regueiro vs. Brubaker (August 2000) 5. Gladstone Lopes defeats Rav Kapur by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA Battle Lines 4: Brubaker vs. Gallego (January 2001) 6. Rav Kapur defeats Fatuma Roy by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) GAMMA 47: Gallego vs. Regueiro (September 2001) #6. Carter "The Kiwi" Potter (22-4) Carter Potter is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, and one of MMA's most valuable commodities, not only was he a dominant champion for BCF, but his heel persona is a commercial dream and draws fans wanting to see him taken down a peg or two. An all-rounder with good hands and a great ground game, his exceptional cardio is one of his calling cards and he has become known for coming back into fights in later rounds to win. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Carter Potter defeats Perry Potenkin by Submission (Americana) in 4:18 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 70 (November 2002) Scheduled Fight: vs. Kanezane Fujii at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Stafford Alois defeats Carter Potter by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:01 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) BCF: Alois vs. Potter (December 1996) Stafford Alois Retains The BCF Heavyweight Title 2. Carter Potter defeats Dave Lennon by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Very Poor) BCF: Spyrou vs. Phookan (October 1999) 3. Carter Potter defeats Eddie Whelan by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 1:34 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Kane vs. Sithalayan (September 2000) Carter Potter Won The BCF Heavyweight Title 4. Carter Potter defeats Stafford Alois by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:20 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Potter vs. Alois II (January 2001) Carter Potter Retains The BCF Heavyweight Title 5. Carter Potter defeats Vic Millican by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) BCF: Potter vs. Millican (October 2001) Carter Potter Retains The BCF Heavyweight Title #5. "The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (23-6) Mason Archer is one of the tallest Heavyweight fighters in MMA, a Canadian striker who is a tough competitor who knows how to use his reach to his advantage, peppering his opponents with his long jab and punishing them with scything kicks to the legs. His vulnerability on the ground is a weak point in his game though. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Mason Archer defeats Sly Twinge by TKO (Strikes) in 2:49 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 70 (November 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Lee Chavis at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Mason Archer defeats Gerson Mauricio by Knock Out (Kick) in 3:28 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Archer vs. Mauricio (February 1998) 2. Hassan Fezzik defeats Mason Archer by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:47 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Archer (August 1998) Hassan Fezzik Retains The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 3. Mason Archer defeats Kunimichi Kikuchi by TKO (Strikes) in 1:37 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 4. Hiro Arai defeats Mason Archer by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 5. Mason Archer defeats Kanezane Fujii by TKO (Strikes) in 0:49 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake (November 2001) #4. "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (14-0) Murilo Satinho is one of the fastest rising stars on the Heavyweight scene. A naturally big guy with awesome power and some of the scariest ground and pound ever seen in MMA, he also has the agility and cardio of a much smaller man. Seemingly without weakness, he could be one of the greats. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Murilo Satinho defeats Paulo Boas by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:54 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 34 (June 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Murilo Satinho defeats Ozzy Bintley by TKO (Strikes) in 4:32 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 71 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Sanraku Kawabata at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Murilo Satinho defeats Elzo Alves Moura by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:18 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) FLB: Moura vs. Satinho (September 1998) Murilo Satinho Won The FLB Heavyweight Title 2. Murilo Satinho defeats Elzo Alves Moura by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:10 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) FLB: Silva vs. Palacios (July 1999) Murilo Satinho Retains The FLB Heavyweight Title 3. Murilo Satinho defeats Rodolfo Camara by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:49 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) FLB: Satinho vs. Camara (January 2000) Murilo Satinho Retains The FLB Heavyweight Title 4. Murilo Satinho defeats Sergio do Vale by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:39 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) FLB: Satinho vs. do Vale (January 2001) Murilo Satinho Retains The FLB Heavyweight Title 5. Murilo Satinho defeats Ari Peltonen by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: da Guia vs. Fontes (August 2001) #3. "The Baddest Man In MMA" Terron Cabal (18-1) Terron Cabal is one of the most intimidating men in MMA, the French fighter exudes ice cold menace as he stalks his opponents in search of another knock out victory for his collection. His bursts of unrestrained animalistic violence have made him a favorite amongst MMA fans, but what really launched him into stardom was his infamous destruction of the legendary Hassan Fezzik in 2000 in which he took just over a minute to put an end to the most celebrates undefeated streak in MMA history and become the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight champion. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Terron Cabal defeats Randall Donnelly by TKO in 0:44 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Candian Tournament Combat 72 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Vitor de Melo at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Terron Cabal defeats Iancu Trailescu by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:23 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Medtner vs. Basora (February 1998) 2. Terron Cabal defeats Murray Darby by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:51 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Gilchrist (February 1999) 3. Terron Cabal defeats Hassan Fezzik by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:04 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Cabal (August 2000) Terron Cabal Won The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 4. Hassan Fezzik defeats Terron Cabal by Submission (Kimura) in 5:39 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Cabal vs. Fezzik III (February 2001) Hassan Fezzik Won The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 5. Terron Cabal defeats Kunimichi Kikuchi by TKO in 1:07 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 2 (December 2001) #2. Hiro Arai (22-5) Hiro Arai is one of Japan's few major players in the Heavyweight division, always surly, he is a very good kick boxer whose fists come loaded with knock out power and who also has a solid wrestling background that allows him, unlike most kick boxers, to function well if a fight ends up at close range. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Hiro Arai defeats Hayden Ellery by Submission (Kimura) in 2:40 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 71 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Paulie Albarado at Canadian Tournament Combat 104 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Hiro Arai defeats Gerson Mauricio by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 2. Hiro Arai defeats Mason Archer by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 3. Hiro Arai defeats Armen Sarkisian by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 4. Hassan Fezzik defeats Hiro Arai by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Arai (July 2001) Hassan Fezzik Retains The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title #1. Armen "A-Game" Sarkisian (30-4) Armen Sarkisian is an Olympic-calibre Greco-Roman wrestler, who is a huge burly fighter from Armenia. Very few people can stand up to a man as big and talented as him in a grappling contest, and his heavy hands mean that he is not to be taken lightly in a fist fight either, but he is renowned for having the dullest fights in MMA. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Armen Sarkisian defeats Bast Moulke by Submission (Armbar) in 1:54 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 69 (November 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Nimrod Wickhammersley at Canadian Tournament Combat 103 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Kunimichi Kikuchi defeats Armen Sarkisian by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Kikuchi vs. Sarkisian (December 1995) Kunimichi Kikuchi Retains The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 2. Armen Sarkisian defeats Ari Peltonen by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 3. Armen Sarkisian defeats Ikuhisa Tamura by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 4. Hiro Arai defeats Armen Sarkisian by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 5. Armen Sarkisian defeats Lefter Oktay by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Yamamoto vs. Sukarno (September 2001) Unranked Fighters Chuck Dooley (9-2, 0-2 CTC) Lachlan Bowen (12-8, 0-1 CTC) Lee Chavis (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Mason Archer at Canadian Tournament Combat 103) Morgan Wakarewarewa (7-0, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Steve Mason at Canadian Tournament Combat 104) Nate MacReary (8-2, 0-2 CTC) Nimrod Wickhammersley (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Armen Sarkisian at Canadian Tournament Combat 103) Paulie Albarado (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Hiro Arai at Canadian Tournament Combat 104) Steve Mason (13-1, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa at Canadian Tournament Combat 104) Sylvester Collins (10-1, 1-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Giovanni de Matos at Canadian Tournament Combat 103) Vitor de Melo (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Terron Cabal at Canadian Tournament Combat 104) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Friday, Week 2, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The King of Ground and Pound" James Foster (37-4-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Taye Burnett (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #65, Underdog: +950) James Foster is the face of North American MMA, whose combination of success in the cage and his All American look have made him a superstar and the most bankable commodity in the sport. A very good wrestler with an almost unstoppable double leg and nasty ground and pound, he may not be the most versatile or well-rounded fighter but he is very, very hard to beat. Critics argue that he has ruled over a pretty weak GAMMA Heavyweight division and that he'd struggle if he went to Japan, but Foster's supporters would reply that he can only beat who they put in front of him, and he invariably does. Foster has been GAMMA Heavyweight champion since 1995, and is coming off a successful defence, a first round TKO victory over Raul Hughes. Taye Burnett is a young Heavyweight fighter who established a big reputation for himself as an amateur wrestler in his college days. Enormously powerful and athletic, he can overwhelm opponents with sheer physicality at times. Many consider him to be one of the future Heavyweight stars. He is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Chris Boyle in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hanif Hussain vs. Massimiliano Locatelli in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Stormin'" Norman Pike (18-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -1160) vs. Helton Nascimento (19-10, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +920) Norman Pike is a ultra-tough Heavyweight, who learned to fight when in the Canadian army. Although he is more than capable of standing and trading, his real strength is on the ground where his submission skills have helped him score multiple victories. He was signed by GAMMA in 1999, and has struggled with the step up in competition. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Christopher Sharp in GAMMA. Helton Nascimento is a solid but unspectacular striker, who can hold his own when it comes to stand-up battles but is badly let down by his horrid ground game. The fact that FLB never bothered signing him suggests that he probably doesn't have what it takes to be a top star. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Juozas Skerla vs. Brent Rigger in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (18-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -650) vs. "Iron" Olu Yolo (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Underdog: +510) Khru Duangjan is perhaps the most violently entertaining Heavyweight in MMA to watch, and is one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport due to his power, speed and intensity. Rarely stopping, he comes on strong and fast and overwhelms his opponents. He is widely regarded as having the best chin in MMA, and has yet to be stopped or even floored in over 20 fights. Having earned a bad ass reputation against lesser competition on the local circuit, he was rewarded with an ALPHA-1 contract in 1998. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Gyokusho Fujimoto in ALPHA-1. Olu Yolo is a powerhouse grappler, who uses his background in Judo as his base, tossing around opponents like rag dolls with his mix of technique and raw strength. He has the potential to be something special. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Bastien Neske vs. John Fitzwallace in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hanif Hussain (6-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Underdog: +280) vs. Massimiliano Locatelli (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -360) Hanif Hussain is perhaps India's best hope of having a homegrown MMA star, a big, muscular powerful fighter who can lay people out easily with his heavy hands. Mostly active in Europe, he is one to watch. Massimiliano Locatelli is a big powerhouse from Italy, whose threat comes from his big cinderblock hands which are loaded with knock out power. He is physically strong enough to be hard to grapple with, even if his technique is poor, but his big weakness is on the ground where he is like a beached whale once put on his back. The winner of this fight will face the winner of James Foster vs. Taye Burnett in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Juozas Skerla (7-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Underdog: +460) vs. "Big Rig" Brent Rigger (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Favorite: -560) Juozas Skerla is a tall young Heavyweight from Lithuania, who is a rugged kick boxer who likes to use his reach to his advantage whenever possible. His biggest weapons are his stinging leg kicks which can slow down any opponent. He joined SIGMA at the start of 2001, only to suffer a pretty dire first year as he lost his first two fights and got dominated in both. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss over Bastian Neske in SIGMA. Brent Rigger is a Californian Heavyweight who has been studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for several years. He has been to the world championships on three occasions to represent the US, although he has never won a medal. Deciding to expand his horizons, he began training for his MMA debut in 2001. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Norman Pike vs. Helton Nascimento in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Stratos "Atlas" Papaioannou (28-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -970) vs. Dmitry Gomolov (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +770) Stratos Papaioannou is a tough competitor, who is a good wrestler who has surprisingly good submission skills at his disposal. He has racked up an excellent win-loss record over the years, although in reality a lot of his victories are over journeyman and weak opponents on the European circuit. Small for a Heavyweight, he nonetheless enjoyed a lot of success in SIGMA's top division before his age caught up with him and losses started to become more frequent. He is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Stjepan Andric in SIGMA. Dmitry Gomolov is a big Russian wrestler, who is a hyper aggressive former gang member who is noted for his intimidating aura. His general approach is to get in close and wear down opponents with close-quarters grappling. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Clem Wolff vs. Basil McCrystal in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Bastian Neske (6-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Underdog: +110) vs. John Fitzwallace (11-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Favorite: -150) Bastian Neske is a former Heavyweight boxer, who has now brought his heavy hands to MMA. Purely a puncher, he has little else in his game, a fact that makes him pretty predictable, but has enough stopping power that no one can ever take him lightly. He joined SIGMA's Heavyweight division in early 2001 and has surprised many by showing real signs of improvement to his all around game. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Juozas Skerla in SIGMA. John Fitzwallace is a Heavyweight grappler, whose whole game is based around grabbing his opponent and imposing his will via suffocating control. He has little else to offer, and so struggles against better wrestlers or more versatile fighters. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Khru Duangjan vs. Olu Yolo in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Clem "Lone" Wolff (3-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -220) vs. "Boxin'" Basil McCrystle (9-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +170) Clem Wolff is a smaller Heavyweight who has a Jiu-Jitsu background. Having gone 3-0 on the local circuit, GAMMA picked him up in 2001 to be part of the second season of Clash of the Titans. He went out in the first round when paired up against the much more experienced Steve Mason. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Gaby Corrales in GAMMA. Basil McCrystle is a former boxer, who has decent hands but that is the sum total of his attacking options when it comes to MMA. His horrible wrestling and ground game mean that he is wide open to anyone with even mediocre grappling skills. Promoters generally realize this though, usually pairing him with equally one-dimensional sluggers. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Stratos Papaioannou vs. Dmitry Gomolov in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results James Foster (235 lbs) vs. Taye Burnett (235 lbs) Norman Pike (214 lbs) vs. Helton Nascimento (221 lbs) Khru Duangjan (222 lbs) vs. Olu Yolo (223 lbs) Hanif Hussain (235 lbs) vs. Massimiliano Locatelli (235 lbs) Juozas Skerla (235 lbs) vs. Brent Rigger (214 lbs) Stratos Papaioannou (210 lbs) vs. Dmitry Gomolov (235 lbs) Bastian Neske (234 lbs) vs. John Fitzwallace (235 lbs) Clem Wolff (235 lbs) vs. Basil McCrystle (235 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 73 Full Fight Card CW: James Foster vs. Taye Burnett CW: Norman Pike vs. Helton Nascimento CW: Khru Duangjan vs. Olu Yolo CW: Hanif Hussain vs. Massimiliano Locatelli CW: Juozas Skerla vs. Brent Rigger CW: Stratos Papaioannou vs. Dmitry Gomolov CW: Bastian Neske vs. John Fitzwallace CW: Clem Wolff vs. Basil McCrystle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Friday, Week 2, December 2002 Live From Chilliwack, British Columbia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Clem "Lone" Wolff (3-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -220) vs. "Boxin'" Basil McCrystle (9-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Bolton, England, Underdog: +170) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which Clem 'Lone' Wolff fights 'Boxin'' Basil McCrystle. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Stewart Morecambe, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Wolff, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab hits home from McCrystle and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Wolff wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up and backs up until trapped against the cage, but McCrystle is already advancing to try and finish! (Rd 1 - 04:39) Wolff takes a right hand! (Rd 1 - 04:32) Wolff takes a right hand! (Rd 1 - 04:28) McCrystle moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Wolff is rocked again! (Rd 1 - 04:28) With Wolff slumped against the cage and taking a beating, referee Harry A. Bierce leaps in and stops the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:28) I think referee Harry A. Bierce should have been quicker to react, Wolff took more shots than necessary. (Rd 1 - 04:20) The winner, by TKO, is 'Boxin'' Basil McCrystle! Official Result: 'Boxin'' Basil McCrystle defeats Clem 'Lone' Wolff (TKO (Strikes) in 0:40 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Basil McCrystle thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he is happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Bastian Neske (6-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Hamburg, Germany, Underdog: +110) vs. John Fitzwallace (11-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Favorite: -150) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Bastian Neske competing against John Fitzwallace. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Stewart Morecambe, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Neske connects with two left hands and then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Neske throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Fitzwallace quickly shoots on Neske. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Neske saw the takedown coming and counters it with a hard knee to the side of the head! (Rd 1 - 04:12) Fitzwallace survives it, but does get pushed down into a turtled up position. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Neske pounds away with right hands and Fitzwallace is in big trouble! (Rd 1 - 03:34) Neske pounds away and Fitzwallace is in serious trouble! (Rd 1 - 03:34) Referee Stanley Wright jumps in and stops the fight as Fitzwallace went limp! (Rd 1 - 03:19) The winner, by knock out, is Bastian Neske! Official Result: Bastian Neske defeats John Fitzwallace (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:41 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Bastian Neske 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. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Stratos "Atlas" Papaioannou (28-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Athens, Greece, Favorite: -970) vs. Dmitry Gomolov (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Balashikha, Russia, Underdog: +770) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou fights Dmitry Gomolov. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Marianne Froth, Gregory C. James, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Gomolov is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 25lbs at least on Papaioannou. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Papaioannou steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Papaioannou throws a punch but Gomolov was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Papaioannou throws a one-two, but Gomolov was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Seizing the opportunity, Gomolov clinches. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Gomolov looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Gomolov can't get the trip, as Papaioannou wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Papaioannou tries to take Gomolov down. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Gomolov stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Gomolov looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:41) He has the takedown! Papaioannou pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:30) The clock runs down as Papaioannou is being smothered against the ground by Gomolov. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Time slips away as Gomolov successfully keeps Papaioannou stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Gomolov throws several small strikes at Papaioannou, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Papaioannou attempts to grab an arm of Gomolov from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:12) An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Gomolov has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:48) By submission, the winner is Stratos Papaioannou! Official Result: Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou defeats Dmitry Gomolov (Submission (Armbar) in 3:12 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Stratos Papaioannou gives a name-check to everyone at Euro Team Thunder, 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 that a fight against Percy Catcher would probably be a great contest. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Juozas Skerla (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Lithuania, Underdog: +440) vs. "Big Rig" Brent Rigger (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -560) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Juozas Skerla battles 'Big Rig' Brent Rigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Millhouse Twain, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Skerla looks a good 20lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Rigger doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Skerla lands a jab and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Skerla can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Skerla hits a left jab and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Rigger hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:53) Skerla starts pounding away on Rigger, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 03:53) Skerla pounds away with rights, but Rigger covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Skerla fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Rigger scoots around and wraps his legs around Skerla to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Skerla keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Rigger gets the double underhooks in and pulls Skerla close, controlling him well. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Skerla fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Rigger tries to sweep Skerla but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 01:43) In guard, Skerla throws a couple of punches designed to keep Rigger guessing. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Rigger smothers Skerla with close control, stopping him from posturing up. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Perhaps wary of submissions, Skerla keeps extremely tight to Rigger and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Rigger attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Rigger gets an armbar and straightens it out, Skerla has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 00:26) The winner, by submission, is 'Big Rig' Brent Rigger! Official Result: 'Big Rig' Brent Rigger defeats Juozas Skerla (Submission (Armbar) in 4:34 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Brent Rigger 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 Harvey Loeb, saying he will kick his ass. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Hanif Hussain (6-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Jalandhar, Punjab, India, Underdog: +280) vs. Massimiliano Locatelli (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Milan, Italy, Favorite: -360) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Hanif Hussain squaring off with Massimiliano Locatelli. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Millhouse Twain, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Hussain comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Locatelli tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Hussain throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Hussain comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Locatelli fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Hussain throws a one-two, but Locatelli was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Hussain attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Locatelli throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Hussain moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Hussain comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Locatelli misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Hussain lands a right jab but Locatelli evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Hussain comes forward, walking down Locatelli. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Hussain steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Locatelli. (Rd 1 - 03:31) A one-two from Hussain fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:13) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Locatelli motions for Hussain to come on and fight. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Hussain dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Hussain forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Locatelli throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Locatelli gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Hussain can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he lands a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 01:29) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Locatelli misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:11) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Hussain steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Hussain steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Hussain feints an attack that leaves Locatelli slightly off balance. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Hussain throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 00:31) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Hussain, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Hussain slips past a right hook and counters with a right jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 04:28) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:28) A successful feint leaves Locatelli vulnerable. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Hussain counters a right hand with a few quick right jabs that are followed by a left hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Locatelli misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Hussain attacks with a couple of jabs that are followed by a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Hussain initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Locatelli fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Hussain throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Hussain can't connect with a jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:00) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 02:37) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Hussain comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Locatelli fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Hussain can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Hussain throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Locatelli seizes the chance and grabs Hussain into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Locatelli uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Hussain. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Hussain gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Locatelli uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Locatelli is trying to muscle Hussain up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Locatelli manages it and controls Hussain up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Locatelli hits Hussain, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Locatelli keeps Hussain stuck against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:34) The remainder of the round sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Locatelli just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:52) Hussain comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Locatelli throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Locatelli buys a feint and is left open. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Hussain lands a right hand and then he scores with a left to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Hussain comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Locatelli fires off a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Hussain throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 04:21) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Hussain fools Locatelli with a feint. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Hussain slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a left hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 3 - 04:08) For the first time, Hussain is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Locatelli is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Hussain steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Locatelli throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Hussain lands a right hand and then he catches Locatelli with a left hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Hussain steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Locatelli throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 03:48) A jab hits home from Hussain and then he scores with a left to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Hussain fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Hussain comes forward to attack. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Hussain is now in the pocket. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Hussain lands two jabs and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 3 - 02:53) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Hussain feints an attack that leaves Locatelli slightly off balance. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Locatelli misses with a big right hand, allowing Hussain to counter with a quick right jab and an attempted shot to the body that gets taken on the arm. (Rd 3 - 02:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Locatelli misses with a big right hand, allowing Hussain to counter with a right jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Hussain comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Locatelli hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:10) A feint is bought entirely by Locatelli, leaving him wide open. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Hussain hits two right jabs and then he hits Locatelli with a straight left. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Hussain 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 - 01:50) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Hussain stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Locatelli is looking to muscle Hussain back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Locatelli does it, Hussain is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Showing good control, Locatelli keeps Hussain stuck against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:24) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Locatelli smothers Hussain against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Locatelli hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Locatelli looks very tired out there. (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 Hussain. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Hussain ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:54) Hussain can't connect with a jab, but then hits Locatelli with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Hussain connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Hussain is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Hussain comes forward. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Locatelli manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Hussain uses a right jab but Locatelli evades a big left punch. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Hussain looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 04:13) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Locatelli is looking to muscle Hussain back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Locatelli achieves it, pinning Hussain to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Locatelli smothers Hussain against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 4 - 03:41) Hussain takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Hussain is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Locatelli smothers Hussain against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Locatelli pins Hussain up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Locatelli pins Hussain up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:20) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 01:59) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Hussain comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Locatelli hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Hussain can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Hussain steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Locatelli fires off a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Hussain uses a right jab but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Locatelli may have been aiming to get in close, but Hussain aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Hussain hits a right jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Hussain comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Locatelli manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Hussain can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 00:21) From the looks of things, I don't think Hussain has much energy left. (Rd 4 - 00:13) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Locatelli lands a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Hussain lands a right jab and a left cross. (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 Locatelli. (Rd 4 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Hussain hits a right jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Locatelli scores with a great right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:44) Locatelli looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 04:35) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Locatelli hits Hussain with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Locatelli hits Hussain with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Locatelli uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hussain as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:30) Using his wrestling skills, Locatelli is trying to push Hussain up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:30) Locatelli achieves it, pinning Hussain to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Showing good control, the exhausted Locatelli keeps Hussain stuck against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:12) To the annoyance of the crowd, the two exhausted fighters simply lean into each other in a sloppy clinch for a full minute, trying to get their breath back. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Hussain is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 5 - 01:51) Hussain is trapped against the cage and Locatelli hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Locatelli uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Locatelli hits Hussain, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:06) Hussain is trapped against the cage and Locatelli punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Hussain looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Locatelli pins Hussain up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:36) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:36) Locatelli looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 00:31) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Locatelli misses with a big right hand, allowing Hussain to counter with a quick right jab and a left hand. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Locatelli looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 00:21) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Locatelli is trying to push Hussain so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Hussain isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 5 - 00:02) Locatelli uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hussain as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Locatelli took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Stewart Morecambe gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Locatelli. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain scores the contest as 48-47 to Hussain. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Locatelli. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Massimiliano Locatelli the winner by split decision! Official Result: Massimiliano Locatelli defeats Hanif Hussain (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Massimiliano Locatelli thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Visibly delighted, Massimiliano Locatelli celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (18-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Favorite: -650) vs. "Iron" Olu Yolo (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Nigeria, Underdog: +510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan taking on 'Iron' Olu Yolo. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Stewart Morecambe, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Duangjan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Yolo appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Duangjan took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Duangjan lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:29) A jab is wide from Duangjan, but then he catches Yolo with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:08) A jab lands from Duangjan, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Duangjan hits a left jab and then catches Yolo with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:32) A jab is wide from Duangjan, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:22) A jab is wide from Duangjan, but then he hits Yolo with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Yolo appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Duangjan throws a wide hook to the body but Yolo avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:01) A jab is wide from Duangjan, but then he hits Yolo with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Yolo clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then hits Yolo with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Yolo hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Attacking with a quick flurry, Duangjan lands three punches and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Moving around, Yolo is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Duangjan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Yolo with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:38) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Duangjan hits a left jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Yolo wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Duangjan connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Duangjan moves in behind five quick punches, two of them finding a home, and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Yolo may have been aiming to get in close, but Duangjan aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Duangjan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Yolo with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Referee Kyle Crisp calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Yolo. (Rd 1 - 00:02) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Referee Kyle Crisp brings them to the center and we're back underway! (Rd 1 - 00:02) Duangjan circles, smirking. (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 Duangjan. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Duangjan is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Duangjan lands a left hand and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Yolo warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Yolo with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Duangjan is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Duangjan lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then catches Yolo with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Duangjan steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Stepping in, Duangjan lands four quick punches and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Duangjan misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Yolo was ready and manages to catch the kick! (Rd 2 - 03:07) Duangjan hops on one foot, trying to balance. Yolo tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Doing superbly, Duangjan prevents the takedown and manages to yank his leg free entirely. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Duangjan appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Duangjan moves in on Yolo, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Duangjan throws a punch but Yolo avoids it. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Yolo warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 2 - 02:34) A punch from Duangjan fails to land. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Yolo comes in and grabs Duangjan in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Using his wrestling skills, Yolo is trying to push Duangjan up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Yolo achieves it, pinning Duangjan to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Duangjan, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Yolo is exerting. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Duangjan is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:53) 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) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Duangjan, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Duangjan. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:51) Duangjan lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Duangjan is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Duangjan moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Duangjan lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:54) A jab is wide from Duangjan, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Duangjan lands a jab and then hits Yolo with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Yolo may have been aiming to get in close, but Duangjan aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Duangjan lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Duangjan comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Yolo may have been aiming to get in close, but Duangjan aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:02) A punch from Duangjan fails to land. (Rd 3 - 02:51) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:35) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Circling, Yolo clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:16) From the looks of things, I don't think Duangjan has much energy left. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Yolo looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Duangjan simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Duangjan connects with a nice jab and then hits Yolo with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Yolo with a stunning right hook! (Rd 3 - 01:32) Yolo hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 3 - 01:28) Duangjan moves in quickly, kneeling beside Yolo and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 3 - 01:28) Duangjan pounds away, landing several clean blows on Yolo in the process. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Yolo keeps cool and tips Duangjan off balance as he postures up for another strike. They both quickly scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Yolo mistakenly leaves his back exposed and Duangjan seizes the chance to take it! (Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Duangjan attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Yolo stops Duangjan from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Yolo tries to turn over and sweep Duangjan but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to Duangjan on my card, Yolo was well behind. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Yolo will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Duangjan lands a jab and then catches Yolo with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:37) It looked like we were about to see Yolo try and get some grappling started, but Duangjan was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Duangjan misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Duangjan looks totally gassed. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Duangjan throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Yolo moves in fast and clinches with Duangjan. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Yolo looks to set up a judo throw. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Duangjan grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 4 - 04:05) Referee Kyle Crisp spots that bit of cheating and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 4 - 04:05) Duangjan takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 4 - 03:54) Yolo traps Duangjan up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 4 - 03:54) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Duangjan is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:47) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 4 - 01:36) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Taking a few gulps of breath, Yolo is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Yolo clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Duangjan hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Duangjan connects with a nice jab and then hits Yolo with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 4 - 01:09) Yolo is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 4 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Duangjan senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 4 - 01:00) Duangjan is too slow and Yolo gets back to his feet. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Yolo had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Duangjan hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Duangjan closes in on Yolo, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Duangjan lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Duangjan, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Yolo realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Battered, bruised, and beginning to swell, the badly marked up face of Yolo shows that he has taken some significant shots so far in this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:52) Duangjan connects with a nice jab and then hits Yolo with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:34) Duangjan confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:34) Yolo had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:34) Duangjan throws a one-two, but Yolo was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Duangjan moves in on Yolo, preparing to throw. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Duangjan lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Covering up, Yolo backs off until trapped against the cage! Duangjan may have rocked him! (Rd 5 - 03:57) Yolo can't cover up well enough and gets clocked with a right hand to the side of the head and goes down hard! (Rd 5 - 03:51) Moving quickly, Duangjan comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 5 - 03:51) Duangjan is too slow though, and Yolo is back up. (Rd 5 - 03:24) A jab lands from Duangjan, but Yolo evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Duangjan lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 02:35) Duangjan lands a left hand and then catches Yolo with a crunching right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Duangjan circles, smirking. (Rd 5 - 02:17) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Yolo with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Circling, Yolo clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 5 - 01:26) Yolo looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Duangjan simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 01:26) Duangjan uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 5 - 01:10) It looked like we were about to see Yolo try and get some grappling started, but Duangjan was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 01:10) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Duangjan moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 5 - 00:50) He's down! Yolo falls to the floor! (Rd 5 - 00:43) Duangjan knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Yolo, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 5 - 00:43) Duangjan unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Yolo. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Duangjan gets caught up in the moment and leaves himself open...Yolo tips him off balance and scrambles! (Rd 5 - 00:31) The scramble leaves Duangjan on his back pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Yolo unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Duangjan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Yolo off of him. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to Duangjan on my card, Yolo was well behind. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 50-44 (Gregory C. James), 50-43 (Stewart Morecambe) and 50-44 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats 'Iron' Olu Yolo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Khru Duangjan thanks everyone connected to Wudang Academy 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 that he's very happy here. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Stormin'" Norman Pike (18-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Chandler, Quebec, Favorite: -1160) vs. Helton Nascimento (19-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Underdog: +920) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Stormin'' Norman Pike competes against Helton Nascimento in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Stewart Morecambe, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Pike comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Nascimento throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Pike uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Pike may have been setting up to shoot, but Nascimento aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:31) A punch from Nascimento fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Pike forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Nascimento fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Pike hits a left jab and then he hits Nascimento with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Pike chooses to shoot in on Nascimento. (Rd 1 - 04:04) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Nascimento is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Pike looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:54) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Everything Nascimento is doing off his back is about slowing down and frustrating Pike. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Pike is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Pike gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Pike tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 02:42) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Nascimento rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Pike attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 01:57) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Pike has Nascimento flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:28) 'Stormin'' Norman Pike takes the win by submission! Official Result: 'Stormin'' Norman Pike defeats Helton Nascimento (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:32 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Norman Pike thanks everyone connected to Team Desire for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Percy Catcher. MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster faces Taye Burnett in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Stewart Morecambe, Millhouse Twain, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Foster lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Foster sets it up well and shoots in at speed. (Rd 1 - 04:22) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Foster pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Foster throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Foster begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:28) He does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Foster begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Foster takes the back instead, Burnett rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Burnett is in huge trouble now, as Foster successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Foster, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 01:26) The rear naked choke is in deep, Burnett has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:02) The winner, by submission, is 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster! Official Result: 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster defeats Taye Burnett (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: James Foster thanks everyone connected to Halvorsen's for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He names a local club and says that he is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. He is a class act as an interviewee, he carries himself like a superstar. Attendance: 358 Gate Reciepts: $28,354 Sponsorship: $25,940 Ad Revenue: $924,348 Merchandise: $4,178 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $175,820) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) James Foster $116,250 Taye Burnett $11,968 FotN: Both: $10,000 Norman Pike $8,740 Helton Nascimento $1,680 SotN: Pike: $5,000 Khru Duangjan $6,120 Olu Yolo $1,440 Massimiliano Locatelli $2,550 Hanif Hussain $2,040 Brent Rigger $1,360 Juozas Skerla $1,680 Stratos Papaioannou $3,910 Dmitry Gomolov $132 Bastian Neske $7,380 John Fitzwallace $1,680 KotN: Neske: $5,000 Basil McCrystle $7,210 Clem Wolff $1,680 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $23,230 Profit: $774,762 Critical Rating: 76% Commercial Rating: 68% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +3.5% 90.5% (High Level Regional) USA +4.0% 92.0% (High Level Regional) UK +2.8% 89.8% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.0% 82.3% (High Level Regional) Australia +2.0% 80.1% (High Level Regional) Japan +2.8% 95.3% (High Level Regional) Asia +2.0% 83.3% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.3% 72.4% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.0% 79.8% (High Level Regional) South America +2.8% 90.2% (High Level Regional) Central America +1.2% 74.8% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.3% 60.7% (Mid Level Regional) News - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Taye Burnett, Helton Nascimento, Olu Yolo, Hanif Hussain, Juozas Skerla, Dmitry Gomolov, John Fitzwallace, and Clem Wolff. - CTC Middleweight fighter Ivor Orr has been seen training at Rob Baines Fighting as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Joaquim Fontes. He is just staying with the team to freshen his training methods, and is not expected to remain there long-term. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Unstoppable K" Kunimichi Kikuchi (29-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -1200) vs. Don "The Rumble King" Norman (26-16, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #68, Underdog: +950) Kunimichi Kikuchi is a master of the clinch game, who is known for his ability to shut down opponents and grind out wins with his grappling. A master strategist, Japanese fans have warmed to his intelligent method of approaching fights even if he is often quite dull to watch. A former ALPHA-1 Heavyweight champion, a long career of hard-fought battles have definitely taken their toll on him and in recent years he has suffered more and more defeats. He is on a losing streak and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Terron Cabal in ALPHA-1. Don Norman is a former amateur boxer, who is now a veteran of MMA with over 40 fights to his name. Good with his hands, his big weakness has always been that he is almost entirely useless when caught by a grappler or taken down to the mat. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Log Drake in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Joey Baddell vs. Chris Hollands in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (36-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -1200) vs. Simon "Beatdown" Youngman (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #69, Underdog: +950) Grzegorz Boniek is a veteran Heavyweight fighter who has put together a great win-loss record over the years, albeit while fighting primarily on the fairly easy European scene. He is best known nowadays for his association with SIGMA where he is a former Heavyweight champion, reigning from August 1997 through to February 2000. He's clearly declining in skill now that he's on the wrong side of 35, but remains a challenging opponent for anybody. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Souleymane Ya Konan in SIGMA. Simon Youngman is an Australian Heavyweight, a former amateur boxer who is now using his fists in an MMA environment. Very one dimensional, he is dangerous as long as his opponent is standing in front of him, but becomes much less threatening once taken down or tied up with grappling. With the Australian MMA scene being about as dead as it's possible to get, he has relocated to England to get his career going. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Ariano Craveiro in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Zhenya Golob vs. Bienvinido Romulo in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Christopher Drew (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -650) vs. Marcelo Boccoli (13-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +510) Christopher Drew is a bright Heavyweight prospect from England, a vicious striker who loves to stand and bang. One of the most indimidating men in MMA, his combination of striking power and powerful grappling makes him a very hard opponent to compete with. He joined BCF in 1999, having impressed in his first three fights on the local circuit, and has racked up a fine 4-1 record against very good opponents. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Eddie Whelan in BCF. Marcelo Boccoli is a tall boxer from Brazil, who is technically very proficient and can use his counter-boxing style and excellent movement to trouble opponents. However, his lack of punching power and one-dimensionality means that he does tend to struggle against anyone who can get him wrapped up in a clinch or down to the ground. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Rodolfo Camara in FLB. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Okura Ihara vs. Frank Analysis in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Quentin Beecraft (8-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +310) vs. Oliver Fiderer (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Favorite: -400) Quentin Beecraft is a Heavyweight competitor from London. A lifelong Judo competitor, he has fine grappling skills and some excellent throws and trips in his arsenal. A stand-out on the British local scene, where he went 8-0, and was signed to BCF in 2001. Oliver Fiderer is a powerhouse from Utah, who likes to use his physical strength by grabbing opponents and bullying them with his wrestling. His favorite position is to get on top of a downed opponent where he can either smother them or start throwing big right hands. His career begans with ten straight wins on the regional circuit, although there are question marks over the quality of the opposition he faced, but he nonetheless looks to be a good prospect. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Antonio Rimando vs. Jacob Barlee in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Okura Ihara (8-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Underdog: -110) vs. Frank Analysis (39-20, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Favorite: -130) Okura Ihara is a Heavyweight kick boxer who is known for his tendency to work the body with strikes. He is a solid enough competitorbut doesn't really excel at striking to the point where he's likely to ever trouble the elite. He has been fighting for ALPHA-1 since early 2001. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Denbe Ekiguchi in ALPHA-1. Frank Analysis is one of the first generation of MMA fighters, who originally found some success thanks to his big punching power and direct style. He still retains the ability to throw bombs, and to his credit has managed to get back into shape after really letting himself go during the mid-90's, but his lack of versatility holds him back. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Christopher Drew vs. Marcelo Boccoli in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Joey "Bulldog" Baddell (2-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Favorite: -250) vs. Chris Hollands (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +190) Joey Baddell is a young Texan fighter. Quite short for a Heavyweight at only six feet tall, he uses that to his advantage by basing his game around his low center of gravity and fighting from underneath with intense close-up grappling. He was hired by GAMMA in the summer of 2001 to take part in the second season of Clash of the Titans and made it all the way to the semi-finals, losing to eventual winner Sam Hoynes. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Sylvester Collins in GAMMA. Chris Hollands is a natural born fighter who loves to grit his teeth and get stuck in. He's not the most talented competitor in MMA by a long stretch, but he is strong, vicious, and has great focus. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Don Norman in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Zhenya Golob (4-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +110) vs. Bienvenido Romulo (4-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Favorite: -150) Zhenya Golob is a heavy-handed Bulgarian who doesn't look particularly intimidating, especially not in the land of the killers that is the Heavyweight weight class, but his power, grappling ability, and sheer heart mean he's a big challenge for anyone to overcome. Having gone 4-0 on the local scene, albeit against weak opposition, SIGMA signed the youngster to a contract to see how he'd do in their Heavyweight division. He is coming off a first round TKO loss to Jozef Jankowski in SIGMA. Bienvenido Romulo is a relatively small Heavyweight from Manila, a ground and pound specialist who likes to take his opponents down from the clinch with trips before punishing them with elbows and fists. The fact that he gives up so much weight on such a regular basis is a worry, and he has dropped to Cruiserweight as his career takes him closer and closer to the deep end of the talent pool. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Grzegorz Boniek vs. Simon Youngman in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -250) vs. "Burly" Jacob Barlee (6-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +190) Antonio Rimando is a BJJ black belt who is one of the most dangerous submission artists in the Heavyweight ranks, especially off his back. Such was his reputation that GAMMA signed him almost as soon as he turned pro, bringing him on to their Clash of the Titans reality TV show in order to build his name value with the casual fan. Making it to the second round (where he lost to Sylvester Collins), he made his proper GAMMA debut in October with a great win over Steve Mason. Jacob Barlee is a low-level Heavyweight from Nevada. Short but chunky, he likes to put his opponent on the deck as soon as possible and use his low center of gravity and bulk to keep them pinned there for long stretches of time. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Quentin Beecraft vs. Oliver Fiderer in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Kunimichi Kikuchi (235 lbs) vs. Don Norman (235 lbs) Grzegorz Boniek (235 lbs) vs. Simon Youngman (235 lbs) Christopher Drew (235 lbs) vs. Marcelo Boccoli (225 lbs) Quentin Beecraft (235 lbs) vs. Oliver Fiderer (235 lbs) Okura Ihara (224 lbs) vs. Frank Analysis (235 lbs) Joey Baddell (235 lbs) vs. Chris Hollands (235 lbs) Zhenya Golob (235 lbs) vs. Bienvenido Romulo (210 lbs) Antonio Rimando (235 lbs) vs. Jacob Barlee (235 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 74 Full Fight Card CW: Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Don Norman CW: Grzegorz Boniek vs. Simon Youngman CW: Christopher Drew vs. Marcelo Boccoli CW: Quentin Beecraft vs. Oliver Fiderer CW: Okura Ihara vs. Frank Analysis CW: Joey Baddell vs. Chris Hollands CW: Zhenya Golob vs. Bienvenido Romulo CW: Antonio Rimando vs. Jacob Barlee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, December 2002 Live From Kelowna, British Columbia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Phoenix, Arizona, Favorite: -250) vs. "Burly" Jacob Barlee (6-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Reno, Nevada, Underdog: +190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Antonio 'The Rock' Rimando goes up against 'Burly' Jacob Barlee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Barlee steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Rimando connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Moving in fast, Barlee wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Barlee is looking to muscle Rimando back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Barlee does it, Rimando is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:51) With the cage trapping Rimando, Barlee looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Rimando cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Barlee fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Barlee blocks Rimando as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Barlee throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Rimando tries to move to guard, but Barlee doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Barlee throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Rimando tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Barlee throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Barlee blocks Rimando as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:52) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Harry A. Bierce standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Barlee steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Barlee is trying to push Rimando so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Barlee can't do it though, and Rimando 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) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Barlee. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Rimando throws a punch but Barlee was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Barlee takes the chance and grabs Rimando into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Barlee is looking to muscle Rimando back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Barlee can't do it though, Rimando defended it well. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Rimando tries to wrestle Barlee backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Rimando achieves it, pinning Barlee to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Barlee gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Rimando looks for a knee strike, but Barlee out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Rimando is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:38) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Barlee tries to keep him up against the cage, but Rimando works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:48) Taking a few gulps of breath, Barlee is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 02:34) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Rimando can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Barlee with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Barlee gets hold of Rimando without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Barlee is looking to muscle Rimando back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Rimando out-wrestles him though. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Rimando grabs an arm and tries and pull Barlee down to the ground into his guard. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Barlee gets pulled down and sucked into the guard position. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Rimando tries to sweep Barlee but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Barlee doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Rimando tries to ensnare an arm. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Rimando gets an armbar and straightens it out, Barlee has to tap out! (Rd 2 - 00:45) Antonio Rimando takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Antonio 'The Rock' Rimando defeats 'Burly' Jacob Barlee (Submission (Armbar) in 4:15 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Antonio Rimando 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 Donnie Wang, saying he'll destroy him. He knows how to talk himself up, and certainly benefits from getting a live microphone in front of him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Zhenya Golob (4-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Sofia, Bulgaria, Underdog: +110) vs. Bienvenido Romulo (4-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Manila, Philippines, Favorite: -150) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Zhenya Golob going up against Bienvenido Romulo. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Golob is probably at least 25lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Romulo to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Romulo comes forward. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Golob lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Romulo lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:34) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Romulo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Golob comes in with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:15) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Romulo misses with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Golob finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Romulo comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Golob hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 03:52) A one-two from Romulo fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Romulo misses with a big right hand, allowing Golob to counter with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Romulo misses a right hook and gets countered with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Romulo misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Golob finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:42) It looks like Romulo has been cut above the eye. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Golob misses with a big right hand, allowing Romulo to counter with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Golob misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Romulo lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Romulo initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Golob lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:44) A one-two from Romulo fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:19) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Moving forward constantly, Romulo is pressuring Golob. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Golob scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Romulo throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Romulo fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Golob seizes the chance and grabs Romulo into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:19) With control of the clinch, Golob tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:19) It doesn't work, Romulo defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Using his wrestling skills, Golob is trying to push Romulo up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:02) He does so and now has Romulo pinned to the cage. (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 Golob, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Romulo. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Golob scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Romulo finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Romulo can't connect with a jab, but then hits Golob with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Golob gets hold of Romulo without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Golob looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Golob uses a nice inside leg trip and Romulo is forced to pull half guard! (Rd 2 - 04:09) Golob punches down at Romulo, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Romulo tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Golob throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Golob blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Golob pounds away on Romulo but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Romulo tries to get full guard on Golob but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Golob throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Golob throws a quick elbow, but it doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Romulo tries to get full guard on Golob but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 01:32) In half guard, Golob begins working to get side control. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Romulo tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Romulo manages to come out on top, with Golob pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Romulo keeps very tight to Golob and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Golob attempts to grab an arm of Romulo from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Romulo gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out! (Rd 2 - 00:14) The winner, by submission; Zhenya Golob! Official Result: Zhenya Golob defeats Bienvenido Romulo (Submission (Armbar) in 4:46 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Zhenya Golob thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Joey "Bulldog" Baddell (2-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Lubbock, Texas, Favorite: -250) vs. Chris Hollands (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Underdog: +190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Joey 'Bulldog' Baddell takes on Chris Hollands. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, 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 - 04:51) Baddell comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Hollands can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Baddell with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Without taking too much damage, Baddell is able to clinch with Hollands. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Using his wrestling skills, Baddell is trying to push Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Baddell doesn't manage it though, Hollands defended it well. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Baddell is trying to muscle Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:16) He does so and now has Hollands pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 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 1 - 02:04) Hollands steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 02:04) A jab hits home from Hollands and then he hits Baddell with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Hollands confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Baddell had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Hollands hits a right hand, but Baddell evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Baddell may have been aiming to get in close, but Hollands aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Hollands lands a right jab, but Baddell avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Baddell looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Hollands simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab hits home from Hollands and then he hits Baddell with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Baddell aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Hollands can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Baddell seizes the chance and grabs Hollands into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Using his wrestling skills, Baddell is trying to push Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Baddell manages it and controls Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (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 Baddell. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Hollands can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Baddell gets hold of Hollands without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Using his wrestling skills, Baddell is trying to push Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Hollands doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Hollands looks to take Baddell down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Baddell stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Baddell is trying to push Hollands so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Hollands ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Baddell hits Hollands, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Hollands is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 01:25) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Taking a few gulps of breath, Baddell is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:25) A few deep breaths betray that Hollands is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Hollands closes in on Baddell, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Hollands throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:51) Hollands throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 00:41) With a clear opportunity, Baddell is able to move in fast and clinch with Hollands. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Baddell is trying to muscle Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Baddell does it, Hollands is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Hollands is looking really tired. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Baddell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Baddell ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Hollands throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 04:43) With a clear opportunity, Baddell is able to move in fast and clinch with Hollands. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Baddell is looking to muscle Hollands back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Baddell does it, Hollands is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Baddell hits Hollands, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Hollands is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Hollands throws a punch but Baddell avoids it. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Baddell gets hold of Hollands. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Using his wrestling skills, Baddell is trying to push Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:20) He does so and now has Hollands pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Hollands is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Hollands looks very, very tired. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Baddell is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 00:12) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (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 Baddell. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Hollands, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:45) A jab is wide from Hollands, but then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Baddell is able to grab Hollands. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Baddell tries to wrestle Hollands backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Hollands ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Hollands is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Baddell goes to use some dirty boxing, but Hollands is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Baddell hits Hollands, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Hollands is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Baddell looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Baddell hits Hollands, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 02:15) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Baddell aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Hollands fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Baddell with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Hollands looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Baddell gets hold of Hollands. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Baddell is trying to push Hollands so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Baddell doesn't manage it though, Hollands defended it well. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Baddell is looking to muscle Hollands back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Baddell does it, Hollands is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Baddell hits Hollands, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Baddell pins Hollands up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Baddell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Hollands is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Hollands, but then he catches Baddell with a left hook. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Blood is visible on Baddell, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Baddell gets hold of Hollands. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Using his wrestling skills, Baddell is trying to push Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Hollands ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Baddell looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:00) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 5 - 03:48) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:53) Baddell smothers Hollands against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 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 5 - 02:31) Hollands moves in on Baddell, preparing to throw. (Rd 5 - 02:31) It looked like we were about to see Baddell try and get some grappling started, but Hollands was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 02:31) Hollands can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:15) Hollands connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Hollands throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Baddell seizes the chance and grabs Hollands into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Using his wrestling skills, Baddell is trying to push Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:44) He does so and now has Hollands pinned to the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:26) Referee Harry A. Bierce calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Baddell. (Rd 5 - 01:26) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 5 - 01:26) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 5 - 01:11) Hollands throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 00:58) Baddell gets hold of Hollands, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Using his wrestling skills, Baddell is trying to push Hollands up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Hollands ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Baddell uses dirty boxing to punish Hollands while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Hollands is trapped against the cage and Baddell punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Hollands is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (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 Baddell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Joey 'Bulldog' Baddell! Official Result: Joey 'Bulldog' Baddell defeats Chris Hollands (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Joey Baddell 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 Dias Candido, saying that he'll destroy him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Okura Ihara (8-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: -110) vs. Frank Analysis (39-20, 0-0 CTC, From: Shreveport, Louisiana, Favorite: -130) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Okura Ihara battles Frank Analysis. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Ihara connects with a nice jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:25) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:50) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Ihara counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:40) The big reach advantage that Ihara has was evident there. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Ihara pulls his best mean face and tries to stare his opponent down. (Rd 1 - 02:35) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Ihara comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Analysis hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Ihara lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Analysis misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Ihara steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Analysis lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Ihara throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Ihara comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Analysis hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Ihara can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 01:09) Analysis wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 01:05) Without hesitation, Ihara goes to finish Analysis off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 01:05) Somehow Analysis hangs on, surviving a flurry of stomps and kicks to the body! (Rd 1 - 00:40) Ihara looks to get on top of Analysis. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Ihara attains side control. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Ihara pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Analysis tries to move to guard, but Ihara doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Ihara unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Ihara took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Ihara comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Analysis throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Ihara lands a left hand and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:31) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Analysis misses a right hook and gets countered with a clean right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Analysis smiles, which is generally a sign that that last shot hurt him. (Rd 2 - 04:19) For the first time, Ihara is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Ihara comes forward, walking down Analysis. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Ihara avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Ihara lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Ihara shouts at his opponent, telling them to bring it on. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Ihara can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Analysis looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike! (Rd 2 - 03:42) A brutal right hand sends Analysis staggering backward! He stumbles and crashes down to the floor! (Rd 2 - 03:28) Ihara moves in quickly, kneeling beside Analysis and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 03:28) Ihara fires away with punches and Analysis is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 2 - 03:28) Referee Kyle Crisp is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:12) The winner, by TKO, is Okura Ihara! Official Result: Okura Ihara defeats Frank Analysis (TKO (Strikes) in 1:48 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Frank Analysis grabs the microphone and announces that he is now retiring from fighting following this loss. Post-Fight: Okura Ihara gives a name-check to everyone at Mok Gar Dojo, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and he responds by calling out Donnie Wang, saying he will kick his ass. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Quentin Beecraft (8-0, 0-0 CTC, From: West London, England, Underdog: +310) vs. Oliver Fiderer (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Provo, Utah, Favorite: -400) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Quentin Beecraft goes up against Oliver Fiderer. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Fiderer comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:50) The takedown is successful, Beecraft couldn't quite stay on his feet. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Fiderer ends up holding a seated Beecraft around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Fiderer pounds away, but Beecraft isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Beecraft, trapped against the cage, pummels Fiderer on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Fiderer tries to pound on Beecraft, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Beecraft, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Fiderer fires off some rights, but Beecraft isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Beecraft, trapped against the cage, pummels Fiderer on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Fiderer starts trying to get Beecraft on his back so that he can gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Fiderer isn't able to mount Beecraft this time around. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Beecraft hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Fiderer looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Beecraft from a seated position onto his back. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Fiderer isn't able to mount Beecraft this time around. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Beecraft, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 1 - 00:37) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce separates them. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Moving around, Beecraft is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Fiderer lands a left hand and then hits Beecraft with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Fiderer, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:46) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Beecraft is the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Beecraft is looking to muscle Fiderer back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Beecraft achieves it, pinning Fiderer to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Beecraft tries to keep Fiderer up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Fiderer reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 2 - 04:04) It isn't pretty, but Fiderer has Beecraft stuck up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:04) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Beecraft is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:00) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Fiderer tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Beecraft reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 2 - 02:07) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce separates the two fighters. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Fiderer can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Beecraft with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Circling, Beecraft clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Fiderer can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Beecraft with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:47) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Beecraft. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Fiderer throws a one-two, but Beecraft was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Beecraft moves in fast and clinches with Fiderer. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Beecraft tries to wrestle Fiderer backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Beecraft manages it and controls Fiderer up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Fiderer uses his wrestling skills to prevent Beecraft from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Fiderer throws a few short punches to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Beecraft tries to keep Fiderer up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Fiderer works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:01) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Fiderer manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Fiderer took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Fiderer. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Beecraft is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Fiderer steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Fiderer connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Fiderer lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Taking a few gulps of breath, Fiderer is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Beecraft moves in and clinches. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Beecraft is looking to muscle Fiderer back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Beecraft can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Fiderer is looking to muscle Beecraft back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Fiderer achieves it, pinning Beecraft to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Fiderer tries to maintain control, but Beecraft wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Fiderer ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Fiderer waits for Beecraft to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Beecraft is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 3 - 02:37) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 3 - 01:40) 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 3 - 01:32) Fiderer fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:32) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Beecraft. (Rd 3 - 01:25) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Fiderer is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Beecraft aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Fiderer can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Beecraft may have been aiming to get in close, but Fiderer aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Fiderer can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Beecraft keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Fiderer fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Fiderer lands a left jab, but Beecraft avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (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 think Fiderer took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Beecraft is running out of rounds. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Bleeding, Beecraft is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:54) Beecraft may have been aiming to get in close, but Fiderer aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:54) A jab is wide from Fiderer, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Breathing very hard, Fiderer is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Fiderer can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Beecraft with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Fiderer throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Beecraft takes the chance and grabs Fiderer into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Beecraft tries to wrestle Fiderer backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:01) He does so and now has Fiderer pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Beecraft goes to use some dirty boxing, but Fiderer is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Beecraft tries dirty boxing, but Fiderer works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Taking a few gulps of breath, Beecraft is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Fiderer lands a jab and then hits Beecraft with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Fiderer looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Beecraft appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Fiderer took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Fiderer uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Beecraft comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 02:07) A jab lands from Fiderer, but Beecraft avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Beecraft seizes the chance and grabs Fiderer into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Fiderer out-wrestles Beecraft and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Fiderer tries to take Beecraft down. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Beecraft stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:08) Beecraft is trying to muscle Fiderer up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:08) Beecraft achieves it, pinning Fiderer to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Beecraft tries to knee Fiderer, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Moving in, Beecraft appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Fiderer throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Beecraft seizes the chance and grabs Fiderer into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Beecraft hits Fiderer with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The gas tank looks empty on Fiderer. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Fiderer took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Beecraft really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:52) Beecraft comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:52) A one-two from Fiderer fails to land. (Rd 5 - 04:40) Beecraft gets hold of Fiderer, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Beecraft catches Fiderer with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:14) Beecraft tries for a knee but Fiderer defends himself well. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Beecraft hits Fiderer with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Fiderer gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:25) Using his wrestling skills, Beecraft is trying to push Fiderer up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:25) Beecraft achieves it, pinning Fiderer to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Fiderer takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Beecraft catches Fiderer with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:43) Beecraft catches Fiderer with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Beecraft tries to throw a knee to the thigh but Fiderer uses wrestling to prevent it. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Beecraft scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Beecraft hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Beecraft tries a foot stomp, but Fiderer seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Beecraft is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 01:22) A jab is wide from Fiderer, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:11) Beecraft gets hold of Fiderer. (Rd 5 - 01:02) Beecraft hits Fiderer with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Beecraft doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Beecraft hits Fiderer with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Beecraft uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Fiderer to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Beecraft is looking to muscle Fiderer back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Beecraft achieves it, pinning Fiderer to the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Beecraft smothers Fiderer against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Beecraft. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Oliver Fiderer the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Oliver Fiderer defeats Quentin Beecraft (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Oliver Fiderer praises his team at Evolution MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who turned out to support him. Showing respect, Oliver Fiderer praises Beecraft for his skill and toughness. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Christopher Drew (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Wigan, England, Favorite: -650) vs. Marcelo Boccoli (13-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Christopher Drew takes on Marcelo Boccoli. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Stepping in, Drew looks to engage. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Drew hits two out of a flurry of three punches but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Boccoli comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Drew lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Boccoli connects with two left jabs, but Drew evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Drew moves in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Drew throws a two punch combination but Boccoli maintains his good guard and is safe. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Boccoli misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Boccoli comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Boccoli steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Drew. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Boccoli hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Stepping in, Drew looks to engage. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Boccoli hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Displaying some good boxing, Drew scores with two quick punches that set up a nice uppercut. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Boccoli can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Drew gets hold of Boccoli without taking too much damage. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Drew hits Boccoli with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Drew looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Boccoli cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Drew pounds away, Boccoli is in big trouble and is definitely rocked! (Rd 1 - 01:48) Boccoli takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Drew attempts the mount. (Rd 1 - 01:34) He does it, and has the mount on Boccoli. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Drew pounds away on Boccoli, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Drew pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Boccoli. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Drew pounds away, but Boccoli calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Drew controls Boccoli, who was trying to wriggle to half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Drew tries to pound on Boccoli, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Drew took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Drew. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Boccoli comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Drew misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Boccoli throws a two-punch combo but Drew avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 04:04) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 03:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Boccoli comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Drew fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 03:12) A one-two from Boccoli fails to land. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Boccoli is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Drew comes in to engage. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Drew manages to connect with two punches out of a flurry but misses with a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:35) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Boccoli stalks forward, pressuring Drew. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Drew hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Boccoli uses a left jab but Drew evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Boccoli steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Drew hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Boccoli throws a one-two, but Drew was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:44) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Drew comes in to engage. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Drew hits a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:09) As he backs off it becomes clear that Boccoli is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! (Rd 2 - 01:09) Boccoli gets caught by a big right hook...and is out before he hits the ground! (Rd 2 - 00:54) By knock out, the winner is Christopher Drew! Official Result: Christopher Drew defeats Marcelo Boccoli (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:06 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Christopher Drew thanks everyone connected to KO Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Visibly delighted, Christopher Drew celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (36-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -1200) vs. Simon "Beatdown" Youngman (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Melbourne, Australia, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek faces Simon 'Beatdown' Youngman in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Benjamin Milligan III, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Boniek steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A one-two from Youngman fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Boniek gets hold of Youngman. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Boniek tries to wrestle Youngman backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Boniek does it, Youngman is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Boniek looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 1 - 04:13) He gets a big takedown and he is left on top of a turtled up Youngman. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Boniek tries to stretch Youngman out for a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:53) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Youngman has no alternative but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:15) Grzegorz Boniek takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek defeats Simon 'Beatdown' Youngman (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Grzegorz Boniek thanks everyone connected to Mantas Andreyev Fighting for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Unstoppable K" Kunimichi Kikuchi (29-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Don "The Rumble King" Norman (26-16, 1-0 CTC, From: Cochrane, Ontario, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Unstoppable K' Kunimichi Kikuchi battles Don 'The Rumble King' Norman in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Setting it up with excellent timing, Kikuchi comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Norman cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Kikuchi tries to lock Norman in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Kikuchi gets the kimura fully applied and Norman has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 04:04) The winner, by submission, is 'Unstoppable K' Kunimichi Kikuchi! Official Result: 'Unstoppable K' Kunimichi Kikuchi defeats Don 'The Rumble King' Norman (Submission (Kimura) in 0:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Kunimichi Kikuchi gives a name-check to everyone at Dragon's Lair Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and he responds by calling out Hassan Fezzik, saying he will kick his ass. Kunimichi Kikuchi gave a good account of himself here. Attendance: 344 Gate Reciepts: $27,245 Sponsorship: $24,830 Ad Revenue: $610,044 Merchandise: $4,193 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $111,427) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Kunimichi Kikuchi $45,800 Don Norman $1,722 Perf: Kikuchi: $5,000 Grzegorz Boniek $16,120 Simon Youngman $10,135 FotN: Both: $10,000 Christopher Drew $8,910 Marcelo Boccoli $1,680 KotN: Drew: $5,000 Oliver Fiderer $2,720 Quentin Beecraft $1,920 Okura Ihara $2,550 Frank Analysis $2,760 Joey Baddell $2,210 Chris Hollands $1,320 Zhenya Golob $7,380 Bienvenido Romula $1,920 SotN: Golob: $5,000 Antonio Rimando $2,720 Jacob Barlee $1,560 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $21,534 Profit: $524,343 Critical Rating: 68% Commercial Rating: 60% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +2.0% 92.5% (High Level Regional) USA +1.2% 93.2% (High Level Regional) UK +0.8% 90.6% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.2% 83.5% (High Level Regional) Australia +1.0% 81.1% (High Level Regional) Japan +2.8% 98.1% (High Level Regional) Asia +1.0% 84.3% (High Level Regional) Russia +0.7% 73.1% (High Level Regional) Mexico +1.0% 80.8% (High Level Regional) South America +0.8% 91.0% (High Level Regional) Central America +0.7% 75.5% (High Level Regional) Africa +0.9% 61.6% (Mid Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 71, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 72, and Terron Cabal has tested positive for recreational drugs. Cabal is claiming that this was a lab mistake, and the suspension is entirely unjustified, and he took no illegal drugs before his fight with Randall Donnelly. He has been suspended for one year, and his victory over Randall Donnelly has been overturned to a No Contest. He has also been fired by the CTC. - Randall Donnelly has been offered a new contract, and should he choose to sign, he will take Cabal's place in the bracket, facing Vitor de Melo in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round. - Frank Analysis announced his retirement to the crowd following his loss to Okura Ihara. He retires with a professional record of 39-21, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a second round TKO loss to Okura Ihara at Canadian Tournament Combat 74. - The following fighters have been released following their elimination from the tournament: Simon Youngman, Marcelo Boccoli, Quentin Beecraft, Chris Hollands, Bienvenido Romulo, and Jacob Barlee. - The services of Don Norman have been retained per Canadian Fighter Rules. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Don Norman has stopped training with Strike Force. He revealed he was leaving the team because his submission loss to Kunimichi Kikuchi at Canadian Tournament Combat 74 had left him feeling that he needed to move on in order to shake up his training. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows European Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 2, December 2002) Title Results: None Fight of the Night: Franak Pavilchenko vs. Jochen Bellof KO of the Night: Fernando Peragon (vs. Milovan Ajetovic) Submission of the Night: Lucas Mueller (vs. Solomon Salas) Performance Bonus: Franak Pavilchenko vs. Jochen Bellof Performance Bonus: Xavi Castillejo vs. Enar Igonen South American Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 2, December 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Gustavo Spagnol vs. Matias Gonzalez KO of the Night: Caca de Andrade (vs. Chico Feijo) Submission of the Night: Procopio Golias (vs. Raniere de Lima) Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Friday, Week 3, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Big Bad" Hassan Fezzik (29-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tiago de Paixao (11-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Underdog: +950) Hassan Fezzik is a legendary figure in MMA, and is widely considered the greatest fighter in the history of the sport. A great grappler thanks to his Sambo background, he soon added quality striking and submissions to make him extremely versatile and truly dangerous to any opponent. A dominant Heavyweight who has ruled over ALPHA-1 for years, the one and only stain on his legacy remains his shock knock out defeats to Terron Cabal in 2000. He is coming off a successful defence of the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight title, a Unanimous Decision victory over Hiro Arai. Tiago da Paixao is a big strong Heavyweight from Brazil, who is a straight ahead power puncher. If he can connect with one of his huge fists then he can do a lot of damage, but outside of that he doesn't possess any other weapons that could pose a threat. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Keaton Spratt in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Waly da Cunha vs. Julio Correa in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Percy "The Edge" Catcher (12-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -820) vs. "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Underdog: +650) Percy Catcher is a typical European style Heavyweight competitor, his primary weapons are his big hands, he is comfortable but not exceptional at grappling, he can withstand a lot of punishment, and his biggest weakness is when he is put on his back on the ground. A regular in the BCF Heavyweight division, he has unfortunately always come up short when fighting a really top opponent. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Perry Barr in BCF. Jamie Barrington is a former amateur wrestling stand-out who is now fighting as a pro MMA competitor. Little is known about him at this stage of his career, although his powerful short and high quality grappling ability should provide a good base for him to be successful. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Ted Grace in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Alexandre Montador vs. Dias Candido in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Flurry From Surrey" Michael Bannon (9-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Favorite: -180) vs. Harvey Loeb (10-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +140) Michael Bannon is a tough opponent for anyone, and is known for unleashing his trademark machine gun like right hand for some of the nastiest ground and pound in MMA. Originally a Light Heavyweight, he bulked up to Heavyweight in 1999 after a loss to Daniel Hornsby effectively knocked him out of realistic title contention. His career has continued to stall since, which is remarkable given his obvious talent level. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Constantin Burlacu in BCF. Harvey Loeb is a wrestler who is at his best when he can clinch up with an opponent. He offers little threat either standing or on the ground though, and as a result has struggled even on the regional scene. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Denbe Ekiguchi vs. Reinhardt Rhett in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Waly da Cunha (16-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +430) vs. Julio "JC" Correa (9-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Favorite: -540) Waly da Cunha is tall and imposing, a Muay Thai competitor from Brazil. A decent enough striker, what has held him back from achieving more has been his weak chin and one-dimensional nature. Still, despite those flaws, he is a test for anyone at Heavyweight. Julio Correa is a solid Heavyweight fighter from Brazil. His primary weapons are his hands, as his boxing is at a level good enough to trouble most opponents, but he also has under-rated grappling and the ability to defend himself pretty well off his back. He joined FLB in 1999 with a lot of hype behind him due to his undefeated 9-0 record, but his brief time with the company was a total bust and he lost both fights he has under their banner. He is coming off a first round submission loss to Elzo Alves Moura in FLB. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hassan Fezzik vs. Tiago da Paixao in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Perry "Bruiser" Barr (16-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -760) vs. Rodolfo Camara (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +600) Perry Barr is a powerful Englishman, who is a ground and pound specialist known for his association with BCF. An undersized Heavyweight, his big right hand nonetheless led him all the way to a title shot toward the end of 1998, but his notoriously weak chin was exposed by Stafford Alois and he was beaten. Approaching retirement, there is constant talk that he may drop to Light Heavyweight for one last run. He is coming off a second round knock out loss to Percy Catcher in BCF. Rodolfo Camara is a Muay Thai specialist, who is a good striker who relies heavily on his leg kicks to batter down his opponents defences. His big problem has always been that he has no ground game to speak of and does not have the takedown defence to stop people putting him there. He suffered his first pro defeat in 2000, four years after making his debut, when Murilo Satinho defeated him, and that remains the only stain on his record so far. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Marcelo Boccoli in FLB. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Donnie Wang vs. George Brabazon-Plank in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Dube "Power Attack" Ekiguchi (10-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -820) vs. "Lights Out" Rheinhardt Rhett (8-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Underdog: +650) Denbe Ekiguchi is hugely powerful, a former wrestler who uses the grappling skills from that discipline in his MMA career, he is at his best when controlling opponents with grappling or ploughing into them with takedowns. His muscular frame does mean he gasses quickly though, which has been a recurring issue in his career. He is a popular member of ALPHA-1's Heavyweight division, although he has struggled whenever he's face one of the top guys. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Okura Ihara in ALPHA-1. Rheinhardt Rhett is a rugged German fighter, who has pretty good boxing skills and enough power to be dangerous but has consistently been let down by a suspect chin and his inability to deal with grapplers. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Michael Bannon vs. Harvey Loeb in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Donnie Wang (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -630) vs. George Brabazon-Plank (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +500) Donnie Wang is a kick boxer who fights at Heavyweight, a Filipino striker who is fast and technically solid but does lack the KO power that would make him truly dangerous. He joined ALPHA-1 in 2001, moving to Tokyo in the process, and won his debut fight by beating Josuke Matsuzawa on the prelims of ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake. George Brabazon-Plank is a 6'4" kick boxer from England who is almost guaranteed to be someone people will pay to see fight, primarily because he's very posh and there's a good chance that his stand and bang style will result in him getting smacked in the face at some point. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Perry Barr vs. Rodolfo Camara in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Alexandre Montador (4-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -410) vs. Dias Candido (12-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Underdog: +320) Alexandre Montador is a physically powerful wrestler who specializes in using "wall and stall" tactics to wear down opponents and dominate his way to decision victories. It's a very risk-adverse style, but a hard one to counter effectively. Desperate for new talent for their Heavyweight class, SIGMA signed the inexperienced Frenchman in 2001. He is coming off a second round submission loss to Stanislaw Lipnicki in SIGMA. Dias Candido is a heavy-handed Brazilian Heavyweight, who has the power to stay competitive, but his lack of technical ability has always held him back from bothering the upper echelons of the rankings. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Percy Catcher vs. Jamie Barrington in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Hassan Fezzik (235 lbs) vs. Tiago da Paixao (235 lbs) Percy Catcher (235 lbs) vs. Jamie Barrington (235 lbs) Michael Bannon (220 lbs) vs. Harvey Loeb (217 lbs) Waly da Cunha (235 lbs) vs. Julio Correa (235 lbs) Perry Barr (212 lbs) vs. Rodolfo Camara (218 lbs) Denbe Ekiguchi (235 lbs) vs. Rheinhardt Rhett (235 lbs) Donnie Wang (235 lbs) vs. George Brabazon-Plank (222 lbs) Alexandre Montador (222 lbs) vs. Dias Candido (235 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 75 Full Fight Card CW: Hassan Fezzik vs. Tiago da Paixao CW: Percy Catcher vs. Jamie Barrington CW: Michael Bannon vs. Harvey Loeb CW: Waly da Cunha vs. Julio Correa CW: Perry Barr vs. Rodolfo Camara CW: Denbe Ekiguchi vs. Rheinhardt Rhett CW: Donnie Wang vs. George Brabazon-Plank CW: Alexandre Montador vs. Dias Candido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 Friday, Week 3, December 2002 Live From Toronto, Ontario MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Alexandre Montador (4-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Grenoble, France, Favorite: -410) vs. Dias Candido (12-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +320) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Alexandre Montador takes on Dias Candido. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:47) A punch from Candido fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:28) A jab is wide from Candido, but then he catches Montador with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Candido throws a one-two, but Montador was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Montador comes in and grabs Candido in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Montador is trying to push Candido so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) He does so and now has Candido pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Showing his ability to control opponents, Montador smothers Candido against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:23) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Montador uses dirty boxing to punish Candido while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Candido is trapped against the cage and Montador punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Candido is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:23) A jab lands from Candido, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Candido moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Candido throws a two-punch combo but Montador avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Candido throws a two-punch combo but Montador avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Montador shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:05) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (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 Montador. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Candido throws a one-two, but Montador was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Montador comes in and grabs Candido in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Montador is trying to push Candido so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Montador does it, Candido is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Showing his ability to exert control, Montador smothers Candido up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:06) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Candido is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Montador leans all of his weight up against Candido, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:46) The next sixty seconds or so becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 2 - 01:59) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Taking a few gulps of breath, Candido is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Candido rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Candido lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Montador seizes the chance and grabs Candido into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Montador is looking to muscle Candido back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Montador manages it and controls Candido up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Montador uses dirty boxing to punish Candido while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Candido is trapped against the cage and Montador punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Montador smothers Candido against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 00:33) An ugly but effective tactic, Montador is pressing Candido up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 2 - 00:33) A stalemate endures until the end of the round as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (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 Montador. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Montador up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Candido fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Montador with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Montador seizes the chance and grabs Candido into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Montador tries to wrestle Candido backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Candido ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Montador hits Candido, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Candido is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 3 - 03:53) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Montador uses dirty boxing to punish Candido while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Montador is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Candido 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 - 02:23) Montador wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Candido connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Montador seizes the chance and grabs Candido into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Montador tries to wrestle Candido backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Candido ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Candido is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Candido is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Unable to break free, Candido is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Montador and Candido remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Montador traps Candido up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 3 - 00:11) The gruelling grappling contest continues until the bell with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on 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 Montador, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Candido needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:52) It looked like we were about to see Montador try and get some grappling started, but Candido was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Candido hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Montador misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 4 - 04:15) A few deep breaths betray that Montador is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 4 - 04:08) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Montador comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Candido uses a left jab, but Montador avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Montador is able to grab Candido. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Montador is looking to muscle Candido back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Montador manages it and controls Candido up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Candido looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Showing good control, Montador keeps Candido stuck against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Montador smothers Candido against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Montador doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Montador smothers Candido up against the cage, although he looks increasingly tired. (Rd 4 - 01:24) 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 - 00:19) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:11) It looked like we were about to see Montador try and get some grappling started, but Candido was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:11) Candido lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (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) I have to give that round to Montador, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Candido realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see Montador try and get some grappling started, but Candido was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:48) Candido throws a two-punch combo but Montador avoids both. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Montador misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Candido is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 04:00) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:00) Candido misses a jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:00) Montador is off target with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Candido looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 03:33) A jab lands from Candido, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Candido throws a punch but Montador was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Montador moves in fast and clinches with Candido. (Rd 5 - 02:59) Montador is trying to push Candido so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:59) Candido ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Candido is pressed up against the cage and held there by his fatigued-looking opponent. (Rd 5 - 02:48) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. Both are looking fatigued. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Montador smothers Candido up against the cage, although he looks increasingly tired. (Rd 5 - 01:38) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. Both are looking fatigued. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Montador smothers Candido against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 5 - 00:13) Montador looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 00:13) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:05) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Candido misses a jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Montador tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (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 Montador. (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) Alexandre Montador wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Alexandre Montador defeats Dias Candido (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Alexandre Montador thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he hopes Reinhardt Rhett has the guts to step up and try to stop him, but that he doubts it. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Donnie Wang (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Cebu City, Philippines, Favorite: -630) vs. George Brabazon-Plank (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Surrey, England, Underdog: +500) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Donnie Wang takes on George Brabazon-Plank. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 04:23) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Brabazon-Plank misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Brabazon-Plank looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats, that last blow may have rocked him! (Rd 1 - 04:10) Brabazon-Plank is dropped by a big right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:59) Wang knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Brabazon-Plank, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 03:59) Wang pounds away, Brabazon-Plank is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 03:59) The referee pulls Wang away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:45) The winner, by TKO; Donnie Wang! Official Result: Donnie Wang defeats George Brabazon-Plank (TKO (Strikes) in 1:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Donnie Wang thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that he wants Antonio Rimando because "he was stupid enough to call me out" and that it was "disrespectful". CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Denbe "Power Attack" Ekiguchi (10-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Favorite: -820) vs. "Lights Out" Reinhardt Rhett (8-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Munich, Germany, Underdog: +650) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Denbe 'Power Attack' Ekiguchi squaring off with 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Rhett lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:34) A tentative jab from Ekiguchi lands. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Rhett throws a punch but Ekiguchi was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Rhett steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Rhett hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Rhett moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Rhett connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Rhett confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Ekiguchi, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Rhett connects with a nice jab and then catches Ekiguchi with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Ekiguchi, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:22) A jab is wide from Rhett, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Rhett moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Rhett can't connect with a jab, but then catches Ekiguchi with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:52) A defensive jab hits from Ekiguchi. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Rhett lands a jab and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 02:52) Ekiguchi wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 02:43) Rhett senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 02:43) Rhett fires away and Ekiguchi is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 02:43) With Ekiguchi taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:29) 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett takes the win by TKO! Official Result: 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett defeats Denbe 'Power Attack' Ekiguchi (TKO (Strikes) in 2:31 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Reinhardt Rhett 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 he's happy to take on Alexandre Montador given that he has publicly asked for the fight. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Perry "Bruiser" Barr (16-7, 0-0 CTC, From: West Midlands, England, Favorite: -760) vs. Rodolfo Camara (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +600) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Perry 'Bruiser' Barr taking on Rodolfo Camara. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Camara forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Barr misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Camara lands a jab and then he catches Barr with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:35) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Camara forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Barr manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Camara can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 1 - 04:11) It's a knock out! Barr is down and out! (Rd 1 - 04:04) The winner, by knock out, is Rodolfo Camara! Official Result: Rodolfo Camara defeats Perry 'Bruiser' Barr (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Perry Barr announces that he has decided to retire from active competition following this loss. Post-Fight: Rodolfo Camara thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Visibly delighted, Rodolfo Camara celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Waly da Cunha (16-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +430) vs. Julio "JC" Correa (9-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -540) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Waly da Cunha goes head to head with Julio 'JC' Correa. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) da Cunha spends the introductions stretching, preparing himself for battle. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:53) da Cunha comes forward. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Correa hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:53) da Cunha throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Correa avoids them all. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:27) da Cunha is off target with a left jab but hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Correa finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Correa dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:44) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:44) da Cunha misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Correa to attack with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:22) da Cunha slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a powerful right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:13) Correa is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 03:13) da Cunha quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Correa! (Rd 1 - 03:13) da Cunha pounds away with rights, Correa is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 03:13) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:02) The winner, by TKO, is Waly da Cunha! Official Result: Waly da Cunha defeats Julio 'JC' Correa (TKO (Strikes) in 1:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Waly da Cunha name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Flurry From Surrey" Michael Bannon (9-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Surrey, England, Favorite: -180) vs. Harvey Loeb (10-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Underdog: +140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Flurry From Surrey' Michael Bannon battles Harvey Loeb. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Bannon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Loeb warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:38) A jab lands from Bannon, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Bannon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Bannon lands a left hand and then catches Loeb with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Bannon lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:48) It looks like Loeb has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Bannon throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Loeb takes the chance and grabs Bannon into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Loeb looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Loeb can't get Bannon down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Loeb is looking to muscle Bannon back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Loeb can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Bannon tries to wrestle Loeb backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Bannon achieves it, pinning Loeb to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Bannon looks for a foot stomp but Loeb takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Loeb tries to keep Bannon up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Bannon works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Bannon lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:37) A jab is wide from Bannon, but then he hits Loeb with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Bannon is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Bannon fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Bannon confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Loeb may have been aiming to get in close, but Bannon aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Bannon lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:56) The clock is stopped as referee Kyle Crisp wants to check the cut on Loeb. (Rd 1 - 00:56) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender. (Rd 1 - 00:56) The referee signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Bannon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Bannon rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Bannon fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Loeb with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Loeb gets hold of Bannon. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Loeb is trying to muscle Bannon up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Bannon isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Using his wrestling skills, Bannon is trying to push Loeb up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) He does so and now has Loeb pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Bannon, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:46) A jab is wide from Bannon, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:46) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Loeb. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Loeb gets hold of Bannon without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Loeb is trying to push Bannon so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Loeb does it, Bannon is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Using dirty boxing, Loeb catches Bannon with a hard right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Loeb tries to keep him up against the cage, but Bannon works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Bannon 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 - 03:50) Taking a few gulps of breath, Loeb is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Bannon confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Loeb uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Bannon throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Loeb comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Bannon lands a left hand and then catches Loeb with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Bannon can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Bannon is breathing very hard. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Loeb comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 02:41) A jab lands from Bannon, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Loeb is able to grab Bannon. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Loeb tries to wrestle Bannon backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Bannon out-wrestles him though. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Bannon looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:07) It doesn't work, Loeb defended against it well. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Bannon tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Bannon uses a nice inside leg trip and Loeb is forced to pull guard! (Rd 2 - 01:36) For the moment Bannon is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Bannon fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Bannon throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Time slips away as Bannon successfully keeps Loeb stuck against the ground. (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 Bannon. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bannon is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Loeb. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Loeb may have been aiming to get in close, but Bannon aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Bannon throws a punch but Loeb avoids it. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Bannon can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Loeb gets hold of Bannon. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Loeb is trying to push Bannon so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:20) He does so and now has Bannon pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Loeb uses dirty boxing to punish Bannon while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Bannon looks very, very tired. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Using dirty boxing, Loeb knocks Bannon down with a sharp right hook! (Rd 3 - 03:40) Loeb knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Bannon, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 3 - 03:40) Loeb unloads with massive right hands and Bannon is getting destroyed! (Rd 3 - 03:40) Referee Kyle Crisp pulls Loeb away, stopping the fight! (Rd 3 - 03:25) Harvey Loeb takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Harvey Loeb defeats 'The Flurry From Surrey' Michael Bannon (TKO (Strikes) in 1:35 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Harvey Loeb thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Harvey Loeb celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Percy "The Edge" Catcher (12-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Leamington Spa, England, Favorite: -820) vs. "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Underdog: +650) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Percy 'The Edge' Catcher squares off with 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Catcher closes in on Barrington, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Barrington appeared to be going for a takedown, but Catcher took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Catcher lands a left hand and then catches Barrington with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Catcher fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Barrington with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:11) A jab hits home from Catcher and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:57) A jab is wide from Catcher, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Catcher looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Catcher hits a left jab and then catches Barrington with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Catcher fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Barrington wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Catcher connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Barrington clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Catcher lands a jab and then hits Barrington with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Catcher confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Catcher can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Barrington looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Barrington shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Catcher almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Barrington has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Unable to complete the takedown, Barrington instead pushes Catcher up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Catcher is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Catcher, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Barrington is exerting. (Rd 1 - 02:00) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Barrington is keeping Catcher pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:06) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Catcher, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Catcher is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Barrington is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Barrington may have been aiming to get in close, but Catcher aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Catcher can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:49) That blow looks like it may have broken the nose of Barrington. (Rd 2 - 04:49) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon his breathing. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Catcher connects with a jab, but Barrington avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Catcher is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 04:13) A jab lands from Catcher, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Catcher fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Catcher uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Catcher can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Barrington was rocked by that last shot! He backs away until up against the cage, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 2 - 03:13) Catcher hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Barrington continues to cover up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Catcher punishes Barrington with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 03:00) Catcher punishes Barrington with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 02:51) Catcher punishes Barrington with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 02:42) Barrington takes a right hand! (Rd 2 - 02:35) Catcher doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Catcher hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Barrington continues to cover up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Catcher lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Barrington partially blocked it! (Rd 2 - 02:20) Catcher punishes Barrington with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 02:16) Catcher punishes Barrington with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 02:10) Catcher hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Barrington continues to cover up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Catcher lands a hard right hand right through the guard, sending Barrington down to the canvas! (Rd 2 - 01:54) Catcher knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Barrington, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 01:54) Catcher pounds away on Barrington, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Catcher gets caught up in the moment and leaves himself open...Barrington tips him off balance and scrambles! (Rd 2 - 01:35) Barrington somehow ends up on top of Catcher in north-south position. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Barrington strikes Catcher in the ribs with a few nasty elbows. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Catcher tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Barrington. (Rd 2 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Moving around, Barrington slides into side control. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Barrington looks to get a mount. (Rd 2 - 00:36) He gets the mount. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Barrington rocks Catcher with a crunching elbow to the skull! (Rd 2 - 00:01) Catcher turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! (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 Catcher. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Catcher is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Catcher, but then he hits Barrington with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Catcher seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Catcher closes in on Barrington, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:38) It looked like we were about to see Barrington try and get some grappling started, but Catcher was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Catcher lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Catcher lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Coming forward, Barrington is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Catcher hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Catcher closes in on Barrington, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Barrington looked like he was going to shoot, but Catcher simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Catcher throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Barrington appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Catcher took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Catcher connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:49) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Barrington, but Catcher was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 02:49) A jab is wide from Catcher, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:49) The gash under the eye of Barrington has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Barrington wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Catcher throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Barrington gets hold of Catcher, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Barrington catches Catcher with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Barrington is looking to muscle Catcher back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Barrington manages it and controls Catcher up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Catcher takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Using tight body-to-body control, Barrington is slowly wearing Catcher down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Barrington and Catcher remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 00:16) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:16) The gas tank looks empty on Catcher, he looks like he can barely stand. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Barrington steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Catcher can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Barrington with a straight right. (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 Catcher, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Barrington 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 corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Barrington. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:46) Moving in, Barrington appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:46) Catcher connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Barrington comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 04:23) A jab is wide from Catcher, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Without taking too much damage, Barrington is able to clinch with Catcher. (Rd 4 - 04:04) From the grapple, Barrington tries to pick Catcher up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Barrington gets it! Catcher manages to pull guard upon impact. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Barrington lies on top of Catcher, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 03:18) The clock runs down as Catcher is being smothered against the ground by Barrington. (Rd 4 - 02:50) Barrington catches Catcher with a glancing elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Barrington doesn't allow Catcher to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Barrington peppers Catcher with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 4 - 02:16) Barrington doesn't allow Catcher to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 4 - 02:06) Catcher is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Barrington off of him. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Barrington attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Catcher can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. (Rd 4 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Barrington fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Barrington throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 00:18) Catcher tries to pull guard on Barrington but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Barrington. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Barrington really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Barrington needs a lot of work in the corner, his eye has swollen shut as a result of the broken nose. That'll affect his ability to defend against strikes. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:46) Barrington comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:46) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Catcher is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 04:46) That's his second takedown of the fight. (Rd 5 - 04:36) Barrington lies on top of Catcher, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Barrington keeps tight to Catcher, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Catcher tries to smother Barrington by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Barrington starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 5 - 03:42) He passes the guard well, gaining side control. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Barrington throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Barrington throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 5 - 02:41) Catcher tries a sweep but gets rolled and Barrington has his back! (Rd 5 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:25) Barrington tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Catcher blocks it. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Catcher tries to turn over and sweep Barrington but can't do it. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Barrington tries to put Catcher in a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Catcher fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Catcher tries a roll, but doesn't budge Barrington. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Barrington attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Catcher doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 5 - 00:27) Catcher tries a roll, but doesn't budge Barrington. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Barrington attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 00:05) The rear naked choke is fully applied, but Barrington can't claim the submission because the round ends right then! (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Barrington 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) Ian Rivers: 48-48. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Catcher. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Benjamin Milligan III scores the contest as 48-47 to Barrington. (Rd 5 - 00:00) A split draw! Official Result: Percy 'The Edge' Catcher draws with 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington (Split Draw in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: None MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Big Bad" Hassan Fezzik (29-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Istanbul, Turkey, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tiago da Paixao (11-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Big Bad' Hassan Fezzik fights Tiago da Paixao in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) da Paixao hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Fezzik hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:28) da Paixao looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Fezzik simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Fezzik hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of da Paixao. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Fezzik lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:48) da Paixao wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Fezzik lands a left hand and then hits da Paixao with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Fezzik can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches da Paixao with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:26) da Paixao is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 03:22) Fezzik moves in quickly, kneeling beside da Paixao and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 03:22) Fezzik fires away and da Paixao is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 03:22) Referee Harry A. Bierce has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:11) 'The Big Bad' Hassan Fezzik takes the win by TKO! Official Result: 'The Big Bad' Hassan Fezzik defeats Tiago da Paixao (TKO (Strikes) in 1:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Hassan Fezzik announces that he has decided to retire from active competition following this fight. Attendance: 352 Gate Reciepts: $36,397 Sponsorship: $23,529 Ad Revenue: $646,833 Merchandise: $4,964 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $108,146) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Hassan Fezzik $54,200 Tiago da Paixao $11,722 FotN: Both: $10,000 Percy Catcher $2,640 Jamie Barrington $984 Harvey Loeb $2,210 Michael Bannon $2,520 Waly da Cunha $2,380 Julio Correa $1,800 Rodolfo Camara $13,740 Perry Barr $2,760 KotN: Camara: $5,000 Perf: Camara: $5,000 Reinhardt Rhett $2,210 Denbe Ekiguchi $2,760 Donnie Wang $2,720 George Brabazon-Plank $1,440 Alexandre Montador $2,380 Dias Candido $1,680 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $21,719 Profit: $572,850 Critical Rating: 70% Commercial Rating: 62% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +2.5% 95.0% (High Level Regional) USA +2.4% 95.6% (High Level Regional) UK +2.0% 92.6% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.8% 85.3% (High Level Regional) Australia +1.5% 82.6% (High Level Regional) Japan +3.2% 5.0% (Low Level National) Asia +1.5% 85.8% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.0% 74.1% (High Level Regional) Mexico +1.5% 82.3% (High Level Regional) South America +2.4% 93.4% (High Level Regional) Central America +1.0% 76.5% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.2% 62.8% (Mid Level Regional) News - Hassan Fezzik announced his retirement to the crowd following his victory over Tiago da Paixao. He retires with a professional record of 30-1, with a promotional record of 1-0 in CTC, including a first round TKO victory over Tiago da Paixao at Canadian Tournament Combat 75. Fezzik was a two-time ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Champion (August 1996-August 2000, 4 defences, February 2001-July 2001, 1 defence), and possibly the greatest fighter the sport has ever seen. - The CTC announce that rather than having a re-match, both participants in today's Split Draw: Percy Catcher and Jamie Barrington will advance in the tournament, with Barrington advancing in the spot of the winner of the fight, and Catcher advancing in the place of Hassan Fezzik. - Perry Barr announced his retirement to the crowd following his loss to Rodolfo Camara. He retires with a professional record of 16-8, with a promotional record of 0-1 with Canadian Tournament Combat including a first round knock out loss to Rodolfo Camara at Canadian Tournament Combat 75. - Jamie Barrington suffered a broken nose in his draw with Percy Catcher, and will miss a week of training. This should not affect his ability to continue in the tournament. - Canadian Tournament Combat have risen to Low Level National on the Blurcat Scale. - The following fighters have been released by CTC after their elimination from the tournament: Tiago da Paixao, Michael Bannon, Julio Correa, Denbe Ekiguchi, George Brabazon-Plank, and Dias Candido. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (16-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (8-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Underdog: +950) Lefter Oktay is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, the powerful Turk combining a very good kick boxing game with excellent grappling to make a potent package. A great physical specimen, he has fantastic cardio for such a big man and excellent reflexes. A dominant force and former Heavyweight champion in SIGMA, ALPHA-1 signed him in 2001 and immediately hyped him as "the new Fezzik". That backfired somewhat when Oktay lost to Armen Sarkisian in his debut, taking his first ever pro defeat in the process. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Armen Sarkisian in ALPHA-1. Raimundo Pinheiro is a solid kick boxer who is noted for his tree trunk like legs, and his main weapons are his punching power and brutally hard leg kicks. He's good enough that nobody will ever take him lightly, but he's unlikely to ever become a major contender due to his weakish chin and atrocious ground game. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Soren Jellyman in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Stan Blackheath vs. Leo Carlos Goulart in the first round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tony "The Spider" McCall (35-12, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -220) vs. John "Doom" Draper (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Underdog: +170) Tony McCall is one of the most experienced Heavyweight fighters around, and has been fighting since the early days of the sport. A violent striker, his M.O. is to stand and try to turn the fight into a slugfest. A GAMMA regular, he has struggled as younger and more versatile fighters have entered the Heavyweight division, and many felt that his days were probably numbered, he answered those critics at GAMMA 49 by defeating the rising star Gladstone Lopes to prove that he still belongs. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Gladstone Lopes in GAMMA. John Draper is a big powerful Heavyweight from New Jersey, who comes from a wrestling background originally but has worked hard to make sure he is a good all-rounder. He probably lacks the punching power to be a real elite fighter, but he's going to be a very, very tough opponent for a lot of people. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Brady Crawford in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Howard Pursglove vs. Gennady Lopatin in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "British Beef" Vic Millican (20-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -980) vs. Rogerio Votta (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +780) Vic Millican is not exactly a pretty fighter, and that extends to his fighting style, an awkward opponent to fight, he throws his strikes from odd angles, likes to use dirty boxing, and is generally just a complete pain in the arse to try to beat. He has been a fixture of BCF's Heavyweight division for many years, although he has never managed to step up and beat a top 5 ranked fighter. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Carter Potter in a BCF Heavyweight title fight. Rogerio Votta is a big Muay Thai fighter from Brazil, a quality striker whose combination of power and technique can be hard to withstand. He'll certainly need to improve his wrestling and ground game before he can start tackling the elite of the sport, but he's making a fine start to his career. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Takaaki Fukumitsu vs. Gustaf Persson in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Stan "The Man" Blackheath (24-11, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Favorite: -690) vs. Leo Carlos Goulart (6-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Underdog: +550) Stan Blackheath is a brawler from New Mexico, a slugger who likes to stand and trade whenever possible. He doesn't have a great deal else in his MMA game, but he is big and strong enough that he is not someone anyone can take lightly. Leo Carlos Goulart is a short but powerfully built fighter, a brawler who likes to get in close and let his fists fly. He is very one-dimensional, however his physical power and strong chin mean that he is not someone who can be taken lightly. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lefter Oktay vs. Raimundo Pinheiro in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Murray Darby (12-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: +180) vs. Collins Lundie (14-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Favorite: -230) Murray Darby is a lanky New Zealander, a wrestler who is prone to taking opponents to the mat and lying on top of them for minutes at a time to grind out decisions. As a result he isn't one of the more exciting talents around. He is a regular in SIGMA's Heavyweight division, although he has struggled against opponents who are often much bigger than he is and there has been a lot of talk about having him drop to Light Heavyweight. He is on a losing streak, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Sahan Ozbek in SIGMA. Collins Lundie is a former boxer, who likes to use his reach advantage to pepper his opponents with jabs and straight punches. One dimensional, fighters who can figure out a way to get past his hands and take him down can usually end the match pretty quickly. Should he ever figure out how to defend takedowns properly, he'd become a much sterner test. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lars-Gunnar Ekberg vs. Glen McBeam in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -1100) vs. Glen McBeam (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Underdog: +870) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg is an all-rounder from Sweden. After building up a reputation as a formidable Heavyweight competitor in Europe, he moved to America and was rewarded by being hired by GAMMA to take part in the second season of Clash of the Titans. Although eliminated early, by Sylvester Collins, his trash talking and swagger made him one of the break out stars of the show. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Darius Best in GAMMA. Glen McBeam is an intimidating Scotsman, a tall, imposing kick boxer from Glasgow. A dangerous striker who loves to chop opponents down to size with his devastating leg kicks, he is known for working himself into a frenzy before fights and starting fast and furious. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Murray Darby vs. Collins Lundie in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Howard Pursglove (13-10, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +270) vs. Gennady Lopatin (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Favorite: -350) Howard Pursglove is a boxer, who has enough skill and power in his hands to demand respect, but not enough to prove an overwhelming challenge to most opponents. A BCF regular, his rare forays onto the main show against quality opposition have almost always ended up in bad defeats. However, his fights are generally pretty exciting and so that means he is someone they are likely to want to keep around. He is on a losing streak, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Ozzy Bintley in BCF. Gennady Lopatin was originally a Sambo competitor, who has developed himself into a pretty decent all-around fighter. Adept at most aspects of MMA, his M.O. is to take opponents down and finish them with brutal ground and pound. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tony McCall vs. John Draper in the Third Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Takaaki Fukumitsu (6-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -710) vs. Gustaf Persson (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Underdog: +560) Takaaki Fukumitsu is a former Judo competitor who now competes in MMA. Skilled at submissions, he can be dangerous up close but is vulnerable to strikes. ALPHA-1 signed him in 2001 after he had gone 5-0 on the local scene. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Bairei Akutagawa in ALPHA-1. Gustaf Persson is a ground and pound specialist from Sweden, who is physically very strong and has great endurance, but sadly for him his skills simply aren't at a high enough level to really trouble the big names at Heavyweight. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Vic Millican vs. Rogerio Votta in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Lefter Oktay (235 lbs) vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (235 lbs) Tony McCall (235 lbs) vs. John Draper (235 lbs) Vic Millican (234 lbs) vs. Rogerio Votta (235 lbs) Stan Blackheath (235 lbs) vs. Leo Carlos Goulart (235 lbs) Murray Darby (211 lbs) vs. Collins Lundie (225 lbs) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (235 lbs) vs. Glen McBeam (235 lbs) Howard Pursglove (235 lbs) vs. Gennady Lopatin (216 lbs) Takaaki Fukumitsu (235 lbs) vs. Gustaf Persson (225 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 76 Full Fight Card CW: Lefter Oktay vs. Raimundo Pinheiro CW: Tony McCall vs. John Draper CW: Vic Millican vs. Rogerio Votta CW: Stan Blackheath vs. Leo Carlos Goulart CW: Murray Darby vs. Collins Lundie CW: Lars-Gunnar Ekberg vs. Glen McBeam CW: Howard Pursglove vs. Gennady Lopatin CW: Takaaki Fukumitsu vs. Gustaf Persson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, December 2002 Live From St. Catharines, Ontario MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Takaaki Fukumitsu (6-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -710) vs. Gustaf Persson (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Underdog: +560) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Takaaki Fukumitsu taking on Gustaf Persson. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Marianne Froth, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:49) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Fukumitsu is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Persson hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Persson comes in with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Persson lands a left jab and a right cross. Fukumitsu lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Fukumitsu uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Persson hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:06) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Fukumitsu is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Persson hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Persson scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Fukumitsu hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:32) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Fukumitsu tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Persson misses with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Fukumitsu uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Persson lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Persson comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Fukumitsu hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Persson connects with a jab but Fukumitsu evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:15) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Fukumitsu doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Persson misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Persson is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Fukumitsu misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Persson misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Fukumitsu to attack with a left jab and a good right hook. (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 Persson, 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Persson misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Fukumitsu misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Persson lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Fukumitsu is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Persson attacks with a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Persson misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fukumitsu attacks with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Fukumitsu slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Persson misses with a big right hand, allowing Fukumitsu to counter with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Persson attacks with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Persson misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Taking a few gulps of breath, Persson is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:15) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Fukumitsu misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Persson lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Persson dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:26) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Persson counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Persson just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Persson is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Fukumitsu clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Using his wrestling skills, Fukumitsu is trying to push Persson up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:37) He does so and now has Persson pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Persson takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Persson is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Fukumitsu tries to foot stomp Persson, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Fukumitsu doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 03:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Persson misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Persson is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Fukumitsu lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Persson comes in with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Persson moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Persson can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Fukumitsu misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Fukumitsu steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Persson hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Fukumitsu throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 01:44) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Fukumitsu hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Persson finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Fukumitsu initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Persson hit two counter left hands. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Fukumitsu throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 01:02) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:02) Fukumitsu scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:02) Persson finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Fukumitsu looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:15) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Persson. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Fukumitsu, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:47) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Persson throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Fukumitsu is able to grab Persson. (Rd 4 - 03:56) With Persson controlled by the clinch, Fukumitsu looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 4 - 03:56) Persson is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 4 - 03:38) Fukumitsu pounds away with elbow strikes, but Persson calmly deals with them. (Rd 4 - 03:25) Persson uses his legs to push Fukumitsu back, and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 03:25) Fukumitsu seizes the opportunity, Persson was too slow and gets caught in side control. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Fukumitsu punches down at Persson, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Persson pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Fukumitsu begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Fukumitsu is too skilled for Persson, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Fukumitsu tries to pound on Persson with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Persson tries to move to guard, but Fukumitsu doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Fukumitsu pounds away with elbows but can't quite land anything with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Fukumitsu blocks Persson as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Looking to catch his breath, Fukumitsu is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Persson transitions to half guard. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Fukumitsu pounds away, but Persson calmly deals with them. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Persson struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Fukumitsu, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Fukumitsu winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:51) Coming forward, Fukumitsu is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Persson fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Fukumitsu with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Without taking too much damage, Fukumitsu is able to clinch with Persson. (Rd 5 - 04:34) With Persson in his grasp, Fukumitsu tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 5 - 04:34) A great inside leg trip sees Persson get thrown to the mat and Fukumitsu is left in guard. (Rd 5 - 04:20) Fukumitsu looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 5 - 04:20) Fukumitsu tries to pound on Persson with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Persson tries to break free and scramble for position, but Fukumitsu keeps him trapped. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Fukumitsu attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 5 - 03:45) He eventually passes, but only into half guard. (Rd 5 - 03:15) Fukumitsu starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 5 - 03:15) Persson tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Persson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Somehow, the scramble leaves Fukumitsu under the north-south control of Persson. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Moving around, Persson slides into side control. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Persson starts throwing some elbows, landing one that clearly hurts Fukumitsu. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Fukumitsu tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Persson has his back! (Rd 5 - 02:09) Persson increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Persson pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 5 - 01:45) Persson loses his hooks, as Fukumitsu pries them away. (Rd 5 - 01:34) Persson tries to finish Fukumitsu off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 01:34) Fukumitsu stops Persson from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Persson blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 5 - 00:37) Persson gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Persson pounds away, landing several clean blows on Fukumitsu in the process. (Rd 5 - 00:04) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Persson tries to finish Fukumitsu off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Fukumitsu defends himself well against the choke. (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 Persson. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marianne Froth: 48-47 Fukumitsu. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm gives a score of 49-46 in favour of Persson. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde scores the contest as 48-47 to Fukumitsu. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by split decision, is Takaaki Fukumitsu! Official Result: Takaaki Fukumitsu defeats Gustaf Persson (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Takaaki Fukumitsu 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 Bastian Neske, saying that he'll destroy him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Howard Pursglove (13-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Rowley Regis, England, Underdog: +270) vs. Gennady Lopatin (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Shakhty, Russia, Favorite: -350) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Howard Pursglove going head to head with Gennady Lopatin. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Pursglove counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Two defensive jabs hit from Lopatin, but neither had any power. (Rd 1 - 04:31) A jab hits home from Pursglove and then he hits Lopatin with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:09) The two fighters strike, but without success. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Pursglove tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Lopatin has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Lopatin misses with a big right hand, allowing Pursglove to counter with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:28) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Pursglove lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Lopatin hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Lopatin shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Lopatin gets the takedown! Pursglove pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Lopatin hits a brutal elbow on Pursglove, slicing across the head. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Lopatin throws some short elbows and at least one catches Pursglove in the face. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Lopatin tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Lopatin passes to side control with ease. (Rd 1 - 02:10) In side control, Lopatin begins working to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Pursglove can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Lopatin unloads with big elbows and Pursglove is struggling to cope! (Rd 1 - 01:15) Lopatin throws short elbows over and over, Pursglove is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 01:15) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 01:04) By TKO, the winner is Gennady Lopatin! Official Result: Gennady Lopatin defeats Howard Pursglove (TKO (Strikes) in 3:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Gennady Lopatin thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he is happy to win on his debut and that there will be many more victories to come. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -1100) vs. Glen McBeam (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Glasgow, Scotland, Underdog: +870) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg goes head to head with Glen McBeam. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:45) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:45) McBeam finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Showing his boxing, Ekberg lands a three strike combination that ends with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 04:28) McBeam rewards that last punch with a big smile, a sure sign that it really hurt him. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Two defensive jabs hit from Ekberg, but neither had any power. (Rd 1 - 04:23) A jab is wide from McBeam, but then he hits Ekberg with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Ekberg uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 04:07) A combo that ends with a spinning back kick fails to land for McBeam. (Rd 1 - 03:51) McBeam can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:33) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:02) McBeam comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Ekberg scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 03:02) A jab is wide from McBeam, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Ekberg. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Ekberg lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:44) McBeam uses a left jab, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Ekberg shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:19) The takedown is completed, McBeam is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Ekberg looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 02:05) He does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Ekberg throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Ekberg throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Ekberg pounds away with lefts, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock McBeam. (Rd 1 - 00:19) McBeam tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Ekberg has his back! (Rd 1 - 00:04) Ekberg attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:04) The rear naked choke is in deep, but McBeam only has to survive a few seconds before the round ends! (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 Ekberg. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Ekberg. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) McBeam comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Ekberg hits two right hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 04:46) McBeam fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Ekberg. (Rd 2 - 04:21) McBeam comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Ekberg scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 2 - 04:21) McBeam throws a two-punch combo but Ekberg avoids both. (Rd 2 - 03:59) McBeam fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Ekberg comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:40) McBeam gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:40) That's his second takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Ekberg fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Ekberg fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Ekberg pounds away but McBeam deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Ekberg fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Ekberg looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 2 - 02:12) He eventually passes, but only into half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Ekberg throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Looking to catch his breath, Ekberg is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Ekberg pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Ekberg pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows. (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 Ekberg. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Ekberg up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:50) McBeam doesn't land any of the three strikes he threw at Ekberg. (Rd 3 - 04:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:24) McBeam misses a right hook and gets countered with quick jabs that are followed by a big left hand that just misses. (Rd 3 - 04:05) McBeam is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:54) McBeam throws a two-punch combo but Ekberg avoids both. (Rd 3 - 03:47) With a clear opportunity, Ekberg is able to move in fast and clinch with McBeam. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Ekberg tries to wrestle McBeam backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Ekberg achieves it, pinning McBeam to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Ekberg pins McBeam up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Ekberg tries to take McBeam down. (Rd 3 - 03:13) The takedown is successful, McBeam pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Ekberg pounds away, but McBeam calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Ekberg throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Ekberg attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 3 - 02:11) McBeam can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Ekberg gains side control. (Rd 3 - 02:11) He may have given up side control, but McBeam is making Ekberg work very hard on the ground for position. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Ekberg tries to lock McBeam in a kimura. (Rd 3 - 01:03) McBeam stops Ekberg from applying it. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Ekberg attempts a kimura. (Rd 3 - 00:37) A kimura is fully applied, McBeam is in huge trouble! (Rd 3 - 00:37) Ekberg loses the hold! Somehow McBeam got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. (Rd 3 - 00:37) McBeam remains stuck under side control though. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Ekberg pounds away with left hands, hitting several big shots. (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 Ekberg. (Rd 3 - 00:00) McBeam is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:53) Ekberg shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:53) McBeam cannot stop the takedown, Ekberg drove in with too much power with a beauty of a double leg. (Rd 4 - 04:53) McBeam is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Ekberg holding him down. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Ekberg attempts a guillotine. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Ekberg gets the guillotine, applies pressure, and McBeam has to tap! (Rd 4 - 04:30) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg defeats Glen McBeam (Submission (Guillotine) in 0:30 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lars-Gunnar Ekberg praises his team at War Dogs, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he wants Harvey Loeb as it'd be fun to kick his ass for money when he'd happily do it for free anyway. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Murray Darby (12-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Wellington, New Zealand, Underdog: +180) vs. Collins Lundie (14-5, 0-0 CTC, From: San Fernando, Trinidad, Favorite: -230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Murray Darby goes up against Collins Lundie. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Lundie ignores the offer of a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Lundie can't connect with a jab, but then hits Darby with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:30) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Lundie lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Lundie throws a punch but Darby avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Darby seizes the chance and shoots in on Lundie. (Rd 1 - 03:37) A great sprawl from Lundie prevents the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Lundie hits a left hand, but Darby avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:03) A jab hits home from Lundie and then he lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Lundie looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Lundie throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Lundie moves into a southpaw stance. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Darby appeared to be going for a takedown, but Lundie took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Lundie connects with two right hands and then hits Darby with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Lundie confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Darby, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Lundie lands two right hands, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Darby appeared to be going for a takedown, but Lundie took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:41) A jab is wide from Lundie, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Lundie moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Lundie lands a jab and then catches Darby with a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:11) There's a takedown attempt from Darby. (Rd 1 - 01:11) A great sprawl from Lundie prevents the takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Lundie is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Circling, Darby clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Lundie connects with a nice jab and then catches Darby with a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Darby lands a couple of weak right hands that barely registered. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Lundie tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 1 - 00:07) There's a takedown attempt from Darby. (Rd 1 - 00:07) A great sprawl from Lundie prevents the takedown. (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 Lundie. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Lundie throws a punch but Darby was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Lundie closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Darby uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Lundie can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Lundie confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Lundie throws a two-punch combo but Darby avoids both. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Lundie lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Darby had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Lundie lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Lundie lands a left hand and then hits Darby with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Lundie appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 2 - 02:56) A defensive jab hits from Darby. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Lundie connects with two left hands and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Darby backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Lundie immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight! (Rd 2 - 02:42) Darby eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason he is still upright! (Rd 2 - 02:34) Darby can't cover up well enough and gets clocked with a right hand to the side of the head and goes down hard! (Rd 2 - 02:26) Lundie is looking really tired. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Lundie knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Darby, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 02:26) Lundie fires away and Darby is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Lundie pounds away on Darby, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Darby brings his legs in to trap Lundie in half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Lundie begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Darby was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Darby ends up in half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Darby throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Lundie tries to sweep Darby but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 00:16) Darby pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to Lundie on my card, Darby was well behind. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Lundie is ahead 20-17 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Darby shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Darby couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Lundie hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 04:55) With Lundie not going down, Darby settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Lundie, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Darby is exerting. (Rd 3 - 04:40) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Darby tries to take Lundie down. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Lundie cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Darby fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Darby blocks Lundie as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Darby fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Lundie tries to sweep Darby but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Darby throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Darby throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 01:01) Darby blocks Lundie as he tries a sweep from side control. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Darby throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 00:20) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Lundie seems to be fighting against exhaustion, I'm not sure he has much left to give. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Darby had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Lundie fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Lundie looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Darby, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Lundie is ahead 29-27 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:53) Darby shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:53) The takedown is completed, Lundie is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Darby throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Lundie tries to sweep Darby but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 4 - 03:39) Darby fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Looking to catch his breath, Darby is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Lundie tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 02:40) In half guard, Darby catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Darby throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Darby blocks Lundie as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Darby throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 01:05) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Harry A. Bierce standing them both back up. (Rd 4 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Lundie can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Darby with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 00:26) A jab hits home from Lundie and then he catches Darby with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:07) There's a takedown attempt from Darby. (Rd 4 - 00:07) Lundie cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Lundie is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Darby off of him. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Darby, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That's Lundie up 38-37 on my scorecard. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:55) Lundie moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 04:55) A jab lands from Lundie, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 5 - 04:36) Darby may have been setting up to shoot, but Lundie aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:36) Lundie hits a left hand, but Darby evades a big right to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Darby shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Lundie cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Darby smothers Lundie with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Darby lies on top of Lundie, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 02:56) Lundie is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Darby off of him. (Rd 5 - 02:16) Darby smothers Lundie with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 01:55) Darby fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Darby doesn't let Lundie pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Darby lies on top of Lundie, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Darby smothers Lundie with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 00:21) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 00:06) Lundie lands a jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Lundie looks totally gassed. (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 Darby. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Gregory C. James has given 48-47 to Darby. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain scores the contest as 47-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marianne Froth gives a score of 47-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the fight ends as a majority draw! Official Result: Murray Darby draws with Collins Lundie (Majority Draw in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: None CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Stan "The Man" Blackheath (24-11, 0-0 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Favorite: -690) vs. Leo Carlos Goulart (6-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +550) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Stan 'The Man' Blackheath battles Leo Carlos Goulart. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Goulart hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Blackheath finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Goulart is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Blackheath scores with a jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Blackheath connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Goulart finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Goulart forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Blackheath lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Goulart can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Blackheath looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Goulart simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Goulart lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:03) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 02:32) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Blackheath scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Goulart hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Goulart misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Goulart is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Blackheath misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Goulart attacks with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:27) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:01) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 00:33) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 00:07) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Goulart just about edged it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Goulart is off-target with a jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Blackheath doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:20) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Goulart slips past a right hook and counters with a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:08) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Goulart is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 03:59) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Goulart misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Taking a few gulps of breath, Blackheath is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Blackheath steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Goulart lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:38) A jab hits home from Blackheath and then he hits Goulart with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Goulart misses a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Blackheath uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Goulart looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 02:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Goulart misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Blackheath attacks with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:32) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Goulart finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Blackheath hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Grinning broadly, Goulart motions for Blackheath to try and hit him. (Rd 2 - 02:11) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Looking very tired, Goulart clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Using his wrestling skills, Blackheath is trying to push Goulart up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Blackheath manages it and controls Goulart up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Blackheath smothers Goulart against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Blackheath pins Goulart up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Blackheath tries a foot stomp, but Goulart seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 2 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Blackheath is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Blackheath scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Goulart lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Blackheath is breathing very hard. (Rd 2 - 00:13) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (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 Blackheath. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Blackheath misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Goulart looks very, very tired. (Rd 3 - 04:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Goulart misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Blackheath attacks with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:20) That was a good example of how Blackheath can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Blackheath scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Goulart lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Blackheath initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Goulart hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Blackheath lands a jab and then he catches Goulart with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:29) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Blackheath comes forward. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Goulart hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:00) A jab hits home from Blackheath and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Blackheath finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Goulart lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:20) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Blackheath looks to sweep a leg out from under Goulart so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Goulart blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Blackheath tries to take Goulart down. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Goulart blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Blackheath seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Clinched with Blackheath, Goulart looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Blackheath blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Goulart seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart. (Rd 3 - 00:48) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Goulart lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Blackheath lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Goulart looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. (Rd 3 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Goulart. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Goulart ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Blackheath moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Goulart into exchanging strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Goulart hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Blackheath hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Blackheath attempts to wrestle Goulart to the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Blackheath can't get Goulart down to the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Blackheath attempts to wrestle Goulart to the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Goulart blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Blackheath and Goulart break the grapple and are apart again, circling. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Blackheath comes forward on the attack. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Goulart lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Blackheath lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Blackheath looks totally gassed. (Rd 4 - 03:23) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 03:23) Blackheath hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 03:23) Goulart lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Moving forward constantly, Blackheath is pressuring Goulart. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Goulart fires off a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Blackheath lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 02:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Goulart uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross. Blackheath hits a left hand. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Blackheath looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Blackheath doesn't get the takedown, Goulart instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Goulart looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Goulart can't get Blackheath down to the ground. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Goulart looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Blackheath blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:19) Blackheath tries to take Goulart down. (Rd 4 - 01:19) Blackheath doesn't get it, Goulart blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Blackheath seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart. (Rd 4 - 00:32) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:32) Blackheath hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:32) Goulart is off-target with a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:15) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Blackheath connects with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Goulart finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Goulart came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Blackheath 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) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Goulart hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Blackheath finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Blackheath hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Goulart lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Goulart moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Goulart uses a left jab, but Blackheath avoids a big right. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Blackheath lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Goulart finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 03:17) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:17) Goulart misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:17) It looks like Goulart has been cut under the eye. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Blackheath stalks forward, pressuring Goulart. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Goulart hit two counter left hands. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Blackheath connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 02:47) Goulart drops his hands by his waist and stops moving entirely, openly goading Blackheath. (Rd 5 - 02:34) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Goulart misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Blackheath comes in with a good right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:20) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 02:20) Blackheath attempts to wrestle Goulart to the ground. (Rd 5 - 02:20) Blackheath doesn't get the takedown, Goulart instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 5 - 01:53) With control of the clinch, Goulart tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 5 - 01:53) It's unsuccessful, Blackheath maintained a good solid base. (Rd 5 - 01:37) Goulart tries to take Blackheath down. (Rd 5 - 01:37) The takedown doesn't work, Blackheath blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Blackheath tries to take Goulart down. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Goulart blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:46) Goulart looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 5 - 00:46) Goulart can't get Blackheath down to the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:32) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. (Rd 5 - 00:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:10) Goulart lands a left jab but misses a right hook. Blackheath lands a left hook. (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 Goulart. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm scores the contest as 49-46 to Blackheath. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde scores the contest as 48-47 to Goulart. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Gregory C. James has scored it 48-47 Blackheath. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by split decision, is Stan 'The Man' Blackheath! Official Result: Stan 'The Man' Blackheath defeats Leo Carlos Goulart (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Stan Blackheath takes the microphone and announces that he is now retiring following this fight. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "British Beef" Vic Millican (20-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -980) vs. Rogerio Votta (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +780) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'British Beef' Vic Millican squares off with Rogerio Votta. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Marianne Froth, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Millican doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:51) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Votta steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Millican hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Votta lands a left jab but Millican dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Votta stalks forward, pressuring Millican. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Millican lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Votta can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Votta hits a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Millican hits a pair of jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Votta fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Votta comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Millican fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Votta connects with two left hands and then he catches Millican with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Votta comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Millican hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Votta can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Moving forward constantly, Votta is pressuring Millican. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Millican manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Votta connects with two left hands and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Votta is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Millican hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Votta scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:31) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Votta initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Millican scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Votta hits a left jab and then he catches Millican with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Votta misses a jab but scores with a right hook. Millican finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Millican misses a right hook and gets countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Votta, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Votta to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Moving forward constantly, Votta is pressuring Millican. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Millican hit two counter left hands. (Rd 2 - 04:47) A jab is wide from Votta, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Votta comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Millican manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Votta can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:30) A few deep breaths betray that Votta is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Millican steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Votta can't connect with a jab, but then hits Millican with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Millican appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Millican seizes the chance and grabs Votta into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Millican uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Votta. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Votta doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Millican is looking to muscle Votta back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Millican achieves it, pinning Votta to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Millican scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Millican pins Votta up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Votta takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Votta is trapped against the cage and Millican hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Millican uses dirty boxing to punish Votta while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Millican smothers Votta against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 02:16) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Millican is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Votta steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Millican hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 02:07) A jab lands from Votta but Millican avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Votta looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Millican is trying to muscle Votta up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:54) He does so and now has Votta pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Votta takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Votta is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Millican pins Votta up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Millican smothers Votta up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:58) The rest of the round sees them remain there, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Millican. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Millican in between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Votta moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Millican into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Millican hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Votta and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Votta seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Votta finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Millican lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Millican 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 - 04:04) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Votta tries to wriggle free, but Millican controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Millican hits Votta with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Breathing very hard, Millican is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Using his wrestling skills, Millican is trying to push Votta up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:13) He does so and now has Votta pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Millican catches Votta with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Votta is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Millican hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Millican hits Votta, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Votta is trapped against the cage and Millican hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Votta is trapped against the cage and Millican hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Millican smothers Votta against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Votta is trapped against the cage and Millican hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Votta scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Millican nails a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Millican looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Votta backs off quickly, I think that last shot really shook him! (Rd 3 - 00:37) A huge right hand catches Votta behind the ear and sends him down! (Rd 3 - 00:23) Millican starts pounding away on Votta, looking to finish him off! (Rd 3 - 00:23) Millican pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 3 - 00:23) It looks like Millican may have damaged his hand while pounding away, he looks in pain. (Rd 3 - 00:23) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Millican lands a powerful elbow strike that caught Votta on the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Millican, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Millican ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:50) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 4 - 04:20) Votta hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Votta connects with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Millican scores with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 03:46) A jab lands from Votta, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Votta looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 4 - 03:19) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 02:47) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:20) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 4 - 02:11) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Millican catches Votta with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Millican catches Votta with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Millican tries to wrestle Votta backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Votta ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Millican looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Millican pins Votta up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 01:08) Millican uses dirty boxing to punish Votta while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:50) Votta is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 00:33) Millican drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 4 - 00:24) Millican stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Millican hits Votta, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Millican, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Votta really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Votta slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Using his wrestling skills, Millican is trying to push Votta up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Millican manages it and controls Votta up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Votta is trapped against the cage and Millican punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Millican hits Votta, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Millican uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 03:38) Millican smothers Votta against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Millican pins Votta up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 5 - 03:06) Showing his ability to control opponents, Millican fights through his apparent exhaustion and smothers Votta against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:06) They spend the next minute in that position, both fighters looking absolutely shattered. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Millican hits a left cross. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Votta hits a left cross. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Votta comes forward on the attack. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Millican tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Votta hits a left jab and then he hits Millican with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Millican hits Votta with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 01:04) Millican uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Votta as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Millican hits Votta with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Millican is trying to push Votta so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Millican manages it and controls Votta up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:13) Millican hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (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 Millican. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'British Beef' Vic Millican! Official Result: 'British Beef' Vic Millican defeats Rogerio Votta (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Vic Millican 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 it's a shame that Stratos Papaoiannou is too much of a coward to face him because otherwise that'd be a good fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tony "The Spider" McCall (35-12, 0-0 CTC, From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Favorite: -220) vs. John "Doom" Draper (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Newark, New Jersey, Underdog: +170) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Tony 'The Spider' McCall takes on John 'Doom' Draper in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Marianne Froth, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Draper doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:53) McCall moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Draper may have been setting up to shoot, but McCall aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab lands from McCall, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:38) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:38) McCall slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Draper immediately backs up against the cage and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him! (Rd 1 - 04:29) McCall hits a head kick, but most of the power was taken on the raised forearms of Draper. (Rd 1 - 04:16) A big right hand catches Draper flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 1 - 04:11) McCall smashes Draper with a big right hand through the guard! Draper can do nothing but try and cover up! (Rd 1 - 04:11) The referee has seen enough and jumps in to stop the fight! Draper wasn't offering enough intelligent defence. (Rd 1 - 04:11) I think referee Kyle Crisp should have been quicker to react, Draper took more shots than necessary. (Rd 1 - 04:03) By TKO, the winner is Tony McCall! Official Result: Tony 'The Spider' McCall defeats John 'Doom' Draper (TKO (Strikes) in 0:57 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Tony McCall announces that he has decided to retire from active competition following this fight. MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (16-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Istanbul, Turkey, Favorite: -1200) vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (8-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay battles Raimundo Pinheiro in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Oktay comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Pinheiro fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Oktay connects with a nice jab and then he hits Pinheiro with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Pinheiro misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Oktay catches the last kick! (Rd 1 - 04:18) Pinheiro hops on one foot, trying to balance. Oktay tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:18) The takedown is successful, it leaves Pinheiro pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Oktay begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 04:11) After a struggle, he gets to half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Oktay pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Pinheiro. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Oktay attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:01) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Oktay throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Oktay attempts to armbar Pinheiro from side control. (Rd 1 - 02:03) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Pinheiro has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:37) The winner, by submission; Lefter Oktay! Official Result: Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay defeats Raimundo Pinheiro (Submission (Armbar) in 3:23 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Lefter Oktay gives a name-check to everyone at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Visibly delighted, Lefter Oktay celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. Attendance: 286 Gate Reciepts: $36,966 Sponsorship: $32,703 Ad Revenue: $620,916 Merchandise: $4,520 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $86,095) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Lefter Oktay $17,510 Raimundo Pinheiro $1,598 Tony McCall $16,290 John Draper $1,598 KotN: McCall: $5,000 Perf: McCall: $5,000 Vic Millican $13,910 Rogerio Votta $11,920 FotN: Both: $10,000 Stan Blackheath $3,910 Leo Carlos Goulart $1,680 Murray Darby $1,560 Collins Lundie $1,680 Lars-Gunnar Ekberg $8,400 Glen McBeam $132 SotN: Ekberg: $5,000 Gennady Lopatin $187 Howard Pursglove $1,560 Takaaki Fukumitsu $2,720 Gustaf Persson $1,440 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $26,074 Profit: $573,928 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 50% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -2.0% 93.0% (High Level Regional) USA -0.4% 95.2% (High Level Regional) UK -1.6% 91.0% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.2% 86.5% (High Level Regional) Australia -0.5% 82.1% (High Level Regional) Japan -2.4% 2.6% (Low Level National) Asia -0.5% 85.3% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.1% 74.0% (High Level Regional) Mexico -0.5% 81.8% (High Level Regional) South America -0.8% 92.6% (High Level Regional) Central America -0.1% 76.4% (High Level Regional) Africa +0.4% 63.2% (Mid Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 73, and John Fitzwallace tested positive for a performance enhancing substance, following his loss to Bastian Neske. He claims he was 100% clean for the fight. He was already fired by CTC following his loss. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 74, and all fighters tested clean. - Tony McCall announced his retirement to the crowd following his destruction of John Draper. He retires with a professional record of 36-12, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a 57 second knock out victory over John Draper at Canadian Tournament Combat 76. He fought Mark Cohen for the GAMMA Heavyweight title in October of 1994, losing a Unanimous Decision. - It is announced that rather than having a rematch of the Collins Lundie vs. Murray Darby Majority Draw, both fighters will advance, with Lundie going forward in the spot of the winner of that fight, while Murray Darby will continue in the place of Tony McCall. - Stan Blackheath announced his retirement to the crowd following his Split Decision victory over Leo Carlos Goulart. He retires with a professional record of 25-11, with a professional record of 1-0 in CTC, including a Split Decision victory over Leo Carlos Goulart at Canadian Tournament Combat 76. His opponent Leo Carlos Goulart will continue in the tournament in his place following a close Split Decision. - Vic Millican suffered a broken wrist during his victory over Rogerio Votta. He will miss three weeks of training, but the injury shouldn't affect his ability to continue in the tournament. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Raimundo Pinheiro, John Draper, Rogerio Votta, Glen McBeam, Howard Pursglove, and Gustaf Persson. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Vitor de Melo announced that he is training at Combat Team Curitiba as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Randall Donnelly. According to the team, he is expected to stay there long term, and is looking to improve his wrestling skills while there. - CTC Welterweight fight Kichisaburo Morri announced that he is training at Mok Gar Dojo as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Templeton Crumb. The rumour is he is there to shake up his training, and will not be staying long-term. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows American Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 3, December 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Rory Fagin vs. Hetcher Durante KO of the Night: Wilson Franklyn (vs. John Rivero) Submission of the Night: Kenny Magilton (vs. Cole Moor) Performance Bonus: Rory Fagin vs. Hetcher Durante Performance Bonus: Mozart Pinto vs. Kelv Bender Asian Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 3, December 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Hyun-Shik Lim vs. Local Fighter KO of the Night: Thorvald Axelsson (vs. Rayver Anzures) Submission of the Night: Syed Tan (vs. Local Fighter) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 32) James Foster vs. Massimiliano Locatelli Basil McCrystle vs. Stratos Papaoiannou Norman Pike vs. Brent Rigger Khru Duangjan vs. Bastian Neske Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Joey Baddell Okura Ihara vs. Christopher Drew Grzegorz Boniek vs. Zhenya Golob Antonio Rimando vs. Oliver Fiderer Percy Catcher vs. Waly da Cunha Donnie Wang vs. Rodolfo Camara Jamie Barrington vs. Alexandre Montador Reinhardt Rhett vs. Harvey Loeb Lefter Oktay vs. Leo Carlos Goulart Takaaki Fukumitsu vs. Vic Millican Murray Darby vs. Gennady Lopatin Lars-Gunnar Ekberg vs. Collins Lundie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 CTC Cruiserweight Finalized Roster And Current Rankings #25. Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (3-0) Antonio "The Rock" Rimando is a BJJ black belt who is one of the most dangerous submission artists in the Heavyweight ranks, especially off his back. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Antonio Rimando defeats Jacob Barlee by Submission (Armbar) in 4:15 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 74 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Oliver Fiderer at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Antonio Rimando defeats Steve Mason by Submission (Armbar) in 1:50 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) GAMMA Clash of the Titans Season 2 Finals (October 2001) #24. "Boxin'" Basil McCrystle (10-6) Basil McCrystle is a former boxer, a Heavyweight who has decent hands but that is the total sum of his attacking options when it comes to MMA. His horrible wrestling and ground game mean he is wide open to anybody with even mediocre grappling skills. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Basil McCrystle defeats Clem Wolff by TKO (Strikes) in 0:40 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Stratos Papaoiannou at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) #23. Takaaki Fukumitsu (7-0) Takaaki Fukumitsu is a former Judo competitor who now fights in MMA. Skilled at submissions, Fukumitsu can be dangerous up close but is vulnerable to strikes. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Takaaki Fukumitsu defeats Gustaf Persson by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (Deccember 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Vic Millican at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Takaaki Fukumitsu defeats Bairei Akutagawa by Submission (Kimura) in 4:36 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Arai (July 2001) #22. Donnie Wang (6-0) Donnie Wang is a kick boxer who fights at Heavyweight, a Filipino striker who is fast and technically solid but does lack the KO power that would make him truly dangerous. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Donnie Wang defeats George Brabazon-Plank by TKO (Strikes) in 1:15 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 75 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Rodolfo Camara at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Donnie Wang defeats Josuke Matsuzawa by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake (November 2001) #21. Bastian Neske (7-2) Bastian Neske is a former Heavyweight boxer, who has now brought his heavy hands to MMA. Purely a puncher, he has little else in his game, a fact that makes him pretty predictable, but has enough stopping power that nobody can take him lightly. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Bastian Neske defeats John Fitzwallace by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:41 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Khru Duangjan at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Jozef Jankowski defeats Bastian Neske by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Dargomyzhsky (May 2001) 2. Bastian Neske defeats Juozas Skerla by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Basora vs. Mueller (August 2001) #20. "Lights Out" Reinhardt Rhett (9-4) Reinhardt Rhett is a rugged German fighter, who has pretty good boxing skills and enough power to be dangerous but has been consistently let down by a suspect chin and his inability to deal with grapplers. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Reinhardt Rhett defeats Denbe Ekiguchi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:31 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 75 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Harvey Loeb at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) #19. Murray Darby (12-8-1) Murray Darby is a lanky New Zealander, a wrestler who is prone to taking opponents to the mat and lying on top of them for minutes at a time to grind out decision victories. As a result he isn't one of the more exciting talents around. CTC Record: 0-0-1 CTC Results: 1. Murray Darby drew with Collins Lundie by Majority Draw in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Poor) Canadian Tournament Combat 76 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Gennady Lopatin at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Terron Cabal defeats Murray Darby by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:51 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Gilchrist (February 1999) 2. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Murray Darby by TKO (Strikes) in 2:35 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Oktay vs. Papaoiannou (June 2001) 3. Sahan Ozbek defeats Murray Darby by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) SIGMA: Bohlin vs. Gunnarsson III (December 2001) #18. Harvey Loeb (11-6) Harvey Loeb is a wrestler who is at his best when he can clinch up with an opponent. He offers little threat either standing or on the ground though, and as a result has struggled even on the regional scene. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Harvey Loeb defeats Michael Bannon by TKO (Strikes) in 1:35 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 75 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament #17. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (8-0) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg is an all-rounder from Sweden. After building up a reputation as a formidable Heavyweight competitor in Europe, he moved to America and was rewarded with being signed by GAMMA to take part in the second season of Clash of the Titans. Although eliminated early, by Sylvester Collins, his trash-talking and swagger made him one of the break out stars of the show. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg defeats Glen McBeam by Submission (Guillotine) in 0:30 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 76 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Collins Lundie at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg defeats Darius Best by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:40 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) GAMMA Clash of the Titans Season 2 Finals (October 2001) #16. Okura Ihara (9-1) Okura Ihara is a Heavyweight kick boxer who is known for his tendency to work the body with strikes. A solid enough competitor, but doesn't really excel at striking to the point where he's likely to ever trouble the elite. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Okura Ihara defeats Frank Analysis by TKO (Strikes) in 1:48 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 74 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Christopher Drew at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Denbe Ekiguchi defeats Okura Ihara by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Arai (July 2001) #15. Don "The Rumble King" Norman (26-17) Don Norman is a former amateur boxer, who is now a veteran of MMA with over forty fights to his name. Good with his hands, his big weakness has always been that he is almost entirely useless when caught by a grappler or taken down to the mat. CTC Record: 1-1 CTC Results: 1. Don Norman defeats Log Drake by TKO (Strikes) in 4:55 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 36 (July 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament 2. Kunimichi Kikuchi defeats Don Norman by Submission (Kimura) in 0:56 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 74 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: None #14. Rodolfo Camara (7-1) Rodolfo Camara is a Muay Thai specialist, a good striker who relies heavily on his leg kicks to batter down his opponents defences. His big problem has always been that he has no ground game to speak of and does not have the takedown defence to stop people putting him there. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Rodolfo Camara defeats Perry Barr by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:56 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 75 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Donnie Wang at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Rodolfo Camara defeats Vitor de Melo by TKO in 1:08 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) FLB: Moura vs. Laurentino (May 1999) 2. Murilo Satinho defeats Rodolfo Camara by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:49 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) FLB: Satinho vs. Camara (January 2000) Murilo Satinho Retains The FLB Heavyweight Title 3. Rodolfo Camara defeats Marcelo Boccoli by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) FLB: Helio vs. Edmilson (May 2001) #13. Collins Lundie (14-5-1) Collins Lundie is a former boxer, who likes to use his reach advantage to pepper his opponents with jabs and straight punches. One dimensional, fighters who can figure out a way to get past his hands and take him down can usually end the match pretty quickly. Should he ever figure out how to defend against takedowns properly, he'd become a much sterner test. CTC Record: 0-0-1 CTC Results: 1. Collins Lundie drew with Murray Darby by Majority Draw in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Poor) Canadian Tournament Combat 76 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) #12. Christopher Drew (8-1) Christopher Drew is a bright Heavyweight prospect from England, a vicious striker who loves to stand and bang. One of the most intimidating men in MMA, his combination of striking power and powerful grappling makes him a very hard opponent to compete with. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Christopher Drew defeats Marcelo Boccoli by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:06 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 74 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Okura Ihara at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Perry Barr defeats Christopher Drew by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:41 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) BCF Best of British 3 (April 2001) 2. Christopher Drew defeats Eddie Whelan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) BCF: McSweegan vs. McFadden II (December 2001) #11. Oliver Fiderer (11-0) Oliver Fiderer is a powerhouse from Utah, who likes to use his physical strength by grabbing opponents and bullying them with his wrestling, His favorite positiion is to get on top of a downed opponent where he can either smother them or start throwing big right hands. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Oliver Fiderer defeats Quentin Beecraft by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 74 (December 2002) Scheduled Fight: vs. Antonio Rimando at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) #10. Percy "The Edge" Catcher (12-4-1) Percy Catcher is a typical European-style Heavyweight competitor, his primary weapons are his big hands, he is comfortable but not exceptional at grappling, he can withstand a lot of punishment, and his biggest weakness is when he is put on his back on the ground. CTC Record: 0-0-1 CTC Results: 1. Percy Catcher drew with Jamie Barrington by Split Draw in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 75 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Waly da Cunha at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Percy Catcher defeats Mark Bicknell by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:15 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) BCF: Alois vs. Barr (September 1998) 2. Percy Catcher defeats Fritz Phipps by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Awful) BCF: Kane vs. Hansen (May 1999) 3. Rav Kapur defeats Percy Catcher by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:41 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) BCF Best of British 2 (March 2000) Rav Kapur Retains The BCF Heavyweight Title 4. Harry Milne defeats Percy Catcher by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:51 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) BCF: Spyrou vs. Baines (March 2001) 5. Percy Catcher defeats Perry Barr by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:59 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Mullally vs. Webb (August 2001) #9. Waly da Cunha (17-8) Waly da Cunha is tall and imposing, a Muay Thai competitor from Brazil. A decent enough striker, what has held him back from achieving more has been his weak chin and one-dimensional nature. Still, despite those flaws, he is a test for anyone at Heavyweight. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Waly da Cunha defeats Julio Correa by TKO (Strikes) in 1:58 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 75 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Percy Catcher at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) #8. Stratos "Atlas" Papaoiannou (29-8) Stratos Papaoiannou is a tough competitor, a good wrestler who has surprisingly impressive submission skills at his disposal. He has racked up an excellent win-loss record over the years, although in reality a lot of his victories are over journeyman and weak opponents on the European circuit. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Stratos Papaoiannou defeats Dmitry Gomolov by Submission (Armbar) in 3:12 of Round 1 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Basil McCrystle at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Stratos Papaoiannou defeats Souleymane Ya Konan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Basora vs. Mellberg (August 1998) 2. Grzegorz Boniek defeats Stratos Papaoiannou by Submission (Kimura) in 3:53 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Boniek vs. Papaoiannou (April 1999) Grzegorz Boniek Retains The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 3. Lefter Oktay defeats Stratos Papaioannou by TKO (Strikes) in 0:55 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA Oktay vs. Papaioannou (June 2001) Lefter Oktay Retains The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 4. Stjepan Andric defeats Stratos Papaioannou by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) SIGMA: Bohlin vs. Gunnarsson II (December 2001) #7. "British Beef" Vic Millican (21-6) Vic Millican isn't exactly the prettiest fighter around, and that extends to his fighting style, an awkward opponent to fight, he throws his strikes from odd angles, likes to use dirty boxing, and is generally just a complete pain in the arse to try and beat. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Vic Millican defeats Rogerio Votta by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 76 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tourament Scheduled Fight: vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Rav Kapur defeats Vic Millican by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:40 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Kitson vs. Laurent II (June 1998) 2. Vic Millican defeats Dave Lennon by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) BCF: Kane vs. Mullally (February 2001) 3. Carter Potter defeats Vic Millican by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) BCF: Potter vs. Millican (October 2001) Carter Potter Retains The BCF Heavyweight Title #6. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (19-3) Khru Duangjan is perhaps the most violently entertaining Heavyweight in MMA to watch, and is one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport due to his power, speed, and intensity. Rarely stopping, he comes on strong and fast and overwhelms his opponents. He is widely regarded as having the best chin in MMA, and has yet to be stopped or even floored in over 20 fights. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Khru Duangjan defeats Olu Yolo by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Bastian Neske at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Khru Duangjan defeats Eien Kawano by TKO (Strikes) in 3:10 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Lette vs. Abukara (April 2001) 2. Gyokusho Fujimoto defeats Khru Duangjan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Abukara vs. Lette II (October 2001) #5. "Stormin'" Norman Pike (19-7) Norman Pike is an ultra-tough Heavyweight, who learned to fight when in the Canadian army. Although he is more than capable of standing and trading, his real strength is on the ground where his submission skills have helped him score multiple victories. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Norman Pike defeats Helton Nascimento by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:32 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Brent Rigger at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Gladstone Lopes defeats Norman Pike by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:35 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (March 1999) 2. Fatuma Roy defeats Norman Pike by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA Battle Lines 5: Rushton vs. Pickering (April 2001) 3. Norman Pike defeats Christopher Sharp by Submission (Armbar) in 4:43 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 48: Foster vs. Hughes (November 2001) #4. "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (37-6) Grzegorz Boniek is a veteran Heavyweight fighter who has put together a great win-loss record over the years, albeit while fighting primarily on the fairly easy European scene. His skill is declining now with age, but he remains a challenging opponent for anyone. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Grzegorz Boniek defeats Simon Youngman by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:45 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 74 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Zhenya Golob at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Grzegorz Boniek defeats Gunnar Nilsson by Submission (Triangle) in 2:33 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Nilsson vs. Boniek (August 1997) Grzegorz Boniek Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 2. Grzegorz Boniek defeats Gunnar Nilsson by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) SIGMA: Boniek vs. Nilsson II (April 1998) Grzegorz Boniek Retains The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 3. Grzegorz Boniek defeats Stratos Papaioannou by Submission (Kimura) in 3:53 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Boniek vs. Papaioannou (April 1999) Grzegorz Boniek Retains The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 4. Aleksander Ivanov defeats Grzegorz Boniek by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Boniek vs. Ivanov (February 2000) Aleksander Ivanov Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 5. Stjepan Andric defeats Grzegorz Boniek by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Dargomyzsky (May 2001) 6. Grzegorz Boniek defeats Souleymane Ya Konan by Submission (Rear Naked Coke) in 3:55 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Kurri III (November 2001) #3. "Unstoppable K" Kunimichi Kikuchi (30-5) Kunimichi Kikuchi is a master of the clinch game, who is known for his ability to shut down his opponents and grind out wins with his grappling. A master strategist, Japanese fans have warmed to his intelligent method of approaching fights even if he is often quite dull to watch. A former ALPHA-1 Heavyweight champion, a long career of hard-fought battle have definitely taken their toll on him and in recent years he has suffered more and more defeats. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Kunimichi Kikuchi defeats Don Norman by Submission (Kimura) in 0:56 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 74 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Joey Baddell at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Kunimichi Kikuchi defeats Ari Peltonen by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Kikuchi vs. Peltonen (June 1995) Kunimichi Kikuchi Won The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 2. Kunimichi Kikuchi defeats Armen Sarkisian by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Kikuchi vs. Sarkisian (December 1995) Kunimichi Kikuchi Retains The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 3. Hassan Fezzik defeats Kunimichi Kikuchi by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Fantastic) ALPHA-1: Kikuchi vs. Fezzik (August 1996) Hassan Fezzik Won The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 4. Hassan Fezzik defeats Kunimichi Kikuchi by Submission (Kimura) in 3:03 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Kikuchi II (March 1997) Hassan Fezzik Retains The ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title 5. Mason Archer defeats Kunimichi Kikuchi by TKO (Strikes) in 1:37 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 6. Terron Cabal defeats Kunimichi Kikuchi by TKO in 1:07 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1 Warriors of the Ring 2 (December 2001) #2. Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (17-1) Lefter Oktay is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, a powerful Turk who combines a very good kick boxing game with excellent grappling to make a potent package. A great physical specimen, he has fantastic cardio for such a big man and exceptional reflexes. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Lefter Oktay defeats Raimundo Pinheiro by Submission (Armbar) in 3:23 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 76 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Leo Carlos Goulart at Canadian Tournament Combat 106 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. Lefter Oktay defeats Mugur Boc by Knock Out (Kick) in 1:17 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Lermontov vs. Basora II (December 1999) 2. Lefter Oktay defeats Aleksander Ivanov by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:34 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Ivanov vs. Oktay (December 2000) Lefter Oktay Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 3. Lefter Oktay defeats Stratos Papaioannou by TKO (Strikes) in 0:55 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Oktay vs. Papaioannou (June 2001) Lefter Oktay Retains The SIGMA Heavyweight Title 4. Armen Sarkisian defeats Lefter Oktay by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Yamamoto vs. Sukarno (September 2001) #1. "The King of Ground and Pound" James Foster (38-4-1) James Foster is the face of North American MMA, a combination of success in the cage and his "All American" look have made him a superstar and the most bankable commodity in the sport. A very good wrestler with an almost unstoppable double leg and nasty ground and pound, he may not be the most versatile or well-rounded fighter but he is very, very hard to beat. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. James Foster defeats Taye Burnett by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:58 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 73 (December 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Massimiliano Locatelli at Canadian Tournament Combat 105 (April 2003) Other Results: 1. James Foster defeats Mark Cohen by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:30 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) GAMMA: Cohen vs. Foster TV Special (April 1995) James Foster Won The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 2. James Foster defeats Mark Cohen by TKO (Strikes) in 4:24 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA: The Ultimate Rematch (September 1995) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 3. James Foster defeats Jeff Carlton by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 13: Foster vs. Carlton (December 1996) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 4. James Foster defeats Rick Stanley by TKO (Strikes) in 4:28 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) GAMMA 20: Foster vs. Stanley (October 1997) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 5. James Foster defeats Duke Aiona by Submission (Americana) in 2:18 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 23: Foster vs. Aiona (March 1998) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 6. James Foster defeats Tim Boyer by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA Battle Lines 1: Foster vs. Boyer (June 1999) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 7. James Foster defeats Gladstone Lopes by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 36: Foster vs. Lopes (June 2000) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 8. James Foster defeats Tim Boyer by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:28 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 41: Foster vs. Boyer II (March 2001) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title 9. James Foster defeats Raul Hughes by TKO (Strikes) in 3:07 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 48: Foster vs. Hughes (November 2001) James Foster Retains The GAMMA Heavyweight Title Unranked Fighters Alexandre Montador (5-1, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Jamie Barrington at Canadian Tournament Combat 106) Brent Rigger (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Norman Pike at Canadian Tournament Combat 105) Gennady Lopatin (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Murray Darby at Canadian Tournament Combat 106) Jamie Barrington (1-0-1, 1-0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Alexandre Montador at Canadian Tournament Combat 106) Joey Baddell (3-1, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Kunimichi Kikuchi at Canadian Tournament Combat 105) Leo Carlos Goulart (6-5, 0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Lefter Oktay at Canadian Tournament Combat 106) Massimiliano Locatelli (4-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. James Foster at Canadian Tournament Combat 105) Zhenya Golob (5-1, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Grzegorz Boniek at Canadian Tournament Combat 105) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 Friday, Week 4, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (8-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -160) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shanaugh Stoltman (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +120) Piper Evergood is a Canadian fighter who is beginning to build up a reputation as a dangerous competitor. A striker, her best weapon is her big overhand left which has massive power and can easily KO most opponents. She has also developed very good takedown defence, allowing her to keep the fight standing. She signed for WEFF in September 1998, having racked up a 4-0 record on local shows, and has become an integral part of their Featherweight division. She is coming off a third round TKO victory over Temperance McCoy in WEFF. Shaunagh Stoltman is a all-rounder from Ottawa, Canada. Originally coming from a purely wrestling background, she has quickly picked up the art of striking and is now a threat from pretty much everywhere that a fight can possibly go. A tall fighter, she is particularly noted for her vicious knee strikes. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Chelsea Lawson vs. Nora Bethlen in the Second Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "The Wrecking Machine" Chelsea Lawson (5-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -520) vs. Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +410) Chelsea Lawson is one of the hardest hitting female fighters in the world, a powerful kick boxer who just batters opponents with bruising strikes. She is best known for her KO defeat to Kelly Andrews, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest fights in MMA history. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Lynda Epsom in WEFF. Nora Bethlen is one of the few Hungarians in MMA. She comes from a kick boxing background and is known as One-Shot because of her tremendous punching power and ability to put people down and out with a single blow. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Piper Evergood vs. Shaunagh Stoltman in the Second Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "Thunder Foot" Kirsten Page (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Underdog: +170) vs. Vasya Kaczmarek (6-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Favorite: -220) Kirsten Page is a Canadian kick boxer who got the nickname "Thunder Foot" because of her love of using a big head kick to try and finish fights. She debuted for WEFF in August 2000 and made an instant impression, knocking out Lynda Epsom with one of her trademark kicks. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Kerry Silverman in WEFF. Vasya Kaczmarek comes from a Sambo background, and is as you'd expect, at her best when she can grab hold of her opponent and use grappling to control them. Her stand-up is less impressive, but could be improved with the right camp. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Laura Adair vs. Erin DiStefano in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Laura "The Pissed Off Angel" Adair (6-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Underdog: +120) vs. Erin DiStefano (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -160) Laura Adair is a Muay Thai competitor from Hollywood, California. She is a dangerous striker who will give a lot of opponents a big headache, both in terms of coming up with a defensive strategy and potentially via her knee strikes. After racking up a string of KO wins, WEFF hired her, officially signing the contract on January 1, 1999, though injuries meant she didn't make her debut until the following year. She was cruising up the rankings until 2001, when two losses in a row halted her momentum in a big way. She is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a first round knock out loss to Tabitha Cameron in WEFF. Erin DiStefano is a young fighter from Queens, New York. A martial arts enthusiast since she was a young girl, she has done a good amount of kick boxing, grappling, and jiu-jitsu over the years and so has a good grounding for MMA. Primarily known for her knock out power, she has designs on being a major force in the sport. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kirsten Page vs. Vasya Kaczmarek in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Kit Sakamoto (8-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Underdog: -110) vs. Rosamaria Correa (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Favorite: -130) Kit Sakamoto is a dangerous striker from Japan, who is known primarily for her great conditioning and wicked fight-ending head kicks. A string of brutal finishes made her one of the fastest rising stars in womens MMA, but her run came to an end in late 2001 when Chiyo Yanagimoto outworked her over three hard fought rounds. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Chiyo Yanagimoto in KDM FC. Rosamaria Correa is a fighter originally from a Muay Thai background, a power puncher who can devastate opponents in striking battles. Making her debut in mid-2000, she has quickly become one of the most talked about young female talents in Brazil. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Echiko Watanabe vs. Laia Leele in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Brooke "The Rock" Rockerfeller (5-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Underdog: +100) vs. Janey McDwyre (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Favorite: -110) Brooke Rockerfeller is a decent kick boxer from Wisconsin. Noted for her powerful leg kicks, she also has a surprisingly competent wrestling game for someone who has no training in that area. She is a regular for WEFF in their Featherweight division. She is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a Split Decision loss to Janinha in WEFF. Janey McDwyre is a fighter from Newcastle, England, whose background is in Judo. Her main threat is on the ground, where her array of submission holds are more than enough to cause most fighters a lot of trouble, but her lack of striking means that she can be in trouble against aggressive opponents who swarm her. The winner of this fight will face #8 seed Rachel McGuiness in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Umeka Fujiwara (6-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Underdog: +180) vs. Sue Eccleston (7-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Favorite: -230) Umeka Fujiwara is a tall kick boxer, who has decent striking skills, but not good enough for her to trouble the elite in Womens MMA. She made her KDM FC debut in the summer of 1999 but got decimated by Veronika Sablikova for her first pro loss. She has gone 2-2 since then in the company, and has failed to really establish herself. She is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Saya Ikegami in KDM FC. Sue Eccleston is originally from England, but moved to Canada in 1997 in an attempt to join WEFF so that she could compete in MMA professionally. Although she has yet to fight for them, she has become a regular sight on the local circuit. She is nominally a wrestler, but not a very good one, and the fact that she has struggled whenever faced with a decent opponent really indicates that she is facing an uphill struggle to ever get on the WEFF roster. In 2001 she moved up to Featherweight in an effort to reboot her career. The winner of this fight will face #9 seed Verona Joseph in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Echiko "Rhino" Watanabe (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -650) vs. Laia Leele (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Underdog: +510) Echiko Watanabe is a strong wrestler who tends to run straight through her opponents, hence her "Rhino" nickname. A hard hitting fighter, she prefers to grapple with her opponents and plant them down with a slam or takedown so that she can pummel them with strikes from above. She has been with KDM FC since 1999. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Chiyo Yanagimoto in KDM FC. Laia Leele is a young Spanish fighter who is well known for idolizing Bruce Lee. She is a striker who loves to use flashy kicks whenever possible. Debuting in 2001, she looks to have a bright future ahead of her. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kit Sakamoto vs. Rosamaria Correa in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Maricel Punya (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -180) vs. Grabriella Rios (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +140) Maricel Punya is a kick boxer from Thailand, who has quick hands and feet and likes to overwhelm opponents with the sheer wealth of strikes she throws per round. She joined KDM FC in late 2001 after having won her first three professional fights in comfortable fashion. Gabriella Rios is a Muay Thai specialist who loves to stand and trade. Not much is known about her at this early stage of her career, but those who have trained with her speak of someone with very dangerous striking capabilites. The winner of this fight will face #5 seed Alyson Arroway in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Seka Mutsu (4-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Favorite: -350) vs. Ophelia "Quicksand" Touchstone (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +270) Seka Mutsu is a very powerful fighter, a wrestler who loves to use ground and pound tactics to blitz her way through opponents. Her weak striking game could become an issue, although most opponents aren't upright long enough to test it. She joined KDM FC in 1997, but has had a mixed time with the company, going 2-3 as of the end of 2001. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Fusae Miura in KDM FC. Ophelia Touchstone is a rookie fighter from Nebraska who is nicknamed "Quicksand" because of her penchant for suffocating top control. Once she is on top of an opponent, they may as well abandon all hope. A very one-dimensional fighter, she will likely need to become more well-rounded if her career is to develope. The winner of this fight will face #4 seed Haley Croft in the Second Round. PRELIMINARY CARD CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Kellie "The Gummy Bear" Gumm (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Underdog: +100) vs. Velvet Avery (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -110) Kellie Gumm is a Muay Thai fighter from Toledo, Ohio. Debuting just before Christmas 2001 with an impressive KO win, her all-around striking and dangerous elbow strikes should make her a very dangerous opponent for anyone to face. Velvet Avery is a rookie fighter who comes from a background in Taekwondo. A solid technical striker, she doesn't really have the power or speed to be truly dangerous, but she does have the tools to wear down opponents over three rounds and get decision victories. The winner of this fight will face #1 seed Hope Lehane in the Second Round. Weigh-In Results Piper Evergood (145 lbs) vs. Shaunagh Stoltman (145 lbs) Chelsea Lawson (145 lbs) vs. Nora Bethlen (145 lbs) Kirsten Page (145 lbs) vs. Vasya Kaczmarek (145 lbs) Laura Adair (145 lbs) vs. Erin DiStefano (145 lbs) Kit Sakamoto (145 lbs) vs. Rosamaria Correa (145 lbs) Brooke Rockerfeller (145 lbs) vs. Janey McDwyre (145 lbs) Umeka Fujiwara (145 lbs) vs. Sue Eccleston (145 lbs) Echiko Watanabe (145 lbs) vs. Laia Leele (145 lbs) Maricel Punya (145 lbs) vs. Gabriella Rios (145 lbs) Seka Mutsu (145 lbs) vs. Ophelia Touchstone (145 lbs) Kellie Gumm (145 lbs) vs. Velvet Avery (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 77 Full Fight Card WFW: Piper Evergood vs. Shanaugh Stoltman WFW: Chelsea Lawson vs. Nora Bethlen WFW: Kirsten Page vs. Vasya Kaczmarek WFW: Laura Adair vs. Erin DiStefano WFW: Kit Sakamoto vs. Rosamaria Correa WFW: Brooke Rockerfeller vs. Janey McDwyre WFW: Umeka Fujiwara vs. Sue Eccleston WFW: Echiko Watanabe vs. Laia Leele WFW: Maricel Punya vs. Gabriella Rios WFW: Seka Mutsu vs. Ophelia Touchstone WFW: Kellie Gumm vs. Velvet Avery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 Friday, Week 4, December 2002 Live From Gatineau, Quebec PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Kellie "The Gummy Bear" Gumm (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Toledo, Ohio, Underdog: +100) vs. Velvet Avery (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) In the night's only preliminary fight, Kellie 'The Gummy Bear' Gumm battles Velvet Avery in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Gumm misses a left hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 04:35) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Avery slips past a left hook and counters with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Gumm initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Avery hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:50) A one-two from Gumm fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Avery scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Gumm scores with a jab and also hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Gumm misses a high kick that leaves her open. Avery comes in quickly with a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Gumm stalks forward, pressuring Avery. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Avery hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:45) A jab lands from Gumm but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Gumm is off-target with a jab but connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Avery finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Avery finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Gumm has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Avery misses with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Gumm misses a jab and also has a left hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Gumm misses with a big left hand, allowing Avery to counter with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Avery tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Gumm misses with a right jab and also can't get a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Avery hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Gumm uses a right jab and also hits a glancing high kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Avery, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Avery scores with a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Gumm hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left. (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 - 03:57) Moving forward constantly, Gumm is pressuring Avery. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Avery hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 03:57) A jab hits home from Gumm and then she catches Avery with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Gumm comes forward. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Avery tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Gumm throws a two-punch combo but Avery avoids both. (Rd 2 - 03:33) For the first time, Gumm is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 03:22) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Gumm misses with a big left hand, allowing Avery to counter with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Gumm steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Avery lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Gumm throws a one-two, but Avery was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 02:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Avery scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Gumm scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Gumm misses a left hook and gets countered with a low kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Avery misses a body kick attempt and allows Gumm to move in with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Gumm steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Avery misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Gumm throws a two-punch combo but Avery avoids both. (Rd 2 - 01:12) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Gumm steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Avery lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:41) A jab lands from Gumm but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Gumm motions for Avery to come on and fight. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Avery is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Gumm connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:17) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Gumm. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Avery just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Avery up 20-18. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Gumm. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Avery slips past a left hook and counters with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Gumm is bleeding under her eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound. (Rd 3 - 04:19) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Avery scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Gumm hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 03:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Gumm is well off-target with a high kick and that leaves her wide open. Avery attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 3 - 03:25) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Avery lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. Gumm is off target with a right jab but just about lands a head kick. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Gumm appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, her hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Avery misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Gumm to attack with a right jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Avery is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 02:32) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Both fighters strike but without success. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Avery misses with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Gumm is off-target with a jab and also has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:15) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Looking very tired, Gumm clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Avery is looking to muscle Gumm back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Avery manages it and controls Gumm up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:41) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Gumm. (Rd 3 - 01:41) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender. (Rd 3 - 01:41) We're back underway! (Rd 3 - 01:32) Gumm comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Avery manages a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 01:32) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Gumm. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Breathing very hard now, Gumm is looking a little ragged. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Gumm comes forward to attack. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Avery hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Gumm throws a one-two, but Avery was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 01:01) Gumm doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Gumm comes forward, walking down Avery. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Avery manages a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 00:56) A jab hits home from Gumm and then she catches Avery with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 00:34) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Avery counters a left hand with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:10) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Avery slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Avery, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Gumm, she's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:53) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Gumm misses a left hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Gumm looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Avery hits Gumm with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Avery tries to wrestle Gumm backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Avery achieves it, pinning Gumm to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Gumm is trapped against the cage and Avery hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Gumm is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 03:40) Gumm is trapped against the cage and Avery hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Gumm uses her wrestling skills to prevent Avery from throwing any elbow strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Gumm takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 4 - 02:55) Avery pins Gumm up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:40) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:35) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 4 - 02:25) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Avery hits Gumm with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:05) Avery tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but Gumm uses wrestling to smother the attacks. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Gumm seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Using her wrestling skills, Avery is trying to push Gumm up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Gumm ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Gumm uses her wrestling skills to prevent Avery from throwing any knee strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Avery attempts to use a knee strike but Gumm pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 4 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Avery hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Avery smothers Gumm against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:24) Gumm gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Gumm is trapped against the cage and Avery punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Avery catches Gumm with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (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 Avery. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Gumm really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Avery slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Avery doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 04:41) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Avery is looking to muscle Gumm back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Gumm ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Avery uses dirty boxing to punish Gumm while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Avery smothers Gumm against the cage, then hits her with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Avery uses dirty boxing to punish Gumm while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Gumm is trapped against the cage and Avery punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Gumm is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 5 - 03:18) Avery smothers Gumm against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Avery hits Gumm, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:32) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 5 - 02:13) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 5 - 01:52) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Gumm looks utterly exhausted, she has absolutely nothing left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 01:27) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Gumm looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:58) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 00:58) Avery counters a left hand with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Gumm is off target with a right jab but hits a left hand. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Avery scores with a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:09) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:09) Avery lands a one-two. Gumm finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Avery looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Avery 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 50-45 (Millhouse Twain), 48-47 (Edward Wilde) and 50-45 (Christina Shaw). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Velvet Avery wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Velvet Avery defeats Kellie 'The Gummy Bear' Gumm (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Velvet Avery name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Velvet Avery celebrates winning her 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 WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Seka Mutsu (4-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -350) vs. Ophelia "Quicksand" Touchstone (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Lincoln, Nebraska, Underdog: +270) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Seka Mutsu taking on Ophelia 'Quicksand' Touchstone. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Touchstone throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:35) With a clear opportunity, Mutsu is able to move in fast and clinch with Touchstone. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Mutsu is looking to muscle Touchstone back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Touchstone ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:14) It isn't pretty, but Mutsu has Touchstone stuck up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:14) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Using tight body-to-body control, Mutsu is slowly wearing Touchstone down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her. (Rd 1 - 03:18) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Touchstone wrestles back against Mutsu, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Mutsu hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Touchstone hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Mutsu may have been setting up to shoot, but Touchstone aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Touchstone throws a punch but Mutsu avoids it. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Touchstone comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Touchstone lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Touchstone misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Mutsu to attack with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Mutsu really used her huge reach advantage well there. (Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:27) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Mutsu comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Touchstone throws a one-two, but Mutsu was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Mutsu, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Touchstone steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Mutsu can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Touchstone seizes the chance and grabs Mutsu into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Touchstone tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:32) An outside leg trip sweeps Mutsu down to the ground where she is left on her back pulling guard! (Rd 2 - 04:12) Touchstone throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Touchstone deflects a couple of punches that Mutsu threw from below. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Touchstone smothers Mutsu with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Mutsu is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Touchstone off of her. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Touchstone smothers Mutsu with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 02:02) The clock runs down as Mutsu is being smothered against the ground by Touchstone. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Touchstone throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Mutsu tries to catch Touchstone with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Referee Leo Behan decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Touchstone comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:40) She has the takedown! Mutsu pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 00:26) Mutsu is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Touchstone off of her. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Touchstone took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Mutsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 04:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Mutsu dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Mutsu slips past a right hook and counters with a nice left hand. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Touchstone throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Mutsu comes in and grabs Touchstone in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Mutsu tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip her to the floor. (Rd 3 - 03:38) An outside leg trip sweeps Touchstone down to the ground where she is left on her back pulling half guard! (Rd 3 - 03:22) Mutsu throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Mutsu begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Touchstone tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 02:41) The scramble ends with Mutsu grabbing Touchstone and shoving her up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Smothered against the cage, Touchstone cannot get free. (Rd 3 - 02:24) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Mutsu traps Touchstone up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 3 - 01:16) The next thirty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Touchstone is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Mutsu lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Touchstone counters a right hand with a left hook. (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 Mutsu. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Mutsu up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Touchstone throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 04:35) With a clear opportunity, Mutsu is able to move in fast and clinch with Touchstone. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Mutsu tries to wrestle Touchstone backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:26) She does so and now has Touchstone pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Mutsu tries to smother Touchstone against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Mutsu is off-target with a jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Touchstone misses with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 4 - 03:14) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Mutsu dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Touchstone misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Mutsu attacks with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Taking a few gulps of breath, Mutsu is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 02:34) Touchstone wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:34) Mutsu throws a one-two, but Touchstone was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Touchstone gets hold of Mutsu. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Touchstone tries to wrestle Mutsu backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Touchstone does it, Mutsu is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Touchstone tries to smother Mutsu against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Taking a few gulps of breath, Touchstone is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 01:38) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Touchstone misses with a big right hand, allowing Mutsu to counter with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Mutsu throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Touchstone misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Mutsu doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Touchstone is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Touchstone throws a one-two, but Mutsu was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Mutsu took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if she can take this final round, I can't see Touchstone winning on the judges' scorecards. She needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Mutsu hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Touchstone lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Touchstone throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 04:14) With a clear opportunity, Mutsu is able to move in fast and clinch with Touchstone. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Mutsu looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Touchstone cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Mutsu starts throwing some elbows, landing one that clearly hurts Touchstone. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Touchstone tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Mutsu has her back! (Rd 5 - 03:34) Mutsu pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Touchstone. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Mutsu fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Touchstone! (Rd 5 - 03:01) Touchstone is in huge trouble now, as Mutsu successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 5 - 02:39) Mutsu fires away with punches and Touchstone takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 5 - 02:39) Referee Leo Behan pulls Mutsu away, stopping the fight! (Rd 5 - 02:26) Seka Mutsu takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Seka Mutsu defeats Ophelia 'Quicksand' Touchstone (TKO (Strikes) in 2:34 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Seka Mutsu announces that she feels the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Maricel Punya (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Thailand, Favorite: -180) vs. Gabriella Rios (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Maricel Punya against Gabriella Rios. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Rios uses a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Punya hits a pair of jabs and also scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:31) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Rios hits a jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Punya lights up her opponent with six quick punches. (Rd 1 - 04:31) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Rios. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Punya slips past a left hook and counters with a quick left jab and a spinning kick. (Rd 1 - 03:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Rios misses a left hook and gets countered with a couple of jabs that are followed by a spin kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Punya lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Rios lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Rios uses a right jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Punya attacks with three quick punches and lands two of them and then scores with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Rios is off-target with a jab but lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Punya nails three quick punches from a flurry but gets a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Rios misses with a right jab but connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Punya hits a nice five punch combination. (Rd 1 - 01:35) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Rios counters a right hand with a jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 01:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Punya hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Rios lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:57) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Rios lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Punya throws three quick punches and lands two of them and then scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:12) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Punya, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Rios. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Rios lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Punya lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:45) The gash under the eye of Rios has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 2 - 04:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Rios hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Punya uses a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Rios hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Punya lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Shoulders hunched, Rios studies her opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Punya hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Rios hits a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Punya finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Rios hits a jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Rios hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Punya attacks with five quick punches and lands three of them and then lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 2 - 01:39) For the first time, Rios is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Punya finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Rios scores with a jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:08) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Rios lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Punya nails one quick punch from a flurry and then hits a spin kick. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Rios rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 2 - 00:36) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 00:11) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Rios 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Rios. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Rios hits a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Punya hits four out of a flurry of five punches but misses a spinning back kick. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Punya hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Rios scores with a jab and also nails a vicious left cross! (Rd 3 - 04:05) She's down! Punya falls to the floor! (Rd 3 - 04:05) Rios moves in quickly, kneeling beside Punya and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 3 - 04:05) Rios pounds away on Punya, landing several great shots that rock her! (Rd 3 - 04:05) With Punya taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 03:50) The winner, by TKO, is Gabriella Rios! Official Result: Gabriella Rios defeats Maricel Punya (TKO (Strikes) in 1:10 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Gabriella Rios name-check all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Visibly delighted, Gabriella Rios celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. Gabriella Rios is so photogenic that she is always marketable, even if she isn't the greatest talker in the world. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Echiko "Rhino" Watanabe (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -650) vs. Laia Leele (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Madrid, Spain, Underdog: +510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Echiko 'Rhino' Watanabe battles Laia Leele. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Leele connects with a jab, but Watanabe avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Leele lands a jab and then hits Watanabe with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Watanabe looked like she was going to shoot, but Leele simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:13) A jab hits home from Leele and then she catches Watanabe with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Leele lands a left hand and then catches Watanabe with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Leele lands a left hand and then catches Watanabe with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:22) A jab is wide from Leele, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Leele connects with a nice jab and then catches Watanabe with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Leele can't connect with a jab, but then catches Watanabe with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Watanabe hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Leele connects with a nice jab and then hits Watanabe with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Leele lands a jab and then catches Watanabe with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Leele looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:44) A jab hits home from Leele and then she scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Leele cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Watanabe throws some elbows but Leele deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Leele tries to pull guard on Watanabe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Watanabe starts dropping increasingly powerful elbows and Leele is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 1 - 00:25) Watanabe fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Watanabe 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) That round goes to Leele, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Leele looks pumped up and her team are delighted. (Rd 1 - 00:00) She may have come into this fight as the heavy underdog, but you wouldn't know it based on that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:53) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Watanabe, but Leele was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Leele can't connect with a jab, but then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 2 - 04:32) A jab hits home from Leele and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Leele hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Watanabe. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Leele looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Leele connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:35) A jab is wide from Leele, but then she lands a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Leele is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 03:17) A jab is wide from Leele, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Watanabe clearly respects her opponent's striking as she is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Leele can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Watanabe. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Watanabe isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if she gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Leele fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Watanabe with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Watanabe, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Leele lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Leele steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Watanabe may have been aiming to get in close, but Leele aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Leele hits a left hand, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 2 - 01:34) A jab hits home from Leele and then she scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Leele can't connect with a jab, but then catches Watanabe with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Leele confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Watanabe may have been aiming to get in close, but Leele aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:01) A jab hits home from Leele and then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Watanabe shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Watanabe gets a single leg takedown! Leele pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Watanabe pounds away on Leele, landing a few glancing elbow strikes but nothing too damaging. (Rd 2 - 00:16) Watanabe deflects a couple of punches that Leele threw from below. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Time slips away as Watanabe successfully keeps Leele stuck against the ground. (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 Leele. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Leele up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Watanabe looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Leele connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:37) A jab lands from Leele, but Watanabe avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 3 - 04:15) A jab is wide from Leele, but then she catches Watanabe with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Leele is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Leele fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Watanabe takes the chance and grabs Leele into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Using her wrestling skills, Watanabe is trying to push Leele up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Watanabe achieves it, pinning Leele to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Watanabe goes to use some dirty boxing, but Leele is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Watanabe tries to use some dirty boxing, but Leele uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Watanabe presses Leele into the cage, forcing her to carry all of her weight. (Rd 3 - 02:33) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Referee Leo Behan thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Leele can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Watanabe with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Watanabe had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Leele can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:43) A jab is wide from Leele, but then she hits Watanabe with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 00:32) Leele is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Leele lands a jab and then catches Watanabe with a right hook. (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 Leele. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Watanabe needs to take it up a level, she's going to lose this fight unless she can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:49) Leele can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Watanabe with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:31) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Leele. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Watanabe comes in and grabs Leele in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:07) With control of the clinch, Watanabe tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:07) The takedown is completed, Leele is left turtled up on her hands and knees, Watanabe on top of her. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Watanabe starts unloading with massive lefts and Leele is getting pasted! (Rd 4 - 03:53) Referee Leo Behan jumps in and saves Leele from taking any more shots! (Rd 4 - 03:42) Echiko 'Rhino' Watanabe takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Echiko 'Rhino' Watanabe defeats Laia Leele (TKO (Strikes) in 1:18 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Echiko Watanabe takes the microphone and announces that she has decided to retire from MMA. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Umeka Fujiwara (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +180) vs. Sue Eccleston (7-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Lancashire, England, Favorite: -230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Umeka Fujiwara battles Sue Eccleston. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Fujiwara comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Fujiwara steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Fujiwara can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Fujiwara stalks forward, pressuring Eccleston. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Fujiwara avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Fujiwara lands a left hand and then she catches Eccleston with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:59) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Eccleston misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 03:38) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Circling warily, Eccleston is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Fujiwara connects with a nice jab and then hits Eccleston with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Two jabs hit home from Fujiwara and then she hits Eccleston with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Fujiwara moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Fujiwara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Fujiwara lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Eccleston looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Fujiwara hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Fujiwara comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Eccleston manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Fujiwara can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Eccleston. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Fujiwara comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Eccleston throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Fujiwara feints to one side, causing Eccleston to react and leave herself off balance. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Fujiwara throws a one-two, but Eccleston was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Fujiwara fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Eccleston looks to have been cut above her eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 1 - 00:18) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (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 Fujiwara. (Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Eccleston. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Fujiwara stalks forward, pressuring Eccleston. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Eccleston hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Fujiwara can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Fujiwara stalks forward, pressuring Eccleston. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Fujiwara is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Fujiwara fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:55) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Fujiwara comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Eccleston hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Fujiwara lands a left hand and then she catches Eccleston with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:55) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Fujiwara comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Eccleston misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Fujiwara lands two left hands and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Taking a few gulps of breath, Fujiwara is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Fujiwara moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Eccleston into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Fujiwara moves into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Fujiwara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Moving forward constantly, Fujiwara is pressuring Eccleston. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Eccleston hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Fujiwara lands two left hands, but Eccleston evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Fujiwara comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Eccleston lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Fujiwara lands a jab and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Fujiwara hits a left hand, but Eccleston evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 00:21) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (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 Fujiwara. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Fujiwara ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Eccleston connects with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Fujiwara hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:38) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 3 - 04:22) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Fujiwara connects with a left hand. Eccleston is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Eccleston hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Fujiwara scores with a jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Eccleston looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Fujiwara simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Fujiwara throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 3 - 03:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Fujiwara counters a right hand with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:54) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Fujiwara dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:07) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Eccleston misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Fujiwara to attack with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:45) Eccleston misses with a big right hand, allowing Fujiwara to counter with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:34) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Fujiwara is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 3 - 01:26) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 3 - 01:09) Fujiwara stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered. (Rd 3 - 01:09) Eccleston uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Fujiwara as they grapple. (Rd 3 - 00:50) Eccleston is trying to push Fujiwara so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:50) Eccleston manages it and controls Fujiwara up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Eccleston smothers Fujiwara against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Showing her ability to control opponents, Eccleston simply smothers Fujiwara against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:27) 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) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Eccleston just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Fujiwara. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:53) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Fujiwara, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Using her wrestling skills, Eccleston is trying to push Fujiwara up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Eccleston achieves it, pinning Fujiwara to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:33) With the cage trapping Fujiwara, Eccleston looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 4 - 04:33) An excellent outside leg trip sees Fujiwara get thrown to the mat and Eccleston has no problem getting side control. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Eccleston pounds away, but Fujiwara isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Fujiwara tries to pull guard on Eccleston but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 03:47) In side control, Eccleston catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:29) Fujiwara tries to pull guard on Eccleston but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Eccleston unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Fujiwara. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Fujiwara turns and gives up her back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! (Rd 4 - 02:52) Eccleston pounds away and Fujiwara is in serious trouble! (Rd 4 - 02:39) Eccleston gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Eccleston, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Fujiwara defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Eccleston pounds away, but Fujiwara isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:04) Eccleston pounds away, but Fujiwara calmly deals with them. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Eccleston loses her hooks, as Fujiwara pries them away. (Rd 4 - 00:35) Breathing very hard, Fujiwara is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 00:35) Eccleston tries to get her hooks in, but can't. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Eccleston blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Eccleston, 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 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:47) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:47) Eccleston misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Looking very tired, Fujiwara clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Eccleston tries to wrestle Fujiwara backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Eccleston achieves it, pinning Fujiwara to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Eccleston hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Looking for a takedown, Eccleston drops down and gets hold of a leg. Fujiwara remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Eccleston uses the leg to pull Fujiwara down to the mat and is able to secure side control! (Rd 5 - 03:54) Eccleston pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 5 - 03:43) Fujiwara tries to pull guard on Eccleston but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:24) Eccleston unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Fujiwara tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 02:53) Eccleston fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Fujiwara tries to move to guard, but Eccleston doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Eccleston fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Fujiwara tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 01:27) Eccleston tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 5 - 01:27) Eccleston almost gets the mount, but Fujiwara bucks her hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Eccleston is up first and quickly grabs Fujiwara, pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Eccleston ducks down and grabs a leg. Fujiwara remains standing, using the cage for support, but is under threat of a takedown now. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Eccleston slickly trips Fujiwara, leaving her down on the floor and looking up at her opponent! (Rd 5 - 00:32) Eccleston tries to come in and secure a ground position. (Rd 5 - 00:32) Eccleston can't hold Fujiwara down and a scramble starts. (Rd 5 - 00:23) Eccleston ends up holding a waist-lock behind Fujiwara, who is kneeling. (Rd 5 - 00:10) Eccleston fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Fujiwara! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Eccleston looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Eccleston. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Ian Rivers: 48-47 Fujiwara. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm scores the contest as 48-47 to Eccleston. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Eccleston. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by split decision, is Sue Eccleston! Official Result: Sue Eccleston defeats Umeka Fujiwara (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Sue Eccleston announces that she feels that the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport. Sue Eccleston name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Sue Eccleston celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Brooke "The Rock" Rockerfeller (5-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Underdog: +100) vs. Janey McDwyre (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Brooke 'The Rock' Rockerfeller takes on Janey McDwyre. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Circling, McDwyre clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Rockerfeller fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of McDwyre. (Rd 1 - 04:39) McDwyre moves in fast and clinches with Rockerfeller. (Rd 1 - 04:32) With Rockerfeller controlled by the clinch, McDwyre looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 04:32) It's unsuccessful, Rockerfeller maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 04:20) McDwyre attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Rockerfeller to the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Rockerfeller has no answer to a great hip throw, she is left down under side control! (Rd 1 - 04:05) McDwyre attempts to armbar Rockerfeller from side control. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Rockerfeller gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! (Rd 1 - 03:43) The winner, by submission; Janey McDwyre! Official Result: Janey McDwyre defeats Brooke 'The Rock' Rockerfeller (Submission (Armbar) in 1:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Brooke Rockerfeller announces that she feels the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport. Post-Fight: Janey McDwyre thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Rachel McGuiness better get prepared because she is coming for her. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND VS. Kit Sakamoto (8-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: -110) vs. Rosamaria Correa (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -130) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Kit Sakamoto going up against Rosamaria Correa. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Sakamoto connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Correa is off-target with a jab but lands cleanly with a powerful straight right! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Sakamoto wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Correa quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Sakamoto! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Correa pounds away with rights, Sakamoto is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Referee Harry A. Bierce is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:29) Rosamaria Correa takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Rosamaria Correa defeats Kit Sakamoto (TKO (Strikes) in 0:31 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Rosamaria Correa thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Asked who she wants next, she says that she demands a fight with Verona Joseph. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Laura "The Pissed Off Angel" Adair (6-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Hollywood, California, Underdog: +120) vs. Erin Distefano (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Queens, New York, Favorite: -160) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Laura 'The Pissed Off Angel' Adair battles Erin Distefano. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 04:25) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 03:58) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Adair buys a feint and is left open. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Distefano dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 03:32) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Distefano comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Adair hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Distefano throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Adair avoids them all. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Distefano steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Adair lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Two left hands land from Distefano, but Adair avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Distefano steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Adair misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:24) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Distefano. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Distefano comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Adair hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Distefano lands two of four quick punches but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Distefano comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Adair manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Distefano uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Adair glances at the clock, grimacing slightly. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Distefano goes for a leg kick but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Distefano shows her good head movement by dodging out of the way of a couple of punches and a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Adair throws two quick punches but Distefano has good movement and avoids them. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Distefano tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:28) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:09) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Distefano dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a left hook to the ribs. (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 Distefano. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Distefano slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a spinning back kick that is wide of the mark. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Distefano stalks forward, pressuring Adair. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Distefano bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Distefano throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Adair avoids them all. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Distefano stalks forward, pressuring Adair. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Adair hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:07) A jab is wide from Distefano, but then she catches Adair with a stunning right hook! (Rd 2 - 04:07) Adair goes down hard, she's out! (Rd 2 - 04:01) The winner, by knock out, is Erin Distefano! Official Result: Erin Distefano defeats Laura 'The Pissed Off Angel' Adair (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:59 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Erin Distefano name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and answers that Rosamaria Correa would be someone she would like to compete against. She is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "Thunder Foot" Kirsten Page (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: French River, Ontario, Underdog: +170) vs. Vasya Kaczmarek (6-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Favorite: -220) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Thunder Foot' Kirsten Page battling Vasya Kaczmarek. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Kaczmarek shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Page cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Kaczmarek tries to lock Page into a kimura. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Page defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Kaczmarek attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Page gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep! (Rd 1 - 04:19) Shockingly, Kaczmarek loses it! Page pops her arm free, and has somehow survived! (Rd 1 - 04:19) Kaczmarek retains side control though, so the danger has far from passed. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Kaczmarek attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Page doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Kaczmarek tries to lock Page in an americana. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Page doesn't allow the americana to be applied. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Kaczmarek tries to lock Page into a kimura. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Page gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:10) Vasya Kaczmarek takes the win by submission! Official Result: Vasya Kaczmarek defeats 'Thunder Foot' Kirsten Page (Submission (Kimura) in 2:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Vasya Kaczmarek thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. She is asked who she'd like to fight next, and she calls out Eiko Shiokawa, saying that "she can't beat me". CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Wrecking Machine" Chelsea Lawson (5-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Favorite: -520) vs. Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Underdog: +410) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Wrecking Machine' Chelsea Lawson competes against Nora 'One-Shot' Bethlen in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Lawson misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:39) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Bethlen scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Lawson hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:15) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Lawson tags her opponent with two weak punches and uses them as cover to land a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Bethlen lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Bethlen counters a right hand with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:21) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Bethlen blocks a leg kick and counters with a left jab and a head kick that is off-target. (Rd 1 - 03:03) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:41) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Lawson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Lawson scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Bethlen hits a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Lawson is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Bethlen hits a jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Bethlen takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Lawson gets her opponent to cover up with two quick punches and then goes downstairs with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Bethlen lands a nice left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:14) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Lawson hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Bethlen hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Lawson misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Bethlen to attack with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 1 - 00:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Bethlen counters a right hand with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Bethlen, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Bethlen to start this well. Let's not forget that she is a heavy underdog in this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 04:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Lawson misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a powerful right hook! (Rd 2 - 04:12) Lawson goes down hard, she's out! (Rd 2 - 04:12) The winner, by knock out; Nora Bethlen! Official Result: Nora 'One-Shot' Bethlen defeats 'The Wrecking Machine' Chelsea Lawson (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:48 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Chelsea Lawson announces that she feels the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport. Post-Fight: Nora Bethlen name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She says that she is very happy to have won on her CTC debut and that she's very happy here. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (8-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Alberta, Canada, Favorite: -160) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Ottawa, Ontario, Underdog: +120) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood battles 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Evergood fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Evergood lands two right hands and then hits Stoltman with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Evergood lands a right jab, but her big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Evergood hits a right jab and then hits Stoltman with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Evergood confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Evergood hits a right jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Evergood connects with a nice jab and then catches Stoltman with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Evergood closes in on Stoltman, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Evergood hits a right jab and then catches Stoltman with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Evergood may have hurt her own hand with that last punch, judging from her reaction. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Any sort of major damage to the hand is going to cause Evergood some major problems. (Rd 1 - 02:32) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Evergood connects with a nice jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Evergood can't hit a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Stoltman is off target with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Evergood comes forward. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Stoltman hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Evergood feints to one side, causing Stoltman to react and leave herself off balance. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Evergood can't hit a set-up right jab, but then she hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Evergood feints one way and then the other, throwing Stoltman off balance and leaving her badly exposed. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Evergood lands a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. Stoltman doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Evergood connects with a jab, but her big left hand follow-up misses. (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 Evergood. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Coming forward, Stoltman is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Evergood, but then she catches Stoltman with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Without taking too much damage, Stoltman is able to clinch with Evergood. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Stoltman catches Evergood with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Stoltman is trying to muscle Evergood up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Stoltman achieves it, pinning Evergood to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Stoltman ducks down and grabs a leg. Evergood remains standing, using the cage for support, but is under threat of a takedown now. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Evergood yanks her leg free and circles out. (Rd 2 - 03:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Stoltman misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Evergood to attack with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:06) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Evergood connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Evergood confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Stoltman lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Evergood throws a two-punch combo but Stoltman avoids both. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Evergood can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Stoltman with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:54) For the first time, Evergood is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:42) A jab hits home from Evergood and then she hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Evergood comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Stoltman hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Evergood throws a one-two, but Stoltman was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Evergood moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Stoltman into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Stoltman lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Evergood throws a two-punch combo but Stoltman avoids both. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Looking a bit tense, Stoltman moves around the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:47) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Coming forward, Stoltman is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Evergood throws a two-punch combo but Stoltman avoids both. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Stoltman gets hold of Evergood. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Stoltman came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Evergood comes forward, walking down Stoltman. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Evergood avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Evergood can't hit a set-up right jab, but then she catches Stoltman with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Evergood misses with a right jab and also has a left hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Stoltman misses with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Stoltman misses a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Evergood finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Evergood attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Stoltman throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 03:59) A jab is wide from Evergood, but then she hits Stoltman with a straight left. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Stoltman looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Evergood simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Evergood throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Evergood throws a one-two, but Stoltman was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Stoltman seizes the chance and grabs Evergood into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Stoltman uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Evergood to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Stoltman uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Evergood to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Stoltman catches Evergood with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 3 - 02:18) Stoltman hits Evergood with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Stoltman catches Evergood with a knee strike to the body from the grapple (Rd 3 - 01:42) Stoltman hits Evergood with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Stoltman is trying to push Evergood so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Stoltman manages it and controls Evergood up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Looking for a takedown, Stoltman drops down and gets hold of a leg. Evergood remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:12) In one slick motion, Stoltman trips Evergood down to the mat! (Rd 3 - 01:12) Stoltman takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Evergood is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Stoltman tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Evergood doesn't allow the arm to go under her chin. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Evergood attempts to turn over. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Evergood turns Stoltman over and escapes her grip, and they both scramble back to their feet. (Rd 3 - 00:15) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Stoltman, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Stoltman up 29-28 on my scorecard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) There is deep purple bruising evident on the body of Evergood, she must be in a lot of pain right now. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:46) Evergood misses a left hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Stoltman may have been aiming to get in close, but Evergood aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Evergood can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:04) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Stoltman may have been setting up to shoot, but Evergood aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 03:32) A punch from Evergood fails to land. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Evergood throws a two-punch combo but Stoltman avoids both. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Stoltman is able to grab Evergood. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Stoltman tries to wrestle Evergood backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Stoltman manages it and controls Evergood up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:35) Stoltman keeps Evergood up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Stoltman looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat. (Rd 4 - 02:20) She gets the takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Stoltman takes the back of Evergood directly off the takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Stoltman pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 4 - 01:54) From the looks of it, Stoltman may have hurt her hand quite badly while punching away. (Rd 4 - 01:54) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon her chances of winning. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Stoltman attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Stoltman flattens Evergood out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 4 - 01:17) The winner, by submission, is 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman! Official Result: 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman defeats 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:43 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Shaunagh Stoltman thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Visibly delighted, Shaunagh Stoltman celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. Shaunagh Stoltman may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction. Attendance: 243 Gate Reciepts: $28,552 Sponsorship: $35,577 Ad Revenue: $428,736 Merchandise: $4,865 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $86,357) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Shaunagh Stoltman $7,040 Piper Evergood $2,880 SotN: Stoltman: $5,000 Nora Bethlen $5,187 Chelsea Lawson $1,800 KotN: Bethlen: $5,000 Vasya Kaczmarek $2,720 Kirsten Page $1,800 Erin Distefano $1,530 Laura Adair $1,680 Rosamaria Correa $7,550 Kit Sakamoto $2,880 Perf: Correa: $5,000 Janey McDwyre $2,040 Brooke Rockerfeller $1,560 Sue Eccleston $2,210 Umeka Fujiwara $1,560 Echiko Watanabe $2,380 Laia Leele $1,320 Gabriella Rios $17,040 Maricel Punya $16,800 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Seka Mutsu $2,210 Ophelia Touchstone $1,320 Velvet Avery $1,650 Kellie Gumm $1,200 Drug Testing: $11,550 Production: $23,312 Profit: $376,511 Critical Rating: 81% Commercial Rating: 34% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -4.5% 88.5% (High Level Regional) USA -4.4% 90.8% (High Level Regional) UK -4.4% 86.6% (High Level Regional) Europe -2.8% 83.7% (High Level Regional) Australia -2.2% 79.9% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.4% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Asia -2.8% 82.5% (High Level Regional) Russia -1.3% 72.7% (High Level Regional) Mexico -2.2% 79.6% (High Level Regional) South America -4.4% 88.2% (High Level Regional) Central America -1.3% 75.1% (High Level Regional) Africa -1.3% 61.9% (Mid Level Regional) News - Seka Mutsu announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Ophelia Touchstone. She retires with a professional record of 5-2, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a fifth round TKO victory over Ophelia Touchstone at Canadian Tournament Combat 77. - The CTC announce that Canadian kick boxer Kirsten Page will be given a second life in the tournament, taking the place of Seka Mutsu going forward. She will face #4 seed Haley Croft in the next round. - Sue Eccleston announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Umeka Fujiwara. She retires with a professional record of 8-3, with a promotional record of 1-0 with the CTC, including a Split Decision victory over Umeka Fujiwara at Canadian Tournament Combat 77. - The CTC announce that Canadian fighter Piper Evergood will be give a second chance in the tournament, taking the place of Sue Eccleston going forward. She will face #9 seed Verona Joseph in the next round. - Echiko Watanabe announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Laia Leele. She retires with a professional record of 7-1, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a fourth round TKO victory over Laia Leele at Canadian Tournament Combat 77. - The CTC announce that Maricel Punya, who was the losing half of the best fight on the card tonight against Gabriella Rios, will get new life in the tournament, replacing Echiko Watanabe going forward. She will face #53 seed Rosamaria Correa in the next round. - Brooke Rockerfeller announced her retirement to the crowd following her loss to Janey McDwyre. She retires with a professional record of 5-5, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a first round submission loss to Janey McDwyre at Canadian Tournament Combat 77. - Chelsea Lawson announced her retirement to the crowd following her loss to Nora Bethlen. She retires with a professional record of 5-2, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a second round knock out loss to Nora Bethlen at Canadian Tournament Combat 77. - Piper Evergood suffered a broken wrist in her loss to Shaunagh Stoltman, and will miss three and a half weeks of training. This shouldn't affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - Shaunagh Stoltman suffered a strained wrist in her victory over Piper Evergood, and will miss a few days of training. This shouldn't affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Laura Adair, Kit Sakamoto, Umeka Fujiwara, Laia Leele, Ophelia Touchstone, and Kellie Gumm. - Canadian Tournament Combat has fallen to High Level Regional on the Blurcat Scale. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, December 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Kelly "K.O." Andrews (5-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -220) vs. Haley Lovebond (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +170) Kelly Andrews, tall and willowy, at first glance doesn't look anything like a threatening fighter. However, looks can be decieving, as she is a competent Muay Thai competitor who uses her height, reach, and razor-sharp elbows to take apart opponents. She is probably best known for her victory over Chelsea Lawson in the main event of WEFF 4 back in 1998, a crazy brawl that is widely regarded as one of the best fights in history. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Verona Joseph in WEFF. Haley Lovebond fights out of Texas, and is a wrestler who debuted in early 2000. Always in great shape and boasting enviable physical strength, she bullies opponents into submission. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Eiko Shiokawa vs. Ana Natalia Pinto in the Second Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (6-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -880) vs. Johanna "Scandi Noir" Lagerholm (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Underdog: +700) Alisha Wood is one of the most powerful female fighters in MMA, and uses her wrestling skills to smother and grind down her opponents. At one time she had looked like she could be one of the first big dominant stars of Women's MMA, being seemingly unbeatable at first, but since moving to WEFF in 1998 she has proven to be vulnerable. She is coming off a Split Decision loss to Rachel McGuiness in WEFF. Johanna Lagerholm is a decent kick boxer who prioritizes skill over power. She is a rookie who debuted in 2001 on the European scene. It's too early to tell much about her, but she looked solid enough in her debut, which she won. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Janinha vs. Marianne Geoffries in the Second Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "The Sao Paulo Express" Janinha (5-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: -110) vs. Marianne Geoffries (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Favorite: -140) Janinha is one of the tallest female competitors in the world, a Brazilian who loves to use Muay Thai techniques to blast her opponents into defeat. She has a particularly deadly head kick due to the fact that she is usually at least five or six inches taller than her opponent and so catching them at head level isn't a problem. She first made a name for herself in XCC, but it is with WEFF that she is now most associated. She is coming off a Split Decision victory over Brooke Rockerfeller in WEFF. Marianne Geoffries is a Canadian fighter with a background in Greco-Roman wrestling, and is a rookie who debuted in 2001. It's too early to judge her potential, but she does seem confident and physically very strong. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Yutsuko Sasaki (8-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -360) vs. "The Spectre" Regina de Avila (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Underdog: +280) Yutsuko Sasaki is a short, muscular fighter, a wrestler who uses her low center of gravity and powerful legs to make her takedowns very hard to resist. Once on the ground, she loves raining down blows with her nasty ground and pound. She has become a particular favorite with KDM FC crowds since she joined them in 1997. She is coming off a second round knock out victory over Veronika Sablikova in KDM FC. Regina de Avila is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu artist from Portugal, who is known in particular for being great off her back. Her submission threat from there is great, and her sweeps nearly impossible to stop. A rookie, she will need to improve her striking before too long, but for now she's a very good prospect indeed. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lynda Epsom vs. Catharine Newmar in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (5-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +110) vs. Fi "Next Level" Johns (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Favorite: -140) Temperance McCoy, at 6'2", is a giant compared to most of her peers. She uses that to good effect by employing a gameplan based around her excellent striking, using her reach advantage to tag her opponents before they can get close enough to attack her. Unfortunately she is woeful at grappling and has virtually no ground game whatsoever, and these big weaknesses are preventing her from making much progress in her career. She is coming off a third round TKO loss to Piper Evergood in WEFF. Fi Johns is a freestyle wrestler from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A dominating fighter, she loves to get in close and break her opponents mentally as well as physically. She looks set to be a real handful as her career developes. The winner of this fight will face #7 seed Chiyo Yanagimoto in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "The Japanese Buzzsaw" Naora Kikuchi (6-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Even: -110) vs. Idina Micklewhite (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Even: -110) Naora Kikuchi is a Muay Thai competitor who has deadly strikes in her arsenal, particularly her kicks, her long legs allow her to batter opponents with hard kicks without having to get close enough to risk getting tagged in return, a cornerstone of her usual strategy. A long-term member of the Flying Daggers team, her time there has seen her career stagnate and many feel that she may be better off training elsewhere. She is coming off a second round submission loss to Taniko Uchiyama in KDM FC. Idina Micklewhite is a Canadian fighter who has enhanced her existing wrestling background with some solid (and improving) striking. Debuting in May 2001, her thirst for competition became clear when she completed, and won, three fights before the year was through. The winner of this fight will face #10 seed Hanako Shimizu in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: "The Mean Machine" Lynda Epsom (6-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -680) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +540) Lynda Epsom is a big bully of a fighter, who likes to use her size and power to overpower her opponents, often content to simply win rounds by controlling them for long periods of time. Although a powerful puncher, her striking is sloppy, slow, and easily exploited. She has been with WEFF for most of her career, although she has failed to be anywhere near as dominant as many expected her to be when she was first signed. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Chelsea Lawson in WEFF. Catherine Newmar is a New York native who comes from a kick boxing background. A powerful striker who can do serious damage if she hits, her weakness is that her punches and kicks are a little slow and clumsy, if she can tighten them up, she'd be exponentially more dangerous. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Yutsuko Sasaki vs. Regina de Avila in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Kerry "Too Hot For Hell" Silverman (4-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +150) vs. "Body Shot" Tilly Hall (1-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Favorite: -190) Kerry Silverman is one of the most recognizable women in MMA due to her crazy tattoos, and is a wild brawler who has little finesse but enough power to cause problems nonetheless. A regular with WEFF, she's had an odd career thusfar, she's bounced around weight classes, had two unsuccessful title shots, had a host of exciting bouts, and has veered between huge wins (she is the only person so far to beat Samantha Sachs) and bad losses. She is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Kirsten Page in WEFF. Tilly Hall is a Chicago-based fighter who comes from an amateur boxing background. Known for her crisp technique, she doesn't have the power to KO many people but she certainly can batter opponents into defeat with repeated shots to the head and body. The winner of this fight will face #6 seed Tabitha Cameron in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Feng Chung (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +260) vs. Martina Collee (4-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -330) Feng Chung is a young Chinese fighter, who comes from a Muay Thai background and is noted for her deadly elbow strikes. Blasting her way to a 3-0 record on the local scene, her career had hardly begun before she was signed to compete in this tournament. Martina Collee is a wrestler from Canada, who shows a pitbull like determination whenever she fights, pressuring her opponents by getting up close and sticking to them constantly. She is very poor at striking and so is very vulnerable to fighters who can control distance. The winner of this fight will face #3 seed Anna Thompson in the Second Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Eiko Shiokawa (6-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -740) vs. Ana Natalia Pinto (3-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +590) Eiko Shiokawa is a decent Jiu-Jitsu fighter, who can be a dangerous opponent if the fight goes to the ground, getting it there however can cause her major problems. She signed with KDM FC in April 1998 and has thus far been impressive. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Machiko Fujii in KDM FC. Ana Natalia Pinto is a tall Muay Thai specialist, a Brazilian Muay Thai fighter who turned pro at the start of 2000. Known for her kicks, she prefers to fight from range when possible. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kelly Andrews vs. Haley Lovebond in the Second Round. PRELIMINARY CARD CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Bout: Gail "Grimmy" Grimshaw (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +220) vs. Annika "Iron Chef" Sjolin (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Favorite: -280) Gail Grimshaw is a tall wrestler from Canada, who loves to get hold of her opponent and batter them with low-risk dirty boxing. It's not all that pretty as a tactic, but it's very hard to deal with. Annika Sjolin is a young Swedish wrestler. A professional chef in her civilian life, she gained the nickname "Iron Chef" because of her determination and heart. Known for her aggressive nature, she could develope into a very dangerous competitor. The winner of this fight will face #2 seed Veronika Sablikova in the Second Round. Weigh-In Results Kelly Andrews (145 lbs) vs. Haley Lovebond (145 lbs) Alisha Wood (145 lbs) vs. Johanna Lagerholm (145 lbs) Janinha (145 lbs) vs. Marianne Geoffries (145 lbs) Yutsuko Sasaki (145 lbs) vs. Regina de Avila (145 lbs) Temperance McCoy (145 lbs) vs. Fi Johns (145 lbs) Naora Kikuchi (145 lbs) vs. Idina Micklewhite (145 lbs) Lynda Epsom (145 lbs) vs. Catherine Newmar (145 lbs) Kerry Silverman (145 lbs) vs. Tilly Hall (145 lbs) Feng Chung (145 lbs) vs. Martina Collee (145 lbs) Eiko Shiokawa (145 lbs) vs. Ana Natalia Pinto (145 lbs) Gail Grimshaw (145 lbs) vs. Annika Sjolin (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 78 Full Fight Card WFW: Kelly Andrews vs. Haley Lovebond WFW: Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm WFW: Janinha vs. Marianne Geoffries WFW: Yutsuko Sasaki vs. Regina de Avila WFW: Temperence McCoy vs. Fi Johns WFW: Naora Kikuchi vs. Idina Micklewhite WFW: Lynda Epsom vs. Catherine Newmar WFW: Kerry Silverman vs. Tilly Hall WFW: Feng Chung vs. Martina Collee WFW: Eiko Shiokawa vs. Ana Natalia Pinto WFW: Gail Grimshaw vs. Annika Sjolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Saturday, Week 4, December 2002 Live From Montreal, Quebec PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Gail "Grimmy" Grimshaw (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Underdog: +220) vs. Annika "Iron Chef" Sjolin (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -280) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) In the night's only preliminary fight, Gail 'Grimmy' Grimshaw battles Annika 'Iron Chef' Sjolin in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Grimshaw manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Grimshaw is trying to push Sjolin so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Grimshaw manages it and controls Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Grimshaw pins Sjolin up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Grimshaw tries some dirty boxing, but Sjolin seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 1 - 03:56) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Grimshaw manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Using her wrestling skills, Grimshaw is trying to push Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Grimshaw achieves it, pinning Sjolin to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Sjolin is trapped against the cage and Grimshaw punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Showing how good she can be at controlling opponents, Grimshaw keeps Sjolin stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:11) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Sjolin is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Grimshaw tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but Sjolin uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Sjolin goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Sjolin is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Grimshaw hits Sjolin, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:46) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Grimshaw is the aggressor. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Grimshaw, controlling the grapple with Sjolin, tries to scoop her up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 00:36) She can't get it though, Sjolin defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Grimshaw, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:54) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Grimshaw manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Grimshaw is trying to push Sjolin so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:46) She does so and now has Sjolin pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Grimshaw tries some dirty boxing, but Sjolin seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 2 - 03:59) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Grimshaw is the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Using her wrestling skills, Grimshaw is trying to push Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Grimshaw doesn't manage it though, Sjolin defended it well. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Grimshaw tries to wrestle Sjolin backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Grimshaw doesn't manage it though, Sjolin defended it well. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Using her wrestling skills, Grimshaw is trying to push Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Grimshaw does it, Sjolin is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Smothered against the cage, Sjolin cannot get free. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Grimshaw pins Sjolin up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Sjolin is trapped against the cage and Grimshaw hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Grimshaw smothers Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:57) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 2 - 00:46) 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 - 00:34) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Grimshaw wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Grimshaw looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Sjolin stops the attempted trip, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Sjolin attempts to wrestle Grimshaw to the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:01) She gets a big takedown and she manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Grimshaw, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Grimshaw up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:46) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Grimshaw manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Grimshaw is trying to muscle Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Grimshaw achieves it, pinning Sjolin to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Sjolin waits for Grimshaw to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns her, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Grimshaw is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 03:58) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Grimshaw wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Clinched with Sjolin, Grimshaw looks to try and take her down. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Sjolin blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Grimshaw tries to wrestle Sjolin backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Grimshaw does it, Sjolin is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Grimshaw pins Sjolin up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 03:03) Grimshaw hits Sjolin, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Sjolin is trapped against the cage and Grimshaw hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Grimshaw tries to keep her up against the cage, but Sjolin works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:03) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Grimshaw looks like she has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Grimshaw looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Grimshaw doesn't get it, Sjolin blocked any attempt to move her. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Grimshaw is looking to muscle Sjolin back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Grimshaw does it, Sjolin is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Grimshaw tries to smother Sjolin against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Stepping in, Sjolin aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 3 - 00:44) Sjolin, controlling the grapple with Grimshaw, tries to scoop her up for a slam. (Rd 3 - 00:44) She gets Grimshaw up! Sjolin slams her down, ending up in guard. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Sjolin peppers Grimshaw with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give her any room to work with. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Grimshaw tries to pull Sjolin in close and pepper her with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Sjolin came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Grimshaw ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:46) Sjolin gets in close and clinches with Grimshaw. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Sjolin attempts to wrestle Grimshaw to the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:35) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Sjolin keeps Grimshaw guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Sjolin attempts a kimura. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Grimshaw defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Grimshaw tries to pull guard on Sjolin but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Sjolin tries to lock Grimshaw into an arm triangle. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Grimshaw blocks it. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Grimshaw tries to move to guard, but Sjolin doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Sjolin tries to lock Grimshaw into a kimura. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Sjolin gets a kimura fully applied! (Rd 4 - 02:39) No! She pops free. That was really close. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Grimshaw remains stuck under side control though. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Sjolin blocks Grimshaw as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Sjolin tries to lock Grimshaw into an armbar. (Rd 4 - 01:56) The armbar is fully applied, Grimshaw has no option but to tap out! (Rd 4 - 01:33) Annika Sjolin takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Annika 'Iron Chef' Sjolin defeats Gail 'Grimmy' Grimshaw (Submission (Armbar) in 3:27 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Annika Sjolin thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Asked who she wants next, she says that she demands a fight with Verona Joseph. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Eiko Shiokawa (6-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -740) vs. Ana Natalia Pinto (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +590) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Eiko Shiokawa goes head to head with Ana Natalia Pinto. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Pinto can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Seizing the opportunity, Shiokawa shoots. (Rd 1 - 04:27) A great sprawl from Pinto prevents the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Pinto lands two jabs and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Pinto connects with two left hands and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:06) There's a takedown attempt from Shiokawa. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Shiokawa has the takedown! Pinto pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Shiokawa throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Shiokawa tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:30) She does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Shiokawa attempts to kimura Pinto from side control. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Pinto gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! (Rd 1 - 01:10) The winner, by submission; Eiko Shiokawa! Official Result: Eiko Shiokawa defeats Ana Natalia Pinto (Submission (Kimura) in 3:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Eiko Shiokawa thanks everyone connected to Team Lotus for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Eiko Shiokawa celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Feng Chung (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: China, Underdog: +260) vs. Martina Collee (4-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Favorite: -330) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Feng Chung takes on Martina Collee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Collee is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Collee is looking to muscle Chung back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Collee manages it and controls Chung up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Chung is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Chung is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Chung is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:00) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:52) 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 1 - 02:46) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Collee works her way to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Collee is trying to push Chung so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Chung ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Chung, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Collee is exerting. (Rd 1 - 02:19) The gruelling grappling contest continues for about the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Chung is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Chung is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Collee has over her. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Chung is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Nothing really happens for the remainder of the round, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (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 Collee, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:45) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Collee is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Collee is trying to muscle Chung up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:37) She does so and now has Chung pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Collee pins Chung up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Chung is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Chung is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:53) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Collee pins Chung up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Collee presses Chung up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:12) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Harry A. Bierce separating them. (Rd 2 - 01:02) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Collee seems to get the advantage. (Rd 2 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Using her wrestling skills, Collee is trying to push Chung up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Collee manages it and controls Chung up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Collee smothers Chung against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Collee shows her grappling ability by trapping Chung up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:23) They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Collee, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Collee up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:49) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Collee seems to get the advantage. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Collee is looking to muscle Chung back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:39) She does so and now has Chung pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Chung is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 3 - 04:25) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:16) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Collee is wearing Chung down by keeping her trapped up against the cage and forcing her to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 3 - 03:16) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 3 - 02:14) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Harry A. Bierce restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Collee wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Collee is trying to push Chung so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:55) She does so and now has Chung pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Collee hits Chung, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Collee tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but Chung uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 3 - 01:02) It isn't pretty, but Collee has Chung stuck up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:02) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Using tight body-to-body control, Collee is slowly wearing Chung down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Nothing really happens for the remainder of the round, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (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) That round goes to Collee, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Chung needs to take it up a level, she's going to lose this fight unless she can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:48) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Collee is the aggressor. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Collee is trying to muscle Chung up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Chung ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Chung is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 4 - 04:27) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Collee smothers Chung against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 4 - 02:56) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:56) For the first time, Chung is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Collee is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Collee is the aggressor. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Collee is looking to muscle Chung back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Collee manages it and controls Chung up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Chung is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Collee has over her. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next thirty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Showing how good she can be at controlling opponents, Collee keeps Chung stuck against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:53) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 4 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Collee smothers Chung up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:55) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Collee, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Chung really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:47) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:47) Collee is the aggressor. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Collee is trying to muscle Chung up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Collee manages it and controls Chung up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Showing her ability to control opponents, Collee simply smothers Chung against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:21) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Unable to break free, Chung is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:12) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 5 - 02:04) Collee smothers Chung up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:04) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Collee is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 00:46) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 5 - 00:46) Collee looks like she has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Collee is trying to push Chung so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Collee does it, Chung is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Collee uses dirty boxing to punish Chung while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Collee smothers Chung against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Collee. (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) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Martina Collee! Official Result: Martina Collee defeats Feng Chung (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Very Poor. Post-Fight: Martina Collee thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. She says that she has a lot of respect for Feng Chung and praises her toughness. The camera loves Martina Collee, so even if she isn't a particularly interesting interviewee she still benefits from being on camera. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Kerry "Too Hot For Hell" Silverman (4-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Underdog: +150) vs. "Body Shot" Tilly Hall (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Kerry 'Too Hot For Hell' Silverman takes on 'Body Shot' Tilly Hall. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:52) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 04:24) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Hall dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Silverman is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Displaying good hands, Hall blasts her opponent with a four punch combination that ended with a shot to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:09) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Silverman scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Hall scores with two punches out of a sudden flurry and then lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:18) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Silverman hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Displaying quick hands, Hall punches in bunches with four rapid strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:45) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Silverman misses a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Hall hits two out of a flurry of four punches and then connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Hall studies her opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 1 - 01:12) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Silverman lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Displaying nice boxing skills, Hall gets her opponent to cover up with four quick punches and then goes to the body with a hook. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:45) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Silverman finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Hall hits a punch but gets a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Silverman lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Hall hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Hall. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Silverman misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Hall comes in with two jabs that are followed by a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Silverman misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Hall to attack with a left jab and a right hand to the body that is too short. (Rd 2 - 04:00) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Silverman misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Hall to attack with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:37) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Hall slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a few quick jabs that are followed by a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Hall slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:05) There's no question that Silverman is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Silverman misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Hall to attack with a pair of jabs that are followed by a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Silverman misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a few quick jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 01:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Silverman misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Hall to attack with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 01:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Silverman misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a nice left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Silverman finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Hall connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:17) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Silverman misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Hall comes in with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a hook to the body that fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Hall took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Hall. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:50) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 3 - 04:27) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Silverman misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Hall attacks with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Taking a few gulps of breath, Silverman is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Silverman hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Displaying fine boxing, Hall lands five quick punches. (Rd 3 - 03:37) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Silverman misses a right hook and gets countered with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Silverman misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Hall to attack with a couple of jabs that are followed by a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Hall slips past a right hook and counters with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:19) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Hall misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Silverman to attack with a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Hall is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 01:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Hall finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Silverman hits a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:34) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Hall dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a left hand to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:26) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (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 Hall. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Silverman needs to take it up a level, she's going to lose this fight unless she can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:53) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Silverman is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Hall hits a couple of jabs and also connects with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Hall got poked in the eye on that last shot and the fight temporarily halts. (Rd 4 - 04:38) She is given time to recover. (Rd 4 - 04:38) The referee signals for the fight to resume. (Rd 4 - 04:28) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Silverman misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Hall comes in with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a left to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Silverman misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Hall gets her opponent to cover up with three quick punches and then goes to the body with a hook. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Hall counters a right hand with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Silverman is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 4 - 02:47) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Silverman misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a good right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:13) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Silverman misses with a big right hand, allowing Hall to counter with a few quick jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Hall counters a right hand with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Hall studies her opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 4 - 01:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Silverman uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Hall nails a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:03) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 01:03) Silverman misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Hall attacks with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 01:03) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Silverman. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Silverman stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered. (Rd 4 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Hall is looking to muscle Silverman back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Silverman ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Hall smothers Silverman against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Silverman waits for Hall to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then quickly turns her, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Silverman doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (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 Hall. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Silverman is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think she needs a finish or she will lose this fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Bleeding, Silverman is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 5 Quote (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) Silverman hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Hall throws four quick punches and lands one of them but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 04:24) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:24) Silverman misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Looking very tired, Silverman clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Hall is trying to muscle Silverman up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Hall achieves it, pinning Silverman to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Hall pins Silverman up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 03:33) Hall catches Silverman with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:33) The gash under the eye of Silverman has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Silverman waits for Hall to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then quickly turns her, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:10) A few deep breaths betray that Hall is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 5 - 03:03) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Silverman doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Hall scores with three punches out of a flurry but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:25) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 02:06) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 02:06) Hall is looking to muscle Silverman back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:06) Silverman ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:49) Hall attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Silverman pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Hall attempts to throw an elbow, but Silverman tightens the clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Hall smothers Silverman against the cage and stomps down on her foot. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Hall smothers Silverman against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Hall attempts to hit a knee to the thigh area but Silverman tightens the clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Hall smothers Silverman against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 5 - 00:24) Silverman is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Hall pins Silverman up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Hall, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 50-45 (Benjamin Milligan III), 50-44 (Edward Wilde) and 50-45 (Christina Shaw). (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Body Shot' Tilly Hall! Official Result: 'Body Shot' Tilly Hall defeats Kerry 'Too Hot For Hell' Silverman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Kerry Silverman takes the microphone and announces she is now retiring from fighting following this loss. Post-Fight: Tilly Hall name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Till Hall says that she is very happy to cap her CTC debut with a win. The interview itself wasn't that great, but she is so photogenic that just being on camera boosts her profile. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Mean Machine" Lynda Epsom (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Dallas, Texas, Favorite: -680) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +540) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Mean Machine' Lynda Epsom battles Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Moving around, Epsom is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Newmar lands a jab and then catches Epsom with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Newmar hits a left jab and then hits Epsom with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Newmar throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Epsom comes in and grabs Newmar in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Epsom catches Newmar with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Epsom tries to wrestle Newmar backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Epsom does it, Newmar is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Newmar is trapped against the cage and Epsom hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Newmar is trapped against the cage and Epsom punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Newmar is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:49) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Epsom keeps Newmar up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 01:30) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Epsom had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:23) A jab hits home from Newmar and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Newmar looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Newmar connects with a nice jab and then catches Epsom with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Epsom appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Newmar took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Newmar throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Newmar hits a left jab and then hits Epsom with a straight right. (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 Newmar. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Epsom, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; she looks a little dazed. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Epsom looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Newmar simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Newmar lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Newmar lands a left jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 03:53) A jab is wide from Newmar, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Newmar connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Newmar throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Newmar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Epsom with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Newmar can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Epsom with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Newmar lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:54) A jab is wide from Newmar, but then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Newmar uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Newmar is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Newmar lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Newmar moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Newmar can't connect with a jab, but then hits Epsom with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Newmar can't connect with a jab, but then hits Epsom with a beauty of a straight right. (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 Newmar. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Newmar. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Epsom looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Newmar simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Newmar fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Epsom with a great high right head kick. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Epsom steps back against the cage and tries to cover up...I think she has been hurt! (Rd 3 - 04:38) Epsom somehow dodges a vicious overhand right. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Epsom manages to clear her head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Newmar hits a left jab and then catches Epsom with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Newmar throws a punch but Epsom was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Epsom takes the chance and grabs Newmar into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Newmar gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Epsom uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Epsom attempts to wrestle Newmar to the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Epsom gets the takedown! Newmar pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 03:16) The clock runs down as Newmar is being smothered against the ground by Epsom. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Epsom pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Newmar throws out some punches, but Epsom leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Epsom throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Newmar tries to catch Epsom with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Epsom begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 01:35) She passes guard but can't secure side control as Newmar starts a scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 01:24) The scramble results in Epsom being on her back pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Newmar attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:12) She gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Newmar pounds away, Epsom is in big trouble and is definitely rocked! (Rd 3 - 00:16) Epsom keeps cool and tips Newmar off balance as she postures up for another strike. They both quickly scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 00:16) Newmar somehow manages to come out on top of Epsom in north-south position. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Newmar strikes Epsom in the ribs with a few short elbows, but they lack venom. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Newmar took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Epsom needs to turn up the intensity, she is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:52) Newmar confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Newmar and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 04:27) A jab hits home from Newmar and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Newmar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Epsom with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:53) A few deep breaths betray that Newmar is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Epsom appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Newmar took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Newmar hits a left jab and then hits Epsom with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Epsom looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Newmar simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Newmar connects with a jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Newmar lands a left hand and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 4 - 02:52) Epsom is out! It's all over! (Rd 4 - 02:41) By knock out, the winner is Catherine Newmar! Official Result: Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar defeats 'The Mean Machine' Lynda Epsom (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:19 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Lynda Epsom announces that this was her last MMA fight as she has decided to retire. Post-Fight: Catherine Newmar thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She says that she is very happy to have won on her CTC debut and that she's very happy here. Catherine Newmar did great in this interview. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Japanese Buzzsaw" Naora Kikuchi (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Even: -110) vs. Idina Micklewhite (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Even: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Japanese Buzzsaw' Naora Kikuchi goes head to head with Idina Micklewhite. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Ian Rivers, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Micklewhite blocks a leg kick and counters with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Micklewhite chooses to shoot in on Kikuchi. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Kikuchi cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Micklewhite looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 04:18) She passes guard, but Kikuchi was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Kikuchi somehow ends up on top of Micklewhite in north-south position. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Micklewhite scrambles, having felt Kikuchi start to shift toward side control. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Kikuchi takes her back! She was lightning quick there, what a great move! (Rd 1 - 03:21) Kikuchi attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Micklewhite stops Kikuchi from getting her arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Micklewhite tries to move Kikuchi off her back but can't. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Kikuchi tries to get her hooks in, but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Micklewhite tries a roll, but doesn't budge Kikuchi. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Micklewhite prevents Kikuchi from getting her hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Kikuchi blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Kikuchi tries to put Micklewhite in a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Micklewhite defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Micklewhite tries to move Kikuchi off her back but can't. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Kikuchi tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Micklewhite defends herself well against the choke. (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 think Micklewhite took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Kikuchi lands a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. Micklewhite hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Micklewhite shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Kikuchi cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Micklewhite unloads with some right hands, but Kikuchi deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Kikuchi looks to hit Micklewhite with an elbow to the top of the head, but gets smothered. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Micklewhite tries to pound on Kikuchi, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Kikuchi uses her legs to push Micklewhite back, and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 03:40) She may regret that choice, as it gives Micklewhite the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Micklewhite is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Micklewhite shows her ground skills and slips to mount. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Micklewhite starts unloading with massive rights and Kikuchi is getting pasted! (Rd 2 - 02:39) Referee Harry A. Bierce jumps in and saves Kikuchi from taking any more shots! (Rd 2 - 02:24) Idina Micklewhite takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Idina Micklewhite defeats 'The Japanese Buzzsaw' Naora Kikuchi (TKO (Strikes) in 2:36 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Idina Micklewhite name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (5-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Underdog: +110) vs. Fi "Next Level" Johns (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy against Fi 'Next Level' Johns. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Christina Shaw, Ian Rivers, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Setting it up well, Johns shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:52) McCoy cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Johns throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Johns doesn't allow McCoy to lock her up with double underhooks. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Time slips away as Johns successfully keeps McCoy stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Johns smothers McCoy with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Time slips away as Johns successfully keeps McCoy stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Perhaps wary of submissions, Johns keeps extremely tight to McCoy and peppers her with short punches. (Rd 1 - 02:17) McCoy grabs Johns and draws her in close, smothering her. (Rd 1 - 01:48) The clock runs down as McCoy is being smothered against the ground by Johns. (Rd 1 - 01:23) With no progress being made, referee Roger Bennett stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 01:15) McCoy lands two jabs and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 01:15) That blow looks like it may have broken the nose of Johns. (Rd 1 - 01:15) A smashed nose is going to force her to breathe through the mouth and will tire her out quicker. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:52) McCoy moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 00:52) McCoy lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Johns. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Johns may have been aiming to get in close, but McCoy aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:34) McCoy throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 00:18) A jab hits home from McCoy and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Johns 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Johns has her right eye now totally swollen shut, an after-effect of the broken nose no doubt. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:47) McCoy can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Johns with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:28) A jab hits home from McCoy and then she scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 2 - 04:28) Johns hits the floor, she has been knocked out! (Rd 2 - 04:16) Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy takes the win by knock out! Official Result: Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy defeats Fi 'Next Level' Johns (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:44 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Temperance McCoy thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Temperance McCoy says that she is very happy to cap her CTC debut with a win. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Yutsuko Sasaki (8-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Saporro, Japan, Favorite: -360) vs. "The Spectre" Regina de Avila (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Lisbon, Portugal, Underdog: +280) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Yutsuko Sasaki goes head to head with 'The Spectre' Regina de Avila. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! d and counter-attacks with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:29) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:01) de Avila misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:41) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Setting it up with excellent timing, Sasaki comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:15) de Avila cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Sasaki fires off some rights, but de Avila isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Sasaki blocks de Avila as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Sasaki pounds away, but de Avila isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:12) de Avila tries to pull guard on Sasaki but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Sasaki pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 01:45) de Avila tries to move to guard, but Sasaki doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Sasaki fires away with right hands, but de Avila doesn't take much damage. (Rd 1 - 01:11) de Avila tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Sasaki punches down at de Avila, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:39) de Avila tries to move to guard, but Sasaki doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:19) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:12) de Avila slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (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 Sasaki. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 04:18) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 03:44) de Avila lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Sasaki gets hold of de Avila. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Sasaki is looking to muscle de Avila back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:23) de Avila ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:11) de Avila is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Sasaki and de Avila remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 02:19) de Avila, stuck with her back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Sasaki is exerting. (Rd 2 - 02:19) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 2 - 01:09) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce separates the two fighters. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Sasaki initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:58) de Avila fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Sasaki throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 00:32) de Avila throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Sasaki, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 2 - 00:08) de Avila hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Blood is visible on Sasaki, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under her eye. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Sasaki, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Sasaki up 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Sasaki is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Sasaki misses with a left jab and also finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:50) de Avila doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:32) de Avila misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Sasaki to attack with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:12) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Sasaki dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 03:50) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:50) The two fighters strike, but without success. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Sasaki misses a jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 03:50) de Avila doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:28) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Sasaki uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. de Avila hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 02:32) A punch from de Avila fails to land. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:18) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:18) de Avila scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:18) Sasaki finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Taking a few gulps of breath, de Avila is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 01:51) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 01:21) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:21) de Avila misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Sasaki comes in with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Sasaki is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Sasaki uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all. (Rd 3 - 00:27) de Avila throws a punch but Sasaki was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 00:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:08) de Avila misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Sasaki comes in with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (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 Sasaki. (Rd 3 - 00:00) de Avila needs to turn up the intensity, she is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:52) de Avila is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Sasaki scores with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Sasaki doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:31) de Avila misses with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Sasaki misses with a big right hand, allowing de Avila to counter with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:48) A jab lands from de Avila, but Sasaki evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Sasaki gets hold of de Avila without taking too much damage. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Sasaki is trying to muscle de Avila up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:32) She does so and now has de Avila pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Sasaki shows her grappling ability by trapping de Avila up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:21) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Unable to get free, de Avila is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:11) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 4 - 01:07) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Harry A. Bierce restarts them back in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Sasaki hits a left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:53) de Avila misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:24) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 00:24) de Avila counters a right hand with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:05) de Avila lands a left jab, but Sasaki avoids a big right. (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 Sasaki. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, de Avila is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. She needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:52) Sasaki shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:52) de Avila cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Sasaki unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Sasaki blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Sasaki tries to pound on de Avila, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 03:55) de Avila tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Sasaki unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Sasaki blocks de Avila as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Sasaki pounds away, but de Avila calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Sasaki blocks de Avila as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 02:41) Sasaki keeps de Avila guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:15) Sasaki blocks de Avila as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Sasaki pounds away, but de Avila calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 01:37) Sasaki blocks de Avila as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 01:24) de Avila appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, her hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 01:14) de Avila misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 00:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Sasaki counters a right hand with a good right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:22) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Sasaki, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 50-45 (Ian Rivers), 50-45 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 49-46 (Benjamin Milligan III). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Yutsuko Sasaki the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Yutsuko Sasaki defeats 'The Spectre' Regina de Avila (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Yutsuko Sasaki praises her team at Flying Daggers, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Visibly delighted, Yutsuko Sasaki celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Sao Paulo Express" Janinha (5-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: -110) vs. Marianne Geoffries (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Favorite: -140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Sao Paulo Express' Janinha takes on Marianne Geoffries. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Geoffries gets a good reaction from the fans as she enters the arena, she's fighting in front of a home crowd tonight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Janinha connects with a nice jab and then catches Geoffries with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Janinha hits a left hand, but misses when she attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Janinha uses a left jab, but Geoffries avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Janinha steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Janinha can't connect with a jab, but then catches Geoffries with a right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Geoffries warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to shoot in. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Janinha throws a punch but Geoffries avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Seizing the opportunity, Geoffries shoots. (Rd 1 - 03:02) The takedown is completed, Janinha is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Geoffries keeps very tight to Janinha and peppers her with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Janinha tries to smother Geoffries by holding her, but can't keep control. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Time slips away as Geoffries successfully keeps Janinha stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Janinha is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Geoffries off of her. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Geoffries doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping her head on her opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Geoffries doesn't allow Janinha to lock her up with double underhooks. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Time slips away as Geoffries successfully keeps Janinha stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Geoffries peppers Janinha with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give her any room to work with. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Geoffries doesn't allow Janinha to lock her up with double underhooks. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Time slips away as Geoffries successfully keeps Janinha stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Geoffries, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:45) A tentative jab from Geoffries lands. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Janinha can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:23) A jab hits home from Janinha and then she scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Geoffries backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Janinha immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight! (Rd 2 - 04:13) Geoffries somehow dodges a vicious overhand right. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Geoffries manages to clear her head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Janinha hits a left jab and then lands a sick right head kick! (Rd 2 - 03:56) She's down! Geoffries falls to the floor! (Rd 2 - 03:42) Janinha quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Geoffries! (Rd 2 - 03:42) Janinha goes to work on Geoffries with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish her! (Rd 2 - 03:17) In comes Janinha looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Geoffries pulls Janinha into guard, preventing her from getting any further. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Janinha clings very tight to Geoffries while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Janinha can't keep Geoffries down, an underhook gave her enough control to force them to stand. (Rd 2 - 02:47) The end result is that both fighters are standing, grappling in a tight clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Geoffries is looking to muscle Janinha back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Janinha ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Geoffries pins Janinha up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Geoffries keeps Janinha up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Geoffries pins Janinha up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Geoffries pins Janinha up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Geoffries uses dirty boxing to punish Janinha while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Geoffries pins Janinha up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Geoffries uses dirty boxing to punish Janinha while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Geoffries shows great control, keeping Janinha pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:34) The remainder of the round sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Janinha, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Janinha steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Geoffries hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Janinha can't connect with a jab, but then hits Geoffries with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Geoffries hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Janinha hits a left hand, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Janinha is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Janinha fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Geoffries with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:42) A jab is wide from Janinha, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Janinha lands a left hand and then catches Geoffries with a superb right kick to the head! (Rd 3 - 03:28) Geoffries is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 3 - 03:16) Janinha senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 3 - 03:16) Janinha pounds away with rights and Geoffries is eating some heavy shots! (Rd 3 - 02:57) Janinha fires away with punches, but Geoffries doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Geoffries does well to transition to full guard. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Janinha clings very tight to Geoffries while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:18) Janinha can't keep Geoffries down, an underhook gave her enough control to force them to stand. (Rd 3 - 02:18) The fighters are now standing, clinched. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Geoffries tries to wrestle Janinha backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:54) She does so and now has Janinha pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Geoffries smothers Janinha against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Geoffries smothers Janinha against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Geoffries smothers Janinha against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Geoffries shows great control, keeping Janinha pressed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:51) They dirty box each other at that range until the round ends. (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 Janinha. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Janinha. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:54) Janinha confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Janinha hits a left jab and then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Geoffries is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled her! She staggers back against the cage and covers up, trying to buy time to recover! (Rd 4 - 04:41) Janinha is looking to get Geoffries in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Geoffries is too groggy to fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Janinha keeps control of the clinch even though Geoffries is trying to wrestle free. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Geoffries tries to get out of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 4 - 03:45) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Janinha blasts Geoffries with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Geoffries manages to grapple her way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as she clinches with Janinha. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Using her wrestling skills, Geoffries is trying to push Janinha up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Geoffries manages it and controls Janinha up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Breathing very hard, Janinha is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Unable to break free, Janinha is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 4 - 01:48) Geoffries smothers Janinha against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Janinha is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Geoffries smothers Janinha against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Janinha takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 00:53) 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 - 00:53) A few deep breaths betray that Geoffries is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Janinha lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Geoffries looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Janinha simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Janinha can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Geoffries with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Backing off, Geoffries looks very wobbly, I think she may be hurt! (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 Janinha. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Geoffries realistically needs to stop her opponent in order to win. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Geoffries slumps back on her stool, head down, staring at the floor. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:54) A jab is wide from Janinha, but then she scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 5 - 04:54) It's a knock out! Geoffries is down and out! (Rd 5 - 04:38) The winner, by knock out, is 'The Sao Paulo Express' Janinha! Official Result: 'The Sao Paulo Express' Janinha defeats Marianne Geoffries (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:22 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Janinha takes the microphone and announces that she has decided to retire from MMA. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (6-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Gracefield, Quebec, Favorite: -880) vs. Johanna "Scandi Noir" Lagerholm (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Gothenburg, Sweden, Underdog: +700) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood battles Johanna 'Scandi Noir' Lagerholm in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Wood gets a good reaction from the fans as she enters the arena, she's fighting in front of a home crowd tonight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) A jab hits home from Lagerholm and then she hits Wood with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Showing good hand speed, Lagerholm lands three out of a flurry of three punches and then catches Wood with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Lagerholm comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then catches Wood with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Lagerholm connects with a nice jab and then hits Wood with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Wood wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Two jabs hit home from Lagerholm and then she hits Wood with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Wood moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 02:34) A flurry of five punches from Lagerholm see three of them land and then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Lagerholm confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Wood had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Lagerholm comes in fast with four quick punches, landing two of them, and then catches Wood with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Lagerholm hits a couple of minor right hands, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Lagerholm comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Lagerholm moves in on Wood, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Lagerholm hits two right jabs and then lands a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Circling warily, Wood is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Lagerholm can't connect with a jab, but then catches Wood with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Lagerholm, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Lagerholm looks pumped up and her team are delighted. (Rd 1 - 00:00) She may have come into this fight as the heavy underdog, but you wouldn't know it based on that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Attacking with a quick flurry, Lagerholm lands three punches and then hits Wood with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Wood clearly respects her opponent's striking as she is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Two jabs hit home from Lagerholm and then she hits Wood with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Taking a few gulps of breath, Lagerholm is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Attacking with intent, Lagerholm scores with three out of a flurry of five punches and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Lagerholm comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Attacking with a quick flurry, Lagerholm lands three of three punches and then hits Wood with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Wood shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:04) The takedown is successful, she almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Wood starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:53) She gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Wood throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Wood tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Lagerholm fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 2 - 01:21) The scramble sees Wood up first, and she is quick to wrestle Lagerholm up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Lagerholm is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Lagerholm is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Lagerholm is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Lagerholm is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Using tight body-to-body control, Wood is slowly wearing Lagerholm down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The rest of the round sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Wood, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Showing good hand speed, Lagerholm lands a flurry of three punches but Wood evades a big left punch. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Lagerholm moves in behind five quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Lagerholm hits two right jabs and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 3 - 03:28) A flurry of five punches from Lagerholm see them all connect but Wood avoids a big left. (Rd 3 - 03:05) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Lagerholm is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Wood chooses to shoot in on Lagerholm. (Rd 3 - 02:51) She gets a big takedown and she manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Wood looks to get a mount. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Lagerholm rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up her back instead. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Wood tries to finish Lagerholm off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Lagerholm doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Wood blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Wood gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Wood pounds away and Lagerholm struggles to deal with them. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Wood attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 3 - 00:36) The rear naked choke is fully applied, but Wood can't claim the submission because the round ends right then! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Wood, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Wood. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:55) Lagerholm lands a right hand and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Wood chooses to shoot in on Lagerholm. (Rd 4 - 04:41) The takedown is completed, Lagerholm is on her back and pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Wood looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Wood is too skilled for Lagerholm, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 4 - 03:40) In side control, Wood throws a couple of punches designed to keep Lagerholm guessing. (Rd 4 - 03:23) Wood throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Wood throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Wood throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 4 - 02:31) In side control, Wood throws a couple of punches designed to keep Lagerholm guessing. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Wood tries to lock Lagerholm in an arm triangle. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Lagerholm defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Wood begins trying to get herself into mount. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Wood almost gets the mount, but Lagerholm bucks her hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 4 - 01:20) Lagerholm scrambles to her feet, but Wood immediately drives her up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Lagerholm is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Lagerholm is trapped against the cage and Wood hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Lagerholm doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Lagerholm is trapped against the cage and Wood hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Wood pins Lagerholm up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:20) The remainder of the round sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Wood, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Lagerholm realistically needs to stop her opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Wood comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Wood gets a single leg takedown! Lagerholm pulls guard off it. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Wood begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Lagerholm can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Wood at half guard. (Rd 5 - 03:54) Wood looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 5 - 03:54) She gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Wood attempts to armbar Lagerholm from side control. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Lagerholm doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. (Rd 5 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:26) Wood throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Wood keeps Lagerholm guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Wood tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 5 - 01:35) She doesn't get the mount, but only because Lagerholm rolled over and gave up her back instead. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Lagerholm is in huge trouble now, as Wood successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 5 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:51) With both hooks in, Wood tries to flatten Lagerholm out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Wood flattens Lagerholm out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 5 - 00:21) The winner, by submission; Alisha Wood! Official Result: 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood defeats Johanna 'Scandi Noir' Lagerholm (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:39 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Alisha Wood praises her team at Femme Fatale Fighting, her various sponsors and the fans who turned out to support her. Alisha Wood says that she is very happy to cap her CTC debut with a win. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Kelly "K.O." Andrews (5-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Haldimand County, Ontario, Favorite: -220) vs. Haley Lovebond (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Irving, Texas, Underdog: +170) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Kelly 'K.O.' Andrews faces Haley Lovebond in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Andrews looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Lovebond, but Andrews was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Andrews hits a left jab and then lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Lovebond staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked her! (Rd 1 - 04:36) Andrews is aiming to get Lovebond into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Andrews can't manage it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Lovebond is looking to muscle Andrews back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Andrews ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Andrews, stuck with her back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Lovebond is exerting. (Rd 1 - 03:49) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Andrews is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 1 - 02:44) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Andrews lands a left hand and then hits Lovebond with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) A jab hits home from Andrews and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Andrews can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Lovebond with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Lovebond steps back...and almost stumbles over! She is on wobbly legs! (Rd 1 - 00:37) Andrews tries to get Lovebond into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Lovebond out-wrestles her though, and gets herself into a better position in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:07) From the grapple, Lovebond tries to pick Andrews up on her shoulder for a slam. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Lovebond has her! Slams her down! Lovebond gets side control. (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 Andrews, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Andrews confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Lovebond may have been aiming to get in close, but Andrews aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Andrews connects with a nice jab and then catches Lovebond with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Andrews can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Andrews lands a left hand and then catches Lovebond with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Andrews can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Lovebond with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Andrews looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Andrews fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Lovebond covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think she is on rubbery legs! She is hurt! (Rd 2 - 03:18) Andrews is trying to force Lovebond into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:18) She has it hooked, Lovebond was too dazed to muster any sort of serious defensive action. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Using the clinch, Andrews hits a big elbow to the face of Lovebond. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Lovebond has a large gash on her forehead, blood is starting to trickle down toward her eyes. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Andrews maintains her control of the clinch despite Lovebond trying to grapple out of it. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Lovebond manages to grapple her way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as she clinches with Andrews. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Lovebond tries to take Andrews down. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Andrews blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Lovebond is trying to muscle Andrews up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Lovebond does it, Andrews is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Smothered against the cage, Andrews is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 01:48) 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) Lovebond exerts total control, keeping Andrews smothered against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:33) 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 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 Andrews. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Andrews up 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Lovebond in between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Andrews hits two left jabs and then hits Lovebond with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Lovebond hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 3 - 04:32) Without hesitation, Andrews goes to finish Lovebond off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 3 - 04:32) Andrews goes to work on Lovebond with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish her! (Rd 3 - 04:11) Lovebond makes Andrews step back by throwing a vicious up-kick. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Lovebond tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Andrews step back. (Rd 3 - 03:43) An up-kick makes Andrews think twice about advancing. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Lovebond keeps Andrews back with an up-kick. (Rd 3 - 03:11) An up-kick makes Andrews think twice about advancing. (Rd 3 - 02:56) In comes Andrews looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Lovebond tries to get free, but Andrews is able to secure side control. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Andrews starts nailing Lovebond with heavy elbow strikes, this is getting ugly! (Rd 3 - 02:40) The referee jumps in and saves Lovebond from taking any more shots! (Rd 3 - 02:21) The winner, by TKO; Kelly Andrews! Official Result: Kelly 'K.O.' Andrews defeats Haley Lovebond (TKO (Strikes) in 2:39 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Kelly Andrews name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Asked who she wants to fight next, she immediately brings up Vasya Kaczmarek and makes some bad jokes about her. Kelly Andrews may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction. Attendance: 221 Gate Reciepts: $20,774 Sponsorship: $24,604 Ad Revenue: $419,897 Merchandise: $4,433 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $84,340) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Kelly Andrews $3,910 Haley Lovebond $1,800 Alisha Wood $17,380 Johanna Lagerholm $16,440 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Janinha $2,380 Marianne Geoffries $1,560 Yutsuko Sasaki $2,550 Regina de Avila $1,680 Temperence McCoy $7,210 Fi Johns $1,680 KotN: McCoy: $5,000 Idina Micklewhite $2,550 Naora Kikuchi $1,680 Catherine Newmar $2,040 Lynda Epsom $1,560 Tilly Hall $2,040 Kerry Silverman $1,800 Martina Collee $2,720 Feng Chung $1,800 Eiko Shiokawa $7,550 Ana Natalia Pinto $1,800 SotN: Shiokawa: $5,000 Annika Sjolin $2,100 Gail Grimshaw $110 Drug Testing: $11,550 Production: $20,917 Profit: $352,901 Critical Rating: 76% Commercial Rating: 34% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -5.0% 83.5% (High Level Regional) USA -4.0% 86.8% (High Level Regional) UK -4.0% 82.6% (High Level Regional) Europe -2.5% 81.2% (High Level Regional) Australia -2.5% 77.4% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.0% 76.0% (High Level Regional) Asia -2.5% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Russia -1.5% 71.2% (High Level Regional) Mexico -2.5% 77.1% (High Level Regional) South America -4.0% 84.2% (High Level Regional) Central America -1.5% 73.6% (High Level Regional) Africa -1.2% 60.7% (Mid Level Regional) News - Hassan Fezzik has been honoured by the organization that employed him most of his career, ALPHA-1, as he is now the first inductee into their new Hall of Fame! Fezzik had a record of 29-1 with ALPHA-1, and with the exception of his one loss to Terron Cabal, was their Heavyweight Champion from August 1996 until he left the company to join Canadian Tournament Combat in January 2002. He also won Main Event of the Year in 1997 (vs. Kunimichi Kikuchi at ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Kikuchi II). - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 75, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 76, and all fighters tested clean. - Janinha announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Marianne Geoffries. She retires with a professional record of 6-2, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a fifth round knock out victory over Marianne Geoffries at Canadian Tournament Combat 78. - The CTC announce that Johanna Lagerholm, the losing half of tonight's best fight, will continue on in the tournament in Janinha's place, and will therefore have a rematch with Alisha Wood in the Second Round. - Kerry Silverman announced her retirement to the crowd following her loss to Tilly Hall. She retires with a professional record of 4-5, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Tilly Hall at Canadian Tournament Combat 78. - Lynda Epsom announced her retirement to the crowd following her loss to Catherine Newmar. She retires with a professional record of 6-4, with a promotional record of 0-1 in CTC, including a fourth round knock out loss to Catherine Newmar at Canadian Tournament Combat 78. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Haley Lovebond, Regina de Avila, Fi Johns, Naora Kikuchi, Feng Chung, and Ana Natalia Pinto. - The services of Gail Grimshaw, and Marianne Geoffries have been retained per Canadian Fighter rules. - CTC Middleweight fighter Neil Napier has been spotted training at Halvorsen's as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Pepe. He will not be at the camp long term, and is just looking to keep his training methods fresh and interesting. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Lito Alcala was seen training at Tai Sheng Men Society as he prepares for his CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round fight with Willy Bassett. The rumour is he joined the team to shake up his training methods, but is not expected to remain there long-term. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Bob Dozier confirmed that he will be training at Bulldog Gym as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round fight with Bahman Baboumian. He is expected to make the camp his long-term base of operations, and is looking to work on his boxing with the teams coaching staff. - CTC Lightweight fighter Seth O'Breen has announced that he will be training at London Kick Boxing Academy as he prepares for his CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Tim Oldacres. He is staying with the team on a temporary basis, and is looking to improve his striking with the team. - TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows GAMMA 52: Moreau vs. Demers (Sunday, Week 4, December 2002) Title Result: Williams Demers Won The GAMMA Super Heavyweight Title Title Result: Norio Hideki Won The GAMMA Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Garen Richard vs. Cheval Nadeau KO of the Night: Norio Hideki (vs. Masao Fujita) Submission of the Night: Garen Richard (vs. Cheval Nadeau) Japanese Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 1, January 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Manami Ken vs. Akemi Satou KO of the Night: Yuji Latu (vs. Mikio Inouye) Submission of the Night: Shuji Oshiro (vs. Sadahige Yoshida) Performance Bonus: Toshi Nishina (vs. Kyoko Junna) Performance Bonus: Yuji Latu (vs. Mikio Inouye) Japanese Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 1, January 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Inejiro Chiba vs. Yoritomo Ina KO of the Night: Reijiro Yanagimoto (vs. Taizoh Chung Man) Submission of the Night: Sinali Shomen (vs. Eizan Ijichi) Performance Bonus: Gonkuro Miyagi vs. Hisamitsu Sasaki American Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 1 , January 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Alyssa Taylor vs. Maggie Martin KO of the Night: Rory McEnterry (vs. DeMerritt Laine) Submission of the Night: Jimmy Schott (vs. Gregg Grable) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round (Round of 32) Hope Lehane vs. Velvet Avery Nora Bethlen vs. Shaunagh Stoltman Rachel McGuiness vs. Janey McDwyre Verona Joseph vs. Piper Evergood Haley Croft vs. Kirsten Page Vasya Kaczmarek vs. Erin Distefano Alyson Arroway vs. Gabriella Rios Rosamaria Correa vs. Maricel Punya Veronika Sablikova vs. Annika Sjolin Kelly Andrews vs. Eiko Shiokawa Chiyo Yanagimoto vs. Temperance McCoy Hanako Shimizu vs. Idina Micklewhite Anna Thompson vs. Martina Collee Yutsuko Sasaki vs. Catherine Newmar Tabitha Cameron vs. Tilly Hall Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm II Edited September 4, 2023 by CageRage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 2022 Blurcat.com End Of Year Awards Fighter of the Year Dag "The Viking" Kreuger (CTC) Dag Kreuger defeats Adrian Majoram by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Dag Kreuger defeats Spencer Rubenstein by Majority Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Female Fighter of the Year Kata Mallasz (CTC) Kata Mallasz defeats Carina Costa by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 24 (May 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Kata Mallasz defeats Daljit Samir by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 58 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Rookie of the Year Dale "Rubber Man" Burke (CTC) Dale Burke defeats Ethan LeGrange by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 4:22 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 15 (March 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Dale Burke defeats Xie Ming by Submission (Kimura) in 2:44 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 42 (July 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Team of the Year J1 Circle CTC Fighters On Team Gyokusho Fujimoto (2-0) Gyukudo Teshigahara (2-0) Ikeda Kenkichio (2-0) Jiroemon Hasegawa (2-0) Korekiyo Anzai (3-0) Yagi Jokichi (2-0) Kanezane Fujii (2-0) Kiyomori Sanda (1-0) Konosuke Shirahata (1-0) Washi Shiganori (2-0) Champions: None Company of the Year Show of the Year Canadian Tournament Combat 20 Fight of the Year Iain Fussell defeats Ats Kruglov by TKO (Strikes) in 1:53 of Round 3 (Rated: Excellent) Canadian Tournament Combat 41 (July 2002) Worst Fight of the Year Max Rebottaro defeats Yoritomo Ina by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Awful) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) Knock Out of the Year Jin Katou defeats Leon Banks by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:49 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 20 (May 2002) Submission of the Year Adenor Togni defeats Doug Hansen by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:07 of Round 5 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 61 (October 2002) Main Event of the Year Jin Katou defeats Leon Banks by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:49 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournment Combat 20 (May 2002) Upset of the Year Reinhardt Rhett defeats Denbe Ekiguchi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:31 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 75 (December 2002) Odds: Ekiguchi (-820) Rhett (+650) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 CTC Womens Featherweight Finalized Roster And Current Rankings #25. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (2-0) Catherine Newmar is a New York native who comes from a kick boxing background. A powerful striker who can do some serious damage if she hits, her weakness is that her punches and kicks are a little slow and clumsy, if she can tighten them up she'd be exponentially more dangerous. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Catherine Newmar defeats Lynda Epsom by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:19 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Yutsuko Sasaki at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) #24. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (2-0) Shaunagh Stoltman is an all-rounder from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Originally coming from a purely wrestling background, she has quickly picked up the art of striking and is now a threat from pretty much anywhere that a fight can possibly go. A tall fighter, she is particularly noted for her vicious knee strikes. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Shaunagh Stoltman defeats Piper Evergood by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:43 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 77 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Nora Bethlen at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) #23. Idina Micklewhite (4-0) Idina Micklewhite is a Canadian fighter who has enhanced her existing wrestling background with some solid (and improving) striking. Debuting in May 2001, her thirst for competition became clear when she completed, and won, three fights before the year was through. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Idina Micklewhite defeats Naora Kikuchi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:36 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Hanako Shimizu at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) #22. Martina Collee (5-0) Martina Collee is a wrestler from Canada, who shows a pitbull like determination whenever she fights, pressuring her opponent by getting up close and sticking to them constantly. She is very poor at striking and so is very vulnerable against fighters who a good at controlling distance. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Martina Collee defeats Feng Chung by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Very Poor) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Anna Thompson at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) #21. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (8-3) Piper Evergood is a Canadian fighter who is beginning to build up a reputation as a dangerous competitor. A striker, her best weapon is her big overhand left which has massive power and can easily KO most opponents. She has also developed very good takedown defence, allowing her to keep the fight standing. CTC Record: 0-1 CTC Results: 1. Shaunagh Stoltman defeats Piper Evergood by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:43 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 77 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Verona Joseph at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Alyson Arroway defeats Piper Evergood by TKO (Strikes) in 0:40 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 21 (February 2001) 2. Piper Evergood defeats Temperence McCoy by TKO (Strikes) in 3:37 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) #20. Erin Distefano (1-0) Erin Distefano is a young fighter from Queens, New York. A martial arts enthusiast since she was a young girl, she has done a good amount of kick boxing, grappling, and jiu-jitsu over the years and so has a good grounding for MMA. Primarily known for her knock out power, she has designs on being a major force in the sport. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Erin DiStefano defeats Laura Adair by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:59 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 77 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Vasya Kaczmarek at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) #19. Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (1-0) Nora Bethlen is one of few Hungarians in MMA, and comes from a kick boxing background and is known as "One-Shot" because of her tremendous punching power and ability to put people down and out with a single blow. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Nora Bethlen defeats Chelsea Lawson by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:48 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 77 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Shaunagh Stoltman at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) #18. Rosamaria Correa (4-0) Rosamaria Correa is a fighter originally from a Muay Thai background, she is a power puncher who can devastate opponents in striking battles. Making her debut in mid-2000, Correa has quickly become one of the most talked about young female talents in Brazil. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Rosamaria Correa defeats Kit Sakamoto by TKO (Strikes) in 0:31 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 77 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Maricel Punya at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) #17. Temperence "Bang Bang" McCoy (6-4) Temperence McCoy is a giant compared to most of her peers. She uses that to good effect by employing a gameplan based around her excellent striking, using her reach advantage to tag her opponents before they can get close enough to attack her. Unfortunately she is woeful at grappling and has virtually no ground game whatsoever, and these big weaknesses are preventing her from making much progress in her career. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Temperence McCoy defeats Fi Johns by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:44 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Chiyo Yanagimoto at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Chelsea Lawson defeats Temperence McCoy by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 23 (June 2001) 2. Piper Evergood defeats Temperence McCoy by TKO (Strikes) in 3:37 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) #16. "Thunder Foot" Kirsten Page (7-2) Kirsten Page is a Canadian kick boxer who got the nickname "Thunder Foot" because of her love of using a big head kick to try and finish fights. CTC Record: 0-1 CTC Results: 1. Vasya Kaczmarek defeats Kirsten Page by Submission (Kimura) in 2:50 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 77 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Haley Croft at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Kirsten Page defeats Lynda Epsom by Knock Out (Kick) in 4:01 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) WEFF 19 (August 2000) 2. Haley Croft defeats Kirsten Page by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:14 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 3. Kirsten Page defeats Kerry Silverman by TKO (Strikes) in 1:40 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) WEFF 26: O'Neill vs. Vaughan II (October 2001) #15. Yutsuko Sasaki (9-1) Yutsuko Sasaki is a short, muscular fighter, a wrestler who uses her low center of gravity and powerful legs to make her takedowns very hard to resist. Once on the ground, she loves raining down blows with her nasty ground and pound. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Yutsuko Sasaki defeats Regina de Avila by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Catherine Newmar at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Veronika Sablikova defeats Yutsuko Sasaki by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:52 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) KDM FC 17: Atep vs. Nakamura (May 2001) Veronika Sablikova Retains The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title #14. Eiko Shiokawa (7-0) Eiko Shiokawa is a decent jiu-jitsu fighter, who can be a dangerous opponent if a fight goes to the ground, getting it there however, can cause her major problems. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Eiko Shiokawa defeats Ana Natalia Pinto by Submission (Kimura) in 3:50 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Kelly Andrews at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Eiko Shiokawa defeats Machiko Fujii by Submission (Kimura) in 4:07 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 18: Takeuchi vs. Ho II (July 2001) #13. Vasya Kaczmarek (7-0) Vasya Kaczmarek comes from a Sambo background, and is, as you'd expect, at her best when she can grab hold of her opponent and use grappling to control them. Her stand-up is less impressive, but could be improved with the right camp. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Vasya Kaczmarek defeats Kirsten Page by Submission (Kimura) in 2:50 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 77 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Erin Distefano at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) #12. Kelly "K.O." Andrews (6-1) Kelly Andrews is tall and willowy, and doesn't look anything like a threatening fighter. However, looks can be decieveing, as she is a competent Muay Thai competitor who uses her height, reach, and razor-sharp elbows to take apart opponents. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Kelly Andrews defeats Haley Lovebond by TKO (Strikes) in 2:39 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) This was a First Round fight in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Eiko Shiokawa at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Kelly Andrews defeats Chelsea Lawson by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:57 of Round 3 (Rated: Excellent) WEFF 4 (January 1998) 2. Kelly Andrews defeats Janinha by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 21 (February 2001) 3. Verona Joseph defeats Kelly Andrews by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 25: Sadorra vs. Rogers (August 2001) #11. Hanako "The Storm Bringer" Shimizu (10-2) Hanako Shimizu is a Muay Thai fighter who is noted for her excellent striking game, which is at a considerably higher level than most of her peers. A former KDM FC Womens Featherweight Champion, she has torn through all the competition in that division with the exception of Veronika Sablikova, who has beaten her soundly both times they've faced off. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Idina Micklewhite at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Hanako Shimizu defeats Mizuki Watanabe by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:56 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) KDM FC 6: Makamori vs. Maeno (August 1998) Hanako Shimizu Won The KDM FC Women's Featherweight Title 2. Hanako Shimizu defeats Naora Kikuchi by TKO (Strikes) in 4:11 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 9: Sastrowardoya vs. Zai (April 1999) Hanako Shimizu Retains The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title 3. Veronika Sablikova defeats Hanako Shimizu by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 13: Sastrowardoya vs. Yue (April 2000) Veronika Sablikova Won The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title 4. Hanako Shimizu defeats Yuya Shimizu by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 16: Takeuchi vs. Akita (February 2001) 5. Veronika Sablikova defeats Hanako Shimizu by TKO (Strikes) in 2:55 of Round 1 (Rated: Average) KDM FC 19: Togo vs. Mamanee (August 2001) Veronika Sablikova Retains The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title #10. Verona "The Samoan Tank" Joseph (7-0) Verona Joseph is a big, powerful, hard-hitting competitor who loves to take people down and beat them to a pulp with ground and pound. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Piper Evergood at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Verona Joseph defeats Brooke Rockerfeller by TKO (Strikes) in 4:20 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 2. Verona Joseph defeats Kelly Andrews by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 25: Sadorra vs. Rogers (August 2001) #9. "Yellow Peril" Rachel McGuiness (9-2) Rachel McGuiness is a fitness instructor by profession, who took up boxing training as a way of improving her cardio and hand-eye coordination. Finding herself to be a natural, she soon fell in love with MMA and made her pro debut in 1996. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Janey McDwyre at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Haley Croft defeats Rachel McGuiness by TKO in 0:58 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 6 (May 1998) Haley Croft Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 2. Hope Lehane defeats Rachel McGuiness by Submission (Armbar) in 2:06 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) WEFF 21 (February 2001) Hope Lehane Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 3. Rachel McGuiness defeats Alisha Wood by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) #8. Chiyo "The Scorpion" Yanagimoto (11-3) Chiyo Yanagimoto is a dangerous kick boxer, who causes a lot of problems for opponents because her 5'11" frame gives her a big reach advantage over most other women, meaning she can strike from distance. A very inconsistent fighter, you never know whether your going to get a killer or a kitten. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Temperence McCoy at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Mizuki Watanabe defeats Chiyo Yanagimoto by TKO (Strikes) in 2:40 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 3: Sukarno vs. Nutnum (September 1997) Mizuki Watanabe Won The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title 2. Kit Sakamoto defeats Chiyo Yanagimoto by Knock Out (Knee) in 3:01 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) KDM FC 8: Sukarno vs. Chan (February 1999) 3. Chiyo Yanagimoto defeats Echiko Watanabe by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) KDM FC 17: Atep vs. Nakamura (May 2001) 4. Chiyo Yanagimoto defeats Kit Sakamoto by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) KDM FC 20: Nakamura vs. Wijaya (November 2001) #7. "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (7-1) Tabitha Cameron is an excellent prospect who has been making serious waves with WEFF. She is a Muay Thai fighter, who uses her reach advantage to great effect, especially with her deadly high kicks. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Tilly Hall at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Tabitha Cameron defeats Haley Croft by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 19 (August 2000) 2. Alisha Wood defeats Tabitha Cameron by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:56 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 23 (June 2001) 3. Tabitha Cameron defeats Laura Adair by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:08 of Round 1 (Rated: Average) WEFF 26: O'Neill vs. Vaughan II (October 2001) #6. "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (7-2) Alisha Wood is one of the most powerful fighters in Womens MMA, and uses her wrestling skills to smother and grind down her opponents. At one time she looked like she would be one of the first big dominant stars of womens MMA, being seemingly unbeatable at first, but since moving to WEFF in 1998 she has proven to be vulnerable. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Alisha Wood defeats Johanna Lagerholm by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:39 of Round 5 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 78 (December 2002) Scheduled Fight: vs. Johanna Lagerholm II at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Janinha defeats Alisha Wood by Knock Out (Kick) in 1:29 of Round 1 (Rated: Poor) WEFF 13 (August 1999) 2. Alisha Wood defeats Tabitha Cameron by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:56 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 23 (June 2001) 3. Rachel McGuiness defeats Alisha Wood by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) #5. Alyson "Alley Kat" Arroway (7-2) Alyson Arroway is a good kick boxer with a surprisingly effective clinch game, who is a dangerous opponent as long as the fight remains standing but suffers from a poor ground game. She has been with WEFF since their beginning and is consistently one of the top-ranked Featherweights in the company. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Gabriella Rios at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Alyson Arroway defeats Tammy Westenra by TKO in 1:13 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) WEFF 1 (May 1997) 2. Alyson Arroway defeats Lynda Epsom by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:27 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) WEFF 14 (October 1999) 3. Alyson Arroway defeats Piper Evergood by TKO (Strikes) in 0:40 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 21 (February 2001) 4. Alyson Arroway defeats Haley Croft by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) WEFF 25: Sadorra vs. Rogers (August 2001) 5. Hope Lehane defeats Alyson Arroway by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:19 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) WEFF 27: Lehane vs. Arroway (December 2001) Hope Lehane Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title #4. Haley Croft (9-3) Haley Croft stands six feet tall, giving her a big physical advantage over most of her peers. A kick boxer, her big reach advantage usually allows her to pepper her opponents with strikes from a distance. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Kirsten Page at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Haley Croft defeats Kerry Silverman by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 3 (September 1997) Haley Croft Won The WEFF Featherweight Title 2. Haley Croft defeats Rachel McGuiness by TKO in 0:58 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 6 (May 1998) Haley Croft Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 3. Haley Croft defeats Anna Thompson by TKO (Strikes) in 3:03 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) WEFF 9 (December 1998) Haley Croft Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 4. Hope Lehane defeats Haley Croft by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:14 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) WEFF 13 (August 1999) Hope Lehane Won The WEFF Featherweight Title 5. Tabitha Cameron defeats Haley Croft by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) WEFF 19 (August 2000) 6. Haley Croft defeats Kirsten Page by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:14 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 7. Alyson Arroway defeats Haley Croft by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 25: Sadorra vs. Rogers (August 2001) #3. "Quick Silver" Anna Thompson (7-2) Anna Thompson is widely considered to be one of the top Featherweights in the world, and is one of the tallest female fighters around at six feet tall and uses her reach advantage to batter opponents with her potent striking game. She is especially known for her great leg kicks. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Martina Collee at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Haley Croft defeats Anna Thompson by TKO (Strikes) in 3:03 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) WEFF 9 (December 1998) Haley Croft Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 2. Anna Thompson defeats Laura Adair by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 3. Hope Lehane defeats Anna Thompson by Submission (Kneebar) in 2:48 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF: 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) Hope Lehane Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title #2. "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (9-0) Veronika Sablikova is massively powerful, a ground and pound specialist from Prague who has the strength to simply bulldoze opponents. She has made her name fighting for KDM FC in Asia, where she has utterly dominated the roster and was a dominant and seemingly untouchable Featherweight champion. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Annika Sjolin at Canadian Tournament Combat 108 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Veronika Sablikova defeats Chie Namiki by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 5: Sukarno vs. Atep (May 1998) 2. Veronika Sablikova defeats Umeka Fujiwara by TKO in 3:42 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) KDM FC 10: Atep vs. Farag (July 1999) 3. Veronika Sablikova defeats Hanako Shimizu by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 13: Sastrowardoya vs. Yue (April 2000) Veronika Sablikova Won The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title 4. Veronika Sablikova defeats Yutsuko Sasaki by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:52 of Round 2 (Rated: Poor) KDM FC 17: Atep vs. Nakamura (May 2001) Veronika Sablikova Retains The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title 5. Veronika Sablikova defeats Hanako Shimizu by TKO (Strikes) in 2:55 of Round 1 (Rated: Average) KDM FC 19: Togo vs. Mamanee (August 2001) Veronika Sablikova Retains The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title #1. Hope "Scythe" Lehane (9-0) Hope Lehane is one of the most dangerous submission artists in womens MMA due to her extensive Jiu-Jitsu background (she's a black belt), and she has put together an amazing string of tap out victories to become the best Featherweight in the world. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Velvet Avery at Canadian Tournament Combat 107 (May 2003) Other Results: 1. Hope Lehane defeats Haley Croft by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:14 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) WEFF 13 (August 1999) Hope Lehane Won The WEFF Featherweight Title 2. Hope Lehane defeats Janinha by Submission (Kimura) in 4:18 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) WEFF 17 (April 2000) Hope Lehane Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 3. Hope Lehane defeats Rachel McGuinesss by Submission (Kimura) in 2:06 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) WEFF 21 (February 2001) Hope Lehane Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 4. Hope Lehane defeats Anna Thompson by Submission (Kneebar) in 2:48 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) Hope Lehane Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title 5. Hope Lehane defeats Alyson Arroway by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:19 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) WEFF 27: Lehane vs. Arroway (December 2001) Hope Lehane Retains The WEFF Featherweight Title Unranked Fighters Annika Sjolin (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Veronika Sablikova at Canadian Tournament Combat 108) Gabriella Rios (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Alyson Arroway at Canadian Tournament Combat 107) Gail Grimshaw (0-1, 0-1 CTC) Janey McDwyre (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Rachel McGuiness at Canadian Tournament Combat 107) Johanna Lagerholm (1-1, 0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Alisha Wood II at Canadian Tournament Combat 108) Marianne Geoffries (1-1, 0-1 CTC) Maricel Punya (3-1, 0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Rosamaria Correa at Canadian Tournament Combat 107) Tilly Hall (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Tabitha Cameron at Canadian Tournament Combat 108) Velvet Avery (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Hope Lehane at Canadian Tournament Combat 107) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 Friday, Week 1, January 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Palmer "Daddy Bear" Lette (24-6-2-2NC, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Iggy Coan (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #64, Underdog: +950) Palmer Lette is a hugely powerful bear of a man, a charismatic fighter who is a cult figure in Japan where he is popular enough to be the star of a series of well known commercials. Originally a Heavyweight, when ALPHA-1 opened their Super Heavyweight division he was the first to sign up as it meant an end to the torturous weight cuts he had had to make. The first champion of the new division, he went on to lose and regain the title. He is generally considered the #1 Super Heavyweight as 2003 dawns. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Taroemon Abukara that won him back the ALPHA-1 Super Heavyweight title. Iggy Coan is a Muay Thai fighter from California. A massive man at 6'7" and well over 280 lbs, he possesses great physical strength and hits like a truck. He will be a threat to the Super Heavyweight world rankings once he has gained some experience. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Sorai Yoshizaki in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of August Pennell vs. Eric Coleman in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Irwin "MurderFist" Middleton (5-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -320) vs. Sebastian Cyr (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #80, Underdog: +250) Irwin Middleton is a powerhouse who was a cast member of the first season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans, which saw 16 Super Heavyweights battle for a contract and a guaranteed title shot in the new division. Despite having little pro experience, Middleton reached the final, gaining the nickname "MurderFist" along the way for his brutal ground and pound stoppages. He lost to Davey Rushton in the final. Since then he has proved himself to be one of the best in the nascent division. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Gary Sampson in GAMMA. Sebastian Cyr is a big beast of a man, a French Canadian fighter who comes from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background and is known for the threat he possesses on the ground. Although he has no striking background whatsoever, he has the advantage of naturally heavy hands and so even though his punches are technically awful and decidedly slow, if he does land one he can put someone to sleep in a hurry. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Ben Lees in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Efren Luat vs. Chi Ji Guang in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Frank "BMF" Paul (10-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +200) vs. Dwight Witherspoon (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Favorite: -260) Frank Paul is a big Texan, a Super Heavyweight competitor best known for being a cast member on the first season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans. The favorite due to his level of experience and accomplishment coming in, he was surprisingly eliminated in the quarter-finals by Davey Rushton, the eventual winner. Paul has stayed with GAMMA though, and is one of the stand-outs in the new Super Heavyweight division. He is coming off a first round submission loss to George Pickering in a GAMMA Super Heavyweight title fight. Dwight Witherspoon is a lanky Canadian, who comes from a kick boxing background, but has taken enough BJJ classes that he has solid grappling and ground fundamentals too, including a nasty triangle that makes great use of his incredibly long legs. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Sydney Badenhorst in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Wally Bryant vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: John-James McInleen (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Even: -110) vs. "The Hungry Hungarian" Zsolt Hargitay (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Even: -110) John-James McInleen is a huge hulking Super Heavyweight who has some nasty ground and pound. He was a semi-finalist on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality show in 1999, losing to eventual winner Davey Rushton. He stayed on after the show to be part of the initial Super Heavyweight roster and has become one of the most consistently dangerous fighters in the division, TKO finishing all four of the fights he's had since. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Joe Snettisham in GAMMA. Zsolt Hargitay is one of the most deceptive looking men in MMA, the Hungarian wrestler appears at first glance to be an overweight slob who has never seen the inside of a gym. In reality, while it's true he has fairly awful cardio, he possesses great upper body strength and excellent grappling ability, on top of heavy hands. Recruited by ALPHA-1 to fight in their Super Heavyweight division, he made a poor start to life in Japan when he dropped his first two fights. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Koryusai Tamura in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Bob Dozier vs. Bahman Baboumian in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: August "Hulk Daddy" Pennell (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournamennt Seed: #97, Underdog: +390) vs. Eric Coleman (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -490) August Pennell is a huge Super Heavyweight fighter from the mean streets of Oakland, California. His background is in submission wrestling, and only a fool would underestimate his skills on the floor. An enormous pro wrestling fan, he is somewhat famous for trying wrestling moves during his fights, he's likely the only MMA fighter in history to actually perform a Samoan Drop mid-bout. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Angus Silversmith in the first round of the tournament. Eric Coleman is an enormously powerful wrestler out of San Diego. Debuting at the very end of 1998, he quickly established himself as one to watch, blasting his way to a 5-0 record on the local circuit via his strong grappling base and deadly ground and pound. The subject of a bidding war between GAMMA and ALPHA-1 he choose the former in May 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Zair Williams in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Palmer Lette vs. Iggy Coan in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Efren Luat (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -540) vs. Chi "F-U Manchu" Ji Guang (4-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +430) Efren Luat is an enormous Filipino, a frightening prospect to deal with. Not only is he incredibly bulky, on top of that he has heavy hands and a very, very good grappling ability, particularly when it comes to pressing opponents up against the cage or ropes and wearing them down with strikes. His one glaring weakness is his cardio. He joined ALPHA-1 in 2001, only to get beaten (his first ever pro loss) in an absolute stinker of a fight against Jutaro Honma on his debut. Chi Ji Guang, is a 6'10" Chinese fighter who is considered a bright prospect in the Super Heavyweight division. A kick boxer, he may not have the quickest strikes in the world but if they land they are going to hurt even the toughest of opponents. He joined ALPHA-1 in 1999 and marked his debut by knocking Yoshikazu Inamoto out cold with a brutal head kick. Unfortunately he followed that with two losses, and is now in a limbo slightly. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Tommy Cowan in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Irwin Middleton vs. Sebastian Cyr in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Bulldozer" Bob Dozier (17-10, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -260) vs. Bahman Baboumian (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +200) Bob Dozier is a powerful Heavyweight who is built like a house. Difficult to take down or to grapple with thanks to his sheer size, he is however vulnerable to quick strikers because of his lack of mobility. Bahman Baboumian is an Iranian who now lives and fights in Europe, an all-rounder who combines a tidy grappling and ground game with some fantastic power in his hands. He's not the prettiest fighter to watch, but he is very effective. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Zydrunas Sigauskas in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of John-James McInleen vs. Zsolt Hargitay in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Wally "The Giant" Bryant (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -480) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #88, Underdog: +380) Wally Bryant sports a huge gut and looks nothing like a pro fighter, but underestimating the threat he poses would be a mistake. While his cardio and mobility are clearly a joke, he has a chin that is apparently made out of granite, packs an awful lot of power into his punches, and is so large that he is difficult to grapple with. Marmaduke Chuffnell is a Super Heavyweight fighter who apparently has a chin made out of adamantium. A wrestler who uses his bulk to squash opponents, his big weaknesses are his terrible cardio and lack of reach. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Bruno Doman in the first round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Palmer Lette (292 lbs) vs. Iggy Coan (289 lbs) Irwin Middleton (272 lbs) vs. Sebastian Cyr (283 lbs) Frank Paul (275 lbs) vs. Dwight Witherspoon (271 lbs) John-James McInleen (295 lbs) vs. Zsolt Hargitay (270 lbs) August Pennell (302 lbs) vs. Eric Coleman (299 lbs) Efren Luat (274 lbs) vs. Chi Ji Guang (278 lbs) Bob Dozier (272 lbs) vs. Bahman Baboumian (278 lbs) Wally Bryant (290 lbs) vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell (286 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 79 Full Fight Card SHW: Palmer Lette vs. Iggy Coan SHW: Irwin Middleton vs. Sebastian Cyr SHW: Frank Paul vs. Dwight Witherspoon SHW: John-James McInleen vs. Zsolt Hargitay SHW: August Pennell vs. Eric Coleman SHW: Efren Luat vs. Chi Ji Guang SHW: Bob Dozier vs. Bahman Baboumian SHW: Wally Bryant vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Friday, Week 1, January 2003 Live From Halifax, Nova Scotia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Wally "The Giant" Bryant (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Mobile, Alabama, Favorite: -480) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Underdog: +380) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The main card opens with Wally 'The Giant' Bryant fighting Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Bryant works his way to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Bryant tries to pick Chuffnell up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 04:45) He gets Chuffnell up! Bryant slams him down, ending up in side control. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Bryant attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Chuffnell defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Chuffnell tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Bryant unloads with big right hands, but Chuffnell is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Chuffnell tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Bryant pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Chuffnell. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Bryant pounds away on Chuffnell, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Chuffnell tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Bryant pounds away and Chuffnell struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Bryant pounds away and Chuffnell eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:57) The strikes are hard enough to force Chuffnell to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process! (Rd 1 - 01:44) Bryant unloads with some right hands, but Chuffnell deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Chuffnell tries a roll, but doesn't budge Bryant. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Bryant pounds away, but Chuffnell isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Breathing very hard, Bryant is looking ragged. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Bryant blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Bryant tries to pound on Chuffnell, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Bryant blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Bryant, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:51) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Bryant seems to be the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Using his wrestling skills, Bryant is trying to push Chuffnell up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Bryant can't move Chuffnell at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Bryant backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Chuffnell does it, Bryant is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:18) With Bryant stuck against the cage, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Bryant cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Chuffnell pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Bryant. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Chuffnell lies on top of Bryant, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Chuffnell keeps Bryant guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Chuffnell doesn't allow Bryant to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Chuffnell doesn't let Bryant pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Chuffnell lies on top of Bryant, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Chuffnell smothers Bryant with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 01:24) For the moment Chuffnell is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Chuffnell doesn't allow Bryant to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 2 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:55) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Taking a few gulps of breath, Chuffnell is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 00:41) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Bryant seems to be the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Clinched with Chuffnell, Bryant looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Chuffnell cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Bryant smothers Chuffnell with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Chuffnell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Bryant manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Bryant tries to wrestle Chuffnell backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Chuffnell isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Bryant is looking to muscle Chuffnell back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Bryant does it, Chuffnell is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Unable to break free despite his opponent's obvious tiredness, Chuffnell is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:15) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Bryant seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Bryant tries to maintain control, but Chuffnell wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Bryant ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Chuffnell tries to take Bryant down. (Rd 3 - 02:56) The takedown is completed, Chuffnell would not be denied. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Bryant is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Chuffnell holding him down. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Chuffnell tries to control Bryant against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Bryant hits Chuffnell with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Chuffnell tries to control Bryant against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Bryant hits Chuffnell with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Chuffnell pounds away, but Bryant calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Bryant, trapped against the cage, pummels Chuffnell on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Chuffnell pounds away on Bryant, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Chuffnell tries to control Bryant against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Bryant hits Chuffnell with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 3 - 00:02) Chuffnell tries to control Bryant against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (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 Chuffnell. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Chuffnell is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:48) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Bryant is the aggressor. (Rd 4 - 04:42) Bryant is trying to muscle Chuffnell up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:42) Chuffnell out-wrestles him though. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Bryant backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Chuffnell does it, Bryant is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Chuffnell doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 04:09) With Bryant stuck against the cage, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 4 - 04:09) It's unsuccessful, Bryant maintained a good solid base. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Bryant may have stopped the takedown but he is having less luck getting away from the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Chuffnell tries to take Bryant down. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Chuffnell can't get Bryant down to the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:31) Chuffnell drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 4 - 03:31) Bryant stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Chuffnell against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Even though he is physically exhausted, Bryant shows great control by keeping Chuffnell pressed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:05) They dirty box each other at that range for about sixty seconds or so, but they're both looking tired and the strikes are weak. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Physically exhausted, Bryant presses Chuffnell into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 4 - 02:14) They remain there for at least a minute, taking deep breaths, occasionally staying active with some punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Bryant looks totally gassed. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Chuffnell wrestles back against Bryant, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Chuffnell looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 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 4 - 00:39) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Bryant manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Bryant tries to wrestle Chuffnell backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Chuffnell doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Clinched with Bryant, Chuffnell looks to try and take him down. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Bryant cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 00:02) Bryant is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Chuffnell off of him. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Chuffnell just about edged it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Bryant winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:48) Bryant steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 5 - 04:48) Chuffnell had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:48) Bryant lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Chuffnell manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Chuffnell attempts to wrestle Bryant to the ground. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Chuffnell gets the takedown! Bryant pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Chuffnell smothers Bryant with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 03:38) Chuffnell lies on top of Bryant, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 03:04) The clock runs down as Bryant is being smothered against the ground by Chuffnell. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Chuffnell pounds away and Bryant struggles to deal with them. (Rd 5 - 02:20) Chuffnell smothers Bryant with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Bryant stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Chuffnell fires away with punches, and Bryant is stung by several big shots. (Rd 5 - 01:02) Bryant is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Chuffnell off of him. (Rd 5 - 00:34) The clock runs down as Bryant is being smothered against the ground by Chuffnell. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The gas tank looks empty on Chuffnell. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Chuffnell 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 scores of 48-47 (Edward Wilde), 48-47 (Ian Rivers) and 49-46 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell defeats Wally 'The Giant' Bryant (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Marmaduke Chuffnell thanks everyone connected to Strike Force for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He praises Bryant for a tough fight. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Bulldozer" Bob Dozier (17-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Plymouth, England, Favorite: -260) vs. Bahaman Baboumian (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Abadan, Iran, Underdog: +200) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Bulldozer' Bob Dozier goes head to head with Bahman Baboumian. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Dozier dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Baboumian confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 04:26) A punch from Baboumian fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Dozier comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Dozier steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Baboumian. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Dozier hits a left jab and then he catches Baboumian with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Dozier wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:48) A jab hits home from Baboumian and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Baboumian moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Baboumian throws a punch but Dozier avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Dozier steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Baboumian hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Dozier throws a two-punch combo but Baboumian avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Taking a few gulps of breath, Dozier is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Baboumian throws a punch but Dozier was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Dozier gets hold of Baboumian. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Using his wrestling skills, Dozier is trying to push Baboumian up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Dozier does it, Baboumian is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Dozier presses Baboumian up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:22) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Baboumian, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Dozier is exerting. (Rd 1 - 01:46) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Dozier tries to keep him up against the cage, but Baboumian works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Dozier is looking really tired. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Baboumian can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Dozier with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:19) A jab lands from Baboumian, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Baboumian, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Dozier misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Baboumian attacks with a good left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:29) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Baboumian looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Baboumian tries to take Dozier down. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Baboumian can't get the takedown as Dozier wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Dozier is looking to muscle Baboumian back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Dozier doesn't manage it though, Baboumian defended it well. (Rd 2 - 03:42) With control of the clinch, Baboumian tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Baboumian doesn't get the takedown, Dozier instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Dozier is trying to push Baboumian so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Dozier achieves it, pinning Baboumian to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Despite how fatigued he clearly is, Dozier manages to smother Baboumian up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:57) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Dozier tries to keep him up against the cage, but Baboumian works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:34) For the first time, Baboumian is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Dozier throws a one-two, but Baboumian was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Dozier looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Baboumian gets hold of Dozier, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Baboumian attempts to wrestle Dozier to the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Baboumian doesn't get the takedown, Dozier instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Dozier is trying to muscle Baboumian up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Dozier can't do it though, Baboumian defended it well. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Baboumian tries to take Dozier down. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Dozier stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Baboumian, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Baboumian ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Baboumian misses a left hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Baboumian scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Dozier can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Baboumian with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Baboumian is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Baboumian looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Dozier simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Dozier throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 03:36) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Dozier lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Baboumian hits a jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Blood is pouring from the nose of Dozier after that shot, it looks like it may be broken. (Rd 3 - 03:36) That's going to cause Dozier some major problems with his breathing. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Dozier looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Baboumian is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Dozier moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 03:13) It looked like we were about to see Baboumian try and get some grappling started, but Dozier was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:13) A one-two from Dozier fails to land. (Rd 3 - 02:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Dozier uses a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Baboumian uses a right jab and also lands a nice left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Dozier lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Baboumian looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Dozier simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Dozier lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:10) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Baboumian. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Baboumian hits a right jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Dozier finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Dozier confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Dozier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Dozier hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Baboumian hits a right jab and also lands a nice left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Dozier lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Baboumian lands a right jab but misses a left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:30) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Baboumian attempts to wrestle Dozier to the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Dozier blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Clinched with Dozier, Baboumian looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Baboumian doesn't get the takedown, Dozier instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Dozier attempts to wrestle Baboumian to the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Baboumian blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Baboumian just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Dozier will be able to take the victory without a finish. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Baboumian in between rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:49) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Dozier lands a one-two. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Baboumian hits a right jab and also lands a nice left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Baboumian seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Baboumian sees that Dozier is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Dozier just covers up, leaning on the cage, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds! (Rd 4 - 04:14) A big left hand catches Dozier flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 4 - 04:08) A big left hand catches Dozier flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 4 - 04:08) Referee Kyle Crisp has seen enough and jumps in to stop the fight! Dozier wasn't offering enough intelligent defence. (Rd 4 - 04:08) That looked like a late call, referee Kyle Crisp should have gotten in there earlier. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Bahman Baboumian takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Bahman Baboumian defeats 'Bulldozer' Bob Dozier (TKO (Strikes) in 0:56 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Bahman Baboumian thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He names a local club and says that he is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. He is a class act as an interviewee, he carries himself like a superstar. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Efren Luat (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Manila, Philippines, Favorite: -540) vs. Chi "F-U Manchu" Ji Guang (4-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Pearl River, China, Underdog: +430) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Efren Luat going head to head with Chi 'F-U Manchu' Ji Guang. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The pre-fight face-off only serves to showcase how much taller Guang is; he towers over Luat. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Luat appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Guang took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Guang hits a left hand, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Guang fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Luat with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Luat looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Guang hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Guang can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Luat with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:34) A jab is wide from Guang, but then he hits Luat with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Guang steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Guang throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Luat defended them all. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Guang closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Guang lands a left hand and then catches Luat with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Guang can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Guang connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:52) A jab is wide from Guang, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:34) A punch from Guang fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Guang closes in on Luat, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Luat hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Guang can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Taking a few gulps of breath, Guang is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Guang fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Luat, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Guang connects with two left hands and then catches Luat with a right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Guang throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Guang, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Luat, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Guang hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Guang hits a left hand, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Luat gets hold of Guang without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Luat tries to wrestle Guang backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Luat achieves it, pinning Guang to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Smothered against the cage, Guang cannot get free. (Rd 2 - 03:47) 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 2 - 02:52) Luat pins Guang up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Guang takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Luat leans all of his weight up against Guang, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:19) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 01:05) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Guang is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:51) Guang lands a jab and then hits Luat with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Guang connects with a jab, but Luat steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Breathing very hard, Guang is looking ragged. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Luat, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:52) Luat had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Guang lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Luat had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:30) A one-two from Guang fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Guang lands a left hand and then hits Luat with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:44) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Guang closes in on Luat, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Luat hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Guang can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Guang fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Luat with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Luat seizes the chance and grabs Guang into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Guang gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Luat uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Luat hits Guang with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Guang gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Luat uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Guang seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 02:00) With underhooks giving him solid control over Guang, Luat looks for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:00) He hoists Guang up and grounds him with a Greco-Roman slam. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Guang gives up his back. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Luat pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Guang! (Rd 3 - 01:16) Luat gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 3 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Luat unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Guang. (Rd 3 - 00:39) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Luat tries to finish Guang off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Guang doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Luat, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Luat up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Luat steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 04:51) A jab hits home from Guang and then he hits Luat with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Luat looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Guang simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Guang throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 04:16) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Luat is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Guang throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Luat gets hold of Guang. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Luat tries to wrestle Guang backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Luat achieves it, pinning Guang to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Luat looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 03:38) It isn't pretty, but the fatigued Luat has Guang stuck up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:38) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. Both are looking fatigued. (Rd 4 - 02:34) An ugly but effective tactic, the very tired-looking Luat is pressing Guang up against the cage and slowly wearing him down while also getting a breather of his own. (Rd 4 - 02:34) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing - both the fighters look quite gassed. (Rd 4 - 01:47) 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 - 01:39) Guang lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:13) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Luat misses with a big right hand, allowing Guang to counter with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Guang misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Luat misses with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:34) The gas tank looks empty on Guang. (Rd 4 - 00:26) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Guang hits a left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Luat doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a powerful right hook! (Rd 4 - 00:12) Guang wobbles, then falls! (Rd 4 - 00:12) Luat quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Guang! (Rd 4 - 00:12) Luat pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Guang. (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 Luat. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Guang is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:55) Guang hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Moving in, Luat appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Guang throws a one-two, but Luat was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 04:24) Luat gets hold of Guang. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Luat is trying to muscle Guang up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Luat manages it and controls Guang up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Luat looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Luat uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Guang is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 5 - 03:30) Guang is trapped against the cage and Luat hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Despite his gas tank clearly running on empty now, Luat smothers Guang up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:10) With both completely exhausted, the next minute sees them doing virtually nothing but leaning against the cage and trying to recover. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Guang is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Luat smothers Guang against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 01:40) 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 5 - 01:31) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 01:31) Guang lands a left hook. (Rd 5 - 01:31) Luat hits a good right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Both fighters strike but without success. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Guang doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Luat has a right hand blocked. (Rd 5 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Guang misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Luat lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Luat looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 00:25) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 00:25) Guang is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:25) Luat misses a jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:03) A jab hits home from Guang and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Luat, 10-9 on my card. (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) Making Efren Luat the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Efren Luat defeats Chi 'F-U Manchu' Ji Guang (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Efren Luat thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks that a fight against Abe Locke would probably be a great contest. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. August "Hulk Daddy" Pennell (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Oakland, California, Underdog: +390) vs. Eric Coleman (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Favorite: -490) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, August 'Hulk Daddy' Pennell takes on Eric Coleman. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Millhouse Twain, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Coleman moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pennell into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Pennell hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:15) A jab hits home from Coleman and then he hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 04:15) He's down! Pennell falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Coleman moves in quickly, kneeling beside Pennell and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Coleman pounds away, Pennell is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Referee Christian Maugham is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:46) By TKO, the winner is Eric Coleman! Official Result: Eric Coleman defeats August 'Hulk Daddy' Pennell (TKO (Strikes) in 1:14 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. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Namboku Okuda better get prepared because he is coming for him. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. John-James McInleen (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Even: -110) vs. "The Hungry Hungarian" Zsolt Hargitay (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Even: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, John-James McInleen faces 'The Hungry Hungarian' Zsolt Hargitay. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Marianne Froth, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Hargitay 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) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) It looked like we were about to see McInleen try and get some grappling started, but Hargitay was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Hargitay uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Hargitay fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Hargitay connects with a nice jab and then hits McInleen with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:11) It looks like McInleen has been cut above the eye. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Coming forward, McInleen is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Hargitay fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:40) McInleen, backing off, hits two weak left hands. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Hargitay lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Hargitay is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Hargitay can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:57) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Hargitay moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Hargitay hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Hargitay fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits McInleen with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Hargitay throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 01:37) McInleen comes in and grabs Hargitay in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:31) With control of the clinch, McInleen tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:31) McInleen gets the takedown! Hargitay pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:17) McInleen fires away and Hargitay is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) McInleen begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:59) He is too good for Hargitay slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount. (Rd 1 - 00:37) McInleen unloads with big elbows but Hargitay is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 1 - 00:20) McInleen pounds away on Hargitay, landing two solid elbows. (Rd 1 - 00:08) McInleen starts throwing some elbows, landing one that clearly hurts Hargitay. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Hargitay tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and McInleen has his back! (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think McInleen took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of McInleen. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Hargitay throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Hargitay looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 04:29) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:29) McInleen dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:11) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Hargitay misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. McInleen attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:46) McInleen scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Hargitay misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:23) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:52) McInleen slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a clean right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Hargitay misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Hargitay, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 2 - 02:09) McInleen is trying to muscle Hargitay up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:09) McInleen does it, Hargitay is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:58) McInleen hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 01:51) McInleen smothers Hargitay against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Hargitay takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 2 - 01:26) McInleen catches Hargitay with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 01:19) McInleen catches Hargitay with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Hargitay is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Hargitay waits for McInleen to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Hargitay seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Taking a few gulps of breath, McInleen is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 00:31) McInleen appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hargitay took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:31) A jab is wide from Hargitay, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Hargitay can't connect with a jab, but then hits McInleen with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to McInleen. (Rd 2 - 00:00) McInleen is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:47) McInleen dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Hargitay clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 04:34) McInleen is trying to push Hargitay so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:34) He does so and now has Hargitay pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Hargitay is trapped against the cage and McInleen hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 3 - 03:59) McInleen smothers Hargitay against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Hargitay takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 3 - 03:38) McInleen catches Hargitay with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:24) Hargitay takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Hargitay waits for McInleen to try and throw a knee and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Hargitay misses with a big right hand, allowing McInleen to counter with a quick left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:31) McInleen clinches up, looking like he needs to catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 02:31) McInleen is trying to push Hargitay so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Hargitay ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Hargitay is trapped against the cage and McInleen punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Hargitay takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Hargitay looks exhausted. (Rd 3 - 01:48) McInleen pins Hargitay up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 01:28) McInleen hits Hargitay, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 01:11) McInleen tries to use some dirty boxing, but Hargitay uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 3 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:52) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:52) McInleen is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 00:41) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Hargitay misses with a big right hand, allowing McInleen to counter with a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Hargitay backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy! (Rd 3 - 00:35) McInleen pounces and smashes Hargitay with a big right hand! Down he goes! (Rd 3 - 00:21) McInleen starts pounding away on Hargitay, looking to finish him off! (Rd 3 - 00:21) McInleen starts unloading with massive rights and Hargitay is getting pasted! (Rd 3 - 00:21) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 00:02) The winner, by TKO; John-James McInleen! Official Result: John-James McInleen defeats 'The Hungry Hungarian' Zsolt Hargitay (TKO (Strikes) in 4:58 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: John-James McInleen thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. John-James McInleen says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. John-James McInleen gave a good account of himself here. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Frank "BMF" Paul (10-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Victoria, Texas, Underdog: +200) vs. Dwight Witherspoon (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Favorite: -260) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Frank 'BMF' Paul faces Dwight Witherspoon. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a pre-fight staredown, which is almost comical as Witherspoon is so much taller than Paul. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Witherspoon looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Paul uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Witherspoon hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Paul keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:26) A jab hits home from Witherspoon and then he catches Paul with a superb right kick to the head! (Rd 1 - 04:26) Paul wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 04:12) Witherspoon knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Paul, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 04:12) Witherspoon pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Paul! (Rd 1 - 04:00) Paul cleverly waits for Witherspoon to over-commit and then sweeps him off balance, starting a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Paul manages to come out on top, with Witherspoon pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:48) In half guard, Paul throws a couple of punches designed to keep Witherspoon guessing. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Paul blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Paul looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Witherspoon fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Paul ends up in guard. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Paul smothers Witherspoon with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Paul keeps Witherspoon guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Paul throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Witherspoon tries to ensnare Paul in a triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Paul defends well against it. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Paul lies on top of Witherspoon, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Paul clings very tight to Witherspoon while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Witherspoon, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Witherspoon moves in on Paul, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Witherspoon lands two jabs and then hits Paul with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Paul shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Witherspoon cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Paul doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Witherspoon tries to ensnare Paul in a triangle. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Paul blocks the attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Paul throws several small strikes at Witherspoon, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Witherspoon attempts to lock on a triangle choke. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Paul blocks the attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Paul punches down at Witherspoon, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Witherspoon attempts to lock on a triangle choke. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Paul defends well against it. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Paul fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Witherspoon brings his legs up and tries to lock Paul in a triangle choke. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Paul defends well against it. (Rd 2 - 01:20) The clock runs down as Witherspoon is being smothered against the ground by Paul. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Paul clings very tight to Witherspoon while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Witherspoon raises his legs and tries to get Paul into a triangle choke. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Paul pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. (Rd 2 - 00:19) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Witherspoon 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 was a very close round but I think Witherspoon just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Witherspoon. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Paul had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Witherspoon can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Taking a few gulps of breath, Witherspoon is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Witherspoon doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Paul takes the chance and grabs Witherspoon into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Paul tries to take Witherspoon down. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Witherspoon stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Witherspoon looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Witherspoon doesn't get the takedown, Paul instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Paul is trying to muscle Witherspoon up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Witherspoon ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Paul tries to maintain control, but Witherspoon wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Witherspoon 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 - 02:41) Witherspoon fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Witherspoon throws a punch but Paul avoids it. (Rd 3 - 02:09) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Paul misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Witherspoon to attack with a jab and a body kick that fails to land. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Paul had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Witherspoon lands a jab and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 3 - 01:54) He's down! Paul falls to the floor! (Rd 3 - 01:45) Witherspoon doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 01:45) Witherspoon starts pounding away on Paul, looking to finish him off! (Rd 3 - 01:45) Witherspoon unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Paul. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Witherspoon gets off balance as he tries to finish the fight, allowing Paul to sweep him and start a scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Paul manages to come out on top, with Witherspoon pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:10) In half guard, Paul catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:50) Paul is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 3 - 00:50) He can't find a way past half guard. (Rd 3 - 00:12) Paul blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Witherspoon, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Paul, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then hits Paul with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:27) A jab lands from Witherspoon, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Paul had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Witherspoon hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:33) From the looks of things, I don't think Witherspoon has much energy left. (Rd 4 - 03:18) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then hits Paul with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 02:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Witherspoon slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:53) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Paul. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Paul shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:30) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Paul begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Paul shifts to mount. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Paul pounds away with some elbow strikes but is unable to inflict much damage on Witherspoon. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Paul fires away with elbows, but only a few actually find their way through and even those are only glancing blows. (Rd 4 - 01:05) Paul pounds away with elbows but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Paul fires away with elbow strikes but Witherspoon deals with all of them fairly well. (Rd 4 - 00:32) Paul pounds away on Witherspoon, landing a few glancing elbow strikes but nothing too damaging. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Paul fires away with elbows but Witherspoon doesn't take much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Paul pounds away with some elbow strikes but is unable to inflict much damage on Witherspoon. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Paul. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Paul is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Paul. (Rd 4 - 00:00) As he walks back to his stool, Paul looks completely deflated. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:55) Witherspoon connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Paul looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Witherspoon simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Witherspoon can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 04:22) Paul is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Paul appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Witherspoon took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:09) A jab hits home from Witherspoon and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Witherspoon moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Witherspoon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 5 - 03:33) A jab hits home from Witherspoon and then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Witherspoon hits a left hand, but Paul evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Witherspoon looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Paul had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Witherspoon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Paul with a crunching right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Witherspoon moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Paul had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Witherspoon connects with a nice jab and then hits Paul with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 01:58) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Paul misses with a big right hand, allowing Witherspoon to counter with a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Witherspoon stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Paul tries to wrestle Witherspoon backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Witherspoon ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Witherspoon is trapped against the cage and Paul punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:11) Paul pins Witherspoon up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Paul catches Witherspoon with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Paul pins Witherspoon up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 5 - 00:41) Witherspoon is trapped against the cage and Paul punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Paul scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Paul smothers Witherspoon against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 00:02) Witherspoon is trapped against the cage and Paul punishes him with some dirty boxing. (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 Witherspoon, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 48-47 (Marianne Froth), 49-46 (Edward Wilde) and 48-47 (Ian Rivers). (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Dwight Witherspoon! Official Result: Dwight Witherspoon defeats Frank 'BMF' Paul (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Dwight Witherspoon thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Dwight Witherspoon boasts about his undefeated streak. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Irwin "MurderFist" Middleton (5-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Favorite: -320) vs. Sebastian Cyr (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Underdog: +250) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Irwin 'MurderFist' Middleton squares off with Sebastian Cyr in the CTC Super Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Middleton and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:31) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Cyr seems to get the advantage. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Cyr looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Middleton blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Cyr looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Cyr doesn't get it, Middleton blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Cyr ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple; Middleton takes control. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Middleton is trying to push Cyr so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Cyr out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 03:01) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Middleton fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Cyr gets hold of Middleton. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Cyr looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Middleton blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Cyr attempts a trip to put Middleton on the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Middleton blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 01:33) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Cyr aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Middleton connects with a nice jab and then catches Cyr with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Middleton can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Cyr seizes the chance and grabs Middleton into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Cyr looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Cyr can't get Middleton down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Cyr looks to sweep a leg out from under Middleton so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Middleton stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Middleton, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Middleton steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Cyr appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Middleton took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Middleton can't connect with a jab, but then hits Cyr with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Middleton looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Middleton lands a left hand and then hits Cyr with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:22) For the first time, Middleton is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Middleton lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Middleton lands a left hand and then catches Cyr with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:36) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Middleton is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Middleton moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Cyr had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Middleton connects with a jab, but Cyr evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Middleton throws a one-two, but Cyr was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 03:00) With a clear opportunity, Cyr is able to move in fast and clinch with Middleton. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Cyr tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 2 - 02:52) He sweeps the leg, sending Middleton to the mat in a beautiful move! He gets side control! (Rd 2 - 02:35) Middleton is breathing very hard. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Cyr attempts to armbar Middleton from side control. (Rd 2 - 02:35) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Middleton has to tap out! (Rd 2 - 02:07) Sebastian Cyr takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Sebastian Cyr defeats Irwin 'MurderFist' Middleton (Submission (Armbar) in 2:53 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Sebastian Cyr thanks his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Palmer "Daddy Bear" Lette (24-6-2-2NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Flint, Michigan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Iggy Coan (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fresno, California, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette goes up against Iggy Coan in the CTC Super Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Lette counters a right hand with a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Lette comes forward, walking down Coan. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Coan hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Lette throws a two-punch combo but Coan avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:14) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Coan is off-target with two jabs but nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Lette scores with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 04:01) Coan is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 04:01) The winner, by knock out; Palmer Lette! Official Result: Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette defeats Iggy Coan (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Palmer Lette thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Dragon's Lair Gym. He says that he is happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. Attendance: 322 Gate Reciepts: $26,404 Sponsorship: $24,796 Ad Revenue: $730,750 Merchandise: $3,440 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $113,229) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Palmer Lette $57,770 Iggy Coan $135 KotN: Lette: $5,000 Perf: Lette: $5,000 Sebastian Cyr $5,192 Irwin Middleton $2,880 SotN: Cyr: $5,000 Dwight Witherspoon $12,788 Frank Paul $12,880 FotN: Both: $10,000 John-James McInleen $4,590 Zsolt Hargitay $1,722 Eric Coleman $2,778 August Pennell $1,598 Efren Luat $2,550 Chi Ji Guang $1,722 Bahman Baboumian $226 Bob Dozier $1,680 Marmaduke Chuffnell $2,788 Wally Bryant $1,920 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $20,960 Profit: $642,193 Critical Rating: 69% Commercial Rating: 57% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +1.5% 85.0% (High Level Regional) USA +1.2% 88.0% (High Level Regional) UK +1.6% 84.2% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.0% 82.2% (High Level Regional) Australia +1.0% 78.4% (High Level Regional) Japan +3.2% 79.2% (High Level Regional) Asia +1.0% 81.0% (High Level Regional) Russia +0.7% 71.9% (High Level Regional) Mexico +1.0% 78.1% (High Level Regional) South America +1.2% 85.4% (High Level Regional) Central America +0.7% 74.3% (High Level Regional) Africa +0.9% 61.6% (Mid Level Regional) News - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Iggy Coan, Frank Paul, Zsolt Hargitay, August Pennell, Chi Ji Guang, Bob Dozier, and Wally Bryant. - The services of Irwin Middleton have been retains per Canadian Fighter Rules. 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CageRage Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, January 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Giant Killer" Stanley Rine (6-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +630) vs. Kiyomori Sanda (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Favorite: -800) Stanley Rine is a massive human being, walking around at over 260 lbs and standing at six feet six inches tall. However, liking a challenge, he competes in the Super Heavyweight division precisely so that he can take on bigger men than him, hence the nickname "The Giant Killer". Since 1999 he has been fighting for ALPHA-1, which has a large supply of potential victims for his thunderous strikes. He is on a two fight losing streak and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Namboku Okuda in ALPHA-1. Kiyomori Sanda is considered one of Japan's big hopes for a native Super Heavyweight star. He is a huge athletic specimen who can strike and grapple with aplomb. ALPHA-1 picked him up in early 2001 after he racked up a 4-0 record on the local circuit with some degree of ease. He debuted with an impressive destruction of Marty Sinnar in what is likely to be the first of many victories. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Fatty Tarbuckle in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Renato vs. Warren Scumboon in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hanley "The Great White" Polter (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -870) vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #69, Underdog: +690) Hanley Polter is a massive wrestler from Australia, who has awesome strength to go with his grappling acumen. A quarter-finalist on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show, his laid back charm and Aussie humor made him an instant fan favorite. Since his time on the show he has proven himself to be one of the most able fighters in the Super Heavyweight division and seems to be headed toward a title shot at speed. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Randolph Gilliver in GAMMA. 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. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Hunter Matuszak in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Cory Frain vs. Abe Locke in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Sherman "The Tank" Shields (22-13, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -340) vs. Melvin Yeo (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #76, Underdog: +270) Sherman Shield is big, thick, and powerful, and a scary sight to see across the cage from you. He is not a subtle fighter, he simply uses his enormous strength to squash foes, often pinning them to the ground to grind them down. He is noted for having one key weakness, he is very vulnerable to submissions, with little clue as to how to defend against them. Melvin Yeo is a heavy-handed wrestler, a Malaysian competitor who is a dangerous addition to the Super Heavyweight division. Like many of his peers, his cardio and movement are awful, but he only really has to land one shot to cause major problems. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Jarno Zijlstra in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Noddy Pascow vs. Gunnar Rasmussen in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Graham "The Man Mountain" Goodbody (20-10, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -520) vs. Lucius M Banks (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Underdog: +410) Graham Goodbody is a big and physically strong fighter from Wales, who may not be the most mobile fighter in the world, but he is tough to grapple with, lands with power, and can cause problems if underestimated. Originally a Heavyweight, since 1998 he has been competeing only at Super Heavyweight. Lucius M Banks is 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 1980s and early 1990s. 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 pro boxing. He worked on the regional circuit before joining CTC in 2002. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Henri Laureys in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Yoshikazu Inamoto vs. Marty Sinnar in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Renato (8-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -1200) vs. Warren Scumboon (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #68, Underdog: +950) Renato is a huge powerhouse from Brazil, a grappler who bullies opponents with sheer size and strength, although his ridiculously heavy hands mean that he's a threat standing too. He was a regular with FLB and was being gradually groomed for success in their Heavyweight division, going 5-0 before their collapse. He was picked up by ALPHA-1 shortly afterward, where he immediately stepped up to the Super Heavyweight weight class. He won his first fight at that weight in impressive fashion, tapping out Yoshikazu Inamoto. 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. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Takafumi Ando in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Stanley Rine vs. Kiyomori Sanda in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Yoshikazu "Fat Boy" Inamoto (10-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Even: -110) vs. "California" Marty Sinnar (6-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Even: -110) Yoshikazu Inamoto originally trained to be a professional wrestler but is now in MMA. An unorthodox grappler, his size makes up for the technique that he lacks and his bulk also means that he is hard to shift if he can get on top of an opponent. He has been fighting for ALPHA-1 since late 1996, originally as a Heavyweight before moving up to his more natural home of Super Heavyweight. He is coming off a second round submission loss to Renato in ALPHA-1. 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 new Super Heavyweight division in 1999. He lost his undefeated record on his debut though, falling to Yang Fa Kun's superior striking, and has since dropped his next two fights as well, before finally turning things around when he joined CTC, winning by first round TKO over Benoit LeVoir in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Graham Goodbody vs. Lucius M Banks in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Noddy "War Elephant" Pascow (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -420) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #85, Underdog: +330) Noddy Pascow, aptly nicknamed "The War Elephant", is a big plodding Super Heavyweight who, while primarily a wrestler, can hit very hard (albeit slowly). He joined MMA late in life, having been fighting in various places (tough guy contests, bar fights, etc,) for many years. He was signed by ALPHA-1 to be part of their new Super Heavyweight division in 1999, although he didn't make his debut until 2000 due to visa issues. He is coming off a first round submission loss to Ali Shivari in ALPHA-1. 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. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Pete Windsor in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sherman Shields vs. Melvin Yeo in the Third Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Texas Bulldozer" Cory Frain (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +150) vs. Abe "Pit Bull" Locke (7-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Favorite: -200) Cory Frain is built like a tank, and has the size and power to give anybody nightmares. With a background in judo, he likes to use his balance and grappling skills to make life uncomfortable for his opponents and has some polished submission skills at his disposal for finishing fights. He signed for GAMMA in the summer of 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Eric Hughes in GAMMA. 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 win over Zsolt Hargitay in late 2001. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Den Bickersteth in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hanley Polter vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Stanley Rine (266 lbs) vs. Kiyomori Sanda (273 lbs) Hanley Polter (294 lbs) vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller (275 lbs) Sherman Shields (280 lbs) vs. Melvin Yeo (370 lbs) Graham Goodbody (270 lbs) vs. Lucius M Banks (268 lbs) Renato (272 lbs) vs. Warren Scumboon (288 lbs) Yoshikazu Inamoto (270 lbs) vs. Marty Sinnar (283 lbs) Noddy Pascow (294 lbs) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (275 lbs) Cory Frain (285 lbs) vs. Abe Locke (282 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 80 Full Fight Card SHW: Stanley Rine vs. Kiyomori Sanda SHW: Hanley Polter vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller SHW: Sherman Shields vs. Melvin Yeo SHW: Graham Goodbody vs. Lucius M Banks SHW: Renato vs. Warren Scumboon SHW: Yoshikazu Inamoto vs. Marty Sinnar SHW: Noddy Pascow vs. Gunnar Rasmussen SHW: Cory Frain vs. Abe Locke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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