CageRage Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Round of 32 Schedule Canadian Tournament Combat 91 Date: Friday, Week 1, March 2003 Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Jin Katou vs. Michael Dali Co-Main Event: Sho Kitabatake vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya Canadian Tournament Combat 92 Date: Saturday, Week 1, March 2003 Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Mike Watson Co-Main Event: Danny Akabaro vs. Anthony LeToussier Canadian Tournament Combat 93 Date: Friday, Week 2, March 2023 Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Samantha Sachs vs. Diana Marr Co-Main Event: Michelle Addams vs. Gianna Russo Canadian Tournament Combat 94 Date: Saturday, Week 2, March 2003 Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Pamela O'Neill vs. Jennie Gill Co-Main Event: Monica Masters vs. Thea Higgins Canadian Tournament Combat 95 Date: Friday, Week 3, March 2003 Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Daniela Sadorra vs. Charlotte DiSerra Co-Main Event: Nina Belle vs. Clare Peyton Canadian Tournament Combat 96 Date: Saturday, Week 3, March 2003 Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Jenny DeNeuve vs. April Watson Co-Main Event: Honey Due vs. Phoebe Bergman Canadian Tournament Combat 97 Date: Friday, Week 4, March 2003 Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Sukarno vs. Korekiyo Anzai Co-Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Bud Brockett Canadian Tournament Combat 98 Date: Saturday, Week 4, March 2003 Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Sean Morrison vs. Benny Danare Co-Main Event: Lukas Mellberg vs. Motoki Hojo Canadian Tournament Combat 99 Date: Friday, Week 1, April 2003 Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Li-Kong Ho vs. Lamont Banner Co-Main Event: Philip Ziskie vs. Alvaro Negredo Canadian Tournament Combat 100 Date: Saturday, Week 1, April 2003 Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Luiz Machado vs. Gerrit Dudok Co-Main Event: Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Harvey Ripa Canadian Tournament Combat 101 Date: Friday, Week 2, April 2003 Tournament: CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Zach Steggles vs. Tossapol Puangchan Co-Main Event: Willy Bassett vs. Lito Alcala Canadian Tournament Combat 102 Date: Saturday, Week 2, April 2003 Tournament CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Roddy Wickham vs. Markus Waller Co-Main Event: Ollie Rockmetteller vs. Sophan Sastrowardoya Canadian Tournament Combat 103 Date: Friday, Week 3, April 2003 Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Carter Potter vs. Kanezane Fujii Co-Main Event: Rav Kapur vs. Mugur Boc Canadian Tournament Combat 104 Date: Saturday, Week 3, April 2003 Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Hiro Arai vs. Paulie Albarado Co-Main Event: Murilo Satinho vs. Sanraku Kawabata Canadian Tournament Combat 105 Date: Friday, Week 4, April 2003 Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: James Foster vs. Massimiliano Locatelli Co-Main Event: Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Joey Badell Canadian Tournament Combat 106 Date: Saturday, Week 4, April 2003 Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Lefter Oktay vs. Leo Carlos Goulart Co-Main Event: Lars-Gunnar Ekberg vs. Collins Lundie Canadian Tournament Combat 107 Date: Friday, Week 1, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Touranment Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Hope Lehane vs. Velvet Avery Co-Main Event: Haley Croft vs. Kirsten Page Canadian Tournament Combat 108 Date: Saturday, Week 1, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Kelly Andrews vs. Eiko Shiokawa Co-Main Event: Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm Canadian Tournament Combat 109 Date: Friday, Week 2, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Palmer Lette vs. Eric Coleman Co-Main Event: Hanley Polter vs. Abe Locke Canadian Tournament Combat 110 Date: Saturday, Week 2, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Ali Shivari vs. Davey Rushton Co-Main Event: Taroemon Abukara vs. Terry Shakespeare Canadian Tournament Combat 111 Date: Friday, Week 3, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 : Main Event: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Jonathan Huang Co-Main Event: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Will Kane Canadian Tournament Combat 112 Date: Saturday, Week 3, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Julio Regueiro vs. David Allen Co-Main Event: Bobby Brubaker vs. Diego Arteta Canadian Tournament Combat 113 Date: Friday, Week 4, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Matthew Dean vs. Leonardo da Costa Co-Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. JJ Reid Canadian Tournament Combat 114 Date: Saturday, Week 4, May 2003 Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Neil Napier vs. Ashley Ballard Co-Main Event: Buddy Garner vs. Joey Valdez Quote Link to comment Share on other 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CageRage Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Friday, Week 1, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Tsunami" Jin Katou (24-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Michael "Salvador" Dali (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #161, Underdog: +950) Jin Katou is one of the biggest named in Japanese MMA, who has become famous for his will to win and his string of knock out victories over foreign fighters. His punching power is his biggest weapon, but people often forget that he is a terrific wrestler with dangerous ground and pound and submission skills too. He is probably most defined by his famous rivalry with Tadamasa Yamada, he has beaten "The Dragon" for the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title twice, but also suffered his only pro defeat to him in the second fight of their trilogy. He won by second round knock out over Leon Banks in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Murray O'Hare in the third round of the tournament. Michael Dali spent nearly all of his adult years in prison. Due to his violent nature against prison guards and other inmates the majority of his incarceration was spent in solitary confinement. With nothing to do but excercise he holds a number of world records for strength and fitness. Upon release, with no discernable job skills, he returned to what he knew best, illegal bare knuckle boxing. After easily beating everyone put in front of him he took notice of the growing popularity of MMA and decided to try his hand at it in an attempt to earn some serious money. While somewhat late to the world of MMA, if given the right training he could go far with his infamous name and reputation. He won by first round TKO over Oscarino Baptista in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round knock out over Ricky Heath in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Ryosei Sakamoto in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jiroemon Hasegawa vs. Andranik Paletilolu in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Sho Kitabatake (20-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -1090) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (12-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +870) Sho Kitabatake was already a national star in Japan well before he made his MMA pro debut, being a highly successful judoka waho had represented the country at the Olympics. His combination of size, strength, and excellent grappling make him a huge threat to anyone. ALPHA-1 carefully avoided putting him against any truly top-tier opponents for many years, fearful of tarnishing his pro record or affecting his box office appeal, but in November 2001 he finally met Jin Katou in a huge fight for the Light Heavyweight title and was knocked out after an absolute war. He won by first round submission over Magno Peres Arruda in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Jacob Matthaus in the third round of the tournament. Naozane Yamaguchiya is a powerhouse wrestler, who has one thing on his mind, flatten his opponent with a takedown, then pound on him until the referee has to stop the fight. Such is his raw strength that it's a plan that usually works wonders, with his only pro defeat so far coming against Osamu Dan when he got shut down by a better grappler. He won by first round submission over Volker Herzog in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Tikhon Diev in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Garry McSweegan vs. Terry Catt in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (34-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -760) vs. Washi Shiganori (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +600) Zvonimir Asanovic was one of the first fighters to bring a truly elite-level kick boxing game into MMA, and has become one of the most successful Light Heavyweights in the sport thanks to his clinical pin-point accurate counter striking. He has become especially famous for his deadly head kicks, and holds the record for most knock outs from that strike. An ALPHA-1 regular, his ongoing quest to finally capture a Light Heavyweight title has been a theme of the division for years. He won by second round knock out over Makhak Kirakosyan in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Daniil Skala in the second round of the tournament. Washi Shiganori is a very good striker who is always in great fighting shape, and has the ability to go toe-to-toe with anybody in the sport. What will undoubtedly hold him back from achieveing the success that his striking deserves is his weak chin and infuriating inconsistency. ALPHA-1 brought him into their Light Heavyweight division in 2000. He won by first round TKO over Dennis Eck in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Derek South in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Joshua Hope vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (29-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -200) vs. Nilton Fantoni (12-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +150) Affonso Villar is a vicious Muay Thai striker, who is one of the most destructive forces at Light Heavyweight, a 5'10" package of explosive power and lightning fast reactions. Devastating in the pocket, he has also shown unbelievable takedown defence that means that most opponents have little option but to try and engage him on the feet. A dominant force in FLB, where his trilogy with Roberto Aldez made his name, he was quickly signed by ALPHA-1 after FLB went bust. His debut was one to savor, as he destroyed the legendary Tadamasa Yamada in savage style. He won by second round TKO over Renan Heleno in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Matthew Michael Kirby in the third round of the tournament. Nilton Fantoni is a rising star in MMA, a high-level fighter who combines elite level Jiu-Jitsu skills with top quality grappling, topping it all off by being an extremely good athlete too. His one weakness is his mediocre striking game. FLB signed him in 2000 after being impressed by his performances on the local circuit and although he only had two fights before the company collapsed, he won both in impressive fashion. GAMMA were certainly impressed, as they hired him shortly after. He won by second round submission over Jericho Stewart in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Kendall Tracey in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Roberto Aldez vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez (48-13, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -120) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (11-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: -110) Roberto Aldez is a veteran Brazilian competitor, who was once considered the best Light Heavyweight in the world, a superb striker who was especially known for his accurate knock out kicks (which earned him the nickname "The Sniper"). Unfortunately age has dulled his skills somewhat, and although he still remains a feared opponent he is not quite the phenom that he used to be. In recent years he has had a trilogy of wars with Affonso Villar in FLB, and those performances were more than enough to get him hired by ALPHA-1 in 2001. He won by Unanimous Decision over Jerry Bogdonovich in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Naoki Itoh in the third round of the tournament. Gyukudo Teshigahara is a powerful wrestler from Japan, who loves to put opponents on their back and smother them into defeat. It's a safety first approach, but that does not mean he doesn't possess an element of danger, he has fairly heavy hands and rapidly improving ground and pound. He signed with ALPHA-1 in 1999 and has spent the last few years slowly working his way up the rankings. He won by first round submission over Franjo Topic in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Elgar in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Affonso Villar vs. Nilton Fantoni in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Glorious" Joshua Hope (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #117, Favorite: -210) vs. "The Scourge of Europe" Nicolai Mickiewicz (24-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +160) Joshua hope had a highly regarded amateur wrestling career in which he only tasted defeat twice in over a hundred matches, and moved to MMA in 1997. A very defensive fighter, he is difficult to take down or submit, has a good chin, and can use his grappling ability to smother even the liveliest of opponents. He won by second round submission over Nestor Morozov in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round submission over Aleksei Chekhov in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Big Magic in the third round of the tournament. Nicolai Mickiewicz is a powerful wrestler who is always in peak physical condition, and has garnered a reputation for being virtually unstoppable thanks to his granite chin and excellent ground defence. Although he has tasted defeat a few times, all his losses have come via the judges. Even Niko Soldo, a man noted above all else as a top class finisher, couldn't put Mickiewicz away when they clashed over the SIGMA Light Heavyweight title in October 1997. He won by Unanimous Decision over Leandro Piquet in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Rupert Dreck in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Washi Shiganori in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Hotshot Scot" Garry McSweegan (25-10, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +340) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Favorite: -430) Garry McSweegan is a powerful puncher with quick hands, who is known for his highly aggressive fight tactics, rarely going on the back foot or shying away from trading strikes. It's an exciting style, but one that sometimes causes him to lose to guys he should be beating, especially due to his nasty habit of gassing quickly. A mainstay of BCF, he has had two unsuccessful attempts to fulfill his dream and win the Lght Heavyweight Title. He won by second round TKO over Neville Granville in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Gustavo Spagnol in the third round of the tournament. Terry Catt is an up-and comer, who looks set to be one of the Light Heavyweight stars of the future. A good wrestler, he has added a versatile range of other skills to his arsenal to make him a dangerous prospect in any situation. After putting together a perfect 11-0 record on the east coast regional circuit, GAMMA signed Catt at the end of 2001. He won by first round knock out over Jasper Osmond in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Lawrence Herringbone in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sho Kitabatake vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Jiroemon Hasegawa (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Battering Ram" Andranik Paletilolu (18-11, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #145, Underdog: +950) Jiroemon Hasegawa is a rugged customer from Japan who is noted for his all-business approach and insanely strong work ethic. A very tough opponent for anyone, he has an excellent base in both wrestling and jiu jitsu. His one weakness is that he struggles against top quality strikers, as if he is kept at a distance he finds it hard to pose any sort of threat. Since early 2000 he has been fighting for ALPHA-1 and is widely tipped to be one of the next big Japanese stars at Light Heavyweight. He won by first round submission over Gavriil Sviridov in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Hyun-Shik Lim in the third round of the tournament. Andranik Paletilolu, at a glance, looks like he's little more than a washed-up fighter, he sports a bit of a belly, he often looks like he's simply going through the motions, and he hardly looks mobile. While it is true he's hardly going to win Atlete of the Year, he is far from a joke, he is tough as old leather, has surprising cardio, and strikes with power. He is best known for his run with SIGMA, where he ran up a poor 2-6 record before being released in 2001. He won by Unanimous Decision over Pete Shilton in the first round of the tournament, then lost by first round submission to Curt Kitson in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the bracket when Kitson went on hiatus, before winning by Unanimous Decision by Bill Cumming in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jin Katou vs. Michael Dali in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Jin Katou (205 lbs) vs. Michael Dali (205 lbs) Sho Kitabatake (205 lbs) vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya (205 lbs) Zvonimir Asanovic (205 lbs) vs. Washi Shiganori (205 lbs) Affonso Villar (205 lbs) vs. Nilton Fantoni (205 lbs) Roberto Aldez (205 lbs) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (205 lbs) Joshua Hope (205 lbs) vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz (205 lbs) Garry McSweegan (205 lbs) vs. Terry Catt (205 lbs) Jiroemon Hasegawa (205 lbs) vs. Andranik Paletilolu (205 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 91 Full Fight Card LHW: Jin Katou vs. Michael Dali LHW: Sho Kitabatake vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya LHW: Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Washi Shiganori LHW: Affonso Villar vs. Nilton Fantoni LHW: Roberto Aldez vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara LHW: Joshua Hope vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz LHW: Garry McSweegan vs. Terry Catt LHW: Jiroemon Hasegawa vs. Andranik Paletilolu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Friday, Week 1, March 2003 Live From Montreal, Quebec MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Jiroemon Hasegawa (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Saitama, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Battering Ram" Andranik Paletilolu (18-11, 2-1 CTC, From: Belgrade, Serbia, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Jiroemon Hasegawa squaring off with 'The Battering Ram' Andranik Paletilolu. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Paletilolu hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Hasegawa uses a pair of left jabs and also scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Hasegawa looked like he was going to shoot, but Paletilolu simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Paletilolu throws a one-two, but Hasegawa was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 03:22) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Hasegawa, but Paletilolu was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Paletilolu can't connect with a jab, but then catches Hasegawa with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 02:58) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Hasegawa slips past a right hook and counters with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Hasegawa hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Paletilolu throws a two-punch combo but Hasegawa avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Paletilolu comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Paletilolu connects with a jab, but Hasegawa evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Paletilolu steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Hasegawa uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Two left hands land from Paletilolu, but Hasegawa evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Hasegawa shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Hasegawa has the takedown! Paletilolu pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Hasegawa tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Hasegawa gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Hasegawa fires away and Paletilolu is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 1 - 00:28) The strikes are hard enough to force Paletilolu to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process! (Rd 1 - 00:15) Hasegawa tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Paletilolu doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Hasegawa, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Hasegawa, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) A tentative jab from Hasegawa lands. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Paletilolu lands a jab and then catches Hasegawa with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Paletilolu is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 04:15) There's a takedown attempt from Hasegawa. (Rd 2 - 04:15) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:15) That's two takedowns from two attempts. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Hasegawa attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Hasegawa gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Hasegawa tries to hook a leg and put a kneebar on Paletilolu. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Paletilolu fights off the kneebar attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Hasegawa tries to lock Paletilolu into a kimura. (Rd 2 - 02:20) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Paletilolu has to tap out! (Rd 2 - 01:43) Jiroemon Hasegawa takes the win by submission! (Rd 2 - 01:43) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Jiroemon Hasegawa. Official Result: Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats 'The Battering Ram' Andranik Paletilolu (Submission (Kimura) in 3:17 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jiroemon Hasegawa gives a name-check to everyone at J1 Circle, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and says that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Danny Akabaro and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Hotshot Scot" Garry McSweegan (25-10, 2-0 CTC, From: Edinburgh, Scotland, Underdog: +340) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Jersey City, New Jersey, Favorite: -430) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Hotshot Scot' Garry McSweegan vs. 'The Tornado' Terry Catt. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:47) McSweegan comes forward, walking down Catt. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Catt hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:47) McSweegan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:31) McSweegan comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Catt fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:31) A jab is wide from McSweegan, but then he lands a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:09) McSweegan comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Catt hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:09) McSweegan throws a one-two, but Catt was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:52) McSweegan comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Catt fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:52) McSweegan connects with a nice jab and then he catches Catt with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:39) McSweegan hits a jab but doesn't connect with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Catt nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:58) McSweegan comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Catt hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:58) McSweegan throws a one-two, but Catt was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:48) McSweegan comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:48) McSweegan confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:48) McSweegan lands a jab and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Catt lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 01:59) For the first time, McSweegan is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 01:52) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 01:14) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:51) McSweegan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Catt lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:51) A jab is wide from McSweegan, but then he catches Catt with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:38) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Showing great speed, Catt shoots in on McSweegan. (Rd 1 - 00:20) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Catt pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on McSweegan. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Catt, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:19) McSweegan forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Catt hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:19) McSweegan throws a one-two, but Catt was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:02) McSweegan stalks forward, pressuring Catt. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Catt manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:02) McSweegan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 03:48) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 03:15) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 02:45) McSweegan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Catt lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:45) McSweegan connects with a jab but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 2 - 02:38) McSweegan, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 2 - 02:38) With control of the clinch, Catt tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:38) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Catt tries to ensnare McSweegan in an americana. (Rd 2 - 02:27) McSweegan fights off the americana attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Catt throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Catt attempts to americana McSweegan from side control. (Rd 2 - 01:32) McSweegan stops Catt from applying it. (Rd 2 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Catt is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 00:59) McSweegan tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Catt fires away with punches, and McSweegan is stung by several big shots. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Catt, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Catt ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:46) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 04:35) McSweegan, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Catt is looking to muscle McSweegan back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Catt does it, McSweegan is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Catt drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Showing good control, Catt keeps McSweegan stuck against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:12) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 3 - 03:05) McSweegan is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:47) McSweegan looks very tired out there. (Rd 3 - 02:47) 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 - 02:41) Catt looked like he was going to shoot, but McSweegan simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:41) McSweegan throws a punch but Catt was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:22) McSweegan scores with a jab but finds his left cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Catt hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:03) McSweegan lands a right hook. Catt hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:52) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 01:23) McSweegan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Catt had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:23) McSweegan throws a two-punch combo but Catt avoids both. (Rd 3 - 01:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:01) McSweegan misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Catt attacks with a quick left jab and a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Catt, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them. (Rd 3 - 00:47) McSweegan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 00:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:20) McSweegan is off target with a right jab but scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Catt uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:06) From the looks of things, I don't think McSweegan has much energy left. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Catt took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure McSweegan will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:53) McSweegan hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Catt lands two quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:38) McSweegan tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! Here comes Catt, he knows that this is a chance to finish! (Rd 4 - 04:38) A big right hand from Catt drops McSweegan! (Rd 4 - 04:34) Moving quickly, Catt comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 4 - 04:34) McSweegan is back to his feet too quickly though. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Catt is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Catt shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:10) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and McSweegan has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:10) McSweegan hasn't stopped a single takedown yet. (Rd 4 - 04:03) For the moment Catt is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Catt pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on McSweegan. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Catt throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Catt throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Catt attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:42) He manages to pass, but only to half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:03) Catt pounds away and McSweegan is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 4 - 01:50) Catt begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 4 - 01:50) He does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Catt tries to ensnare McSweegan in an armbar. (Rd 4 - 00:46) The armbar is fully applied, McSweegan has no option but to tap out! (Rd 4 - 00:10) 'The Tornado' Terry Catt takes the win by submission! (Rd 4 - 00:10) Terry Catt moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Tornado' Terry Catt defeats 'The Hotshot Scot' Garry McSweegan (Submission (Armbar) in 4:50 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Terry Catt gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Garry McSweegan and praises his toughness. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Glorious" Joshua Hope (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -210) vs. "The Scourge of Europe" Nicolai Mickiewicz (24-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Minsk, Belarus, Underdog: +160) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Glorious' Joshua Hope taking on 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) A jab is wide from Hope, but then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:31) A punch from Hope fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Mickiewicz seizes the chance and grabs Hope into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Mickiewicz is trying to push Hope so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Mickiewicz manages it and controls Hope up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Hope is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 1 - 04:01) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Mickiewicz tries to maintain control, but Hope wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:07) A punch from Hope fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Mickiewicz takes the chance and grabs Hope into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Mickiewicz tries to wrestle Hope backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Hope out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Hope is trying to muscle Mickiewicz up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Mickiewicz ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Mickiewicz is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Hope attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Mickiewicz pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Mickiewicz scores with a few punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Mickiewicz waits for Hope to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Hope now has his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Using tight body-to-body control, Mickiewicz is slowly wearing Hope down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 1 - 01:11) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Mickiewicz smothers Hope up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:38) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Mickiewicz took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Mickiewicz hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Hope connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Hope fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Hope moves in on Mickiewicz, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Mickiewicz may have been aiming to get in close, but Hope aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Hope connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Mickiewicz had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Hope lands a left jab, but Mickiewicz evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Hope can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Hope can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Hope is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Hope closes in on Mickiewicz, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Mickiewicz looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Hope simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Hope can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:43) A jab lands from Hope, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Hope can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Blood is visible on Mickiewicz, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Hope moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Mickiewicz looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Hope simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Hope can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Hope lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Mickiewicz may have been aiming to get in close, but Hope aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Hope lands two left hands and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Hope throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Hope confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Hope lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Hope closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Mickiewicz uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 2 - 00:48) A jab lands from Hope, but Mickiewicz avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Hope comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Mickiewicz hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Hope can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Hope can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Mickiewicz with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Hope, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Mickiewicz. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Hope uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Hope can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Hope is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Hope can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Mickiewicz with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Hope hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:31) A one-two from Hope fails to land. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Hope is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Mickiewicz moves in fast and clinches with Hope. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Mickiewicz tries to wrestle Hope backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Mickiewicz achieves it, pinning Hope to the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Mickiewicz tries to smother Hope against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Hope steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Mickiewicz looked like he was going to shoot, but Hope simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Hope uses a left jab, but Mickiewicz avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Hope comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:21) A jab lands from Hope, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Mickiewicz warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Hope throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Mickiewicz moves in fast and clinches with Hope. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Mickiewicz is trying to push Hope so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Hope ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Showing his ability to control opponents, Mickiewicz simply smothers Hope against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Mickiewicz exerts total control, keeping Hope smothered against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:35) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round. (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 Mickiewicz. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Mickiewicz ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:46) Hope throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Mickiewicz takes the chance and grabs Hope into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Mickiewicz is trying to muscle Hope up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Mickiewicz manages it and controls Hope up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Mickiewicz tries to keep him up against the cage, but Hope works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Hope can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Hope looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 03:41) A jab lands from Hope, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Without taking too much damage, Mickiewicz is able to clinch with Hope. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Mickiewicz is looking to muscle Hope back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Hope ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Mickiewicz uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 02:57) Hope is trapped against the cage and Mickiewicz punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Unable to get free, Hope is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next thirty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Mickiewicz looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Hope works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Mickiewicz is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 01:42) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Mickiewicz scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Hope hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Looking very tired, Hope clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Using his wrestling skills, Mickiewicz is trying to push Hope up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:29) He does so and now has Hope pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Mickiewicz hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Mickiewicz smothers Hope against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Mickiewicz tries to throw a knee strike, but Hope seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 4 - 00:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 00:22) Hope dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Mickiewicz took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Hope winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:48) Hope throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Mickiewicz lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Hope throws a two-punch combo but Mickiewicz avoids both. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Hope looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 04:03) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Mickiewicz slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Hope closes in on Mickiewicz, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Mickiewicz appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hope took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Hope throws a punch but Mickiewicz was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Mickiewicz counters a right hand with a nice left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Blood is visible on Hope, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 5 - 03:01) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 5 - 02:39) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 02:03) Hope moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 02:03) Mickiewicz looked like he was going to shoot, but Hope simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 02:03) Hope fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 02:03) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Mickiewicz. (Rd 5 - 01:50) Hope confidently comes in closer. (Rd 5 - 01:50) Hope throws a one-two, but Mickiewicz was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Hope throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Mickiewicz gets hold of Hope. (Rd 5 - 01:12) Hope gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Mickiewicz uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 5 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Mickiewicz is trying to muscle Hope up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Mickiewicz achieves it, pinning Hope to the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:36) Mickiewicz smothers Hope against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Mickiewicz pins Hope up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Mickiewicz presses Hope into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 5 - 00:05) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Mickiewicz. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz. Official Result: 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz defeats 'Glorious' Joshua Hope (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Nicolai Mickiewicz name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Joshua Hope and praises his toughness. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez (48-13, 2-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -120) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (11-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez takes on Gyukudo Teshigahara. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Teshigahara looks like he wants to shoot but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Aldez uses a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 1 - 04:41) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Aldez. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Teshigahara moves in fast and clinches with Aldez. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Teshigahara looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:28) The takedown is completed, Aldez is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Teshigahara fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Teshigahara blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 03:28) In half guard, Teshigahara throws a couple of punches designed to keep Aldez guessing. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Teshigahara looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Aldez keeps his half guard secure. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Aldez tries to get full guard on Teshigahara but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Teshigahara begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Aldez fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Teshigahara ends up in guard. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Teshigahara is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Aldez can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Teshigahara at half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Teshigahara attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Teshigahara shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Teshigahara tries to pound on Aldez, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Teshigahara blocks Aldez as he tries a sweep. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Teshigahara pounds away with rights, but Aldez covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Teshigahara. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Aldez moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Aldez uses a left jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Aldez fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Teshigahara with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:30) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Teshigahara. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Aldez throws a punch but Teshigahara was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Teshigahara takes the chance and grabs Aldez into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Teshigahara catches Aldez with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Teshigahara is looking to muscle Aldez back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Aldez ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Aldez takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Teshigahara leans all of his weight up against Aldez, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:24) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Teshigahara smothers Aldez against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:57) A jab is wide from Aldez, but then he scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 2 - 01:57) Teshigahara hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 2 - 01:48) Aldez moves in quickly, kneeling beside Teshigahara and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 01:48) Aldez fires away with punches and Teshigahara takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 2 - 01:28) Aldez begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 2 - 01:28) He can't get the mount as Teshigahara rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Aldez increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Aldez attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Teshigahara defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:03) Teshigahara struggles against Aldez and manages to free himself from the hooks. (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 Aldez, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Teshigahara. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:52) Aldez connects with a nice jab and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Teshigahara isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Aldez lands a left hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Aldez is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Aldez closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Aldez hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Aldez confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Aldez hits a left hand, but Teshigahara catches the low kick that it set up! (Rd 3 - 03:56) Teshigahara tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:56) The takedown is successful, Aldez pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Time slips away as Teshigahara successfully keeps Aldez stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Teshigahara begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:13) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Teshigahara deflects a couple of punches that Aldez threw from below. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Time slips away as Teshigahara successfully keeps Aldez stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Teshigahara keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Aldez tries to catch Teshigahara with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 01:05) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 3 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:52) A jab lands from Aldez, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Teshigahara, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Aldez lands a left hand and then catches Teshigahara with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Aldez steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Teshigahara looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Aldez simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Aldez uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Aldez. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Aldez up 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) Aldez looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Aldez tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Aldez hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:19) A few deep breaths betray that Aldez is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Teshigahara comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Aldez partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Teshigahara has a hold of the other. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Teshigahara can't get Aldez down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Aldez, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Teshigahara is exerting. (Rd 4 - 03:59) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:50) Teshigahara pins Aldez up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Teshigahara pins Aldez up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Teshigahara pins Aldez up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:03) 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 - 02:03) Aldez is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 02:03) For the first time, Teshigahara is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 01:48) Teshigahara had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:48) A jab lands from Aldez, but Teshigahara steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Aldez is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Aldez can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Teshigahara with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Aldez lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Teshigahara appeared to be going for a takedown, but Aldez took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:52) A jab hits home from Aldez and then he hits a body kick. (Rd 4 - 00:35) Teshigahara looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Aldez simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:35) A jab is wide from Aldez, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Aldez hits a left jab and then catches Teshigahara with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:06) Teshigahara comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:06) He has the takedown! Aldez pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Aldez, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Teshigahara realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:52) Teshigahara appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Aldez took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Aldez uses a left jab, but Teshigahara evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Teshigahara looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Aldez simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Aldez can't connect with a jab, but then catches Teshigahara with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Aldez looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Teshigahara wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up, but Aldez is already advancing to try and finish! (Rd 5 - 04:18) Aldez lands a hard right hand right through the guard, sending Teshigahara down to the canvas! (Rd 5 - 04:14) Aldez moves in quickly, kneeling beside Teshigahara and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 5 - 04:14) Aldez fires away with punches, and Teshigahara is stung by several big shots. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Aldez throws some elbows but Teshigahara isn't troubled by them. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Teshigahara tries to move to guard, but Aldez doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 03:25) Aldez fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 5 - 03:09) Teshigahara struggles and gets half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Aldez attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Teshigahara fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 02:43) The scramble leaves Aldez on his back pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Teshigahara fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 02:03) Aldez tries to catch Teshigahara with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 5 - 01:43) Teshigahara fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 5 - 01:23) Teshigahara leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Aldez. (Rd 5 - 01:09) The clock runs down as Aldez is being smothered against the ground by Teshigahara. (Rd 5 - 00:44) Teshigahara smothers Aldez with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Teshigahara just about connects with a fast glancing elbow strike. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Aldez, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez advances in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez defeats Gyukudo Teshigahara (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Roberto Aldez confirms that this was his last MMA fight and thanks some of the people who have been important through his career. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (29-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -200) vs. Nilton Fantoni (12-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Underdog: +150) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar against Nilton Fantoni. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Alan Allen, and Franklin Mencken. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 205lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Villar is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Villar lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Villar comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Fantoni hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:28) A jab lands from Villar but Fantoni avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Villar comes forward, walking down Fantoni. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Fantoni hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Villar uses a left jab but Fantoni evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Fantoni shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:59) A great sprawl from Villar prevents the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:42) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Villar comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Fantoni lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Attacking with intent, Villar scores with a flurry of four punches and then he catches Fantoni with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Villar comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Fantoni fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Villar throws a one-two, but Fantoni was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Villar moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Fantoni into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Fantoni hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Fantoni buys a feint and is left open. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Villar lands a left jab but Fantoni evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Villar looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Two jabs hit home from Villar and then he catches Fantoni with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:05) That last hit did some damage, Fantoni is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! He slumps up against the cage looking dazed and unsteady! (Rd 1 - 02:05) Villar is trying to lock Fantoni into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Fantoni fights it off somehow. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Circling back to the center, Fantoni looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 1 - 01:39) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 01:11) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Villar tries to go to the body but gets countered with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Villar closes in on Fantoni, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Villar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:35) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Fantoni hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Villar misses with a left jab but hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Villar, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Villar looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Fantoni looked like he was going to shoot, but Villar simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Villar hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Fantoni misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Fantoni looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Villar simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Villar connects with a nice jab and then hits Fantoni with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Villar dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:31) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Villar is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:57) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Fantoni misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Villar comes in with a left jab and a head kick attempt that doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 02:34) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Villar confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Villar hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Villar moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Fantoni appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Villar took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Villar can't connect with a jab, but then hits Fantoni with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Villar dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:13) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Villar is off target with a left jab and also misses a high kick. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Fantoni can't hit a right cross thanks to Villar bobbing and weaving. (Rd 2 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Fantoni doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Villar uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:41) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Fantoni misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Villar comes in with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:20) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to Villar on my card, Fantoni was well behind. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Villar up 20-17 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 05:00) Limping slightly, Fantoni is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Villar closes in on Fantoni, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Villar connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Fantoni. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Fantoni has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 3 - 04:32) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Limping quite noticeably, Fantoni is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Villar moves in on Fantoni, preparing to throw. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Villar fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Fantoni with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Fantoni comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Villar stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Villar can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Fantoni limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 3 - 03:14) Fantoni had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:14) A jab hits home from Villar and then he hits Fantoni with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:04) A few deep breaths betray that Villar is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 02:52) A jab is wide from Villar, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Fantoni comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Fantoni couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Villar hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Fantoni can't get Villar down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Fantoni attempts a trip to put Villar on the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:24) An excellent outside leg trip sees Villar get thrown to the mat and Fantoni has no problem getting side control. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Fantoni attempts a kimura. (Rd 3 - 02:09) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Villar has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 01:51) The winner, by submission; Nilton Fantoni! (Rd 3 - 01:51) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Nilton Fantoni. Official Result: Nilton Fantoni defeats Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar (Submission (Kimura) in 3:09 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Nilton Fantoni thanks everyone connected to House of Pain for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Affonso Villar and praises his toughness. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (34-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Zagreb, Croatia, Favorite: -760) vs. Washi Shiganori (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +600) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Zvonimir 'The Croatian Sensation' Asanovic battles Washi Shiganori. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 205lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Asanovic is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:54) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Asanovic stands ready as Shiganori moves in. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Shiganori throws five quick punches and lands one of them but doesn't connect with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Asanovic initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Shiganori throws a counter right but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Asanovic fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Shiganori with a great high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Looking glassy-eyed, Shiganori staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! (Rd 1 - 03:54) Shiganori is dropped by a big right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:41) Asanovic knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Shiganori, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 03:41) Asanovic unloads with massive right hands and Shiganori is getting destroyed! (Rd 1 - 03:41) Referee Kyle Crisp has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:30) By TKO, the winner is Zvonimir Asanovic! (Rd 1 - 03:30) Zvonimir Asanovic advances in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Zvonimir 'The Croatian Sensation' Asanovic defeats Washi Shiganori (TKO (Strikes) in 1:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Zvonimir Asanovic name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Sho Kitabatake (20-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Chiba, Japan, Favorite: -1090) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (12-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +870) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Sho Kitabatake fights Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya in the CTC Light Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Alan Allen, and Franklin Mencken. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:47) A jab lands from Yamaguchiya, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Yamaguchiya looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Yamaguchiya throws a two-punch combo but Kitabatake avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Kitabatake lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Yamaguchiya is off-target with a jab but hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:03) There is blood dripping from the nose of Kitabatake, it may have been broken by that shot. (Rd 1 - 04:03) That's really going to affect his breathing. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Yamaguchiya looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Yamaguchiya uses a left jab, but Kitabatake evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:17) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Kitabatake slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Yamaguchiya scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. Kitabatake misses a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Yamaguchiya misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kitabatake to attack with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Yamaguchiya stalks forward, pressuring Kitabatake. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Kitabatake hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 02:17) A one-two from Yamaguchiya fails to land. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Yamaguchiya throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Kitabatake is able to grab Yamaguchiya. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Kitabatake tries to wrestle Yamaguchiya backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Kitabatake manages it and controls Yamaguchiya up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Yamaguchiya is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Kitabatake smothers Yamaguchiya up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:18) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Kitabatake smothers Yamaguchiya up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 1 - 00:06) With the cage trapping Yamaguchiya, Kitabatake looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Kitabatake uses a nice inside leg trip and Yamaguchiya is forced to pull half guard! (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on 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'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kitabatake. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Kitabatake 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 and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Yamaguchiya throws a punch but Kitabatake avoids it. (Rd 2 - 04:38) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Both fighters strike but without success. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Yamaguchiya doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Kitabatake misses a jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:14) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 03:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Yamaguchiya is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Kitabatake hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Yamaguchiya confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Kitabatake scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Yamaguchiya throws a two-punch combo but Kitabatake avoids both. (Rd 2 - 02:58) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Kitabatake misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Yamaguchiya to attack with a powerful right hook! (Rd 2 - 02:49) Kitabatake is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 2 - 02:49) Yamaguchiya starts pounding away on Kitabatake, looking to finish him off! (Rd 2 - 02:49) Yamaguchiya starts unloading with massive rights and Kitabatake is getting pasted! (Rd 2 - 02:49) Kitabatake goes limp for a second, referee Kyle Crisp leaps in to stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 02:29) The winner, by knock out; Naozane Yamaguchiya! (Rd 2 - 02:29) Naozane Yamaguchiya books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya defeats Sho Kitabatake (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:31 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Naozane Yamaguchiya gives a name-check to everyone at Top Team Japan, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Kitabatake for a tough fight. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Tsunami" Jin Katou (24-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Michael "Salvador" Dali (3-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Luton, England, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Tsunami' Jin Katou battles Michael 'Salvador' Dali in the CTC Light Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Franklin Mencken, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Dali deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Katou sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:54) The takedown is completed, Katou gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Katou starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 04:41) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Dali rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Dali is in increasing trouble, as Katou gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Katou pounds away and Dali is in serious trouble! (Rd 1 - 03:32) With both hooks in, Katou tries to flatten Dali out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Dali gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he is in huge trouble but is refusing to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:32) Dali goes to sleep! Referee Harry A. Bierce quickly gets in there to break the hold, it's all over! (Rd 1 - 02:59) Jin Katou takes the victory by way of technical submission! (Rd 1 - 02:59) Jin Katou has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Tsunami' Jin Katou defeats Michael 'Salvador' Dali (Technical Submission in 2:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Jin Katou thanks everyone connected to Dojo of Zui Quan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Jin Katou says that he is having an after-show winners party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. Jin Katou handled this interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance. Attendance: 626 Gate Reciepts: $73,555 Sponsorship: $37,051 Ad Revenue: $1,893,570 Merchandise: $5,422 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $315,345) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Jin Katou $116,092 Michael Dali $11,163 FotN: Both: $10,000 Naozane Yamaguchiya $9,644 Sho Kitabatake $65,558 KotN: Yamaguchiya:$5,000 Zvonimir Asanovic $47,330 Washi Shiganori $3,530 Nilton Fantoni $3,037 Affonso Villar $14,121 Roberto Aldez $16,968 Gyukudo Teshigahara $2,901 Nicolai Mickiewicz $4,287 Joshua Hope $2,067 Terry Catt $8,214 Garry McSweegan $4,413 SotN: Catt: $5,000 Jiroemon Hasegawa $4,644 Andranik Paletilolu $1,376 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $32,947 Profit: $1,652,906 Critical Rating: 74% Commercial Rating: 88% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 13.5% (Low Level National) USA +3.6% 20.2% (Low Level National) UK +4.0% 9.0% (Low Level National) Europe +2.5% 95.9% (High Level Regional) Australia +2.5% 92.1% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.8% 12.6% (Low Level National) Asia +2.5% 95.0% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.5% 81.1% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.5% 92.1% (High Level Regional) South America +3.6% 11.4% (Low Level National) Central America +1.5% 83.2% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.5% 77.5% (High Level Regional) News - Roberto Aldez announced his retirement to the crowd following his victory over Gyukudo Teshigahara. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 49-13, with a promotional record of 3-0 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Jerry Bogdonovich at Canadian Tournament Combat 21, a first round knock out victory over Naoki Itoh at Canadian Tournament Combat 48, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Gyukudo Teshigahara at Canadian Tournament Combat 91. He is a former FLB Light Heavyweight champion (July 2000-March 2001, No Defences). - The CTC announce that Aldez's opponent, Gyukudo Teshigahara will continue in the tournament in his place. - Nilton Fantoni had to be hospitalized following his victory over Affonso Villar. He was checked out and sufficiently rehydrated, then released in the morning. - Sho Kitabatake suffered a broken nose during his loss to Naozane Yamaguchiya, and will miss a week of training. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (25-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -220) vs. "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson (15-2, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +170) Tadamasa Yamada is by far and away Japan's most popular fighter and the greatest Light Heavyweight champion in ALPHA-1 history. An expert at Jiu-Jitsu, he has become a very good kick boxer over the years too, perhaps his greatest asset however is that he is never flustered, approaching everything with an almost supernatural calm. His 1998-2000 trilogy of fights with nemesis Jin Katou turned both men into legends, although it has cost Yamada dearly: two losses, his title, his spot as the undisputed best 205er on the planet, and many feel it has also broken him mentally. He won by first round knock out over Marcos Maciel in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Stephan de Winter in the third round of the tournament. Mike Watson is widely known as "The Man With The Fastest Hands in MMA", and is a brutally effective puncher who is as dangerous on the feet as anyone in the sport, often knocking out opponents with punches that they never even saw coming. The Canadian isn't so great on his back, but his exceptional sprawl and balance make him hard to take down anyway. He won by second round knock out over Wink Deschanel in the second round of the tournament, before losing by first round TKO to Danny Akabaro in the second round of the tournament, however he was reinserted in the bracket in place of Raul Hughes after his retirement. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rafael Van Der Moot vs. Faas Smit in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Favorite: -200) vs. Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (16-4, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #91, Underdog: +150) Danny Akabaro moved to the UK from his homeland of Nigeria when he was still young, and was introduced to boxing by his father, a former military policeman who also served as his trainer. He quickly gained a formidable reputation for being a devastating puncher, however, he soon fell in love with MMA and started training in other areas in preparation for his pro debut. He joined BCF in 2000, jumping to Light Heavyweight in the process, having fought at Middleweight previously. He has quickly become one of the rising stars of the company. He won by Unanimous Decision over Crow Leddy in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Mike Watson in the third round of the tournament. Anthony LeToussier is one of MMA's most colorful characters, a motormouth who is equally as famous for his near constant trash talking as he is for his long list of spectacular knock out victories. A brilliant kick boxer, his ultra-powerful, ultra-precise kicks are awesome weapons that few can withstand, and his growing BJJ skills mean that he is no slouch on the ground either. Wildly popular, his fights are almost always very exciting to watch. He won by fourth round knock out over Dean Capers in the second round of the tournament, before losing by third round submission to Ken Peters in the third round of the tournament, he was reinserted in the bracket however when MacGregor Dare failed a drug test. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Marlon John vs. Ranieri Fernanda in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (21-2-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -560) vs. Osamu "Decision" Dan (12-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +440) Niko Soldo is a high level kick boxer, ultra-powerful, who has been the dominant Light Heavyweight in Europe for several years, with the exception of a short spell when Matti Kurri took the belt from him, he has been SIGMA's champion at that weight class since their very first show. With the excellent striking you'd expect from a kick boxer, he has also shown himself to be surprisingly adept at grappling and even has a few submission victories to his name. He won by second round knock out over Joel Mankin in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Shane Gilchrist in the third round of the tournament. Osamu Dan is a good solid wrestler, a no-frills fighter who simply likes to get in close and smother opponents with his grappling. It's not an exciting style, and has led to him garnering the nickname "Decision Dan", but it's tough for opponents to deal with. A former ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight title contender, there is always talk of him dropping down to Middleweight given that he is often giving up a lot of weight fighting at 205 lbs. He won by first round submission over Silvio Leite in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Christian Mountfield in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Datsakorn Pratoomwong vs. Valentin Taneyev in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Punisher" Marlon John (16-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -910) vs. Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda (12-2-1, 3-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #150, Underdog: +720) Marlon John is athletically gifted, and came to MMA after an amazing undefeated career as an amateur wrestler. Freakishly strong, explosively quick, and blessed with excellent hand-eye co-ordination and a work ethic to die for, he has quickly become one of the most feared Light Heavyweights on the planet. A former GAMMA Light Heavyweight champion, many feel it is inevitable that he will claim gold again. He won by fourth round TKO over Emerson Mori Nunes in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round technical submission over Emil Karlsson in the third round of the tournament. Ranieri Fernanda is a powerfully-built wrestler from Brazil, who likes to work from close range where his raw strength makes him difficult to fight off. Known for grinding out results, his biggest weakness appears to be that he finds it difficult to translate his physical domination into clean finishes. He won by first round submission over Jon Silvers in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Matti Kurri in the second round of the tournament, then fought to a Majority Draw with Guillermo Morales in the third round, before winning by second round TKO over Morales in the rematch to advance. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Danny Akabaro vs. Anthony LeToussier in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Man of Steel" Ken Peters (12-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Underdog: +400) vs. "The Iron Man" Junior Patinkin (19-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -510) Ken Peters is a Canadian wrestler who is known for his relentless chasing of takedowns and his smothering top control, grinding out decision victories. He has little else in his arsenal, but has had much success simply because he is so good at what he does. GAMMA brought him in in 1997, but after a strong start he came unstuck when faced with top level opponents and has found himself going backward in dramatic fashion. He won by Unanimous Decision over Stef Lomb in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Anthony LeToussier in the third round of the tournament. Junior Patinkin is one of the most physically impressive athletes in MMA, and learnt his craft during his time in the army, being a specialist in hand-to-hand combat. Usually sporting a huge weight advantage due to his mastery of the art of weight cutting, he is at his best when he is up close and able to bully around his opponents. A great rival of Spencer Rubenstein's, they have both competed against each other for the GAMMA Light Heavyweight title and were opposing coaches on the second season of Clash of the Titans. He won by Unanimous Decision over Brett Krakowski in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Max Rebottaro in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Dag Kreuger vs. Toby Sorkin in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Rafael Van Der Moot (16-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -400) vs. Faas "Evolution" Smit (40-17, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +300) Rafael Van Der Moot is one of the fastest rising European stars, and an extraordinarily powerful kick boxer from Rotterdam. A world class striker, he has smartly learned to use defensive wrestling to keep the fight upright, meaning that many opponents are forced into the near-suicidal tactic of fighting him at his own game. Loving his exciting, violent style, ALPHA-1 signed him in 2000, and he cemented his place as a major force in the Light Heavyweight division when he obliterated the legendary Roberto Aldez in August 2001. He won by second round TKO over Frankie Burgess in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Mick Curran in the third round of the tournament. Faas Smit is one of the hardest working men in MMA, astonishingly managing to rack up over fifty professional fights before he turned 30. A good rather than great competitor, he suffers from jack-of-all-trades syndrome, he is better than average at most things, but not excellent at anything. He is probably best known for being one of the mainstays at SIGMA, where he is a former top contender for the Light Heavyweight title. He won by Unanimous Decision over Flavio Alberto in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Takesi Yanagimoto in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tadamasa Yamada vs. Mike Watson in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Dag "The Viking" Kreuger (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Underdog: +400) vs. Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Favorite: -510) Dag Kreuger is a powerhouse Light Heavyweight from Sweden, a wrestler who uses excellent takedowns to set up fight-ending ground and pound. Extremely solid and consistent, if and when he can pull his striking game to the next level he'll become a major player. SIGMA signed him in 1999 and he has been steadily improving with each and every fight. He won by Split Decision over Adrian Majoram in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Majority Decision over Spencer Rubenstein in the third round of the tournament. Toby Sorkin is one of the few high level American Judo competitors to jump to MMA. As well as his obvious grappling prowess, he brings a great deal of natural athletic ability and raw power to the table. Quite obnoxious in person, he has an almost supernatural ability to get the fans wanting to see him get beat up, which bodes well for the chances of him becoming a major draw in the sport. He joined GAMMA in 2001 and quickly put together two big victories over Kendall Tracey and Bill Cumming to establish himself as one to watch. He won by second round submission over Zane Wybock in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over William Harrison in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ken Peters vs. Junior Patinkin in the Fifth Round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Datsakorn "Lefty" Pratoomwong (7-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #143, Underdog: +820) vs. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -1030) Datsakorn Pratoomwong is a southpaw, who hits hard, and thanks to his Kung Fu training, is also a versatile striker. He could compete at Heavyweight, but for now chooses to cut weight and compete at the 205 lbs Light Heavyweight limit. He won by Unanimous Decision over Raymond Rearden in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Linfield Ballard in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Markku Mikkola in the third round of the tournament. Valentin Taneyev is one of the hottest prospects in MMA, a Russian Light Heavyweight who mixes elite-level grappling skills with explosive striking, particularly his deadly fast big right hand, and dangerous submissions. Almost the complete package when it comes to MMA, the scary thing is that he's only going to get better over time. He has been a regular with SIGMA since 1997 and has torn through the Light Heavyweight division, his inevitable showdown with Niko Soldo is highly anticipated. He won by Unanimous Decision over Allen LeFleur in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Adrian Pascal in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Niko Soldo vs. Osamu Dan in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Tadamasa Yamada (205 lbs) vs. Mike Watson (205 lbs) Danny Akabaro (205 lbs) vs. Anthony LeToussier (205 lbs) Niko Soldo (205 lbs) vs. Osamu Dan (205 lbs) Marlon John (205 lbs) vs. Ranieri Fernanda (205 lbs) Ken Peters (205 lbs) vs. Junior Patinkin (205 lbs) Rafael Van Der Moot (205 lbs) vs. Faas Smit (205 lbs) Dag Kreuger (205 lbs) vs. Toby Sorkin (205 lbs) Datsakorn Pratoomwong (205 lbs) vs. Valentin Taneyev (205 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 92 Full Fight Card LHW: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Mike Watson LHW: Danny Akabaro vs. Anthony LeToussier LHW: Niko Soldo vs. Osamu Dan LHW: Marlon John vs. Ranieri Fernanda LHW: Ken Peters vs. Junior Patinkin LHW: Rafael Van Der Moot vs. Faas Smit LHW: Dag Kreuger vs. Toby Sorkin LHW: Datsakorn Pratoomwong vs. Valentin Taneyev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, March 2003 Live From Quebec City, Quebec MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Datsakorn "Lefty" Pratoomwong (7-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +820) vs. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Favorite: -1030) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Datsakorn 'Lefty' Pratoomwong competing against 'The Hand Grenade' Valentin Taneyev. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Taneyev misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Pratoomwong comes in with a pair of jabs that are followed by a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:56) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Pratoomwong scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Taneyev uses a left jab and also scores with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:35) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Taneyev steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Pratoomwong fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Taneyev hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:56) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Taneyev counters a left hand with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Taneyev stalks forward, pressuring Pratoomwong. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Pratoomwong lands a right hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Taneyev can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Taneyev attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Pratoomwong hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Attacking with intent, Taneyev scores with two out of a flurry of five punches and then he hits Pratoomwong with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Taneyev attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Pratoomwong tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Taneyev can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Taneyev scores with three punches out of a flurry but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Pratoomwong lands a three strike combination that ends with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Pratoomwong is left wide open after a missed left hook to the ribs and gets countered with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:04) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 00:35) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Pratoomwong misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Taneyev comes in with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Taneyev, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Taneyev. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Taneyev throws two quick punches but Pratoomwong has good movement and avoids them. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Pratoomwong can't get past the great guard of Taneyev, three punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 2 - 04:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Taneyev blocks a leg kick and counters with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Taneyev lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Pratoomwong lands a right jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Taneyev wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up and backs up until trapped against the cage, but Pratoomwong is already advancing to try and finish! (Rd 2 - 03:54) Pratoomwong lands a left uppercut but did not get all of it, Taneyev partially blocked it! (Rd 2 - 03:50) Pratoomwong goes under the guard and nails Taneyev with a left uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 2 - 03:50) The referee pulls Pratoomwong away, stopping the fight! Taneyev is left slumped against the cage, dazed and wobbling. (Rd 2 - 03:41) The winner, by TKO, is Datsakorn 'Lefty' Pratoomwong! (Rd 2 - 03:41) Datsakorn Pratoomwong has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Datsakorn 'Lefty' Pratoomwong defeats 'The Hand Grenade' Valentin Taneyev (TKO (Strikes) in 1:19 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Datsakorn Pratoomwong 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 answers that he thinks that a fight against Michael Dali would probably be a great contest. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Dag "The Viking" Kreuger (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Malmo, Sweden, Underdog: +400) vs. Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Dag 'The Viking' Kreuger taking on Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Kreuger looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Kreuger misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Sorkin attacks with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:38) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Kreuger slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:13) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Sorkin misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Kreuger comes in with a jab and a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:13) It looks like Sorkin has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 03:59) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:36) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:15) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Sorkin slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:50) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Sorkin hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Kreuger hits a right jab but has a left hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:35) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 02:10) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 01:37) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Sorkin misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kreuger to attack with a right jab and a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:46) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Sorkin misses with a big right hand, allowing Kreuger to counter with a jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:30) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Sorkin uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Kreuger scores with a brace of jabs and also scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:07) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Kreuger slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Kreuger, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Kreuger to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Sorkin is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:51) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:24) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Sorkin hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Kreuger lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Sorkin lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Kreuger hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left. (Rd 2 - 03:55) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Kreuger slips past a right hook and counters with a right jab and a hook to the body that fails to land. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Kreuger hits a right jab but misses with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Sorkin scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 03:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 02:53) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:22) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Sorkin dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Sorkin is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:05) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Kreuger scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Sorkin scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Kreuger is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Kreuger hits a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Sorkin is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:29) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:29) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Kreuger tries a left hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Sorkin throws a two punch combination but Kreuger maintains his good guard and is safe. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Sorkin misses with a big right hand, allowing Kreuger to counter with a jab and a left hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Kreuger counters a right hand with a jab and a left hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 00:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Sorkin slips past a left hook and counters with a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Sorkin lets fly with a verbal barrage of trash talk. (Rd 2 - 00:12) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Kreuger lands a right jab and a left cross. Sorkin finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Sorkin, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:47) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Sorkin hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Kreuger finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:25) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Kreuger misses with a right jab but lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Sorkin finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:25) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Sorkin. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Kreuger misses with a big left hand, allowing Sorkin to counter with a solid right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Kreuger lands two jabs but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Sorkin lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:25) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Sorkin lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Kreuger scores with a right hook to the side of the body. (Rd 3 - 03:09) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Sorkin slips past a left hook and counters with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Sorkin 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 - 02:52) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Sorkin slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:44) A few deep breaths betray that Kreuger is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 02:32) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Sorkin connects with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Kreuger hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) With Kreuger in his grasp, Sorkin tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 3 - 02:28) He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing Kreuger to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! (Rd 3 - 02:28) Sorkin takes the back of Kreuger directly off the takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Kreuger gets into an even worse position as Sorkin applies a body triangle. (Rd 3 - 02:03) With great control via the body triangle, Sorkin tries to finish Kreuger off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Sorkin flattens Kreuger out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 3 - 01:23) Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin takes the win by submission! (Rd 3 - 01:23) Toby Sorkin advances in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin defeats Dag 'The Viking' Kreuger (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:37 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Toby Sorkin thanks everybody connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Rafael Van Der Moot (16-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -400) vs. Faas "Evolution" Smit (40-17, 2-0 CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +300) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Rafael Van Der Moot competes against Faas 'Evolution' Smit. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 205lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Van Der Moot is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Van Der Moot comes forward. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Smit fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Van Der Moot throws a one-two, but Smit was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:41) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Van Der Moot comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Smit lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Van Der Moot fools Smit with a feint. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Van Der Moot can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Smit misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Van Der Moot comes in with a nice high roundhouse kick. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Covering up, Smit backs off! Van Der Moot may have rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:39) Van Der Moot moves in close and knocks Smit out with a single brutal right uppercut from beneath the guard! What a punch! (Rd 1 - 03:32) Rafael Van Der Moot takes the win by knock out! (Rd 1 - 03:32) Rafael Van Der Moot moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Rafael Van Der Moot defeats Faas 'Evolution' Smit (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:28 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Rafael Van Der Moot gives a name check to everyone at Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he's really happy with the finish, and that his punch power is one of his main weapons. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Man of Steel" Ken Peters (12-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Markstay-Warren, Ontario, Underdog: +400) vs. "The Iron Man" Junior Patinkin (19-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Favorite: -510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters squaring off with 'The Iron Man' Junior Patinkin. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Reginald Wodehouse, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Patinkin may have weighed in the same as Peters yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:45) There's a takedown attempt from Peters. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Peters can't get past the sprawl of Patinkin and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Sensing a knee strike about to be thrown, Peters scoots backward quickly and springs to his feet. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Patinkin steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Patinkin tries to take Peters down. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Peters blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Peters is trying to muscle Patinkin up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Peters manages it and controls Patinkin up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Peters tries to maintain control, but Patinkin wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Patinkin moves in and clinches. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Patinkin looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:51) A great inside leg trip sees Peters get thrown to the mat and Patinkin is left in guard. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Patinkin throws several small strikes at Peters, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Peters bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:24) He may regret that choice, as it gives Patinkin the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Patinkin tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 02:06) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 01:51) The scramble sees Patinkin up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 1 - 01:33) With Patinkin stuck against the cage, Peters tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Patinkin stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Peters against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Patinkin goes to use some dirty boxing, but Peters is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Peters lands a few quick punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Patinkin tries to dirty box Peters, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Peters tries to take Patinkin down. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Patinkin blocks the takedown attempt and turns Peters around so that he has his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Patinkin pins Peters up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Patinkin 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 - 04:52) Patinkin gets in close and clinches with Peters. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Patinkin attempts to wrestle Peters to the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Patinkin doesn't get it, Peters blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Patinkin tries to take Peters down. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Patinkin doesn't get the takedown, Peters instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Peters is trying to push Patinkin so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Patinkin doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 2 - 03:48) Peters attempts to wrestle Patinkin to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:48) The takedown is successful, Patinkin pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Peters punches down at Patinkin, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Patinkin looks ready to try and scramble, but Peters is quick to move to prevent that. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Peters throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Using an underhook to set it up, Patinkin looks to scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 02:47) He may regret that choice, as it gives Peters the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Peters tries to ensnare Patinkin in a kimura. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Patinkin defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Peters blocks Patinkin as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Peters keeps Patinkin guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Patinkin tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Peters throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Peters starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 00:32) He tries to get the mount but Patinkin was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 2 - 00:20) The scramble results in Patinkin being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Peters smothers Patinkin with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Peters took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Patinkin steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Patinkin looks to take Peters down with a trip. (Rd 3 - 04:28) It doesn't work, Peters defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 04:16) With control of the clinch, Patinkin tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Peters blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 03:59) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Peters uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Patinkin cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 3 - 03:37) That's two takedowns from five attempts. (Rd 3 - 03:29) Peters fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 03:04) Patinkin tries to move to guard, but Peters doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 02:44) In side control, Peters begins working to get a mount. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Patinkin desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Peters ends up on the bottom with Patinkin in side control. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Patinkin is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 3 - 02:12) He goes for the mount but Peters starts a scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 02:00) The scramble leaves Patinkin on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Peters throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Patinkin uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 3 - 01:24) It's a bad choice though, as Peters seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Peters fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Patinkin tries to move to guard, but Peters doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Peters punches down at Patinkin, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Patinkin tries to pull guard on Peters but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Peters took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Peters is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Patinkin aggressively moves in and grapples with Peters. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Patinkin attempts to wrestle Peters to the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Patinkin doesn't get the takedown, Peters instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Clinched with Patinkin, Peters looks to try and take him down. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Peters can't get Patinkin down to the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:00) With control of the clinch, Peters tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Patinkin cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 4 - 03:45) Peters fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Peters blocks Patinkin as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 03:02) In side control, Peters throws a couple of punches designed to keep Patinkin guessing. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Looking to catch his breath, Peters is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Peters tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Patinkin desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 02:08) The scramble sees Peters up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Patinkin goes to use some dirty boxing, but Peters is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Peters scores with a few punches to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Patinkin pins Peters up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 01:01) Patinkin smothers Peters against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Patinkin tries some dirty boxing, but Peters wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Patinkin ends up backed against the cage instead. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Patinkin gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Patinkin looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Patinkin doesn't get the trip, Peters instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. (Rd 4 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Patinkin 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:50) Patinkin gets in close and clinches with Peters. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Patinkin looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Peters stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Clinched with Patinkin, Peters looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Peters doesn't get it, Patinkin blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 5 - 03:52) Peters tries to wrestle Patinkin backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:52) Patinkin doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Clinched with Peters, Patinkin looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 03:35) It's unsuccessful, Peters maintained a good solid base. (Rd 5 - 03:15) Clinched with Peters, Patinkin looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 03:15) It doesn't work, Peters defended against it well. (Rd 5 - 03:03) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 5 - 02:46) Peters is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 02:46) For the first time, Patinkin is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 5 - 02:32) Patinkin gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:12) Clinched with Peters, Patinkin looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 02:12) The takedown is successful, Peters pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Patinkin fires off a few punches. (Rd 5 - 01:41) Patinkin leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Peters. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Patinkin throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 5 - 00:57) Peters pulls Patinkin in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Patinkin throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 5 - 00:10) Peters drags Patinkin in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Patinkin. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters defeats 'The Iron Man' Junior Patinkin (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Ken Peters thanks everyone connected to Impact MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight. He brings up the name of Datsakorn Pratoomwong and says that would be an interesting fight. He has the innate charisma that allows him to get a good reaction in these interviews. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Punisher" Marlon John (16-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Fullerton, California, Favorite: -910) vs. Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda (12-2-1, 3-0-1 CTC, From: Manaus, Brazil, Underdog: +720) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Punisher' Marlon John competing against Ranieri 'Martelo' Fernanda. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The 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 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) John moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:48) John lands a jab and then lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:28) John manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:19) John is looking to wrestle Fernanda to the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:19) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a belly-to-belly! Fernanda pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:01) In half guard, John throws a couple of punches designed to keep Fernanda guessing. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Fernanda tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge John. (Rd 1 - 03:21) John keeps Fernanda guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:57) John blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 02:40) John throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:17) John looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 02:17) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 01:56) John fires away with punches, and Fernanda is stung by several big shots. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Fernanda turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! (Rd 1 - 01:41) Fernanda is in increasing trouble, as John gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:27) John fires away with punches and Fernanda takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 1 - 01:08) John unloads with big right hands and Fernanda is struggling to cope! (Rd 1 - 01:08) Referee Leo Behan stops the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:52) The winner, by TKO; Marlon John! (Rd 1 - 00:52) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Marlon John. Official Result: 'The Punisher' Marlon John defeats Ranieri 'Martelo' Fernanda (TKO (Strikes) in 4:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Marlon John praises God, then thanks all of his sponsors before dedicating his win to all of his teammates at Impact MMA. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (21-2-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Zadar, Croatia, Favorite: -560) vs. Osamu "Decision" Dan (12-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +440) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo going up against Osamu 'Decision' Dan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Marianne Froth, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 205lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Soldo is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Soldo comes in fast and lands three quick punches but then can't connect with a head kick...and even worse, Dan seizes the opportunity and catches the leg! (Rd 1 - 04:29) Seizing his chance, Dan attempts a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Dan gets the takedown! Soldo pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Dan lies on top of Soldo, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Dan fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Dan leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Soldo. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Soldo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dan off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Time slips away as Dan successfully keeps Soldo stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Dan keeps Soldo guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:52) The clock runs down as Soldo is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Dan clings very tight to Soldo while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Soldo tries to catch Dan with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 00:44) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Kyle Crisp standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 00:30) A jab lands from Soldo, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Dan chooses to shoot in on Soldo. (Rd 1 - 00:06) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Soldo is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Dan has now completed two takedowns. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Dan took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Dan to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Soldo can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Soldo connects with a nice jab and then hits Dan with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Soldo lands two jabs and then hits Dan with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Soldo can't connect with a jab, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Soldo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:09) A quick flurry of punches from Soldo sees three of three hit home and then catches Dan with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Soldo can't connect with a jab, but then lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Soldo comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Dan hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Soldo hits a left hand, but Dan dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Soldo hits a left hand, but can't connect with a spinning back kick and only enables Dan to catch the leg! (Rd 2 - 01:56) Holding the leg, Dan tries for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Soldo cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 01:44) The clock runs down as Soldo is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Dan keeps Soldo guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Soldo tries to pull Dan in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Dan lies on top of Soldo, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Time slips away as Dan successfully keeps Soldo stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Soldo took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Dan isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he shoots in at the wrong moment. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Soldo hits a left hand, but Dan avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Dan clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Soldo connects with a nice jab and then hits Dan with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Soldo hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Dan may have a broken nose from that shot, there is blood pouring down his face. (Rd 3 - 04:15) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon his breathing. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Soldo moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Dan scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Soldo can't connect with a jab, but then hits Dan with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Soldo is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Soldo hits a left jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Soldo moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Soldo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Attacking with intent, Soldo scores with a flurry of three punches and then catches Dan with a hard low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Dan isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he shoots in at the wrong moment. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Soldo fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Limping quite noticeably, Dan is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Soldo connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Limping quite noticeably, Dan is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 02:17) A jab hits home from Soldo and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Soldo confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Soldo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Dan has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Soldo hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 01:21) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Soldo. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Soldo was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught! (Rd 3 - 01:10) Seizing his chance, Dan attempts a takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:10) The takedown is completed, Soldo is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) The clock runs down as Soldo is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Dan lies on top of Soldo, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Soldo, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Soldo up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:53) Soldo comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Soldo can't connect with a jab, but then catches Dan with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:27) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Dan, but Soldo was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Two jabs hit home from Soldo and then he hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Soldo is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 03:57) Dan shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:57) The takedown is successful, Soldo pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 03:45) Dan lies on top of Soldo, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Soldo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dan off of him. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Time slips away as Dan successfully keeps Soldo stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Time slips away as Dan successfully keeps Soldo stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 01:39) The clock runs down as Soldo is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Time slips away as Dan successfully keeps Soldo stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:37) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Barely able to walk now, the damage Dan has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Soldo closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Dan may have been setting up to shoot, but Soldo aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Soldo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 00:04) Soldo moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 00:04) Soldo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Soldo took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Dan winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:55) There's a takedown attempt from Dan. (Rd 5 - 04:55) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Soldo pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Dan lies on top of Soldo, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 04:14) The clock runs down as Soldo is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 5 - 03:48) Dan smothers Soldo with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 03:19) The clock runs down as Soldo is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Soldo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dan off of him. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Dan lies on top of Soldo, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 01:48) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Barely able to walk now, the damage Dan has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Soldo uses a left jab, but can't connect with a spinning back kick and only enables Dan to catch the leg! (Rd 5 - 01:32) Soldo is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Seeing his opportunity, Dan tries to put Soldo on the mat. (Rd 5 - 01:32) He has the takedown! Soldo pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Dan fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Dan punches down at Soldo, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Soldo throws out some punches, but Dan leans back to avoid them. (Rd 5 - 00:14) Soldo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dan off of him. (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 Dan. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde has scored it 48-47 Dan. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Soldo. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marianne Froth has scored it 48-47 Soldo. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo wins by split decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo defeats Osamu 'Decision' Dan (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Niko Soldo gives a name-check to everyone at Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Osamu Dan and praises his toughness. Niko Soldo is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Nigeria, Favorite: -200) vs. Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (16-4, 1-1 CTC, From: Senneterre, Quebec, Underdog: +150) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Pretty Boy' Danny Akabaro takes on Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier in the CTC Light Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Marianne Froth, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a roar from the crowd as LeToussier enters, he is from around here. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:46) LeToussier lands two of a flurry of quick punches but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Akabaro scores with a jab and also lands with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Akabaro slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 04:29) That blow looks like it may have broken the nose of LeToussier. (Rd 1 - 04:29) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon his breathing. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Akabaro connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:09) LeToussier misses with a left jab but lands a violent right roundhouse kick to the body! (Rd 1 - 04:03) Akabaro collapses from that blow, this fight is over! (Rd 1 - 04:03) Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier takes the win by body kick TKO! (Rd 1 - 04:03) Anthony LeToussier moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier defeats 'Pretty Boy' Danny Akabaro (TKO (Body Kick) in 0:57 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Anthony LeToussier gives a name check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Jiroemon Hasegawa "better get prepared" because he is coming for him. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (25-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -220) vs. "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson (15-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +170) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada goes head to head with 'The Calgary Assassin' Mike Watson in the CTC Light Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Watson uses a left jab, but Yamada catches the low kick that it set up! (Rd 1 - 04:41) Yamada tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Watson cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Yamada tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Watson defends himself well by keeping the guard tight. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Watson bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 1 - 04:07) It's a bad choice though, as Yamada seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Yamada attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Watson blocks it. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Yamada blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Yamada attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 03:11) He gets the mount. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Yamada pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Yamada pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Watson tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Yamada doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Yamada fires away with right hands, but Watson doesn't take much damage. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Yamada unloads with big rights, but Watson covers up well. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Yamada pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Watson tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Yamada doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Yamada pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Watson tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Yamada. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Yamada unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Watson. (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 Yamada, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:54) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Watson comes forward, walking down Yamada. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Watson confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Watson lands a left hand and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:14) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Yamada misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Watson attacks with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:52) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Watson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Yamada lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Attacking with a quick flurry, Watson lands three of three punches and then he hits Yamada with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Watson fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Yamada moves in fast and clinches with Watson. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Yamada tries to pull Watson down into his guard. (Rd 2 - 02:56) The attempt is successful, Watson is sucked down into his guard. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Yamada attempts to grab an arm of Watson from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Watson blocks it. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Watson uses a shoulder smash to keep Yamada down. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Yamada attempts to sweep Watson. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Yamada unbalances Watson with a messy elevator sweep, giving him the opportunity to scramble. (Rd 2 - 01:37) The scramble sees Watson up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Yamada leans all of his weight up against Watson, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:19) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Yamada tries to throw an elbow, but Watson seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Watson lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Watson, 10-9 on my 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 - 04:52) Watson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Yamada lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Watson lands a jab and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Watson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Yamada hit two counter left hands. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Watson misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a spin kick attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Watson attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Yamada lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Watson hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:01) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:40) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Watson attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Yamada tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Watson throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Watson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Yamada hit two counter left hands. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Attacking with intent, Watson scores with two out of a flurry of three punches but a big right to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Watson confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Watson uses a left jab, but Yamada avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Watson is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Watson moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yamada into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Yamada hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Stepping in, Watson throws five quick punches, two of which land, and then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 01:53) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Yamada comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:30) The takedown is completed, Watson is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 01:30) That's his second takedown of the fight. (Rd 3 - 01:22) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Yamada tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 3 - 01:22) Watson defends himself well by keeping the guard tight. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Watson throws out some punches, but Yamada leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Yamada tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Watson stops Yamada from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Yamada, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Yamada up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:45) Watson moves in on Yamada, preparing to throw. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Watson can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Watson can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Watson attacks with strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Yamada manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Watson comes in fast with four quick punches, landing two of them, and then he hits Yamada with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 03:45) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 03:23) A flurry of five punches from Watson see three of them land and then hits Yamada with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 02:48) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:19) Stepping in, Watson throws five quick punches, three of which land, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 4 - 01:55) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 01:39) For the first time, Yamada is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 01:33) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 01:09) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Watson is left wide open after a missed right hook to the ribs and gets countered with a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Watson is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 00:46) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Watson stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Yamada is trying to push Watson so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Yamada manages it and controls Watson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Yamada scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:20) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Watson. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Yamada scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Watson took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I make that 38-38 on my scorecard, all's square. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Watson in between rounds. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, round five! (Rd 5 - 04:50) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Yamada lands a left hook. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Watson uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Watson, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Yamada tries to wrestle Watson backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Yamada achieves it, pinning Watson to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:20) Yamada catches Watson with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Watson is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 04:01) Yamada scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:49) Yamada catches Watson with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:34) Yamada tries a foot stomp, but Watson seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 5 - 03:18) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 03:18) Watson counters a leg kick attempt with a good right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:02) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 03:02) Watson uses a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:02) Yamada lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Watson is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Watson staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked him! (Rd 5 - 02:52) Yamada lands a hard right hand, sending Watson down to the canvas! (Rd 5 - 02:41) Yamada senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 5 - 02:41) Yamada pounds away and Watson is in serious trouble! (Rd 5 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:28) In side control, Yamada begins working to get a mount. (Rd 5 - 02:28) He tries to get the mount but Watson was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 5 - 02:16) Watson manages to come out on top, with Yamada pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 02:04) In guard, Watson is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:45) Yamada tries to pull Watson in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 5 - 01:29) In guard, Watson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Yamada guessing. (Rd 5 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Watson punches down at Yamada, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Watson hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Yamada. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Yamada tries to sweep Watson but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 5 - 00:06) Watson uses a quick shoulder smash. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Yamada took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Yamada up 48-47. Round 6 Quote (Rd 6 - 05:00) Round six begins! (Rd 6 - 04:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 6 - 04:46) Yamada misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 6 - 04:24) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 6 - 04:24) Watson connects with a left hand. (Rd 6 - 04:24) Yamada scores with a jab and also lands cleanly with a powerful straight right! (Rd 6 - 04:16) He's down! Watson falls to the floor! (Rd 6 - 04:16) Yamada moves in quickly, kneeling beside Watson and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 6 - 04:16) Yamada pounds away, Watson is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 6 - 04:16) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 6 - 04:03) 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada takes the win by TKO! (Rd 6 - 04:03) Tadamasa Yamada books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada defeats 'The Calgary Assassin' Mike Watson (TKO (Strikes) in 0:57 of round 6). The fight was rated as being Excellent. Post-Fight: Tadamasa Yamada thanks everyone connected to Dragon's Lair Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Tadamasa Yamada says that he is glad both to get the win and entertain the fans with such an unreal fight. He gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd and making himself look great. Attendance: 916 Gate Reciepts: $107,630 Sponsorship: $36,476 Ad Revenue: $2,585,232 Merchandise: $5,432 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $339,338) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Tadamasa Yamada $188,782 Mike Watson $27,054 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Anthony LeToussier $24,516 Danny Akabaro $3,152 Perf: LeToussier: $5,000 Niko Soldo $20,718 Osamu Dan $2,773 Marlon John $18,575 Ranieri Fernanda $1,936 Ken Peters $3,928 Junior Patinkin $13,617 Rafael Van Der Moot $12,681 Faas Smit $2,773 KotN: Van Der Moot: $5,000 Toby Sorkin $10,358 Dag Kreuger $2,017 SotN: Sorkin: $5,000 Datsakorn Pratoomwong $2,928 Valentin Taneyev $3,530 Drug Testing: $8,400 Production: $32,496 Profit: $2,354,536 Critical Rating: 82% Commercial Rating: 90% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +6.0% 19.5% (Low Level National) USA +4.8% 25.0% (Low Level National) UK +4.4% 13.4% (Low Level National) Europe +3.0% 98.9% (High Level Regional) Australia +3.0% 95.1% (High Level Regional) Japan +5.2% 17.8% (Low Level National) Asia +3.0% 98.0% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.9% 83.0% (High Level Regional) Mexico +3.0% 95.1% (High Level Regional) South America +4.4% 15.8% (Low Level National) Central America +1.8% 85.0% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.9% 79.4% (High Level Regional) News - Osamu Dan suffered a broken nose in his loss to Niko Soldo, and will miss a week of training. - Anthony LeToussier suffered a broken nose in his victory over Danny Akabaro, and will miss a week of training, this should not effect his ability to continue in the tournament. - CTC Welterweight fighter Rich Robinson was seen training at Strike Force as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight against Chew Chua. He will be backed by the team for his next fight, but will not be staying long term as he desires to keep his training methods fresh and interesting. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Washi Shiganori has left J1 Circle following his loss to Zvonimir Asanovic. He felt the need to move on and shake up his training. It didn't take long for him to land somewhere else, as he was spotted training at Way of the Crane's Beak as he readied for his next fight, whenever that may be. - CTC Middleweight fighter Thorbjorn Rekdal has stopped training with Euro Team Thunder. Despite enjoying success with the team, the arrangement was always temporary and he is keen to keep his training fresh and unpredictable by heading elsewhere. It remains to be seen how this will affect his training for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Petey Mack. - CTC Canadian Welterweight fighter Bradley Dixon announce his retirement. He retires with a professional record of 20-15, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a 43 second knock out loss to Jungo Futagawa at Canadian Tournament Combat 15. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows Canadian Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 1, March) 2003 Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Thoki Murasaki vs. Javid Khan KO of the Night: Kyril Alyabyev (vs. Gard Leroy) Submission of the Night: Charles Stiles (vs. Nigel Collett) Performance Bonus: Kyril Alyabyev (vs. Gard Leroy) XCC: Lachance vs. Landry (Saturday, Week 1, March 2003) Title Result: Delancy Lachance Made His First Successful Defence of the XCC Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Aubry Lavoie vs. Emile Landry KO of the Night: Andre Bloxsome (vs. Ranger Boucher) Submission of the Night: Aubry Lavoie (vs. Emile Landry) Performance Bonus: Norris Garcia (vs. Derell Martel) Asian Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 2, March 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Syed Tan vs. Local Fighter KO of the Night: Milenko Rudonja (vs. Marcio do Amor Lima) Submission of the Night: Bhumibol Ektawatkul (vs. Frankie Geddon) European Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 2, March 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Lucas Mueller vs. Franak Pavilchenko KO of the Night: Marco Bernacci (vs. Grigory Kabalevsky) Submission of the Night: Stjepan Andric (vs. Jean-Pierre Richelleau) Performance Bonus: Roland Furtwangler vs. Bjarne Bjerre Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round (Round of 16) Jin Katou vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa Terry Catt vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya Nilton Fantoni vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz Niko Soldo vs. Datsakorn Pratoomwong Tadamasa Yamada vs. Rafael Van Der Moot Toby Sorkin vs. Ken Peters Anthony LeToussier vs. Marlon John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Friday, Week 2, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Samantha "The Predator" Sachs (11-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -1200) vs. Diana Marr (6-4, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +950) Samatha Sachs, is small and powerful, tank-like, an Australian judoka who now lives in America and fights regularly for WEFF just north of the border. Her array of throws and trips are enough to put most opponents on the ground, and her submission skills are good enough that she can choke most people out once there. One of the rising stars of the Bantamweight division, she cracked the world rankings top 5 in 2001 after very impressive wins over Hester Maclean and Helen Fox. She is coming off a third round TKO victory over Tracy Garcia in the second round of the tournament. Diana Marr is a Taekwondo fighter, known for her array of creative strikes. She lacks the finishing power to make her truly dangerous, and her poor ground game is a huge weakness, but she is exciting to watch which makes her a fan favorite. She has been with WEFF since their inception, although she has yet to break out of the prelims. She lost by second round TKO to Honor O'Neill in the second round of the tournament, but was reinserted into the bracket when Erica Page retired. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ruth Becker vs. Vicki Summers in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (10-3, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Underdog: +350) vs. "Glamorous G." Gianna Russo (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -450) Michelle Addams is a very dangerous Muay Thai striker, who was involved in the very first regulated bout involving women in the US (in California in January 1995), and so is something of a trailblazer. Her brand of sharp kicks and devastating clinch work has quickly established her as one of the top female names in the sport. The first ever WEFF Bantamweight champion, she is generally considered to be one of the top five in the world at that weight class. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Liz Brunnell in the second round of the tournament, but was reinserted into the bracket when Sarah Vaughan retired. Gianna Russo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student from Canada. Decent on the ground and with an ever improving stand-up game, she is someone who can definately trouble any opponent. WEFF signed her to their Bantamweight division in February 2001 and she celebrated her debut by beating Emma Birch in impressive fashion. She is coming off a third round submission victory over Simone King in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of KT McManamara vs. Grace Hughes in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Home Wrecker" Ruth Becker (7-3, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Underdog: +550) vs. Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (9-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -700) Ruth Becker is a fairly good wrestler who has no objections to standing and slugging it out when necessary, possessing the power in her hands to make her a threat. One of the regulars on the American local MMA scene, she continues to improve with every fight. She lost by fourth round TKO (Cut) to Henrietta Stein in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue when Stein retired following the fight. Vicki Summers is a good wrestler from New York whose main strength is her ability to shut down opponents with her smothering grappling skills. Not the most exciting fighter to watch, she has nonetheless been able to establish herself as one of the more successful Bantamweight fighters in women's MMA. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Mizuki Watanabe in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Samantha Sachs vs. Erica Page in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Favorite: -350) vs. Rose Nessa (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +270) Liz Brunnell, memorably named "The Sexy Badger", is a Welsh wrestler who loves to beat people up from the clinch with her dirty boxing and tight body control. She will almost certainly have to leave her British base if she is to achieve anything worthwhile with her career, unless BCF decide to make a womens division. She won by fifth round submission over Shiho Konno in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Michelle Addams in the second round of the tournament. Rose Nessa is a decent boxer who is known for her iron chin. With virtually no other female fighters competeing in the British Isles, she was forced to pick up sticks and leave for Canada in late 1998 so that she could try and find more quality opponents. Her strategy worked, as WEFF picked her up right at the start of 2001. She is coming off a Split Decision victory over Romi Takahashi in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rain Richards vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: KT "The Flash" McManamara (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +160) vs. "Amazing" Grace Hughes (3-4, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -210) KT McManamara is a young Canadian fighter known as "The Flash" thanks to the incredible speed at which she moves and strikes, her kicks in particular are lightning fast and almost impossible to see coming. A hot prospect for the future, she should rise up the Bantamweight rankings. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Olivia Sweet in the second round of the tournament. Grace Hughes is a pretty talented Jiu-Jitsu student, who likes to use her submission savvy to tie her opponents up in knots. She is dangerous on the ground, but sadly for her a weak striking game has been her downfall and, as a result, her WEFF career was very disappointing and saw her struggle. She is coming off a fifth round TKO loss to Katy-Jayne Paulson in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed back into the bracket when Junko Yamada retired. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Michelle Addams vs. Gianna Russo in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Rain "Storm" Richards (14-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -300) vs. Katarzyna "Killer" Wojciechowska (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +230) Rain Richards is one of the better strikers in Womens MMA, a Taekwondo fighter who is known for her array of powerful and exciting kicks. Considered one of the brightest prospects in all of womens MMA, after going an impressive 11-0 she finally earned a WEFF contract in April 2001. She had a horrid debut, losing badly to Olivia Sweet, but came back strong with back-to-back wins over Beckie Dexter and Alicia Fothergill to establish herself. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Angelina Keiff in the second round of the tournament. Katarzyna Wojciechowska is Poland's first female MMA fighter, a rugged kick boxer with a pronounced mean streak who just loves inflicting violence. She'll happily stand with anyone in the sport, and is generally known for being in exciting fights. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Machiko Fujii in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Liz Brunnell vs. Rose Nessa in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Hisae Asahi (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Favorite: -760) vs. Tammy "Bam Bam" Westenra (8-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +600) Hisae Asahi comes from a Judo background, and is a rookie MMA fighter from Japan. Able to fight equally well from Bantamweight or Featherweight, the youngster is a fine prospect for the future. She is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Helen Fox in the second round of the tournament. Tammy Westenra is a striker who is known for her good technical boxing skills. Her poor cardio has always been a weak point as her habit of fading in later rounds is a problem that keeps happening over and over again. A regular with WEFF since it's inception in 1997, she was in the main event of the first show, but has struggled with the step up in competition and has been on the cusp of being cut for the last few years. She won by Split Decision over Lucia Pessoa in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Leona Deschanel vs. Katy-Jayne Paulson in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Leona "Dizzy" Deschanel (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -130) vs. "Wild Thing" Katy-Jayne Paulson (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Underdog: -110) Leona Deschanel is a ground and pound specialist from Florida. She isn't a highly technical fighter, instead she just likes to grapple, take down, and pummel her opponent in rapid fashion. Debuting at the end of 1997, as of the end of 2001 she has won all seven of her fights by finishing her opponent with strikes. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Diana England in the second round of the tournament. Katy-Jayne Paulson is a young Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student. She has undoubted raw talent, but needs to hone the weaker points of her MMA game, such as her sloppy stand-up, before she can really progress any further than the local circuit. She won by fifth round TKO over Grace Hughes in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight wll face the winner of Hisae Asahi vs. Tammy Westenra in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Samantha Sachs (133 lbs) vs. Diana Marr (135 lbs) Michelle Addams (135 lbs) vs. Gianna Russo (135 lbs) Ruth Becker (135 lbs) vs. Vicki Summers (135 lbs) Liz Brunnell (135 lbs) vs. Rose Nessa (135 lbs) KT McManamara (135 lbs) vs. Grace Hughes (135 lbs) Rain Richards (135 lbs) vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska (135 lbs) Hisae Asahi (135 lbs) vs. Tammy Westenra (135 lbs) Leona Deschanel (135 lbs) vs. Katy-Jayne Paulson (133 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 93 Full Fight Card WBW: Samantha Sachs vs. Diana Marr WBW: Michelle Addams vs. Gianna Russo WBW: Ruth Becker vs. Vicki Summers WBW: Liz Brunnell vs. Rose Nessa WBW: KT McManamara vs. Grace Hughes WBW: Rain Richards vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska WBW: Hisae Asahi vs. Tammy Westenra WBW: Leona Deschanel vs. Katy-Jayne Paulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Friday, Week 2, March 2003 Live From Halifax, Nova Scotia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Leona "Dizzy" Deschanel (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -130) vs. "Wild Thing" Katy-Jayne Paulson (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Worcester, Massachusetts, Underdog: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The main card opens with Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel taking on 'Wild Thing' Katy-Jayne Paulson. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Paulson confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Paulson lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Paulson confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Paulson fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Deschanel may have been aiming to get in close, but Paulson aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:18) A jab lands from Paulson, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Paulson closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Deschanel may have been aiming to get in close, but Paulson aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Paulson throws a one-two, but Deschanel was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Paulson can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Deschanel seizes the chance and grabs Paulson into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Deschanel tries to wrestle Paulson backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:25) She does so and now has Paulson pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Paulson, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Deschanel is exerting. (Rd 1 - 03:13) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Deschanel tries to maintain control, but Paulson wrestles her way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Paulson misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Deschanel to attack with a right jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Paulson throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Deschanel takes the chance and grabs Paulson into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Deschanel is trying to muscle Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Paulson ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Deschanel shows her grappling ability by trapping Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:05) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Deschanel traps Paulson up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next thirty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Deschanel. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:55) A punch from Paulson fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:48) With a clear opportunity, Deschanel is able to move in fast and clinch with Paulson. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Deschanel is trying to muscle Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Deschanel manages it and controls Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Showing her ability to control opponents, Deschanel smothers Paulson against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 2 - 03:51) An ugly but effective tactic, Deschanel is pressing Paulson up against the cage and slowly wearing her down. (Rd 2 - 03:51) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:55) 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 - 02:48) Deschanel shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:48) Paulson cannot stop the takedown and only catches Deschanel in half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Deschanel keeps Paulson guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Paulson bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Deschanel is too quick though, and grabs side control before Paulson can get up. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Deschanel throws a few left hands to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Deschanel throws a few left hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Paulson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:47) In side control, Deschanel throws a couple of punches designed to keep Paulson guessing. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Paulson tries to move to guard, but Deschanel doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Deschanel, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Deschanel is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Deschanel shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:54) She has the takedown! Paulson pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Deschanel has now completed two takedowns. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Deschanel keeps very tight to Paulson and peppers her with short strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Paulson gets the double underhooks in and pulls Deschanel close, controlling her well. (Rd 3 - 03:59) The clock runs down as Paulson is being smothered against the ground by Deschanel. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Deschanel clings very tight to Paulson while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Paulson drags Deschanel in to close control, then hits her with a couple of short punches. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Deschanel throws a few relatively weak left hands. (Rd 3 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Deschanel throws some minor strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Deschanel leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Paulson. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Deschanel throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can think. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Paulson tries to get double underhooks on Deschanel so that she can get some control, but can't get them. (Rd 3 - 01:07) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 3 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:58) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Paulson aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Using her wrestling skills, Paulson is trying to push Deschanel up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Deschanel isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Deschanel tries to wrestle Paulson backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Deschanel does it, Paulson is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:18) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Deschanel is wearing Paulson down by keeping her trapped up against the cage and forcing her to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 3 - 00:18) The remainder of the round sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Deschanel, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Paulson 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 - 04:52) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Deschanel manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Deschanel is trying to muscle Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Deschanel doesn't manage it though, Paulson defended it well. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Using her wrestling skills, Paulson is trying to push Deschanel up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Deschanel doesn't let herself be driven back though. (Rd 4 - 04:20) Deschanel is trying to muscle Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:20) Deschanel manages it and controls Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Paulson, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Deschanel is exerting. (Rd 4 - 04:06) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Deschanel tries to smother Paulson against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes Deschanel against the cage instead. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Paulson tries to keep her up against the cage with wrestling, but Deschanel reverses so that she is the one in control. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Referee Leo Behan decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:21) For the first time, Deschanel is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Stepping in, Deschanel aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Deschanel is looking to muscle Paulson back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Paulson doesn't let herself be driven back though. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Deschanel tries to wrestle Paulson backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Deschanel manages it and controls Paulson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:19) Paulson is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:19) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Paulson wrestles back against Deschanel, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (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 Deschanel. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Paulson is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. She needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:52) There's a takedown attempt from Deschanel. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Paulson cannot stop the takedown and only catches Deschanel in half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:44) Deschanel punches down at Paulson, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Paulson uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 5 - 04:16) It's a bad choice though, as Deschanel seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 5 - 03:52) Deschanel pounds away with left hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 5 - 03:41) Paulson tries to pull guard on Deschanel but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Deschanel pounds away, but Paulson isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Deschanel blocks Paulson as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Deschanel pounds away, but Paulson isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Paulson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Deschanel fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Paulson tries to move to guard, but Deschanel doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Deschanel throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Deschanel throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 5 - 01:16) Deschanel blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:58) Deschanel fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Paulson tries to move to guard, but Deschanel doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Referee Leo Behan decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 00:12) Paulson looked like she was about to shoot, but Deschanel stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Deschanel took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel defeats 'Wild Thing' Katy-Jayne Paulson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Leona Deschanel gives a name-check to everyone at Dungeon LA, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Hisae Asahi (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -760) vs. Tammy "Bam Bam" Westenra (8-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Gillam, Manitoba, Underdog: +600) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Hisae Asahi goes up against Tammy 'Bam Bam' Westenra. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Asahi comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:47) She has the takedown! Westenra pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Asahi looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 04:33) She eventually passes, but only into half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Westenra made it as hard as possible and is really concentrating on trying to slow Asahi down. (Rd 1 - 03:29) In half guard, Asahi catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:03) In half guard, Asahi begins working to get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Asahi is too skilled for Westenra, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Westenra is really working hard on the ground to slow down Asahi, she really had to work hard to get to side control. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Asahi attempts an americana. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Asahi gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Westenra has to tap! (Rd 1 - 01:38) Hisae Asahi takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 1 - 01:38) Hisae Asahi advances in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Hisae Asahi defeats Tammy 'Bam Bam' Westenra (Submission (Americana) in 3:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Hisae Asahi thanks everyone connected to Team Lotus for helping her prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting her financially. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Rain "Storm" Richards (14-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Overland Park, Kansas, Favorite: -300) vs. Katarzyna "Killer" Wojciechowska (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Underdog: +230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Rain 'Storm' Richards going head to head with Katarzyna 'Killer' Wojciechowska. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Wojciechowska steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Richards hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Wojciechowska misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Richards slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 1 - 04:04) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Wojciechowska hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Richards quickly throws three punches and two of them land and then connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Wojciechowska tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! The only reason she is still upright is that she's now slumped against the cage! Here comes Richards, she knows that this is a chance to finish! (Rd 1 - 03:42) Richards throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Wojciechowska, but she is just able to dodge it. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Circling back to the center, Wojciechowska looks like she has regained her composure. (Rd 1 - 03:22) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 03:00) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 02:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Wojciechowska scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Richards uses a left jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Wojciechowska uses a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Richards hits a left jab and also scores with a stinging right high kick. (Rd 1 - 01:32) That last shot may have done some damage, Wojciechowska is backing off and looks totally dazed! (Rd 1 - 01:32) Richards steps in and tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Wojciechowska narrowly avoids it. (Rd 1 - 01:14) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Richards hits a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Wojciechowska hits a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Richards throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Wojciechowska sees an opportunity and attacks with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:40) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Wojciechowska misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Richards to attack with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Wojciechowska backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Richards immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Richards. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Wojciechowska attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Richards hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Wojciechowska can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Richards with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:21) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Wojciechowska misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Richards to attack with a left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Wojciechowska can't connect with a jab, but then hits Richards with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:03) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of Richards. (Rd 2 - 04:03) That's going to cause Richards some major problems with her breathing. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Wojciechowska comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Richards lands a pair of tentative jabs. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Wojciechowska throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Wojciechowska steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Richards hit two counter left hands. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Wojciechowska throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 03:00) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Richards dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Wojciechowska is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:36) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Wojciechowska misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Richards attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a right cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Wojciechowska steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Richards hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Wojciechowska doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Wojciechowska stalks forward, pressuring Richards. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Richards misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Wojciechowska fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Wojciechowska steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Richards lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:12) A one-two from Wojciechowska fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:46) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Richards attempts a body kick but comes up short. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Wojciechowska sets up a leg kick with punches but doesn't manage to connect as Richards is on her toes and makes an elusive target. (Rd 2 - 00:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Wojciechowska hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Richards is off-target with a jab but lands a nice high roundhouse kick. (Rd 2 - 00:24) A stand-up striking battle is doing Wojciechowska no favours, Richards is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Backing off, Wojciechowska stumbles and almost goes down...I think she is hurt! (Rd 2 - 00:14) Richards smashes Wojciechowska with a vicious right head kick! She's knocked out! (Rd 2 - 00:03) By knock out, the winner is Rain Richards! (Rd 2 - 00:03) Rain Richards advances in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Rain 'Storm' Richards defeats Katarzyna 'Killer' Wojciechowska (Knock Out (Kick) in 4:57 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Rain Richards praises her team at Dungeon LA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She says that she has a lot of respect for Katarzyna Wojciechowska and praises her toughness. A good talker, Rain Richards is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. KT "The Flash" McManamara (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +160) vs. "Amazing" Grace Hughes (3-4, 0-1 CTC, From: Elliot Lake, Ontario, Favorite: -210) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; KT 'The Flash' McManamara squaring off with 'Amazing' Grace Hughes. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:45) McManamara fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Hughes lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 04:21) McManamara lands a left hand and then catches Hughes with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 03:59) McManamara throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Hughes defended them all. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Hughes seizes the chance and grabs McManamara into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Hughes looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:46) McManamara has no answer to a slick trip, she is left down under side control! (Rd 1 - 03:30) In side control, Hughes catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Hughes tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 03:03) McManamara tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up her back. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Hughes pounds away with lefts, but McManamara covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 1 - 02:08) McManamara prevents Hughes from getting her hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:49) McManamara tries to turn over. (Rd 1 - 01:49) McManamara turns Hughes over and twists around, ending up on top in her guard. (Rd 1 - 01:24) McManamara keeps tight to Hughes, peppering her with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Hughes attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 01:07) McManamara gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 00:48) The winner, by submission; Grace Hughes! (Rd 1 - 00:48) Grace Hughes books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: 'Amazing' Grace Hughes defeats KT 'The Flash' McManamara (Submission (Armbar) in 4:12 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Grace Hughes gives a name-check to everyone at Femme Fatale Fighting, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Grace Hughes says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect for KT McManamara. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (3-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Cardiff, Wales, Favorite: -350) vs. Rose Nessa (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: London, England, Underdog: +270) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell taking on Rose Nessa. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Gregory C. James, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Brunnell aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Nessa can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Blood is visible on Brunnell, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under her eye. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Brunnell is able to grab Nessa. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Nessa tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Nessa. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Nessa. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Nessa tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Nessa tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Brunnell hits Nessa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Nessa. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Brunnell uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Nessa to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 01:30) With no progress being made, the referee separates them. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then hits Brunnell with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Nessa hits a left hand, but Brunnell evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Brunnell is able to grab Nessa. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Brunnell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Brunnell is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Nessa fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Brunnell is bleeding under her eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Brunnell is able to grab Nessa. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Brunnell is looking to muscle Nessa back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Brunnell achieves it, pinning Nessa to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Brunnell smothers Nessa against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Nessa is trapped against the cage and Brunnell punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Nessa is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Nessa is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Nessa is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Brunnell hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:48) Nessa is trapped against the cage and Brunnell punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:32) 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 - 02:19) Nessa uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Brunnell gets hold of Nessa without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Nessa. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Brunnell hits Nessa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Brunnell hits Nessa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Brunnell. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Brunnell up 20-18. (Rd 2 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Brunnell. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:52) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Nessa lands a jab and then hits Brunnell with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Moving in, Brunnell appears willing to risk getting hit if it means she can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then hits Brunnell with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Nessa is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Brunnell had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Nessa fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Nessa lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Brunnell may have been aiming to get in close, but Nessa aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Nessa fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then hits Brunnell with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Brunnell may have been aiming to get in close, but Nessa aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Nessa lands a jab and then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:11) A jab hits home from Nessa and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Nessa hits a left jab and then catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Nessa lands a left hand and then catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Brunnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Nessa took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Nessa simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Nessa lands a jab and then hits Brunnell with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Nessa simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Nessa can't connect with a jab, but then hits Brunnell with a straight right. (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 Nessa. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Brunnell. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:52) Nessa connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Blood is pouring from the nose of Brunnell after that shot, it looks like it may be broken. (Rd 4 - 04:52) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon her breathing. (Rd 4 - 04:42) Brunnell staggers backward into the cage and covers up, I think she's hurt! (Rd 4 - 04:42) Nessa tries to finish her off with a huge right hook, but Brunnell avoids it. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Brunnell clears her head and circles away from the cage back to the center. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Moving in, Brunnell appears willing to risk getting hit if it means she can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Nessa can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Brunnell with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Brunnell is able to grab Nessa. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Brunnell tries to wrestle Nessa backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Nessa ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Brunnell catches Nessa with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 4 - 03:41) Brunnell hits Nessa, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 03:29) Nessa gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Brunnell pins Nessa up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Brunnell pins Nessa up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Brunnell catches Nessa with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Brunnell hits Nessa, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Brunnell smothers Nessa against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Brunnell is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Nessa is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 01:55) A jab is wide from Nessa, but then she catches Brunnell with a right hook to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Without taking too much damage, Brunnell is able to clinch with Nessa. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Brunnell hits Nessa with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Nessa. (Rd 4 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Nessa is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Brunnell hits Nessa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Brunnell hits Nessa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Brunnell took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Nessa is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. She needs a finish in this final round. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Brunnell looks a mess, her left eye is swollen completely shut as a result of the broken nose. Her corner go to work on it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Nessa definitely has a large bruise starting to develop on her body, that has got to hurt. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:53) Brunnell, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 5 - 04:53) Nessa hits a left jab and then catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Brunnell aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Nessa throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 5 - 04:25) With a clear opportunity, Brunnell is able to move in fast and clinch with Nessa. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Nessa tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Nessa gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 5 - 03:52) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Brunnell hits Nessa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Brunnell hits Nessa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Brunnell catches Nessa with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 02:53) Nessa tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 02:33) Nessa tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 02:16) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nessa as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 01:57) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. (Rd 5 - 01:57) A few deep breaths betray that Brunnell is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Nessa closes in on Brunnell, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Nessa throws a punch but Brunnell avoids it. (Rd 5 - 01:37) Nessa can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Nessa uses a left jab, but misses with a spin kick. (Rd 5 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Brunnell had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Nessa uses a left jab, but can't connect with a spinning back kick. (Rd 5 - 00:45) Nessa looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Nessa lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 00:13) A jab is wide from Nessa, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Nessa 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament goes Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell. Official Result: Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell defeats Rose Nessa (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Liz Brunnell name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She says that she has a lot of respect for Rose Nessa and praises her toughness. Liz Brunnell sold herself well in this interview, she is someone who gets how this business works. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Home Wrecker" Ruth Becker (7-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Underdog: +550) vs. Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (9-3, 1-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -700) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Home Wrecker' Ruth Becker going head to head with Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) There's a takedown attempt from Summers. (Rd 1 - 04:45) She drives forward with a double leg takedown attempt, Becker is swept off her feet and backward! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Becker is left seated, with her back to the cage, with Summers holding her down. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Summers attempts a guillotine. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Becker defends herself well. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Becker, trapped against the cage, pummels Summers on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Summers tries to smother Becker against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Becker hits Summers with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Summers tries to lock Becker in a choke. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Summers gets a guillotine but cannot get Becker to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:17) It looks like Becker must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. (Rd 1 - 03:17) The guillotine is finally released, Summers may have gassed her arms trying to force the tap out. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Summers pounds away on Becker, landing a few glancing elbow strikes but nothing too damaging. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Becker throws out some punches, but Summers leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Becker is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Time slips away as Summers successfully keeps Becker stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Summers lies on top of Becker, basically smothering her. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Summers smothers Becker with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:06) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 00:01) There's a takedown attempt from Summers. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Becker partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Summers has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 00:01) With Becker not going down, Summers settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Summers. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Summers looks very happy with that first round. She is certainly living up to position as being the heavy favourite to win this fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's going to be a real uphill struggle for Becker from this point onward. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Becker gets in close and clinches with Summers. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Becker is looking to muscle Summers back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Becker can't move Summers at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Summers looks to sweep a leg out from under Becker so as to take her down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Summers uses a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 2 - 04:25) Summers takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Summers attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Becker doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Summers blocks Becker as she tries to roll over. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Summers tries to finish Becker off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Becker doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Becker tries to move Summers off her back but can't. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Becker is in increasing trouble, as Summers gets both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Summers attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 2 - 02:21) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Summers has Becker flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 2 - 02:05) Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers takes the win by submission! (Rd 2 - 02:05) Vicki Summers books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers defeats 'Home Wrecker' Ruth Becker (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:55 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Vicki Summers thanks everyone connected to Impact MMA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She is asked who she'd like to face in her next fight, and replies that she has a lot of respect for the skills of Katy-Jayne Paulson and that she thinks it'd be a great fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (10-3, 0-1 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Underdog: +350) vs. "Glamourous G." Gianna Russo (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: La Malbaie, Quebec, Favorite: -450) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams battles 'Glamourous G.' Gianna Russo in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:30) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:57) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 03:41) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:25) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Addams comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:04) A tentative jab from Russo lands. (Rd 1 - 03:04) A jab hits home from Addams and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Addams comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Addams steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Addams lands a left hand and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Addams steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Russo misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Addams hits a left jab and then she catches Russo with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Addams comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Russo manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Addams can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Addams steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Russo misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Addams lands a jab and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Russo misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 00:20) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Addams, but only a 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) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Addams lands a left hand and then hits Russo with a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:15) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Russo lands a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Addams lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Addams dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Addams closes in on Russo, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:36) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:19) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Addams. (Rd 2 - 03:02) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Addams connects with a jab, but Russo avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:18) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Addams dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a wicked right head kick! (Rd 2 - 02:04) Russo is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 2 - 02:04) Addams moves in quickly to try and finish Russo with stomps and kicks! (Rd 2 - 02:04) Incredibly, Russo holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks! (Rd 2 - 01:42) Russo tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Addams step back. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Russo tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Addams step back. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Russo keeps Addams back with an up-kick. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Leaping high, Addams looks to drop a flying stomp on Russo! (Rd 2 - 01:03) Russo avoids the stomp and scrambles for position. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Russo is up first and quickly grabs Addams as she too stands up, getting back control. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Controlling Addams from behind, Russo tries to drag her down. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Addams finds herself unable to do anything at all, Russo takes her down with impressive ease. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Addams lands on her hands and knees with Russo on top. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Russo fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 2 - 00:03) Russo fires away with punches, but Addams doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Addams. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Addams up 20-18. 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. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Russo misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Addams attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Russo may have been aiming to get in close, but Addams aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:34) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Addams is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:20) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Russo hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Addams finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:53) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Russo is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Addams uses a pair of left jabs and also hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:33) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Russo misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Addams to attack with a left jab and a low kick that can't connect. (Rd 3 - 03:18) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Russo buys a feint and is left open. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Russo misses with a big right hand, allowing Addams to counter with a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Addams connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 02:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Addams misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. Russo lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:05) A jab hits home from Addams and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Addams hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 01:20) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Russo misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Addams can't connect with a jab, but then hits Russo with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:17) A jab hits home from Addams and then she catches Russo with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Blood is visible on Russo, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under her eye. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Addams moves into a southpaw stance. (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 Addams. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Russo needs to take it up a level, she's going to lose this fight unless she can find a finish, in my opinion. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Bleeding, Russo is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:49) A jab lands from Addams, but the following leg kick is too slow and gets caught by Russo! (Rd 4 - 04:36) Seizing her chance, Russo attempts a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:36) The takedown is unsuccessful, Addams pulled her leg free and stepped back to safety. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Addams lands a left hand and then catches Russo with a right kick to the head. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Addams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Russo. (Rd 4 - 03:26) A few deep breaths betray that Addams is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Addams lands a left hand and then catches Russo with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Addams lands a left hand and then catches Russo with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Limping slightly, Russo is definitely starting to feel the damage to her legs. (Rd 4 - 02:35) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 02:35) Addams counters a right hand with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Addams lands a left hand and then hits Russo with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:47) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Addams. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Seizing the opportunity, Russo clinches. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Using her wrestling skills, Russo is trying to push Addams up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Russo does it, Addams is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Russo drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Russo pins Addams up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Addams is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Russo pins Addams up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot. (Rd 4 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:51) An ugly but effective tactic, Russo is pressing Addams up against the cage and slowly wearing her down. (Rd 4 - 00:51) They remain there for the rest of the round, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (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) That round goes to Addams, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Russo 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 - 04:46) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Addams hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Addams connects with a nice jab and then catches Russo with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Addams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Russo with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 03:25) Addams moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 03:25) A jab hits home from Addams and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Russo. (Rd 5 - 02:48) A jab hits home from Addams and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Russo. (Rd 5 - 02:32) Addams confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:32) A jab hits home from Addams and then she hits Russo with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Addams lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 01:45) A jab lands from Addams, but Russo avoids a big right. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Russo gets hold of Addams. (Rd 5 - 01:30) Russo tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip her to the floor. (Rd 5 - 01:30) Addams has no answer to a slick trip, she is left down under side control! (Rd 5 - 01:13) Russo attempts to kimura Addams from side control. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Addams fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Addams seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Russo throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Russo pounds away, but Addams calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Russo pounds away on Addams, but few of the shots lands clean. (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 Addams. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give 49-46 (Edward Wilde), 50-45 (Ian Rivers) and 50-45 (Gregory C. James). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams advances in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams defeats 'Glamourous G.' Gianna Russo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Michelle Addams praises her team at Lady Shiva's, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Michelle Addams says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate her during training and that she's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong. Michelle Addams may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Samantha "The Predator" Sachs (11-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Perth, Australia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Diana Marr (6-4, 0-1 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Samantha 'The Predator' Sachs squares off with Diana Marr in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Gregory C. James, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Marr confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Marr can't connect with a jab, but then hits Sachs with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Marr can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Sachs with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Marr throws a punch but Sachs avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Sachs looked like she was going to shoot, but Marr simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Marr throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Sachs chooses to shoot in on Marr. (Rd 1 - 03:33) She has the takedown! Marr pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Sachs starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:15) She manages to pass, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Sachs fires away with punches, and Marr is stung by several big shots. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Sachs looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Sachs gains side control after getting her leg free from half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Sachs throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 01:07) In side control, Sachs begins working to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:07) She doesn't get the mount, but only because Marr rolled over and gave up her back instead. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Sachs unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Sachs pounds away with right hands and Marr is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 1 - 00:16) With Marr taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:04) The winner, by TKO, is Samantha 'The Predator' Sachs! (Rd 1 - 00:04) Samantha Sachs moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Samantha 'The Predator' Sachs defeats Diana Marr (TKO (Strikes) in 4:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Samantha Sachs announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this fight. Attendance: 458 Gate Reciepts: $46,945 Sponsorship: $36,058 Ad Revenue: $603,861 Merchandise: $4,804 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $66,015) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Samantha Sachs $4,355 Diana Marr $1,680 Michelle Addams $3,910 Gianna Russo $1,722 Vicki Summers $3,834 Ruth Becker $1,560 Liz Brunnell $2,320 Rose Nessa $1,722 Grace Hughes $17,380 KT McManamara $11,722 FotN: Both: $10,000 SotN: Hughes: $5,000 Rain Richards $7,788 Katarzyna Wojciechowska $1,722 KotN: Richards: $5,000 Hisae Asahi $192 Tammy Westenra $1,598 Leona Deschanel $2,788 Katy-Jayne Paulson $1,722 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $35,200 Profit: $581,445 Critical Rating: 73% Commercial Rating: 44% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -4.0% 15.5% (Low Level National) USA -4.0% 21.0% (Low Level National) UK -4.0% 9.4% (Low Level National) Europe -2.5% 96.4% (High Level Regional) Australia -2.0% 93.1% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.8% 13.0% (Low Level National) Asia -2.5% 95.5% (High Level Regional) Russia -1.2% 81.8% (High Level Regional) Mexico -2.5% 92.6% (High Level Regional) South America -4.0% 11.8% (Low Level National) Central America -1.2% 83.8% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.9% 78.5% (High Level Regional) News - Samantha Sachs announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Diana Marr. She retires with a professional record of 12-1, with a promotional record of 2-0 with CTC, including a third round TKO victory over Tracy Garcia at Canadian Tournament Combat 52, and a first round TKO victory over Diana Marr at Canadian Tournament Combat 93. - The CTC announce that Gianna Russo will continue on in the tournament in the place of Samantha Sachs. - Rain Richards suffered a broken nose during her victory over Katarzyna Wojciechowska, and will miss a week of training, this should not affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - Liz Brunnell sufferd a broken nose during her victory over Rose Nessa, and will miss a week of training, this should not affect her ability to continue in the tournament. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (13-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1130) vs. Jennie "Bad Girl" Gill (6-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Underdog: +900) Pamela O'Neill is one of the big stars of womens MMA. Coming from a family of martial artists, she grew up learning a number of different disciplines and that versatility has made her one of the most well rounded fighters in the sport. A regular with WEFF, she has become a huge favorite due to the exciting wars she has been in and her willingness to fight very often. She became Bantamweight champion in 2001, only to lose it in the rematch four months later. She is coming off a second round submission victory over Cindy Dumas in the second round of the tournament. Jennie Gill is an energetic kick boxer, who can cause problems for opponents as long as the fight remains standing, but is extremely vulnerable on the ground or in the clinch. A regular in the WEFF Bantamweight division, she is seen as a stern test but probably not a potential champion. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Emma Birch in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Stella Massey vs. Honor O'Neill in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Monica "Mayhem" Masters (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -510) vs. "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +400) Monica Masters was born in England but resides in Baltimore, and belies her pretty in pink looks by actually being a tough, energetic striker with a fantastic chin. Originally part of XCC, she moved to WEFF (along with the rest of the roster) in May 1999. She has continued to thrive in her new surroundings, remaining undefeated despite having faced elite-level talent like Michelle Addams and Hester Maclean. She is coming off a third round knock out victory over Carmen Routhwaite in the second round of the tournament. Thea Higgins is a ground and pound specialist from Chicago, who has one of the best double leg takedowns in womens MMA and it seems she can take down virtually anyone she wants, any time. After dominating on the local circuit, she joined WEFF in 1998. She is coming off a third round TKO victory over Lula Baker in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tiiu Kass vs. Hester Maclean in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Tiiu "Tigress" Kass (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +110) vs. Hester "The Slayer" Maclean (10-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -150) Tiiu Kass, from Estonia, is a trained boxer and it's her hands that present her biggest threat in MMA, being both quick and powerful. She is quite one-dimensional though, and so is easy to strategize against. A regular on the European local circuit, the lack of competition in that area is really hurting her career and it is generally agreed that she needs to move to North America or Asia sooner rather than later. She is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Maja Ukraden in the second round of the tournament. Hester Maclean was taught by her father, former professional boxer and one time world title contender, "Dirty" Harry Maclean, and has some of the best hands in womens MMA. Her weakness is that as dangerous as she is standing, she loses all her threat the second she is taken down. A former XCC Womens Champion, she is now best known as part of the WEFF Bantamweight division. She is coming off a first round knock out victory over Beckie Dexter om the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Monica Masters vs. Thea Higgins in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Gina "The Vixen" Dixon (10-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Even: -110) vs. Taniko Uchiyama (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Even: -110) Gina Dixon is a strong grappler, who likes to keep close to her opponents where she can control them and grind out victories. This approach has seen her enjoy a lot of success so far in her career, with a single loss, an upset loss to Kerry Silverman where Dixon was visibly out of sorts, the only blemish on her record. She is coming off a Split Decision victory over Lily Hickmann in the second round of the tournament. Taniko Uchiyama is a Jiu-Jitsu specialist, who is known for her active guard and her extraordinary flexibility. She is capable of giving anyone problems on the ground, but her inability to offer a competent striking threat is a big weakness that will undoubtedly need to be addressed before she can really challenge the big names in the sport. She is coming off a second round submission victory over Harriet Fey in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Suzanne Elder vs. Setsuko Henmi in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Serena "The Hunter" Hill (15-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: +400) vs. Sayoko Ebisawa (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -510) Serena Hill is a fighter from South Africa, a good kick boxer who poses a real threat with both her fists and feet. She is also noted for her great sprawl, which makes it very hard for people to take her down and exploit her weak ground game. One of Europe's most promising talents, the lack of employment opportunities saw her move to Canada to joined WEFF in late 2001. She is coming off a second round TKO (Cut) victory over Natassia Potocnik in the second round of the tournament. Sayako Ebisawa is a legit black belt Jiu-Jitsu artist who has the skills to submit virtually any other woman in the world. If she can improve her mediocre stand-up, she's be even more of a force. She has been a regular with KDM FC since 1999. She is coming off a first round technical submission victory over Debra Everett in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Maya Komagata vs. Emi Nagano in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Rotterdam Rock" Stella Massey (11-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -470) vs. Honor "Glory" O'Neill (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +370) Stella Massey is a ground and pound fighter, who likes to slam her opponent to the mat before unleashing a hail of punches and elbows. Her weakness is that she often gets carried away and leaves herself open to being countered with a submission or sweep. One of Europe's best female fighters, she has put together a 11-1 record since her debut at the tail end of 1996. She is coming off a second round knock out victory over Dorothy Gayle in the second round of the tournament. Honor O'Neill is a wrestler from Toronto, who turned pro right at the very end of 2001. Very little is known about her at this point in time, other than that her training partners speak very highly of her passion for MMA and her work ethic. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Diana Marr in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Pamela O'Neill vs. Jennie Gill in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Suzanne Elder (6-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Favorite: -150) vs. Setsuko Henmi (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +110) Suzanne Elder is a wrestler from the New York area, who combines solid grappling and great physical strength, allowing her to manhandle opponents. What she currently lacks is a decent stand-up game to compliment it. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Saya Ikegami in the second round of the tournament. Setsuko Henmi is a Muay Thai fighter, a promising raw talent who has decent strikes and can end fights from the clinch, but who also lacks a ground game and is vulnerable to powerful grapplers. If she works hard on improving her all-around game she could go on to great success. She is coming off a fourth round knock out victory over Yuya Shimizu in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gina Dixon vs. Taniko Uchiyama in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Maya Komagata (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Underdog: +100) vs. Emi Nagano (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Favorite: -110) Maya Komagata is a student of Karate, who is noted for her powerful kicks and elusive nature. She has a big vulnerability to grapplers though, being apparently clueless as to how to deal with them, although she has worked hard on that and is at least getting better at dealing with that. She is coming off a third round submission victory over Alicia Fothergill in the second round of the tournament. Emi Nagano is strong and well-conditioned, and can stand and strike when necessary, but is at her best when she can grapple with an opponent. usually taking them to the floor where she can grind out wins. Going 7-0 on the local scene, KDM FC hired her in early 2001 only to see her lose on her debut. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Marion Reynolds in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Serena Hill vs. Sayoko Ebisawa in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Pamela O'Neill (135 lbs) vs. Jennie Gill (135 lbs) Monica Masters (135 lbs) vs. Thea Higgins (135 lbs) Tiiu Kass (135 lbs) vs. Hester Maclean (135 lbs) Gina Dixon (135 lbs) vs. Taniko Uchiyama (135 lbs) Serena Hill (135 lbs) vs. Sayoko Ebisawa (135 lbs) Stella Massey (135 lbs) vs. Honor O'Neill (135 lbs) Suzanne Elder (135 lbs) vs. Setsuko Henmi (135 lbs) Maya Komagata (135 lbs) vs. Emi Nagano (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 94 Full Fight Card WBW: Pamela O'Neill vs. Jennie Gill WBW: Monica Masters vs. Thea Higgins WBW: Tiiu Kass vs. Hester Maclean WBW: Gina Dixon vs. Taniko Uchiyama WBW: Serena Hill vs. Sayoko Ebisawa WBW: Stella Massey vs. Honor O'Neill WBW: Suzanne Elder vs. Setsuko Henmi WBW: Maya Komagata vs. Emi Nagano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, March 2003 Live From Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Maya Komagata (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sakai, Japan, Underdog: +100) vs. Emi Nagano (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Maya Komagata fights Emi Nagano. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Komagata can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 04:38) That last hit did some damage, Nagano is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! She looks dazed and unsteady! (Rd 1 - 04:38) Komagata hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Nagano continues to cover up. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Staggering backward further, Nagano half slumps against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Komagata punishes Nagano with a straight right! (Rd 1 - 04:27) Komagata floors Nagano with a vicious head kick! (Rd 1 - 04:13) Komagata senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 1 - 04:13) Somehow Nagano hangs on, surviving a flurry of stomps and kicks to the body! (Rd 1 - 03:53) Komagata tries to come in and secure a ground position. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Nagano tries to get free, but Komagata is able to secure side control. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Komagata throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Nagano skillfully moves to full guard. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Komagata throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Komagata stops Nagano from trying to start some sort of a scramble. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Komagata pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Nagano tries to break free and scramble for position, but Komagata keeps her trapped. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Komagata pounds away with elbow strikes, but Nagano calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Nagano tries to break free and scramble for position, but Komagata keeps her trapped. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Komagata fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 1 - 01:03) From her back, Nagano manages to pull Komagata toward the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Komagata cannot stop Nagano from walking her way up via the cage, but does retain control. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Komagata steps back to achieve some separation from Nagano. (Rd 1 - 00:25) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Komagata, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Komagata attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Nagano lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Nagano falls for a clever feint. (Rd 2 - 04:55) A jab hits home from Komagata and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:29) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Komagata attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Nagano misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Komagata lands a jab and then she catches Nagano with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:38) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Nagano steps in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Nagano misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Komagata to attack with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Komagata can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Komagata moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Komagata hits a left jab and then lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Retreating until backed against the cage, Nagano looks punch-drunk...she may be in big trouble! She is covering up as best as she can, but is vulnerable! (Rd 2 - 02:26) Komagata punishes Nagano with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 02:21) Komagata tries to finish her off with a huge right hook, but Nagano avoids it. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Nagano circles back to the center, having gotten the time she needed to regain her wits somewhat. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Komagata closes in on Nagano, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Komagata lands two left hands and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Komagata comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:42) A jab is wide from Komagata, but then she hits Nagano with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Nagano lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Komagata hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Komagata closes in on Nagano, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Nagano hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Komagata hits two left jabs and then hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Komagata lands a left hand and then hits Nagano with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Komagata steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Komagata lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (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 Komagata. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Komagata is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Komagata lands a left hand and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Komagata doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Komagata is too slow with her final kick and that allows Nagano to catch it! (Rd 3 - 04:24) Seizing her chance, Nagano attempts a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Komagata does extremely well, pulling her leg free to prevent the takedown and then moving back out of range. (Rd 3 - 04:12) For the first time, Komagata is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Nagano had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Komagata lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Komagata can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Nagano. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Komagata connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 03:01) A jab is wide from Komagata, but then she hits Nagano with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Komagata connects with a nice jab and then hits Nagano with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:42) Limping quite noticeably, Nagano is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Nagano looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Komagata can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Nagano moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Komagata lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Komagata hits a left jab and then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 01:40) That last hit did some damage, Nagano is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! She slumps up against the cage looking dazed and unsteady! (Rd 3 - 01:40) Nagano takes a right hand! (Rd 3 - 01:35) Komagata uses a spectacular flying knee! Nagano didn't take all of it though, and doesn't go down. (Rd 3 - 01:22) Komagata punishes Nagano with a straight right! (Rd 3 - 01:18) Komagata throws a right high kick to try and finish the groggy Nagano off, but it only glances off the forearm. (Rd 3 - 01:04) Nagano manages to clear her head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Komagata connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 00:41) A few deep breaths betray that Komagata is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Nagano warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Komagata fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Nagano with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Komagata hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Komagata took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Nagano 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) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Komagata confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Komagata, but then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Komagata lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Nagano has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Nagano chooses to shoot in on Komagata. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Komagata sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Komagata can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Nagano with a body kick. (Rd 4 - 03:25) Komagata looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Circling warily, Nagano is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Komagata lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Nagano. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Komagata can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:53) It looks like Nagano has been cut above the eye. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Nagano can barely walk thanks to all the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 4 - 02:39) A jab lands from Komagata, but Nagano evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:19) Komagata comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:19) It looked like we were about to see Nagano try and get some grappling started, but Komagata was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:19) Komagata connects with a jab, but Nagano avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 01:59) A jab is wide from Komagata, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:47) It looked like we were about to see Nagano try and get some grappling started, but Komagata was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Komagata can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Nagano had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Komagata fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Nagano with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:17) Nagano is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs she has been forced to take. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Nagano moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Komagata connects with a nice jab and then hits Nagano with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Nagano can barely walk thanks to all the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Komagata looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Nagano had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Komagata lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Nagano looked like she was going to shoot, but Komagata simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:39) A jab is wide from Komagata, but then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Nagano. (Rd 4 - 00:24) Komagata looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 00:24) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Nagano. (Rd 4 - 00:24) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, it's clearly a deep one...and he signals that the fight should be stopped! (Rd 4 - 00:24) The winner, by TKO due to a cut; Maya Komagata! (Rd 4 - 00:24) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament goes Maya Komagata. Official Result: Maya Komagata defeats Emi Nagano (TKO (Cut) in 4:36 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Maya Komagata thanks everyone connected to Flying Daggers for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She apologises to the fans for the "bad" ending to the fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Suzanne Elder (6-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Yonkers, New York, Favorite: -150) vs. Setsuko Henmi (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Suzanne Elder facing Setsuko Henmi. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Henmi attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Elder throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Henmi lands a left jab but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:33) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:04) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Henmi comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Elder fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Henmi can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Henmi comes forward, walking down Elder. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Henmi bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Henmi throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Henmi steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Elder manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Henmi throws a two-punch combo but Elder avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Elder is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Henmi hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:12) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Elder lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Henmi hits a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:46) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Henmi misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Elder misses a jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Henmi stalks forward, pressuring Elder. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Henmi bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Henmi uses a left jab but Elder evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Elder misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Henmi comes in with a left jab and a high kick that misses. (Rd 1 - 00:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Elder slips past a right hook and counters with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Elder looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Henmi simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Henmi hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Elder misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Henmi, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Moving forward constantly, Henmi is pressuring Elder. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Elder misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Henmi fails to find a home for her jab, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Henmi stalks forward, pressuring Elder. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Elder manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Henmi connects with a nice jab and then she hits Elder with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Henmi connects with a jab, but Elder avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Elder misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Henmi comes in with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Elder misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Henmi attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Henmi steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Elder lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Henmi fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Taking a few gulps of breath, Henmi is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 02:31) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Moving forward constantly, Henmi is pressuring Elder. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Henmi is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Henmi can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Henmi comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Henmi avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Henmi lands a jab and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:30) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Henmi comes forward. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Elder manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Henmi doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Henmi stalks forward, pressuring Elder. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Elder hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Henmi can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Moving forward constantly, Henmi is pressuring Elder. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Elder throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 00:27) A jab lands from Henmi but Elder avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:09) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Henmi slips past a right hook and counters with a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Henmi, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Henmi up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 04:29) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Elder misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Henmi dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:43) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:43) Elder misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Henmi to attack with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:23) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Elder misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 03:08) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Henmi hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Elder hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:41) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Henmi misses a jab but hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Elder lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Henmi is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Elder misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Henmi to attack with a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Henmi, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Henmi gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Elder uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Henmi tries to wriggle free, but Elder controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Henmi tries to wriggle free, but Elder controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 01:09) Elder hits Henmi with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Elder is looking to muscle Henmi back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Elder does it, Henmi is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Henmi is trapped against the cage and Elder punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Henmi is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Henmi, 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Elder, she's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:55) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Henmi doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Elder doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Elder wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:38) A jab lands from Henmi, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Elder is able to grab Henmi. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Elder uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Henmi. (Rd 4 - 03:56) Clinched with Henmi, Elder looks to try and take her down. (Rd 4 - 03:56) The takedown is successful, Henmi pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:40) Henmi is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 03:40) Elder fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Henmi! (Rd 4 - 03:29) Elder looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:29) She does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 4 - 03:29) Everything Henmi is doing off her back is about slowing down and frustrating Elder, which is probably the best she can hope for. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Elder looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Henmi tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up her back. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Elder successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Elder, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Elder flattens Henmi out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 4 - 01:26) By submission, the winner is Suzanne Elder! (Rd 4 - 01:26) Suzanne Elder advances in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Suzanne Elder defeats Setsuko Henmi (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Suzanne Elder name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and she responds by calling out Katarzyna Wojciechowska, saying she will kick her ass. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Rotterdam Rock" Stella Massey (11-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -470) vs. Honor "Glory" O'Neill (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +370) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey battles Honor 'Glory' O'Neill. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:47) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Massey looked like she was about to shoot, but O'Neill stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:54) O'Neill looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Massey stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Massey tries to wrestle O'Neill backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) She does so and now has O'Neill pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Showing her ability to control opponents, Massey simply smothers O'Neill against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:29) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Massey tries to smother O'Neill against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes Massey against the cage instead. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Showing good control, O'Neill keeps Massey stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:20) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute. (Rd 1 - 01:42) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Massey gets in close and clinches with O'Neill. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Massey looks to scoop her opponent up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Massey has her! Slams her down! O'Neill pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Massey smothers O'Neill with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Massey starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:42) She can't find a way past the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Massey doesn't allow O'Neill to lock her up with double underhooks. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Massey, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:51) Massey aggressively moves in and grapples with O'Neill. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Massey, controlling the grapple with O'Neill, tries to scoop her up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 04:39) There's the slam! O'Neill is planted onto her back, and can only stop Massey at side control. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Massey fires away with punches, but O'Neill deals with them fairly well. (Rd 2 - 04:12) O'Neill tries to move to guard, but Massey doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Massey pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 03:41) O'Neill tries to pull guard on Massey but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Massey pounds away on O'Neill, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Massey fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 2 - 02:53) O'Neill tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Massey tries to pound on O'Neill, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Massey blocks O'Neill as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Massey pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 01:53) O'Neill tries to pull guard on Massey but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:34) Massey tries to lock O'Neill into an arm triangle. (Rd 2 - 01:34) O'Neill blocks it. (Rd 2 - 01:05) O'Neill tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Massey fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Massey blocks O'Neill as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:14) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up. (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 Massey. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Massey up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:52) Up close, they start wrestling. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Massey is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:43) Massey is looking to muscle O'Neill back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:43) She does so and now has O'Neill pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:28) O'Neill goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Smothered against the cage, O'Neill is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 3 - 04:15) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 3 - 03:04) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:53) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Massey looks like she has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Massey is trying to muscle O'Neill up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:43) O'Neill ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Smothered against the cage, O'Neill is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Massey and O'Neill remain up against the cage for the next thirty seconds, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 01:39) Massey tries to keep her up against the cage with wrestling, but O'Neill reverses so that she is the one in control. (Rd 3 - 01:18) O'Neill tries to smother Massey against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes O'Neill against the cage instead. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) O'Neill wrestles back against Massey, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Massey, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that O'Neill is exerting. (Rd 3 - 00:40) O'Neill and Massey remain up against the cage for the remainder of the round, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think O'Neill just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Massey up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Massey chooses to shoot in on O'Neill. (Rd 4 - 04:28) O'Neill stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Massey is forced down onto her hands and knees. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Massey gets up sharply, sensing that O'Neill was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Massey is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Moving in fast, Massey wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:39) From the grapple, Massey tries to pick O'Neill up on her shoulder for a slam. (Rd 4 - 03:39) O'Neill has no answers, she gets lifted up and planted down! Massey ends up with side control. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Massey throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 02:57) Massey blocks O'Neill as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Massey throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 4 - 02:25) O'Neill tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Massey throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 01:38) O'Neill tries to pull guard on Massey but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:19) Massey throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Massey blocks O'Neill as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:43) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 4 - 00:33) Up close, they start wrestling. (Rd 4 - 00:33) O'Neill works her way to a dominant position. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Using her wrestling skills, O'Neill is trying to push Massey up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Massey doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 4 - 00:12) From the grapple, Massey tries to pick O'Neill up on her shoulder for a slam. (Rd 4 - 00:12) She gets O'Neill up! Massey slams her down, ending up in guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Massey, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, O'Neill 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) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Massey is the aggressor. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Massey is looking to muscle O'Neill back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Massey does it, O'Neill is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Showing her ability to exert control, Massey smothers O'Neill up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:23) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Massey looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but O'Neill proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. (Rd 5 - 02:58) O'Neill tries to keep her up against the cage with wrestling, but Massey reverses so that she is the one in control. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Massey presses O'Neill into the cage, forcing her to carry all of her weight. (Rd 5 - 02:29) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 5 - 01:45) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:45) Massey 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 - 01:34) Massey gets in close and clinches with O'Neill. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Massey looks to scoop her opponent up for a slam. (Rd 5 - 01:19) O'Neill defends it well though, and slips away from Massey. (Rd 5 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:51) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 5 - 00:51) O'Neill wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:42) O'Neill looks to scoop her opponent up for a slam. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Massey has no answers, she gets lifted up and planted down! O'Neill ends up in half guard. (Rd 5 - 00:26) O'Neill pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 5 - 00:11) O'Neill blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but O'Neill came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give 49-46 (Ian Rivers), 48-47 (Donald Coward) and 49-46 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey defeats Honor 'Glory' O'Neill (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Stella Massey 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 Maya Komagata is a great fighter and would be someone she'd like to test herself against. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Serena "The Hunter" Hill (15-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Underdog: +400) vs. Sayoko Ebisawa (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Serena 'The Hunter' Hill goes up against Sayoko Ebisawa. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Donald Coward, Millhouse Twain, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Ebisawa wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Hill hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Hill can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Ebisawa looks to have been cut under her eye. (Rd 1 - 04:05) A defensive jab hits from Ebisawa. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Hill can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Hill moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Ebisawa lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 03:53) A jab lands from Hill, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Ebisawa appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hill took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:39) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Hill. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Ebisawa, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them. (Rd 1 - 03:20) A punch from Hill fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Hill can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Ebisawa looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Hill simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Hill lands a left jab, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Hill moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 02:13) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Hill. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Hill lands a jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Hill moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Ebisawa, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Hill uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Hill steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Ebisawa, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Hill fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Hill confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Hill hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:38) The clock is stopped as referee Leo Behan wants to check the cut on Ebisawa. (Rd 1 - 00:38) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. (Rd 1 - 00:38) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 1 - 00:27) A tentative jab from Ebisawa lands. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Hill lands a jab and then lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Ebisawa backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt her! (Rd 1 - 00:17) Hill hits a right hand, but it lacked the power to put Ebisawa down. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Hill. (Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Ebisawa looks a little shell-shocked too. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Hill moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Hill throws a punch but Ebisawa was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Hill can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 04:33) Ebisawa is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 04:29) Hill quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Ebisawa! (Rd 2 - 04:29) Hill pounds away, Ebisawa is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 2 - 04:29) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 04:18) By TKO, the winner is Serena Hill! (Rd 2 - 04:18) Serena Hill moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Serena 'The Hunter' Hill defeats Sayoko Ebisawa (TKO (Strikes) in 0:42 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Serena Hill announces that she is now retiring from MMA. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Gina "The Vixen" Dixon (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: San Bernardino, California, Even: -110) vs. Taniko Uchiyama (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Even: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Gina 'The Vixen' Dixon battling Taniko Uchiyama. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Uchiyama looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Dixon appeared to be going for a takedown, but Uchiyama took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Uchiyama can't connect with a jab, but then catches Dixon with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Uchiyama confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Uchiyama throws a punch but Dixon was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Uchiyama moves in and clinches. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Uchiyama looks to sweep a leg out from under Dixon so as to take her down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 04:03) An outside leg trip sweeps Dixon down to the ground! (Rd 1 - 04:03) Dixon gives up her back. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Dixon is in huge trouble now, as Uchiyama successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Uchiyama attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Uchiyama flattens Dixon out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 1 - 02:51) Taniko Uchiyama takes the win by submission! (Rd 1 - 02:51) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament goes Taniko Uchiyama. Official Result: Taniko Uchiyama defeats Gina 'The Vixen' Dixon (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:09 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Taniko Uchiyama gives a name-check to everyone at Team Lotus, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. She highlights that she is still undefeated and says that other fighters are avoiding her because they known that she is unbeatable. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Tiiu "Tigress" Kass (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Estonia, Underdog: +110) vs. Hester "The Slayer" Maclean (10-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts,, Favorite: -150) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Tiiu 'Tigress' Kass goes head to head with Hester 'The Slayer' Maclean. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Kass misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Maclean to attack with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 04:25) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 04:02) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Maclean hits a jab but finds her right cross blocked. Kass hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Kass misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Maclean attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:20) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:51) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Maclean misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Maclean hits a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body. Kass lands a left jab and also lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:49) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Kass hits a couple of jabs but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Maclean connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:26) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 01:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Kass hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Maclean scores with a brace of jabs and also lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:38) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Kass misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Maclean to attack with a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Kass misses with a big right hand, allowing Maclean to counter with a quick left jab and a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Kass misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a few quick jabs that are followed by a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Maclean took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Kass misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Maclean comes in with a vicious right cross! (Rd 2 - 04:17) Kass goes down hard, she's out! (Rd 2 - 04:17) By knock out, the winner is Hester Maclean! (Rd 2 - 04:17) Hester Maclean has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Hester 'The Slayer' Maclean defeats Tiiu 'Tigress' Kass (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:43 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Maclean takes the microphone and announces that she is now retiring from the sport. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Monica "Mayhem" Masters (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -510) vs. "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +400) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Monica 'Mayhem' Masters squares off with 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Masters counters a right hand with a left jab and a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:22) There's a takedown attempt from Higgins. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Masters gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Masters is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Higgins off of her. (Rd 1 - 03:52) The clock runs down as Masters is being smothered against the ground by Higgins. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Masters is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Higgins off of her. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Higgins smothers Masters with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Higgins throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 02:02) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 01:49) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 01:17) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Masters looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Masters can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Masters comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:12) It looked like we were about to see Higgins try and get some grappling started, but Masters was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Masters lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Higgins came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Higgins to start this well. Let's not forget that she is a heavy underdog in this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Masters steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Masters bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Masters lands a flurry of three quick punches and then she lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:18) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 03:57) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Masters comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Higgins hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Attacking with a quick flurry, Masters lands three punches and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:54) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Masters comes forward, walking down Higgins. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Higgins hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Masters lands a left hand and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 02:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Both fighters strike but without success. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Masters goes to the body but misses. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Higgins misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Masters forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Higgins misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Masters lands a left hand and then she hits Higgins with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:24) A jab is wide from Masters, but then she lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Masters comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Higgins tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 01:12) A jab lands from Masters but Higgins avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Masters comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Higgins hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Masters can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Higgins hits two tentative left hands, neither with anything behind them. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Masters throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 00:24) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 00:01) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Masters, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Masters forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Higgins hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Masters connects with two left hands and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Higgins isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if she gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Masters can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Higgins had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:17) A jab is wide from Masters, but then she hits Higgins with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Masters lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Higgins shoots in at speed, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Masters almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Higgins has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Higgins drives Masters up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Higgins pins Masters up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:33) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Showing her ability to control opponents, Higgins simply smothers Masters against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 01:34) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:25) A jab is wide from Masters, but then she hits Higgins with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:15) Higgins comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:15) She has the takedown! Masters pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 01:15) That's two takedowns from three attempts. (Rd 3 - 01:07) The clock runs down as Masters is being smothered against the ground by Higgins. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Masters is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Higgins off of her. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Higgins keeps very tight to Masters and peppers her with short strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Higgins came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Higgins up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Masters comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Higgins hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Masters lands a jab and then hits Higgins with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Higgins hits the floor, she has been knocked out! (Rd 4 - 04:40) By knock out, the winner is Monica Masters! (Rd 4 - 04:40) Monica Masters has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Monica 'Mayhem' Masters defeats 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:20 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Monica Masters gives a name-check to everyone at Lady Shiva's, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (13-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, England, Favorite: -1130) vs. Jennie "Bad Girl" Gill (6-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Worth, Texas, Underdog: +900) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Pamela 'The Truth' O'Neill competes against Jennie 'Bad Girl' Gill in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Donald Coward, Millhouse Twain, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) O'Neill comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:51) The takedown is completed, O'Neill gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:39) O'Neill attempts an americana. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Gill defends herself well. (Rd 1 - 04:12) O'Neill begins trying to get herself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 04:12) She doesn't get the mount, but only because Gill rolled over and gave up her back instead. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Gill gets into an even worse position as O'Neill applies a body triangle. (Rd 1 - 03:30) With great control via the body triangle, O'Neill tries to finish Gill off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Gill gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, she has to tap! (Rd 1 - 03:03) The winner, by submission; Pamela O'Neill! (Rd 1 - 03:03) Pamela O'Neill moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Pamela 'The Truth' O'Neill defeats Jennie 'Bad Girl' Gill (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:57 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Pamela O'Neill praises her team at Femme Fatale Fighting, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Watching replays of the finish, Pamela O'Neill says that she though it was a very good choke and thanks her trainers for working on it with her. Attendance: 504 Gate Reciepts: $51,660 Sponsorship: $34,316 Ad Revenue: $673,687 Merchandise: $5,282 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $69,307) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Pamela O'Neill $9,704 Jennie Gill $1,722 SotN: O'Neill: $5,000 Monica Masters $14,355 Thea Higgins $11,722 FotN: Both: $10,000 Hester Maclean $9,009 Tiiu Kass $1,968 KotN: Maclean: $5,000 Taniko Uchiyama $2,788 Gina Dixon $1,845 Serena Hill $2,961 Sayoko Ebisawa $2,090 Stella Massey $2,440 Honor O'Neill $135 Suzanne Elder $2,264 Setsuko Henmi $1,968 Maya Komagata $2,614 Emi Nagano $1,722 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $31,117 Profit: $655,513 Critical Rating: 74% Commercial Rating: 51% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -1.0% 14.5% (Low Level National) USA -3.2% 17.8% (Low Level National) UK -3.2% 6.2% (Low Level National) Europe -1.5% 94.9% (High Level Regional) Australia -1.0% 92.1% (High Level Regional) Japan -3.2% 9.8% (Low Level National) Asia -1.5% 94.0% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.3% 81.5% (High Level Regional) Mexico -1.0% 91.6% (High Level Regional) South America -3.2% 8.6% (Low Level National) Central America -0.3% 83.5% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.3% 78.2% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 91, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 92, and Rafael Van Der Moot tested postive for recreational drugs. He will be suspended for a year, and his victory over Faas Smit will be overturned to a No Contest. Faas Smit will continue in the tournament in place of Van Der Moot. - Hester Maclean announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Tiiu Kass. She retires with a professional record of 11-3, with a promotional record of 2-0 with CTC, including a 19 second knock out victory over Beckie Dexter at Canadian Tournament Combat 53, and a second round knock out victory over Tiiu Kass at Canadian Tournament Combat 94. She is a former XCC Women's Champion (November 1997-April 1998, No Defences). - The CTC announce that following a good showing in her loss to Suzanne Elder, Setsuko Henmi will continue in the tournament in place of Hester Maclean. - Serena Hill announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Sayoko Ebisawa. She retires with a professional record of 16-0, with a promotional record of 2-0 in CTC, including a second round TKO (Cut) victory over Natassia Potocnik at Canadian Tournament Combat 54, and a second round TKO victory over Sayoko Ebisawa at Canadian Tournament Combat 94. - The CTC announce that following a good showing in her loss to Monica Masters, Thea Higgins will continue in the tournament in place of Serena Hill. - CTC Middleweight fighter Snuffy Fontana has begun training with Leamington Spa Muay Thai as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight against Shaun Dico. He will train with the team for his next fight, and may stick around if things go well. He commented that he is enjoying being tested with fresh training methods and thinks his time with the team will result in a win in his next fight. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Toby Sorkin has left Bear Pit. Despite enjoying success with the team, the arrangement was always temporary, as he is looking to continue to use fresh and unpredictable training methods by looking elsewhere. It remains to be seen how this will impact his training for his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight against Ken Peters. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Sayoko Ebisawa has left Team Lotus following her TKO loss to Serena Hill at Canadian Tournament Combat 94. She feels she needs to move on in order to shake up her training. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Junior Patinkin has left Evolution MMA following his decision loss to Ken Peters. Although neither side has commented, sources say that Junior Patinkin is looking elsewhere for training for his next fight as he feels he needs a different approach. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows South American Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 2, March 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Gustavo Spagnol vs. Cristobal Paixao KO of the Night: Paulo Roberto Bezerra (vs. Dalmo Pedrosa) Submission of the Night: Procopio Golias (vs. Nelson Angelo) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round (Round of 16) Michelle Addams vs. Grace Hughes Leona Deschanel vs. Hisae Asahi Gianna Russo vs. Vicki Summers Liz Brunnell vs. Rain Richards Monica Masters vs. Setsuko Henmi Taniko Uchiyama vs. Suzanne Elder Pamela O'Neill vs. Stella Massey Thea Higgins vs. Maya Komagata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Friday, Week 3, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Daniela Sadorra (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -350) vs. Charlotte DiSerra (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Underdog: +270) Daniela Sadorra is one of the fastest rising stars in womens MMA, a very good striker who is known for her amazing speed. She began her career with XCC, making a big statement in March 1998 with one of the all-time most brutal knock outs (against April Watson). She went on to capture the Womens Title later that year. Like most of the XCC women, Sadorra moved to WEFF, where she became Flyweight champion in 2000. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Toshie Nishina in the second round of the tournament. Charlotte DiSerra, a Judoka from Arizona, is not great at standing and striking but if she can get into a clinch she is difficult to deal with. Her takedowns are good and she has the armbars and chokes to end a fight in a hurry. Impressive on the local circuit, she was hired by WEFF to be part of their Flyweight division in May 2001. She is coming off a third round submission victory over Andrea Jones in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nina Belle vs. Clare Peyton in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Nina "Liberty" Belle (10-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Underdog: +150) vs. Clare Peyton (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -190) Nina Belle is one of the best Flyweights in the world, a high quality striker who is known for her exceptional stamina, being able to keep up her intense all-out attacks from first bell to last. Her ability to set and maintain such a high pace allows her to overwhelm most opponents. She joined WEFF in March 1999 and though she lost on her debut to Katherine Williams, she bounced back and became one of the stars of the Flyweight division, including avenging that earlier defeat. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Park Seong in the second round of the tournament. Clare Peyton is a bright prospect from Hawaii, whose background is in wrestling and this can be seen in her ability to work up-close, whether with grappling or smothering her opponent on the ground. A hard-hitter, she can also stand and bang with most of her peers. She joined the WEFF Flyweight division in 2001. She is coming off a third round submission victory over Alyssa Taylor in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Daniela Sadorra vs. Charlotte DiSerra in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Karen "The Demon" Curtis (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -480) vs. Kimie Igarashi (7-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +380) Karen Curtis is a tough-as-nails wrestler, who has very good grappling skills and likes to use them either to grind out victories over opponents or put them on the ground and finish them with her nasty ground and pound. The first ever WEFF Flyweight champion, having fought as an undersized Bantamweight previously, she was once the best in the world at this weight class. She is coming off a third round TKO victory over Tsukiyama Baisotei in the second round of the tournament. Kimie Igarashi is a submission specialist, who is known for her affinity for leglocks of all kinds. Getting the fight to the floor is usually her biggest problem though, along with her fragile chin. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Maria Ferraz in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Helena Broderick vs. Catalina Vinicios in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Natalie "Rocky" Rogers (9-2, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -250) vs. Tara "The Heat" O'Brien (8-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +190) Natalie Rogers is a promising young talent from England who moved to Canada when she was in her teens, a martial arts fanatic who has studied Kung Fu extensively. A good striker who is known for her excellent technique, she also has an under-rated ground game. A leg injury meant she missed all of 1999, but she came back strongly and earned a Flyweight title shot at WEFF 25. Unfortunately for her she was controversially stopped by a cut for her first ever loss, but her rematch with Daniela Sadorra is eagerly anticipated. He is coming off a first round TKO loss to Elizabeth Lindley in the second round of the tournament, but was re-inserted in the bracket when Kochiyo Chikamatsu retired. Tara O'Brien is a very good striker, who has been a student of Muay Thai for many years and it shows in her MMA combat style. She is particularly effective from the clinch, where her elbows and knees can easily win fights. A regular with WEFF for many years, her current 4-4 record is a poor return for such a talented competitor. She is coming off a third round knock out victory over Lisa Labone in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rennaya Rives vs. Joan Whitehouse in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Stunning" Steph Smith (8-1, 1-1 CTC Tournament Seed: #61, Favorite: -880) vs. Alison "The Dirty Angel" Beattie (7-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +700) Steph Smith is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter from Ontario, who has always had the ground game to give most opponents problems but continually shows poor fight IQ and tries to stand with opponents. She has gotten away with it so far, primarily thanks to poor opposition on the local scene, but any competent striker would probably exploit that weakness to devastating effect. She won by third round submission over Catherine Davis in the first round of the tournament, before losing by nine round Unanimous Decision to Sandy Oliver in the second round of the tournament, however she was allowed to continue in the tournament when Sandy Oliver retired following the fight. Alison Beattie is one of the pioneers of Womens MMA in North America, a tough fighter who uses her background in kick boxing to her advantage, lighting up her opponents with strikes. Originally an XCC fighter, she moved to WEFF in early 1999. A mid-level fighter, her career has been marked by the fact that she has lost every time that she's faced a top-tier talent. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Suzana Ramos in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Elizabeth Lindley vs. Trish Biel in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Elizabeth "Bomber" Lindley (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Underdog: +660) vs. "The Real Deal" Trish Biel (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -830) Elizabeth Lindley's nickname is "Bomber", and it is one of MMA's most accurate monikers, Lindley only really has one weapon, her big punch, and so spends most of her fights looking to throw bombs at her opponents. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Natalie Rogers in the second round of the tournament. Trish Biel is a rising star in womens MMA, an extremely dangerous fighter in that she's an elite-level grappler who can completely dominate opponents with her wrestling skills. Her stand-up is ragged at best, however, although it has visibly improved since her debut back in 1997. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Tatjana Vinnick in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Steph Smith vs. Alison Beattie in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Rennaya Rives (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -870) vs. Joan Whitehouse (6-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Underdog: +690) Rennaya Rives is a very talented striker from Sao Paulo, and was the national womens Taekwondo champion of Brazil in both 1996 and 1997. She began training for MMA in the summer of 1997 and made her debut one year later. She looks to be an excellent prospect for future success in the sport. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Tae Kasuga in the second round of the tournament. Joan Whitehouse is a fairly unexceptional striker from Texas, she can stand and trade with most people, but has little else to offer. She has spent all of her career thus far on the local circuit in her home state. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Mao Fukada in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Natalie Rogers vs. Tara O'Brien in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Helena Broderick (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -410) vs. Catalina Vinicios (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Underdog: +320) Helena Broderick is a hard-hitting German athlete who is dangerous because of the power she has in her punches. She is sloppy when it comes to technique, and pretty one-dimensional, but it only takes a second for her to connect with one of her big swings and end a fight. She is coming off a first round knock out victory over Tanya Duke in the second round of the tournament. Catalina Vinicios is a Brazilian Muay Thai fighter, who is effective both at range and from the clinch. Poor on the ground, her biggest flaw is that once she is taken off her feet her threat disappears entirely. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Sonya Charlton in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Karen Curtis vs. Kimie Igarashi in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Daniela Sadorra (125 lbs) vs. Charlotte DiSerra (125 lbs) Nina Belle (125 lbs) vs. Clare Peyton (125 lbs) Karen Curtis (125 lbs) vs. Kimie Igarashi (125 lbs) Natalie Rogers (125 lbs) vs. Tara O'Brien (125 lbs) Steph Smith (125 lbs) vs. Alison Beattie (125 lbs) Elizabeth Lindley (125 lbs) vs. Trish Biel (125 lbs) Rennaya Rives (125 lbs) vs. Joan Whitehouse (125 lbs) Helena Broderick (125 lbs) vs. Catalina Vincios (125 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 95 Full Fight Card WFLY: Daniela Sadorra vs. Charlotte DiSerra WFLY: Nina Belle vs. Clare Peyton WFLY: Karen Curtis vs. Kimie Igarashi WFLY: Natalie Rogers vs. Tara O'Brien WFLY: Steph Smith vs. Alison Beattie WFLY: Elizabeth Lindley vs. Trish Biel WFLY: Rennaya Rives vs. Joan Whitehouse WFLY: Helena Broderick vs. Catalina Vinicios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Friday, Week 3, March 2003 Live From Edmonton, Alberta MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Helena Broderick (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Munich, Germany, Favorite: -410) vs. Catalina Vinicios (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +320) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Helena Broderick competing against Catalina Vinicios. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Alan Allen. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Vinicios ignores the offer of a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Broderick slips past a right hook and counters with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Vinicios doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Broderick is off-target with a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:21) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Vinicios misses a right hook and gets countered with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:01) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 03:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Vinicios hits a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Broderick uses a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Vinicios scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Broderick scores with a jab and also hits a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 03:02) It's a knock out! Vinicios is down and out! (Rd 1 - 03:02) Helena Broderick takes the win by knock out! (Rd 1 - 03:02) Helena Broderick books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Helena Broderick defeats Catalina Vinicios (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Helena Broderick thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Rennaya Rives (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -870) vs. Joan Whitehouse (6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Mesquite, Texas, Underdog: +690) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Rennaya Rives battling Joan Whitehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Rives slips past a right hook and counters with a quick right jab and a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Whitehouse acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Whitehouse uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Rives uses a right jab and also just about lands a head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Looking a bit tense, Whitehouse moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Whitehouse misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Rives to attack with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Whitehouse misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a right jab and a head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:29) It looks like Whitehouse has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 03:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Whitehouse lands a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Rives hits a jab and also lands a nice left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:50) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Whitehouse misses a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Rives connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Whitehouse might be in real trouble here, she is backing off but looks really unsteady on her feet! (Rd 1 - 02:07) A huge right hand catches Whitehouse behind the ear and sends her down! (Rd 1 - 01:53) Without hesitation, Rives goes to finish Whitehouse off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 01:53) Somehow Whitehouse hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 01:34) Whitehouse makes Rives step back by throwing a vicious up-kick. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Whitehouse keeps Rives back with an up-kick. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Whitehouse tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Rives step back. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Whitehouse tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Rives step back. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Rives tries to secure a ground position. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Whitehouse tries to get free, but Rives is able to secure side control. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Rives starts dropping heavy duty elbow strikes on Whitehouse, who is in serious trouble! (Rd 1 - 00:17) The strikes are hard enough to force Whitehouse to roll to the side, giving up her back in the process! (Rd 1 - 00:04) Rives tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Whitehouse doesn't allow the arm to go under her chin. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Rives takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Rives to go on and win this fight now that the first round has gone her way. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's hard to see a scenario where Whitehouse can do enough to take this fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Whitehouse. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:48) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 04:13) It looked like we were about to see Whitehouse try and get some grappling started, but Rives was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Rives hits a right hand, but can't connect with a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:58) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 03:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Rives dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick right jab and a good left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:11) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Rives counters a right hand with a clean left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:56) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 02:40) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 02:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Whitehouse misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick right jab and a nice left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:02) That last punch may have landed badly, Rives is shaking it out as if her hand got damaged. (Rd 2 - 02:02) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon her chances of winning. (Rd 2 - 01:36) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:36) The two fighters strike, but without success. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Rives misses with a right jab and also misses a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Whitehouse has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 01:14) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Whitehouse misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Standing and trading is not working for Whitehouse, so far in this fight she has simply been out-classed and out-struck. (Rd 2 - 00:45) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Whitehouse. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Rives feints to one side, causing Whitehouse to react and leave herself off balance. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Whitehouse misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Rives feints one way and then the other, throwing Whitehouse off balance and leaving her badly exposed. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Rives counters a right hand with a quick right jab and a superb head kick! (Rd 2 - 00:00) Whitehouse hits the floor, she has been knocked out! (Rd 2 - 00:01) By knock out, the winner is Rennaya Rives! (Rd 2 - 00:01) Rennaya Rives moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Rennaya Rives defeats Joan Whitehouse (Knock Out (Kick) in 4:59 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Rennaya Rives gives a name-check to everyone at Combat Team Curitiba, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. She has the innate charisma that allows her to get a good reaction during these interviews. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Elizabeth "Bomber" Lindley (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Underdog: +660) vs. "The Real Deal" Trish Biel (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Hannover, Germany, Favorite: -830) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Elizabeth 'Bomber' Lindley squares off with 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Lindley doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Biel scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Lindley lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:18) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Lindley hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Biel finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:27) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Lindley misses with a big right hand, allowing Biel to counter with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Biel looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Lindley simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Lindley throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 02:57) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Lindley misses with a big right hand, allowing Biel to counter with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:38) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Biel is off-target with a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Lindley is off-target with a jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Lindley comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Biel appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lindley took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Lindley throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Lindley throws a punch but Biel avoids it. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Biel seizes the chance and shoots in on Lindley. (Rd 1 - 01:46) The takedown is successful, Lindley pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Biel fires off some rights, but Lindley isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Biel smothers Lindley with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Biel begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Lindley comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Biel in guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Biel, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Biel. She knows that this is her fight to lose now. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Biel shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:47) She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:47) That's her second takedown of the fight. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Biel pounds away on Lindley, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Biel fires away with punches, and Lindley is stung by several big shots. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Biel begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:07) She does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Looking to catch her breath, Biel is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Biel fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Biel tries to lock Lindley in a kimura. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Lindley defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Biel fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Biel punches down at Lindley, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 01:06) In side control, Biel throws a couple of punches designed to keep Lindley guessing. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Biel punches down at Lindley, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:21) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Biel comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Lindley throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Biel gets hold of Lindley. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Biel, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Biel up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 04:21) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 04:00) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Lindley misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 3 - 03:40) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Lindley has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Biel finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Biel comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Lindley throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Biel gets hold of Lindley. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Biel uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Lindley to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Biel hits Lindley with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Lindley tries to wriggle free, but Biel controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Biel is looking to wrestle Lindley to the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:21) A belly-to-belly leaves Lindley on her back under side control! (Rd 3 - 02:06) Biel attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Lindley doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Biel attempts a kimura. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Lindley doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Biel begins trying to get herself into a mount. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Biel takes the back instead, Lindley rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 3 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Biel attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Lindley defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Lindley tries to move Biel off her back but can't. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Biel fires away and Lindley is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Biel, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Lindley 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) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:45) Lindley hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Lindley slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Taking a few gulps of breath, Lindley is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Biel is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 04:00) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 03:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Biel dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 4 - 03:16) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Lindley comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Biel appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lindley took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Lindley throws a punch but Biel avoids it. (Rd 4 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Biel aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 4 - 02:23) A punch from Lindley fails to land. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Biel gets hold of Lindley. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Lindley gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Biel uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Biel uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Lindley as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:43) Biel is trying to muscle Lindley up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:43) She does so and now has Lindley pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:26) Biel exerts total control, keeping Lindley smothered against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:26) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Lindley is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 4 - 00:15) They exchange short punches to the body until the round ends. (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 Biel, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if she can take this final round, I can't see Lindley winning on the judges' scorecards. She needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:49) Lindley throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 5 - 04:44) With a clear opportunity, Biel is able to move in fast and clinch with Lindley. (Rd 5 - 04:38) Biel uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Lindley as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Biel uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Lindley as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Biel is trying to muscle Lindley up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Biel does it, Lindley is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Lindley is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 03:57) It isn't pretty, but Biel has Lindley stuck up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:57) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Lindley takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Biel smothers Lindley against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:28) 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 - 02:15) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 02:15) Biel slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 5 - 02:05) Biel is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Biel dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 01:45) Biel moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 5 - 01:45) Lindley throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Biel takes the chance and grabs Lindley into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:26) Biel tries to wrestle Lindley backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:26) Lindley ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Biel smothers Lindley against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Biel smothers Lindley against the cage and stomps down on her foot. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Lindley is trapped against the cage and Biel punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Biel presses Lindley up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:18) A stalemate endures until the end of the round as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Biel is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Biel. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel defeats Elizabeth 'Bomber' Lindley (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Trish Biel name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She highlights that she is still undefeated and says that other fighters are avoiding her because they know that she is unbeatable. She has the innate charisma that allows her to get a good reaction during these interviews. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Stunning" Steph Smith (8-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Favorite: -880) vs. Alison "The Dirty Angel" Beattie (7-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Underdog: +700) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Stunning' Steph Smith fights Alison 'The Dirty Angel' Beattie. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Franklin Mencken, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Smith steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Beattie fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Smith with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Smith gets hold of Beattie. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Smith looks to sweep a leg out from under Beattie so as to take her down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Beattie has no answer to a slick trip, she is left down under side control! (Rd 1 - 04:18) Smith keeps Beattie guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:51) In side control, Smith begins working to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 03:51) She can't get the mount as Beattie rolls away to stop it, but does take her back instead. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Beattie is in huge trouble now, as Smith successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 03:02) With both hooks in, Smith tries to flatten Beattie out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Smith flattens Beattie out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 1 - 02:39) The winner, by submission, is 'Stunning' Steph Smith! (Rd 1 - 02:39) Steph Smith advances in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Stunning' Steph Smith defeats Alison 'The Dirty Angel' Beattie (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Steph Smith thanks everyone connected to Femme Fatale Fighting for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and answers that a fight against Shannon Palmer would be pretty cool. Steph Smith has a lot of natural charisma, and that shines in these sort of settings. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Natalie "Rocky" Rogers (9-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Coventry, England, Favorite: -250) vs. Tara "The Heat" O'Brien (8-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Underdog: +190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Natalie 'Rocky' Rogers against Tara 'The Heat' O'Brien. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:46) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:20) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:54) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Rogers moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Rogers comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:07) O'Brien tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Rogers connects with a nice jab and then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Rogers opens O'Brien up with a feint. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Rogers dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a low kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 02:33) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 02:07) A jab is wide from Rogers, but then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Rogers moves in on O'Brien, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Rogers lands a left hand and then catches O'Brien with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:29) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:29) O'Brien lands a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Rogers lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Moving forward constantly, Rogers is pressuring O'Brien. (Rd 1 - 01:02) O'Brien fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:02) A jab hits home from Rogers and then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Grinning broadly, Rogers motions for O'Brien to try and hit her. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Rogers uses a left jab, but can't connect with a spinning back kick. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Rogers comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:28) O'Brien manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Rogers lands a left hand and then she lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Rogers sees that O'Brien is wobbly and comes in for the kill! O'Brien just covers up, leaning on the cage, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds! (Rd 1 - 00:14) Rogers hits a straight right hand! Dazed, O'Brien continues to cover up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Rogers. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Rogers comes forward. (Rd 2 - 04:54) O'Brien throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Rogers and then she hits O'Brien with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Rogers comes forward, walking down O'Brien. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Rogers steps into the pocket, showing little fear of O'Brien. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Rogers can't connect with a jab, but then she hits O'Brien with a great high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Retreating, O'Brien looks punch-drunk...she may be in big trouble! She is covering up as best as she can, but is very unsteady on her feet! (Rd 2 - 04:28) Rogers throws a right high kick to try and finish the groggy O'Brien off, but it only glances off the forearm. (Rd 2 - 04:15) O'Brien manages to clear her head and circle away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Rogers comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Rogers steps into the pocket, showing little fear of O'Brien. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Rogers can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she catches O'Brien with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:46) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Rogers comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Rogers avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Rogers can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Rogers misses with a left jab and also comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 2 - 02:53) O'Brien tries a straight right but Rogers simply lets it slip past her. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Rogers steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 02:41) O'Brien misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Two jabs hit home from Rogers and then she catches O'Brien with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 2 - 01:58) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Rogers steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:39) O'Brien hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Stepping in, Rogers throws three quick punches, one of which land, and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of O'Brien. (Rd 2 - 01:07) A jab hits home from Rogers and then she lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:42) O'Brien misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Rogers attacks with a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Rogers is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Rogers comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Rogers steps into the pocket, showing little fear of O'Brien. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Rogers lands two left hands and then she scores with a right cross. (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 Rogers. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Rogers is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 05:00) Limping quite noticeably, O'Brien is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Rogers misses a jab and also misses with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:48) O'Brien can't hit a right cross thanks to Rogers bobbing and weaving. (Rd 3 - 04:25) A combo that ends with a spinning back kick fails to land for Rogers. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Rogers lands a left hand and then scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Limping heavily, O'Brien is struggling to move around. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Rogers attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:38) O'Brien lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Rogers doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a spin kick. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Limping heavily, O'Brien is struggling to move around. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Rogers forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:28) O'Brien hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Rogers can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits O'Brien with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:10) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Rogers throws a punch but O'Brien avoids it. (Rd 3 - 02:08) O'Brien seizes the chance and grabs Rogers into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:01) O'Brien is looking to get Rogers in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:01) She has it hooked, Rogers needs to find a way out quickly. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Rogers blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:24) O'Brien loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Rogers the opportunity to wrestle free. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:50) Rogers can't connect with a jab, but then hits O'Brien with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Moving forward constantly, Rogers is pressuring O'Brien. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Rogers looks to pressure O'Brien, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Rogers hits a left jab and then she hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 00:26) O'Brien immediately covers up and tries to retreat, I think that she is dazed! (Rd 3 - 00:26) Rogers moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! O'Brien goes down! (Rd 3 - 00:21) Rogers quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned O'Brien! (Rd 3 - 00:21) Rogers pounds away and O'Brien is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 3 - 00:10) Rogers tries to pound on O'Brien, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Rogers took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for O'Brien, she's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:53) O'Brien looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Rogers simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Rogers hits a couple of minor left hands, but O'Brien avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Rogers lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 04:23) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Rogers is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Limping heavily, O'Brien is struggling to move around. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Rogers can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:56) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:56) O'Brien misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Rogers comes in with a clean right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Limping heavily, O'Brien is struggling to move around. (Rd 4 - 03:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:30) O'Brien misses with a big right hand, allowing Rogers to counter with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:19) O'Brien smiles, which is generally a sign that that last shot hurt her. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Barely able to walk now, the damage O'Brien has taken to her legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 4 - 03:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:08) O'Brien misses with a big right hand, allowing Rogers to counter with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 4 - 02:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Rogers feints one way and then the other, throwing O'Brien off balance and leaving her badly exposed. (Rd 4 - 02:48) O'Brien misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Rogers comes in with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 4 - 02:40) O'Brien is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs she has been forced to take. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Rogers lands a left hand and then catches O'Brien with a right kick to the head. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Grinning broadly, Rogers motions for O'Brien to try and hit her. (Rd 4 - 02:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 02:03) O'Brien misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Rogers comes in with a left jab and a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Breathing very hard, Rogers is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 01:43) O'Brien wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking. (Rd 4 - 01:43) Rogers hits a left jab and then hits O'Brien with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Rogers confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 01:21) A jab hits home from Rogers and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Rogers can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:00) O'Brien doesn't connect with a brace of jabs and also misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Rogers raises her arms and plays to the crowd, never taking her eyes off her opponent. (Rd 4 - 00:37) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:37) O'Brien misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Rogers attacks with a quick left jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:18) Rogers can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:06) A jab hits home from Rogers and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of O'Brien. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Rogers takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, O'Brien 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 - 04:54) O'Brien may have been aiming to get in close, but Rogers aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Rogers connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 5 - 04:46) O'Brien backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt her! (Rd 5 - 04:46) O'Brien is dropped by a big right hook! (Rd 5 - 04:31) Without hesitation, Rogers goes to finish O'Brien off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 5 - 04:31) O'Brien is back to her feet too quickly though. (Rd 5 - 04:09) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:09) O'Brien misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Rogers comes in with a jab and a left to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:09) A stand-up striking battle is doing O'Brien no favours, Rogers is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight. (Rd 5 - 03:47) A jab hits home from Rogers and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:30) It looked like we were about to see O'Brien try and get some grappling started, but Rogers was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 03:30) Rogers hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of O'Brien. (Rd 5 - 03:06) A jab hits home from Rogers and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 02:44) O'Brien lands a left hook. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Rogers scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:35) O'Brien is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 02:24) O'Brien misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Rogers seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 01:47) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 01:18) Rogers moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 01:18) Rogers can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 01:01) O'Brien hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Rogers hits a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:48) O'Brien almost falls over as she backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked her! (Rd 5 - 00:48) Rogers tries to finish her off with a huge right hook, but just misses. (Rd 5 - 00:20) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Rogers took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-43. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Natalie 'Rocky' Rogers is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Natalie 'Rocky' Rogers advances in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Natalie 'Rocky' Rogers defeats Tara 'The Heat' O'Brien (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Natalie Rogers praises her team at Strike Force, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Karen "The Demon" Curtis (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -480) vs. Kimie Igarashi (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Underdog: +380) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Karen 'The Demon' Curtis battles Kimie Igarashi. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Igarashi throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Curtis quickly shoots on Igarashi. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Curtis has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Curtis unloads with elbows, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Igarashi tries to pull guard on Curtis but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Igarashi tries to move to guard, but Curtis doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Igarashi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Curtis tries to pound on Igarashi with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Curtis blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Curtis unloads with some elbows but Igarashi deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Curtis blocks Igarashi as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Curtis punches down at Igarashi, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Curtis blocks Igarashi as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Igarashi can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Igarashi moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Igarashi throws a two-punch combo but Curtis avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:08) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Curtis. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Igarashi throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Igarashi confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:22) A punch from Igarashi fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Setting it up with excellent timing, Curtis comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:04) The takedown is completed, Igarashi is on her back and pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:04) That's her second successful takedown from two attempts. (Rd 2 - 03:55) In half guard, Curtis throws a couple of punches designed to keep Igarashi guessing. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Igarashi tries to sweep Curtis but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Curtis pounds away, but Igarashi isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Curtis blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Curtis tries to pound on Igarashi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Curtis blocks Igarashi as she tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Curtis throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Curtis blocks Igarashi as she tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Curtis fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Igarashi tries to get full guard on Curtis but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Curtis pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Igarashi works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position. (Rd 2 - 00:11) There wasn't enough separation though, Curtis is able to catch her and secure side control. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Curtis, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Curtis is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Curtis shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Igarashi cannot stop the takedown, Curtis drove in with too much power. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Curtis ends up holding a seated Igarashi around the waist, pressing her up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Curtis looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Igarashi from a seated position onto her back. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Igarashi doesn't let Curtis get the mount. (Rd 3 - 03:43) Igarashi hits Curtis with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Curtis fires off some rights, but Igarashi isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Igarashi, trapped against the cage, pummels Curtis on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Curtis fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Igarashi, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Curtis tries to pound on Igarashi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Igarashi, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Curtis fires away with punches, but Igarashi doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Igarashi, trapped against the cage, pummels Curtis on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 3 - 00:39) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates them. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Igarashi fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Curtis gets hold of Igarashi without taking too much damage. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Using her wrestling skills, Curtis is trying to push Igarashi up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Curtis does it, Igarashi is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Curtis, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Igarashi, she's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Curtis, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Igarashi can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Curtis with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Igarashi fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Curtis gets hold of Igarashi without taking too much damage. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Curtis hits Igarashi with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:00) With control of the clinch, Curtis tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:00) The takedown is completed, Igarashi is on her back and pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Curtis pounds away, but Igarashi isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Igarashi tries to get full guard on Curtis but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 4 - 03:18) Curtis tries to pound on Igarashi, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Igarashi tries to get full guard on Curtis but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Curtis tries to pound on Igarashi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Curtis blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Curtis keeps Igarashi guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Curtis blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Curtis throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Igarashi tries to sweep Curtis but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 4 - 00:47) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 4 - 00:33) Igarashi throws a punch but Curtis avoids it. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Curtis seizes the chance and grabs Igarashi into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Curtis uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Igarashi as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Curtis looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:03) The takedown is successful, Igarashi goes down. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Igarashi gives up her back off the takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Curtis. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Igarashi is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think she needs a finish or she will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:54) Igarashi throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Igarashi connects with a nice jab and then hits Curtis with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Igarashi throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 03:57) With a clear opportunity, Curtis is able to move in fast and clinch with Igarashi. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Curtis, controlling the grapple with Igarashi, tries to scoop her up for a slam. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Curtis has her! Slams her down! Curtis gets side control. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes, but Igarashi calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Igarashi tries to move to guard, but Curtis doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes but Igarashi isn't troubled by them. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Igarashi tries to move to guard, but Curtis doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 02:47) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Igarashi tries to pull guard on Curtis but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 02:12) Curtis throws some elbows but Igarashi isn't troubled by them. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Igarashi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 01:34) Curtis throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 5 - 01:04) Igarashi tries to move to guard, but Curtis doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:53) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Curtis is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Igarashi is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Curtis had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Igarashi throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 00:12) Igarashi can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Curtis with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 00:02) Curtis gets hold of Igarashi without taking too much damage. (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 Curtis, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Karen 'The Demon' Curtis! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Karen 'The Demon' Curtis books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Karen 'The Demon' Curtis defeats Kimie Igarashi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Karen Curtis gives a name-check to everyone at Lady Shiva's, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Naming a local club, Karen Curtis invites everyone along to her post-show winners party to celebrate with her. Karen Curtis is good in these interviews and knows how to sell herself. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Nina "Liberty" Belle (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Underdog: +150) vs. Clare Peyton (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Oahu, Hawaii, Favorite: -190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Nina 'Liberty' Belle faces Clare Peyton in the CTC Womens Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Alan Allen, and Franklin Mencken. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Belle confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:55) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Peyton, but Belle was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Belle fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Belle comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Peyton hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Belle misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Peyton looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Belle can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Belle counters a right hand with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Moving forward constantly, Belle is pressuring Peyton. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Belle steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Peyton. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Belle can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Belle comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Belle confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Belle throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:28) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Belle comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Peyton throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Belle fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Belle steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Peyton hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Belle fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Belle hits a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Peyton is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:01) There's a takedown attempt from Peyton. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Belle gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Peyton keeps tight to Belle, peppering her with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Belle tries to pull Peyton in close and pepper her with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Peyton begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Peyton passes guard, but Belle was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Belle scrambles to her feet, but Peyton immediately drives her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Peyton drops down and wraps her arms around her opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 01:03) The takedown is ugly but ultimately successful, she ends up on top of a turtled up Belle, holding her in a loose facelock-type hold. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Peyton pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Belle. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Peyton pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Belle! (Rd 1 - 00:37) From the looks of it, Peyton may have hurt her hand quite badly while punching away. (Rd 1 - 00:37) A damaged hand will obviously cause Peyton some major problems when it comes to striking. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Peyton tries to drive a knee to the head, but Belle scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Belle moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Belle hits a left hand, but Peyton dodges the leg kick that follows. (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 Peyton, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:45) A jab hits home from Belle and then she lands a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:25) There's a takedown attempt from Peyton. (Rd 2 - 04:25) The takedown is successful, Belle pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Peyton fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Belle tries to catch Peyton with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Peyton throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Peyton deflects a couple of punches that Belle threw from below. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Belle is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Peyton off of her. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Peyton begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:30) She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Belle throws out some punches, but Peyton leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Peyton looks to get past the guard. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Belle tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Belle scrambles to her feet, but Peyton immediately drives her up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:10) Peyton traps Belle up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 2 - 01:10) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Belle is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Peyton has over her. (Rd 2 - 00:30) They remain there for the rest of the round, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Peyton, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Peyton ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Belle hits a left jab and then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Peyton staggers back and covers up, I think she's hurt! (Rd 3 - 04:40) A huge right hand catches Peyton behind the ear and sends her down! (Rd 3 - 04:36) Belle quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Peyton! (Rd 3 - 04:36) Belle pounds away with rights, Peyton is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 3 - 04:36) The referee jumps in and saves Peyton from taking any more shots! (Rd 3 - 04:17) The winner, by TKO; Nina Belle! (Rd 3 - 04:17) Nina Belle has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Nina 'Liberty' Belle defeats Clare Peyton (TKO (Strikes) in 0:43 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Nina Belle gives a name-check to everyone at Lady Shiva's, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Nina Belle says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Clare Peyton. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Daniela Sadorra (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Saltillo, Mexico, Favorite: -350) vs. Charlotte DiSerra (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Tucson, Arizona, Underdog: +270) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Daniela Sadorra goes up against Charlotte DiSerra in the CTC Womens Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Alan Allen, Franklin Mencken, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:55) Stepping in, Sadorra throws three quick punches, three of which land, and then hits DiSerra with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Sadorra connects with a jab, but DiSerra evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:24) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 04:04) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:30) DiSerra misses with a big right hand, allowing Sadorra to counter with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 03:12) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Sadorra looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:46) A defensive jab hits from DiSerra. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Sadorra connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) A jab hits home from Sadorra and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Sadorra lands a jab and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 02:11) She's down! DiSerra falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 02:05) Sadorra starts pounding away on DiSerra, looking to finish her off! (Rd 1 - 02:05) Sadorra pounds away, DiSerra is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 02:05) The referee jumps in and saves DiSerra from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 01:52) By TKO, the winner is Daniela Sadorra! (Rd 1 - 01:52) Daniela Sadorra moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Daniela Sadorra defeats Charlotte DiSerra (TKO (Strikes) in 3:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Daniela Sadorra thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She says that she is going to celebrate her win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. Daniela Sadorra handled this interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance. Attendance: 513 Gate Reciepts: $50,787 Sponsorship: $33,770 Ad Revenue: $683,315 Merchandise: $5,164 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $73,040) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Daniela Sadorra $15,228 Charlotte DiSerra $11,722 FotN: Both: $10,000 Nina Belle $4,182 Clare Peyton $1,968 Karen Curtis $4,009 Kimie Igarashi $1,722 Natalie Rogers $4,080 Tara O'Brien $1,722 Steph Smith $7,961 Alison Beattie $1,722 SotN: Smith: $5,000 Trish Biel $2,788 Elizabeth Lindley $1,968 Rennaya Rives $7,961 Joan Whitehouse $1,722 KotN: Rives: $5,000 Helena Broderick $2,440 Catalina Vinicios $1,845 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $28,599 Profit: $662,389 Critical Rating: 77% Commercial Rating: 51% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -0.5% 14.0% (Low Level National) USA -2.4% 15.4% (Low Level National) UK -2.4% 3.8% (Low Level National) Europe -1.0% 93.9% (High Level Regional) Australia -1.0% 91.1% (High Level Regional) Japan -2.4% 7.4% (Low Level National) Asia -1.0% 93.0% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.3% 81.2% (High Level Regional) Mexico -1.0% 90.6% (High Level Regional) South America -2.4% 6.2% (Low Level National) Central America -0.3% 83.2% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.1% 78.1% (High Level Regional) News - Rennaya Rives suffered a strained wrist in her victory over Joan Whitehouse, and will miss a week of training, this shouldn't affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - Clare Peyton suffered a strained wrist in her loss to Nina Belle, and will miss a few days of training, this shouldn't affect her ability to continue in the tournament. 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CageRage Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Electrifying" Jenny DeNeuve (8-1 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -260) vs. "The Blonde Bombshell" April Watson (7-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +200) Jenny DeNeuve is a very good kick boxer, whose striking is a step above the level at which most of the female fighters in North America are at. Her string of exciting finishes coupled with her charisma and looks have made her a big favorite in WEFF as well as establishing her as one of the top five Flyweights in the world. Her sole defeat came at the hands of Daniela Sadorra in one of the biggest main events in WEFF history. She is coming off a five second knock out victory over Manami Ken in the second round of the tournament. April Watson was blessed with the double whammy of having both looks and skill, and at one point looked like she was going to be the face of womens MMA. After making an excellent start to her career with XCC, she came unstuck in March 1998 when she fell victim to one of the all-time most brutal KO's when Daniela Sadorra shattered her jaw. Out of action for well over 18 months, when she returned it was with WEFF, where she has struggled to recover her early form. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Vanessa Phillips in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Katherine Williams vs. Toni Dietrich in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Wicked Bitch of the West" Honey Due (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -750) vs. "The Unpredictable" Phoebe Bergman (10-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +590) Honey Due is nominally a kick boxer, who has also dabbled in both Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, giving her an enviable base of skills. A fantastic athlete with endless cardio, she has the potential to become a major name in MMA. She joined WEFF in August 1998, but her strong start to her time at the company was halted when she got knocked out by future champion Daniela Sadorra at WEFF 14. That remains her sole defeat, and she has since reestablished herself as one of the very best Flyweights on the planet. She is coming off an eighth round TKO victory over Akemi Satou in the second round of the tournament. Phoebe Bergman is a flamboyant kick boxer who is well known for her unorthodox strikes, and hits hard enough to cause major problems for any opponent, but her lack of technique means that she can be taken apart by higher quality strikers. She joined WEFF shortly after it opened, but her career has been plagued by "win one, lose one" inconsistency. She is coming off a first round knock out victory over Lorraine Quiche in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ramona Stivic vs. Leslie Myers in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Katherine "The Great" Williams (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -1180) vs. Toni Dietrich (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: +940) Katherine Williams is noted for her judo background, and loves to get in close and grapple with her opponent, looking to take the fight to the ground where she can use one of her many submission holds. She has won all of her first seven professional fights prior to meeting Nina Belle at WEFF 24, where she got stopped in something of an upset. It is likely that such an arch competitor will be back and better than ever soon enough though. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Diane Ellis in the second round of the tournament. Toni Dietrich is a kick boxing student, who has some dangerous strikes in her arsenal and is not afraid to stand with anyone. Her ground game is a big weakness however. She is coming off a second round knock out victory over Christine Jameson in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jenny DeNeuve vs. April Watson in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Rapid Fire" Ramona Stivic (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +320) vs. Leslie Myers (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -410) Ramona Stivic was born in America to Brazilian and Croatian parents, and has quite the mixed heritage. She also possesses a very potent kick boxing game that can do a lot of damage. After impressing with seven straight finishes to start her career, WEFF brought her into their Flyweight division in 2001. She debuted with an eye catching win over Suzana Ramos. She is coming off a 56 second knock out victory over Lora Hayes in the second round of the tournament. Leslie Myers is one of the least likely looking mixed martial artists in the world, and belies her innocent appearance by being in possession of a fairly high level Jiu-Jitsu game that can tie opponents in knots. She isn't very good at stand-up though, and that's her biggest weakness. After going 5-0 on the Canadian local scene, WEFF signed her to be part of their Flyweight division in 2001. A debut loss to Karen Curtis was disappointing, if expected, but she rebounded by submitting Hazel McClay. She is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Tomi Nishimura in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Honey Due vs. Phoebe Bergman in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Kata Mallasz (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Underdog: +500) vs. Hazel "Make 'Em Pay" McClay (8-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -630) Kata Mallasz is a little ball of energy, a Hungarian fighter who generally likes to fight at Flyweight. Known for her tremendous cardio and her all-out constant attacks, she's a dream to watch and a nightmare to fight against. She debuted on the Euro circuit in early 2001. She won by Unanimous Decision over Carina Costa in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Daljit Samir in the second round of the tournament. Hazel McClay is a ground and pound specialist, who is noted for her quality takedowns and vicious elbow strikes. Despite her weak striking and small stature (fighting as a very undersized Bantamweight at the start of her career before WEFF introduced a Flyweight class), she has found much success and even earned a Flyweight title shot back in 1999, where she fell to Karen Curtis. She won by third round submission over Violet Benes in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jessica Herbig vs. Daljit Samir in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Jessica "Angel Eyes" Herbig (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -530) vs. Daljit Samir (10-1, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +420) Jessica Herbig has a background in wrestling, but has added a decent submission game to her existing grappling skills. The result is a dangerous combination of control and finishing ability. After going 5-0 on the southern local circuit, WEFF signed her to be part of their Flyweight division in March 2001. She began her WEFF career in style, submitting both Tara O'Brien and Lisa Labone in the first round, and is now recognized near univerally as one of the ten best Flyweights in the world. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Emiko Shikuk in the second round of the tournament. Daljit Samir is one of the few Indian fighters, and comes from a Karate background and is noted for her highly technical approach to striking. Elusive, her stick and move tactics make her a frustrating opponent to face. A regular on the European circuit, she completed a perfect 10-0 record in late 2001. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Kata Mallasz in the second round of the tournament, but was reinserted into the bracket when Roz Wareing retired. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kata Mallasz vs. Hazel McClay in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Nicola Tyler (5-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Underdog: +380) vs. Fusae Miura (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -480) Nicola Tyler is a decent wrestler from Indiana. She lacks the ability to finish opponents, but can rack up points toward a decision victory with her grappling and top control. Originally an XCC competitor, after the collapse of that division she moved to WEFF in May 1999, unfortunately a terrible 0-3 record saw her get cut by the end of the following year. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kyoko Junna in the second round of the tournament. Fusae Miura is a student of Judo, who uses her skills in that area to her advantage in her MMA fights, she likes to get in close and use trips and throws, setting up her submission attempts. She joined KDM FC in January 2001 after impressing on the local scene, making the big jump from her usual Flyweight class up to Featherweight in the process. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Chisaki Gojo in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Shannon Palmer vs. Andrea Jones in the Fourth Round. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Shannon "The Rash" Palmer (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Favorite: -300) vs. "Little Evil" Andrea Jones (7-1, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +230) Shannon Palmer is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student, who got the nickname "The Rash" because once she is on someone, she's difficult to remove. Unfortunately, apart from her submission skills she doesn't really possess any other major weapons, and until she addresses that problem she is extremely unlikely to do much outside the local MMA scene. She is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Natasha Mellow in the second round of the tournament. Andrea Jones is one of the very few women trained in catch wrestling, and is a tough opponent who likes to try and drag the fight to the ground where she can choose to use strikes or submission to finish. She joined WEFF in 2001, dropping to her more natural home of Flyweight in the process, and started strongly with two victories before the years end. She is coming off a third round submission loss to Charlotte DiSerra in the second round of the tournament, but was reinserted into the bracket following Layla Holmes decision to retire. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nicola Tyler vs. Fusae Miura in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Jenny DeNeuve (125 lbs) vs. April Watson (125 lbs) Honey Due (125 lbs) vs. Phoebe Bergman (125 lbs) Katherine Williams (125 lbs) vs. Toni Dietrich (125 lbs) Ramona Stivic (125 lbs) vs. Leslie Myers (125 lbs) Kata Mallasz (125 lbs) vs. Hazel McClay (125 lbs) Jessica Herbig (125 lbs) vs. Daljit Samir (125 lbs) Nicola Tyler (125 lbs) vs. Fusae Miura (125 lbs) Shannon Palmer (125 lbs) vs. Andrea Jones (125 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 96 Full Fight Card WFLY: Jenny DeNeuve vs. April Watson WFLY: Honey Due vs. Phoebe Bergman WFLY: Katherine Williams vs. Toni Dietrich WFLY: Ramona Stivic vs. Leslie Myers WFLY: Kata Mallasz vs. Hazel McClay WFLY: Jessica Herbig vs. Daljit Samir WFLY: Nicola Tyler vs. Fusae Miura WFLY: Shannon Palmer vs. Andrea Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, March 2003 Live From Calgary, Alberta MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Shannon "The Rash" Palmer (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Hialeah, Florida, Favorite: -300) vs. "Little Evil" Andrea Jones (7-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Cleveland, Ohio, Underdog: +230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Shannon 'The Rash' Palmer taking on 'Little Evil' Andrea Jones. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Palmer throws a two-punch combo but Jones avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Jones seizes the chance and grabs Palmer into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Jones is trying to muscle Palmer up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Palmer ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Showing how good she can be at controlling opponents, Jones keeps Palmer stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:16) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Palmer is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:21) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Jones tries to smother Palmer against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Palmer closes in on Jones, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Palmer throws a one-two, but Jones was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 01:43) It looked like we were about to see Jones try and get some grappling started, but Palmer was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Palmer lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:43) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Jones. (Rd 1 - 01:17) A punch from Palmer fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Jones seizes the chance and grabs Palmer into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Using her wrestling skills, Jones is trying to push Palmer up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Jones does it, Palmer is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Jones shows her grappling ability by trapping Palmer up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:49) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Jones took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Jones is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Palmer throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Jones seizes the chance and grabs Palmer into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Jones is trying to push Palmer so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:28) She does so and now has Palmer pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Jones shows great control, keeping Palmer pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:08) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Jones exerts total control, keeping Palmer smothered against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:03) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Jones comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:37) The takedown is successful, she almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Jones throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Jones fires off some rights, but Palmer isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Palmer tries to get full guard on Jones but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Jones punches down at Palmer, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Palmer tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Jones doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Jones pounds away, but Palmer isn't troubled by the strikes. (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 Jones. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Jones. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:51) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Jones, but Palmer was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Palmer fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Jones with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:33) A punch from Palmer fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Jones is able to grab Palmer. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Jones tries to wrestle Palmer backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Jones achieves it, pinning Palmer to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:02) It isn't pretty, but Jones has Palmer stuck up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:02) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Palmer is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:16) A jab is wide from Palmer, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Without taking too much damage, Jones is able to clinch with Palmer. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Jones is looking to muscle Palmer back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Jones can't do it though, Palmer defended it well. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Jones is looking to muscle Palmer back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Jones does it, Palmer is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Jones tries to smother Palmer against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Jones is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:57) A jab hits home from Palmer and then she catches Jones with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Jones hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Palmer can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Jones shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:13) The takedown is completed, Jones gets side control from it. (Rd 3 - 00:02) Jones pounds away, but Palmer calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Jones took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if she wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Palmer will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:53) Jones chooses to shoot in on Palmer. (Rd 4 - 04:53) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too. (Rd 4 - 04:53) That's three takedowns from three attempts for Jones. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Jones throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Palmer tries to pull guard on Jones but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Jones fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Palmer takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Jones begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Palmer tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 03:22) The scramble sees Jones up first, and she is quick to wrestle Palmer up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Palmer is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Jones has over her. (Rd 4 - 03:07) 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 - 01:56) Jones traps Palmer up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Jones and Palmer remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Jones may have been aiming to get in close, but Palmer aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Palmer hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Jones aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that she can grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Palmer can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Jones with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Jones gets hold of Palmer without taking too much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Jones took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Palmer is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think she needs a finish or she will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:55) A jab lands from Palmer, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:42) Jones is able to grab Palmer. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Jones is trying to push Palmer so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Jones does it, Palmer is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Jones smothers Palmer up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:16) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:29) Jones looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Palmer works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 5 - 03:18) Palmer is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Jones looked like she was going to shoot, but Palmer simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 03:11) A jab is wide from Palmer, but then she catches Jones with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Palmer can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 02:43) Jones gets hold of Palmer without taking too much damage. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Jones is trying to muscle Palmer up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Jones manages it and controls Palmer up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Palmer is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:18) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 5 - 01:15) Palmer, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Jones is exerting. (Rd 5 - 01:15) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:14) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Christian Maugham restarts them back in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Palmer can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jones. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Little Evil' Andrea Jones wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Little Evil' Andrea Jones has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Little Evil' Andrea Jones defeats Shannon 'The Rash' Palmer (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Andrea Jones thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Nicola Tyler (5-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Indianapolis, Indiana, Underdog: +380) vs. Fusae Miura (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -480) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Nicola Tyler against Fusae Miura. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Miura may have weighed in the same as Tyler yesterday, but she clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:48) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Miura is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Miura attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Tyler to the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Tyler blocks the takedown, but only by grabbing the cage! (Rd 1 - 04:40) The referee spots that bit of cheating and gives a clear verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 04:40) Showing her ability to grind down opponents, Miura is keeping Tyler pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:40) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Miura tries to keep her up against the cage with wrestling, but Tyler reverses so that she is the one in control. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Tyler looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Miura proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Miura presses Tyler up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Referee Christian Maugham decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:05) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Miura looks like she has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Miura is looking to muscle Tyler back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:56) She does so and now has Tyler pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Tyler wrestles back against Miura, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Unable to break free, Miura is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Tyler tries to smother Miura against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes Tyler against the cage instead. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Boos echo around the arena after that round produced little in the way of entertainment. (Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Miura 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Miura works her way to a dominant position. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Miura tries to wrestle Tyler backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Tyler ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Miura shows her grappling ability by trapping Tyler up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:26) The next sixty seconds or so becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Tyler is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:29) 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 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Up close, they start wrestling. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Miura works her way to a dominant position. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Miura is trying to push Tyler so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Miura does it, Tyler is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Miura tries to smother Tyler against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes Miura against the cage instead. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Tyler shows great control, keeping Miura pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:31) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Smothered against the cage, Miura cannot get free. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Nothing really happens for the remainder of the round, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Miura. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Miura up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:50) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Miura is the aggressor. (Rd 3 - 04:44) Miura looks to take Tyler down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 3 - 04:44) Tyler prevents the takedown by grabbing the cage out of desperation! (Rd 3 - 04:44) The referee fails to spot that bit of cheating! (Rd 3 - 04:44) Tyler is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Miura has over her. (Rd 3 - 04:44) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Miura presses Tyler into the cage, forcing her to carry all of her weight. (Rd 3 - 03:32) The gruelling grappling contest continues for about the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Miura tries to maintain control, but Tyler wrestles her way out of trouble and turns it so that Miura ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:19) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:07) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Miura wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Miura attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Tyler to the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Miura uses a nice inside leg trip and Tyler is forced to pull guard! (Rd 3 - 01:41) Miura tries to pound on Tyler, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Miura begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 01:29) She passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Tyler is defending with tenacity, she is doing everything possible to frustrate Miura. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Miura throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Miura fires away with punches, but Tyler doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Miura unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Miura, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Tyler 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) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Miura is the aggressor. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Miura is trying to muscle Tyler up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Miura does it, Tyler is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Showing her ability to grind down opponents, Miura is keeping Tyler pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:21) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Miura tries to keep her up against the cage with wrestling, but Tyler reverses so that she is the one in control. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Taking a few gulps of breath, Tyler is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 02:43) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Miura seems to get the advantage. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Miura looks to take Tyler down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Tyler has no answer to a great hip throw! (Rd 4 - 02:36) Miura takes the back of Tyler directly off the takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Miura attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Tyler fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:43) Miura blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Miura tries to finish Tyler off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 01:31) The rear naked choke is in deep, Tyler has to tap out! (Rd 4 - 01:09) By submission, the winner is Fusae Miura! (Rd 4 - 01:09) Fusae Miura has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Fusae Miura defeats Nicola Tyler (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:51 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Very Poor. Post-Fight: Fusae Miura gives a name-check to everyone at Flying Daggers, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Fusae Miura boasts about being undefeated and warns that she has a lot more still to give. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Jessica "Angel Eyes" Herbig (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Carrollton, Texas, Favorite: -530) vs. Daljit Samir (10-1, 0-1 CTC, From: New Delhi, India, Underdog: +420) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Jessica 'Angel Eyes' Herbig faces Daljit Samir. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) There's a takedown attempt from Herbig. (Rd 1 - 04:45) The takedown is completed, Samir is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Herbig pounds away, but Samir calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Herbig feels Samir prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Herbig is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Herbig passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Samir starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Samir scrambles to her feet, but Herbig immediately drives her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Herbig catches Samir with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Samir is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Herbig looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Herbig has the takedown and is left on top of a turtled up Samir. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Herbig fires away with punches, but Samir doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Samir scrambles to try and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Samir manages to come out on top, with Herbig pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Samir throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Herbig uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 1 - 01:43) There wasn't enough separation though, Samir is able to catch her and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Samir throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Samir attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Samir almost gets the mount, but Herbig bucks her hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 00:42) The scramble results in Herbig being on her back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Samir unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Samir feels Herbig prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Herbig, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Moving forward constantly, Samir is pressuring Herbig. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Herbig hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Samir hits a left jab and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Samir stalks forward, pressuring Herbig. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Herbig throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Herbig falls for a clever feint. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Samir can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she catches Herbig with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:09) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Moving forward constantly, Samir is pressuring Herbig. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Herbig hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:37) A jab hits home from Samir and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:15) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 02:51) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 02:31) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Two jabs hit home from Samir and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Samir comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Herbig tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Samir connects with a jab but Herbig dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Samir moves in on Herbig, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Herbig may have been setting up to shoot, but Samir aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Samir lands a jab and then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Samir lands two jabs and then catches Herbig with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Herbig misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Herbig looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Samir simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Samir hits a left jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Herbig shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:02) The takedown is completed, Samir is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Samir, 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) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:53) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Samir dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a clean right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Herbig smiles, which is generally a sign that that last shot hurt her. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Samir moves into a southpaw stance. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Samir steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Samir bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Samir lands a right jab but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 3 - 03:43) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 03:25) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:02) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Samir steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Herbig fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Samir connects with a nice jab and then she hits Herbig with a beautiful left uppercut! (Rd 3 - 02:32) Herbig hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Samir quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Herbig! (Rd 3 - 02:24) Somehow Herbig hangs on, surviving a flurry of stomps and kicks to the body! (Rd 3 - 02:08) Samir tries to secure a ground position. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Samir tries to get around it, but eventually has to settle for being in guard. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Samir looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Herbig allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow her to try and scramble. (Rd 3 - 01:34) The scramble ends with Herbig grabbing Samir and getting a waist lock, gaining back control. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Herbig catches Samir with a nasty left to the ear. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Herbig tries to take Samir down from behind. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Samir has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Herbig mounts Samir as she crashes to the mat! (Rd 3 - 00:06) Herbig pounds away on Samir, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Samir, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Samir up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:49) Samir lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:34) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Samir is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Samir lands a left hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Samir attacks with strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Herbig manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Herbig falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Samir hits a left hand but Herbig avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Samir steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Herbig throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 4 - 03:30) A jab hits home from Samir and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Herbig shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Samir cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Herbig throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can think. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Samir tries to push Herbig away, but can't. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Time slips away as Herbig successfully keeps Samir stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 01:49) In guard, Herbig throws a couple of punches designed to keep Samir guessing. (Rd 4 - 01:26) Herbig gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Samir quickly scrambles. (Rd 4 - 01:26) Herbig is too quick though, and grabs side control before Samir can get up. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Herbig fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Herbig attempts to arm triangle Samir from side control. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Samir defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Herbig blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 4 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Samir 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Herbig really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:47) Samir lands two jabs and then hits Herbig with a sensational high right head kick! (Rd 5 - 04:47) Herbig is knocked down! (Rd 5 - 04:27) Samir quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Herbig! (Rd 5 - 04:27) Samir pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Herbig. (Rd 5 - 04:13) Samir tries to pound on Herbig, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Herbig does well to transition to full guard. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Not giving her opponent any room to work, Samir keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Herbig tries to catch Samir with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Not allowing her opponent any room to work submissions from, Samir keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Herbig reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Samir blocks it. (Rd 5 - 02:40) Samir begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 02:40) She passes guard but loses her control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 5 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Herbig ends up in guard. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Herbig lies on top of Samir, basically smothering her. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Herbig lies on top of Samir, basically smothering her. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Herbig smothers Samir with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Herbig tries to pound on Samir, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Herbig deflects a couple of punches that Samir threw from below. (Rd 5 - 00:28) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 5 - 00:17) There's a takedown attempt from Herbig. (Rd 5 - 00:17) The takedown is completed, Samir is on her back and pulls half guard. (Rd 5 - 00:02) Herbig pounds away, but Samir calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Samir, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Benjamin Milligan III), 49-46 (Christina Shaw) and 48-47 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Daljit Samir is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Daljit Samir. Official Result: Daljit Samir defeats Jessica 'Angel Eyes' Herbig (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Daljit Samir thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Katherine Williams "better get prepared" because she is coming for her. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Kata Mallasz (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Underdog: +500) vs. Hazel "Make 'Em Pay" McClay (8-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Seattle, Washington, Favorite: -630) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Kata Mallasz faces Hazel 'Make 'Em Pay' McClay. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Attacking with intent, Mallasz scores with one out of a flurry of three punches and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:16) McClay looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Mallasz simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Attacking with intent, Mallasz scores with a flurry of five punches and then catches McClay with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Mallasz moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Showing good hand speed, Mallasz lands two out of a flurry of five punches and then catches McClay with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Mallasz moves in behind three quick punches, two of them finding a home, but McClay evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Attacking with a quick flurry, Mallasz lands five of five punches and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Attacking with a quick flurry, Mallasz lands four punches and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:49) There's a takedown attempt from McClay, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 01:49) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Mallasz is left on her back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 01:39) McClay catches Mallasz with a wicked slicing elbow strike. (Rd 1 - 01:39) It looks like Mallasz has been cut across the forehead by a strike. (Rd 1 - 01:24) McClay smothers Mallasz with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) McClay lies on top of Mallasz, basically smothering her. (Rd 1 - 00:19) McClay keeps tight to Mallasz, peppering her with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Mallasz throws out some punches, but McClay leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Mallasz, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and McClay looks a little shell-shocked too. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Mallasz in between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Stepping in, Mallasz lands three quick punches and then hits McClay with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:24) A flurry of three punches from Mallasz see one of them land and then catches McClay with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Attacking with a quick flurry, Mallasz lands three of four punches but McClay evades a big right to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:22) McClay shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:22) A big double leg takedown drives Mallasz off her feet and backward! (Rd 2 - 03:22) The takedown leaves Mallasz seated with her back pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:14) McClay looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Mallasz from a seated position onto her back. (Rd 2 - 03:14) She does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Mallasz! (Rd 2 - 02:46) McClay pounds away with elbows on Mallasz, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 2 - 02:46) The referee jumps in and saves Mallasz from taking any more shots! (Rd 2 - 02:31) The winner, by TKO; Hazel McClay! (Rd 2 - 02:31) Hazel McClay moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Hazel 'Make 'Em Pay' McClay defeats Kata Mallasz (TKO (Strikes) in 2:29 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Hazel McClay thanks everyone connected to Dungeon LA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and answers that Fusae Miura would be someone she'd like to compete against. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Rapid Fire" Ramona Stivic (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Underdog: +320) vs. Leslie Myers (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Amos, Quebec, Favorite: -410) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Rapid Fire' Ramona Stivic goes up against Leslie Myers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Stewart Morecambe, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) There's a takedown attempt from Myers. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Stivic almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Myers has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Myers drives Stivic up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:38) With the cage trapping Stivic, Myers looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:38) She sweeps the leg, sending Stivic to the mat in a beautiful move! She gets side control! (Rd 1 - 04:19) Myers begins trying to get herself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Stivic rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up her back instead. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Myers tries to increase her control by getting both hooks in, but Stivic blocks it. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Stivic attempts to turn over. (Rd 1 - 03:21) The turn is well executed, and Stivic is able to twist around and get on top in guard. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Stivic keeps tight to Myers, peppering her with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Myers tries to ensnare an arm. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Stivic defends it. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Stivic fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Myers pulls Stivic in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Stivic keeps Myers guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Perhaps wary of submissions, Stivic keeps extremely tight to Myers and peppers her with short punches. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Myers brings her legs up and tries to lock Stivic in a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Stivic defends well against it. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Stivic throws several small strikes at Myers, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that she has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Myers grabs an arm and raises her legs, trying to lock Stivic into a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Stivic counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Stivic tries to pound on Myers, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this. (Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Myers 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:53) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:29) A jab lands from Stivic, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Myers hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 2 - 04:06) A jab hits home from Stivic and then she hits Myers with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Myers looks like she wants to shoot but is wary of getting hit on the way in. (Rd 2 - 03:44) A jab lands from Stivic, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Two jabs hit home from Stivic and then she catches Myers with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Stivic hits two left jabs and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Myers shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Stivic sprawls brilliantly, then viciously blasts the helpless Myers with a knee strike! (Rd 2 - 02:27) Myers survives it, but does get pushed down into a turtled up position. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Stivic tries to drive a knee to the head, but Myers scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Stivic comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Myers had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Stivic lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Myers. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Myers lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Stivic can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Myers with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Stivic connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:11) For the first time, Stivic is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Stivic can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:42) There's a takedown attempt from Myers. (Rd 2 - 00:42) The takedown is unsuccessful, Stivic sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Stivic lands a left hand and then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Myers backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked her loopy! (Rd 2 - 00:11) Myers regains her senses just in time to dodge a vicious overhand right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Stivic, 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 - 04:52) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Myers, but Stivic was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Stivic, but then she catches Myers with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Myers limps slightly as she circles. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Myers had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Stivic hits a left jab and then hits Myers with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Myers limps slightly as she circles. (Rd 3 - 04:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Stivic slips past a left hook and counters with a left jab and a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Myers is limping noticeably. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Myers isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if she shoots in at the wrong moment. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Stivic lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Myers. (Rd 3 - 03:43) A jab is wide from Stivic, but then she hits Myers with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Stivic throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Seizing the opportunity, Myers shoots. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Stivic sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Myers hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Stivic uses a left jab, but Myers dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Stivic confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Stivic lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Myers. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Myers has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Myers comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:07) The takedown is unsuccessful, Stivic sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Stivic confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 01:36) A defensive jab hits from Myers. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Stivic lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:26) A few deep breaths betray that Stivic is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 3 - 01:16) A jab hits home from Stivic and then she catches Myers with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:16) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the nose of Myers. (Rd 3 - 01:16) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon her breathing. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Stivic is wincing, that last punch may have actually damaged her own hand. (Rd 3 - 01:16) If the hand is broken, her job just got a lot tougher. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Myers has an obvious limp as she circles. (Rd 3 - 00:50) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Stivic. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Myers chooses to shoot in on Stivic. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Stivic stops the takedown with a great sprawl. She steps away to safety. (Rd 3 - 00:12) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Stivic. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Stivic ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:47) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Looking very tired, Stivic clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Myers is looking to muscle Stivic back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Myers achieves it, pinning Stivic to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Myers scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Stivic is controlled up against the cage and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Myers hits Stivic, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Breathing very hard, Stivic is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Myers hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Myers smothers Stivic against the cage, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Myers pins Stivic up against the cage and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Stivic is trapped against the cage and Myers hits her with a quick elbow. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Myers smothers Stivic against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 02:19) Myers catches Stivic with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 4 - 02:10) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Leo Behan restarts them back in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Limping quite noticeably, Myers is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 4 - 02:05) Stivic moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 4 - 02:05) Stivic uses a left jab, but Myers evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Myers initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Stivic fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 4 - 01:45) A jab is wide from Myers, but then she hits Stivic with a straight left. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Stivic moves in on Myers, preparing to throw. (Rd 4 - 01:31) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Myers, but Stivic was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Stivic throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Stivic confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Myers appeared to be going for a takedown, but Stivic took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Stivic throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Myers comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Stivic throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 4 - 00:51) A jab hits home from Myers and then she hits Stivic with a straight left. (Rd 4 - 00:23) Myers may have been setting up to shoot, but Stivic aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:23) Stivic throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 00:07) Stivic throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Myers took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:51) Stivic can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Stivic doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a low kick. Myers uses a right jab but finds her left cross blocked. (Rd 5 - 04:09) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Stivic misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Myers shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:50) She has the takedown! Stivic pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 03:50) That's her second successful takedown from eight attempts. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Myers pounds away with lefts, but Stivic covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 5 - 03:15) Myers tries to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 03:15) Stivic can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Myers attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:07) She gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Myers tries to ensnare Stivic in an americana. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Stivic gets caught by the americana, and it's wrenched back enough that she has to tap! (Rd 5 - 00:41) The winner, by submission; Leslie Myers! (Rd 5 - 00:41) Leslie Myers books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Leslie Myers defeats 'Rapid Fire' Ramona Stivic (Submission (Americana) in 4:19 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Leslie Myers praises her team at Femme Fatale Fighting, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Katherine "The Great" Williams (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Favorite: -1180) vs. Toni Dietrich (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Underdog: +940) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Katherine 'The Great' Williams takes on Toni Dietrich. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Dietrich lands a jab and then hits Williams with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Williams had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Dietrich can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Dietrich fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Williams with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Dietrich closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:55) A jab lands from Dietrich, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Williams had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Dietrich connects with a jab, but Williams evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Dietrich uses a left jab, but Williams avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Williams hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Dietrich throws a one-two, but Williams was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Williams, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Dietrich throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Dietrich closes in on Williams, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Williams may have been setting up to shoot, but Dietrich aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Dietrich connects with a jab, but Williams evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Circling warily, Williams is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Dietrich connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Williams, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Dietrich connects with a nice jab and then catches Williams with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Dietrich uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) A one-two from Dietrich fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Seizing the opportunity, Williams clinches. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Williams tries to wrestle Dietrich backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Williams manages it and controls Dietrich up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Dietrich, stuck with her back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Williams is exerting. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Williams and Dietrich 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 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 Dietrich. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Dietrich 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 - 04:53) Williams looked like she was going to shoot, but Dietrich simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab lands from Dietrich, but Williams evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Dietrich throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Williams seizes the chance and grabs Dietrich into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Williams is trying to push Dietrich so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Williams does it, Dietrich is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Williams smothers Dietrich up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Dietrich is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:52) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Dietrich is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Dietrich hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Dietrich closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:19) A jab hits home from Dietrich and then she catches Williams with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:19) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the jaw of Williams. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Williams lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Dietrich hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Dietrich lands a jab and then hits Williams with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 00:18) There's a takedown attempt from Williams. (Rd 2 - 00:18) She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Williams pounds away and Dietrich eats a few big strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Williams. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:51) Dietrich can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Williams appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Dietrich took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Dietrich can't connect with a jab, but then hits Williams with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Williams shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:15) The takedown is completed, Dietrich is on her back and pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:15) That's her second successful takedown from two attempts. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Williams begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:06) She does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Williams attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Dietrich. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Dietrich blocks it. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Williams tries to lock Dietrich into an armbar. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Williams gets the armbar fully applied and Dietrich has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 02:52) Katherine 'The Great' Williams takes the win by submission! (Rd 3 - 02:52) Katherine Williams books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Katherine 'The Great' Williams defeats Toni Dietrich (Submission (Armbar) in 2:08 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Katherine Williams announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Wicked Bitch of the West (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Long Beach, California, Favorite: -750) vs. "The Unpredictable" Phoebe Bergman (10-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Jacksonville, Florida, Underdog: +590) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due competes against 'The Unpredictable' Phoebe Bergman in the CTC Womens Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Due doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 04:29) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Bergman misses with a big right hand, allowing Due to counter with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:03) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Bergman. (Rd 1 - 03:42) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Due slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice high roundhouse kick. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Bergman immediately covers up and tries to retreat, I think that she is dazed! (Rd 1 - 03:34) A big left hand from Due drops Bergman! (Rd 1 - 03:29) Due starts pounding away on Bergman, looking to finish her off! (Rd 1 - 03:29) Due starts unloading with massive lefts and Bergman is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 03:29) Bergman appears to go limp and the referee dives in and pulls Due away - it's all over! (Rd 1 - 03:15) By knock out, the winner is Honey Due! (Rd 1 - 03:15) Honey Due books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due defeats 'The Unpredictable' Phoebe Bergman (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Honey Due thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She is asked who she'd like to face in her next fight, and replies that she has a lot of respect for the skills of Helena Broderick and that she thinks it'd be a great fight. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Electrifying" Jenny DeNeuve (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Favorite: -260) vs. "The Blonde Bombshell" April Watson (7-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Underdog: +200) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Electrifying' Jenny DeNeuve goes head to head with 'The Blonde Bombshell' April Watson in the CTC Womens Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:49) DeNeuve misses a right hook and gets countered with a couple of jabs that are followed by a leg kick that misses. (Rd 1 - 04:23) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Watson initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:51) DeNeuve hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:51) A three-punch combo fails to trouble DeNeuve. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Watson steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:25) DeNeuve fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Watson connects with a jab but misses when she attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Watson attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:53) DeNeuve throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:53) A jab hits home from Watson and then she catches DeNeuve with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:36) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Watson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:18) DeNeuve counters a right hand with a left jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:58) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 1 - 01:58) DeNeuve misses with a pair of jabs and also doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Watson is off target with a pair of jabs and also finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:39) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:08) DeNeuve misses a right hook and gets countered with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Watson uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:46) DeNeuve scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:24) DeNeuve is off target with a left jab but hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Watson lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:01) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Watson hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:01) DeNeuve lands a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Watson just about edged it. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:51) DeNeuve misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:33) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Watson misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. DeNeuve attacks with a jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Watson misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing DeNeuve to attack with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:21) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:21) DeNeuve hits a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Watson uses a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:05) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Watson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a low kick. (Rd 2 - 02:44) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Watson goes to the body with a left kick. (Rd 2 - 02:44) DeNeuve hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:21) DeNeuve misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Watson comes in with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 01:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Watson misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:28) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Watson misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a spinning kick. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Watson misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 00:49) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:25) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:25) DeNeuve misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:03) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Watson took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Watson up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Watson scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:54) DeNeuve scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:37) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Watson counters a leg kick attempt with a pair of jabs that are followed by a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:26) DeNeuve is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:16) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Watson is off target with a left jab and also misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:16) DeNeuve is off-target with a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Watson is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:59) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:27) DeNeuve connects cleanly with a right hand. Watson hits a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Both fighters strike but without success. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Watson is off-target with a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 03:17) DeNeuve goes for a high kick but misses. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:54) DeNeuve lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Watson hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:30) DeNeuve hits a jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Watson hits a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 02:11) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 01:44) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 01:29) A jab is wide from Watson, but then she catches DeNeuve with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Watson slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:55) DeNeuve is limping a little from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 3 - 00:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Watson misses with a big right hand, allowing DeNeuve to counter with a quick left jab and a wayward spin kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:24) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Watson moves in on DeNeuve, preparing to throw. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Watson lands a jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Watson took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Watson up 30-27 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:46) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike. (Rd 4 - 04:46) Watson misses a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 04:46) DeNeuve doesn't connect with a brace of jabs and also misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:22) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:22) DeNeuve uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Watson tags her opponent with two weak punches and uses them as cover to land a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 04:05) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:05) DeNeuve misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Watson to attack with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 03:41) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 03:41) Watson uses a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 4 - 03:41) DeNeuve hits a couple of jabs but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 03:15) It looked like we were about to see DeNeuve try and get some grappling started, but Watson was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Watson connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Watson throws a one-two, but DeNeuve was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 02:35) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 02:35) Watson connects with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 02:35) DeNeuve doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:12) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Watson dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:02) A few deep breaths betray that Watson is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 4 - 01:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Watson misses with a big right hand, allowing DeNeuve to counter with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 01:39) DeNeuve is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 01:33) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Watson uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 4 - 01:33) DeNeuve uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:08) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:08) Watson counters a poor spin kick attempt with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 4 - 01:00) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Using her wrestling skills, DeNeuve is trying to push Watson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:00) DeNeuve doesn't manage it though, Watson defended it well. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Using her wrestling skills, DeNeuve is trying to push Watson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:41) She does so and now has Watson pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Watson waits for DeNeuve to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns her, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Watson moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 4 - 00:05) DeNeuve appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Watson took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Watson can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches DeNeuve with a right kick to the head. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Breathing very hard, Watson is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Watson, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have Watson ahead 40-36. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:46) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 5 - 04:21) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:07) DeNeuve is trying to push Watson so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:07) DeNeuve manages it and controls Watson up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:47) DeNeuve doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Watson gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 03:34) DeNeuve hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 5 - 03:19) DeNeuve goes for a knee to the thigh but Watson pulls the clinch tighter to block it. (Rd 5 - 03:01) Watson is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 02:42) A tired-looking DeNeuve manages to push Watson back and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Nothing really happens for the next minute or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches and trying to recover. Both fighters are looking very tired. (Rd 5 - 01:45) Referee Leo Behan decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 01:30) Watson counters a right hand with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:09) DeNeuve misses with a big right hand, allowing Watson to counter with a quick kick. (Rd 5 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Limping quite noticeably, DeNeuve is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Watson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:34) DeNeuve is trying to muscle Watson up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:34) DeNeuve can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Watson is trying to force DeNeuve into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:22) DeNeuve can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 5 - 00:10) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Watson scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Watson, 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) This is bad for DeNeuve, she's running out of rounds. Round 6 Quote (Rd 6 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 6 - 04:53) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 6 - 04:23) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 6 - 04:06) DeNeuve is limping noticeably. (Rd 6 - 04:00) They come together and strike. (Rd 6 - 04:00) DeNeuve uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 6 - 04:00) Watson connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 6 - 03:41) Watson lands a left jab, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 6 - 03:29) Watson looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 6 - 03:23) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 6 - 03:23) DeNeuve hits a left hand. (Rd 6 - 03:23) Watson finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 6 - 03:12) From the looks of things, I don't think DeNeuve has much energy left. (Rd 6 - 03:12) DeNeuve has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 6 - 03:05) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 6 - 03:05) DeNeuve scores with a left hook. (Rd 6 - 03:05) Watson hits a jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 6 - 02:51) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 6 - 02:51) Watson is trying to lock DeNeuve into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 6 - 02:51) She gets it, and now has DeNeuve in trouble. (Rd 6 - 02:34) From the clinch, Watson drives a knee to the stomach. (Rd 6 - 02:18) DeNeuve tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 6 - 01:52) From the clinch, DeNeuve gets caught with a knee to the chest. (Rd 6 - 01:32) DeNeuve blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 6 - 01:01) Using the clinch, Watson hits a knee to the ribs of DeNeuve. (Rd 6 - 00:41) DeNeuve pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating. (Rd 6 - 00:35) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 6 - 00:35) Watson doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 6 - 00:35) DeNeuve misses with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 6 - 00:15) Watson connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Round six is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 6 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Watson. (Rd 6 - 00:00) This is bad for DeNeuve, she's running out of rounds. (Rd 6 - 00:00) DeNeuve definitely has a large bruise starting to develop on her body, that has got to hurt. Round 7 Quote (Rd 7 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 7 - 04:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 04:46) Watson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 7 - 04:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 04:24) DeNeuve misses with a big right hand, allowing Watson to counter with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 7 - 04:14) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 7 - 04:14) Watson looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 7 - 04:14) Watson doesn't get it, DeNeuve blocked any attempt to move her. (Rd 7 - 04:02) Watson looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. (Rd 7 - 04:02) Watson is trying to lock DeNeuve into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 7 - 04:02) DeNeuve can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 7 - 03:44) DeNeuve looks like she is completely out of gas. (Rd 7 - 03:44) Using the clinch, Watson hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 7 - 03:31) DeNeuve tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 7 - 02:52) Using the clinch, Watson drives a knee into the chest of DeNeuve, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 7 - 02:39) Watson keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 7 - 02:15) DeNeuve blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 7 - 01:53) DeNeuve is released from the clinch, Watson looks to change tactics. (Rd 7 - 01:31) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 7 - 01:20) DeNeuve limps pretty heavily as she circles around. (Rd 7 - 01:09) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 7 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 7 - 00:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 00:42) Watson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 7 - 00:28) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 7 - 00:28) Watson is aiming to get DeNeuve into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 7 - 00:28) She gets it, and now has DeNeuve in trouble. (Rd 7 - 00:11) From the clinch, DeNeuve takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round seven. (Rd 7 - 00:00) I think Watson took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 7 - 00:00) This is bad for DeNeuve, she's running out of rounds. Round 8 Quote (Rd 8 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 8 - 04:51) Watson throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 8 - 04:44) DeNeuve is able to grab Watson. (Rd 8 - 04:36) DeNeuve attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Watson on the ground. (Rd 8 - 04:36) It doesn't work, Watson defended against it well. (Rd 8 - 04:20) DeNeuve looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 8 - 04:20) Watson stops the attempted trip, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 8 - 03:52) Watson is looking to get DeNeuve in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 8 - 03:52) She gets it, and now has DeNeuve in trouble. (Rd 8 - 03:36) DeNeuve blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 8 - 02:58) Using the clinch, Watson hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 8 - 02:43) Watson misses a knee strike, but maintains her control of the clinch. (Rd 8 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 8 - 02:22) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Watson scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 8 - 02:10) Watson misses a knee strike, but maintains her control of the clinch. (Rd 8 - 01:49) Watson releases the Muay Thai clinch and steps back, preparing for a different plan of attack. (Rd 8 - 01:26) Watson throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 8 - 01:21) DeNeuve seizes the chance and grabs Watson into a clinch. (Rd 8 - 01:14) DeNeuve looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 8 - 01:14) Watson stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 8 - 00:48) Watson looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 8 - 00:48) It's unsuccessful, DeNeuve maintained a good solid base. (Rd 8 - 00:37) Watson tries to get DeNeuve into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 8 - 00:37) Watson manages it and now controls DeNeuve by the back of the head. (Rd 8 - 00:22) From the clinch, DeNeuve takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 8 - 00:02) Watson tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but DeNeuve isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Round eight ends as time expires. (Rd 8 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Watson. (Rd 8 - 00:00) By my scorecard, DeNeuve is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. She needs a finish in this final round. (Rd 8 - 00:00) DeNeuve has an ugly black bruise on her side, that surely must be restricting what she can do. Round 9 Quote (Rd 9 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 9 - 04:53) Watson confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 9 - 04:53) DeNeuve appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Watson took the initiative first. (Rd 9 - 04:53) Watson connects with a jab, but DeNeuve avoids a big right. (Rd 9 - 04:34) Watson confidently comes in closer. (Rd 9 - 04:34) It looked like we were about to see DeNeuve try and get some grappling started, but Watson was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 9 - 04:34) Watson throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 9 - 04:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 04:12) Watson counters a right hand with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 9 - 04:03) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 9 - 04:03) Watson tries to get DeNeuve into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 9 - 04:03) Watson achieves it, DeNeuve could not fight out of it. (Rd 9 - 03:52) Using the clinch, Watson drives a knee into the chest of DeNeuve, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 9 - 03:35) Watson keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 9 - 03:08) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Watson scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 9 - 02:49) Watson tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but DeNeuve isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 9 - 02:20) From the clinch, DeNeuve takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 9 - 02:07) DeNeuve pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating. (Rd 9 - 01:59) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 01:59) DeNeuve misses with a big right hand, allowing Watson to counter with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 9 - 01:31) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 9 - 01:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 01:02) DeNeuve misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Watson to attack with a left hook. (Rd 9 - 00:49) Limping quite noticeably, DeNeuve is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 9 - 00:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 00:39) Watson is off-target with a jab but lands a leg kick. (Rd 9 - 00:39) DeNeuve scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 9 - 00:25) DeNeuve has an obvious limp as she circles. (Rd 9 - 00:10) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The time expires on round nine, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 9 - 00:00) I think Watson took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 9 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 89-82. (Rd 9 - 00:00) Making 'The Blonde Bombshell' April Watson the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 9 - 00:00) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes 'The Blonde Bombshell' April Watson. Official Result: 'The Blonde Bombshell' April Watson defeats 'The Electrifying' Jenny DeNeuve (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, April Watson praises her team at Dungeon LA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She says that she has a lot of respect for Jenny DeNeuve and praises her toughness. The camera loves April Watson, so even if she isn't a particularly interesting interviewee she still benefits from being on camera. Attendance: 471 Gate Reciepts: $46,629 Sponsorship: $36,284 Ad Revenue: $588,222 Merchandise: $5,133 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $78,077) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) April Watson $2,614 Jenny DeNeuve $3,074 Honey Due $7,440 Phoebe Bergman $1,845 KotN: Due: $5,000 Katherine Williams $4,182 Toni Dietrich $1,968 Leslie Myers $2,440 Ramona Stivic $1,968 Hazel McClay $17,440 Kata Mallasz $16,890 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Daljit Samir $2,720 Jessica Herbig $1,968 Fusae Miura $7,788 Nicola Tyler $1,598 SotN: Miura: $5,000 Andrea Jones $2,420 Shannon Palmer $1,722 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $28,719 Profit: $560,464 Critical Rating: 78% Commercial Rating: 44% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -3.0% 11.0% (Low Level National) USA -4.0% 11.4% (Low Level National) UK -4.0% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Europe -2.0% 91.9% (High Level Regional) Australia -2.0% 89.1% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.0% 3.4% (Low Level National) Asia -2.0% 91.0% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.9% 80.3% (High Level Regional) Mexico -2.0% 88.6% (High Level Regional) South America -4.0% 2.2% (Low Level National) Central America -0.9% 82.3% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.9% 77.2% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 93, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 94, and all fighters tested clean. - Katherine Williams announced her retirement to the crowd following her victory over Toni Dietrich. She retires with a professional record of 9-1, with a promotional record of 2-0 with CTC, including a first round submission victory over Dianne Ellis at Canadian Tournament Combat 58, and a third round submission victory over Toni Dietrich at Canadian Tournament Combat 96. - The CTC announce that Jenny DeNeuve will continue in the tournament in place of Williams, setting up a rematch of tonight's main event in the next round. - Ramona Stivic suffered a strained wrist during her loss to Leslie Myers, and will miss a few days of training. - Leslie Myers suffered a broken nose during her victory over Ramona Stivic, and will miss a week of training, this should not affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - Katherine Williams suffered a broken jaw during her victory over Toni Dietrich, and will take three weeks to recover, she has her whole life to recover, and we wish her good luck! - CTC Middleweight fighter Artak Gevor is now training at Euro Team Thunder as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight against Haranobu Oshiro. He will be backed by the team for his next fight and may stick around if things go well. He is looking to improve his striking through his association with the team. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Honor O'Neill will no longer be training at Femme Fatale Fighting following her decision loss to Stella Massey. She is looking to freshen up her training, feeling that she needs a different approach. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Sho Kitabatake will no longer be training at Dragon's Lair Gym following his loss to Naozane Yamaguchiya. He will be looking elsewhere for training for his next fight, and feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Toby Sorkin will be training with Evolution MMA as he prepares of his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Ken Peters. He is only expected to be with the team on a temporary basis, and is looking to improve his striking during his time there. - CTC Womens Flyweight fighter Jessica Herbig will no longer be training with American Cage Fighters following her decision loss to Daljit Samir. The loss left her feeling she needed a move to shake up her training. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Gina Dixon will no longer be training with Dungeon LA following her submission loss to Taniko Uchiyama. She has decided she would benefit from training elsewhere, and a new environment and approach will help reinvogorate her. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Osamu Dan will no longer be training with Top Team Japan following his decision loss to Niko Soldo. He felt the need to move on in order to shake up his training. - CTC Featherweight fighter Tyler Aidi has started training with Slaughterhouse. He commented that he has enjoyed being tested with new and fresh training methods and he thinks the team will be able to help him improve his ground and pound. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows WEFF Siege 1: Austin vs. Bergeron (Saturday, Week 3, March 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Emele Bergeron vs. Cherita Austin KO of the Night: Madelina Landry (vs. Aubina Garcia) Submission of the Night: Emele Bergeron (vs. Cherita Austin) Japanese Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 4, March 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Yoritomo Ina KO of the Night: Marcos Maciel (vs. Gekko Goto) Submission of the Night: Ryosei Sakamoto (vs. Yoritomo Ina) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round (Round of 16) Daniela Sadorra vs. Nina Belle Helena Broderick vs. Karen Curtis Steph Smith vs. Trish Biel Natalie Rogers vs. Rennaya Rives Honey Due vs. Leslie Myers Fusae Miura vs. Andrea Jones Hazel McClay vs. Daljit Samir April Watson vs. Jenny DeNeuve II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Friday, Week 4, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Fury Awoken" Sukarno (32-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -300) vs. Korekiyo Anzai (12-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Underdog: +230) Sukarno is a legendary figure in Asia and a favorite of MMA fans worldwide, and is one of the most viciously exciting fighters in the world to watch. If the concept of violence ever took on human form, it's name would be Sukarno. The star around which KDM FC was built, he jumped ship to ALPHA-1 in early 1999 and made the step up in competition look easy. His 32-0 record is unmatched in MMA, and the scary thing is that he might not even be in his prime yet. He won by second round knock out over Owen Oggleberry-Pipp in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Jackson Mollusck in the third round of the tournament. Korekiyo Anzai is a very versatile fighter, who has the ability to stand up and strike with most opponents but is at his best when he can get a fight to the ground and use his submission skills. Unfortunately a terrible injury, a shattered knee, meant that he didn't fight at all between February 1998 and December 1999, but he has since returned to full fitness and is back causing waves in the Lightweight division. He won by fourth round submission over Nshan Ramazyan in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Roberto Perrella Aun in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Chan Kim Huat in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Datuk Ong Ka Ting vs. Chakrit Mamanee in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Pain Express" Go Yamamoto (30-10, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: -130) vs. Bud "The Rocket" Brockett (13-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -140) Go Yamamoto is a huge draw in Japan, and was ironically, very nearly the "nearly man" of Japanese MMA. It took him three attempts before he managed to become ALPHA-1's Lightweight champion, although his struggle endeared him to the fans. A bad injury stalled his career, and his return ended in disappointment when his massively hyped bout with Sukarno saw him get flattened in under five minutes. His career now stands at a crossroads. He won by third round knock out over Grande Silveira in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Rodolphe Gygax in the third round of the tournament. Bud Brockett is one of the most successful collegiate wrestlers in recent memory, and is a relentless takedown machine who generally cuts well over 20 lbs to fight at Lightweight, and just bullies opponents with his size and intensity. He won by Unanimous Decision over Jazz Snide in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Tessai Satou in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Folke Dalen in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Naizen Hamacho vs. Elvis Milissis in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Hillbilly Hammer" Luke Hilton (14-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Underdog: +160) vs. "The Sharpshooter" Georges Nouri (16-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -210) Luke Hilton is a Lightweight competitor and a real threat to any opponent. His wrestling background gives him a solid base when competeing up close, but his main weapon, and the source of his nickname, is his massive punching power. He made his GAMMA debut in 1997 and has torn through the division, his only losses coming against the elite of the elite, Brandon Sugar for the title and Fiyero Lermontov. He won by Split Decision over Shusui Ikoma in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Patrik Pedersen in the third round of the tournament. Georges Nouri is a Greek grappling master, who is a very dangerous Lightweight competitor, renowned for his submission savvy. Superb on the ground, both on top and from his back, he is also an elite-level fighter from the clinch. He has twice contended for the SIGMA Lightweight title but failed on both occasions. He won by first round submission over Raymond Austin in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Matt Horowitz in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Norihide Kusonoki in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Atep of Indonesia vs. Glen Siemaszko in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Atep of Indonesia (16-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -810) vs. Glen "The Marine" Siemaszko (11-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +640) Atep of Indonesia is a potential megastar in the making, a chrismatic martial artist with a million dollar look who has the added value of being a damn fine fighter too. He made his name with KDM FC as a great Lightweight champion and the face of the company. He joined ALPHA-1 in 2001 and marked his debut with a statement victory over Fumiaki Hayashi. In contention for a title shot, he is likely heading for a showdown with ALPHA-1's Lightweight champion Sukarno, who is the only man to have ever beaten him. He won by first round TKO over Adam McLeish in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Irving Braun in the third round of the tournament. Glen Siemaszko is a tough Lightweight from Boston, Massachusetts, a kick boxer with a dynamite right hand. A real life former US Marine, he is noted for his trademark army colors on his shorts and other fight wears. In 2000 he became XCC Lightweight champion by defeating Darren Southall, a win that put him on GAMMA's radar. He moved to the bigger company in 2001 but had a disastrous debut when Bud Brockett thoroughly manhandled him for three rounds. He won by second round knock out over Ignatius Hepfinger in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Delma de Brito in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Nicholas Bretton in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Luke Hilton vs. Georges Nouri in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Naizen Hamacho (15-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -750) vs. Elvis "The King" Milissis (9-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #104, Underdog: +590) Naizen Hamacho is a very difficult opponent to face, an excellent striker who is noted for his precise, powerful kicks. Even if an opponent manages to get past his kicks they then have to deal with a fighter who has good wrestling and takedown defence, not to mention a nasty clinch game, all of which make him a very versatile and hard to beat MMA competitor. A top ten world-ranked Lightweight, he has been fighting with ALPHA-1 for several years. He won by second round submission over Watson Viana in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Rupert Lennox in the third round of the tournament. Elvis Milissis is one of the most physically imposing Lightweight competitors in the world (in reality he could probably fight as a Middleweight without too much trouble, but he is a master of weight cutting), he is a top quality striker who loves to use head kicks to end fights. An XCC regular, he has yet to really get the success that his talent would indicate that he should. He won by first round knock out over Marek Warzyka in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round knock out over Chico Feijo in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Aaron McBroom in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Go Yamamoto vs. Bud Brockett in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Mr. Intensity" Bruce Steven (22-9, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -600) vs. "Relentless" Ren Akai (11-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Underdog: +470) Bruce Steven is a talented submission artist, who has always been one of the most dangerous Lightweight fighters when a fight goes to the ground. Unfortunately for him, his glass jaw and sloppy striking have always been a well known flaw and have prevented him from mixing it with the elite. He won by first round TKO over Muhammad Hamzah in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Gregory O'Hara in the third round of the tournament. Ren Akai is a powerful young fighter who made a name for himself as one of the best amateur wrestlers in Japan. He got the nickname "Relentless" due to his tenacious, almost fanatical, chasing of takedowns during his matches. He joined ALPHA-1's Lightweight division in 1999. He won by fourth round submission over Doug Minelli in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Darren Southall in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Branco in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lubos Plasil vs. H.M. Menzel in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Lubos "The Experiment" Plasil (11-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Favorite: -600) vs. H.M. Menzel (18-6, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +470) Lubos Plasil is a former instructor in Russian Combat Sambo, a clinically precise fighter who is a master of taking fights to the ground and ending them with crisp submissions. He has a large distinctive scar down his chest from when he was once run over by a tank. With that having been unable to finish him off, most MMA fighters don't stand a chance. He won by first round submission over Ralph Concannon in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Alain Saul in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Brandon Sugar in the third round of the tournament. H.M. Menzel was originally a scrappy, tenacious wrestler, and used to be a prototypical ground and pound fighter, endlessly looking for a double leg to start his attacks. Since then he has been working hard on his stand-up game and now is a considerably more versatile prospect. He is a former challenger for the GAMMA Lightweight title. He won by second round submission over Aiden Weinstein in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Kazuya Chano in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Fujimaro Hidaka in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Bruce Steven vs. Ren Akai in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Savage" Datuk Ong Ka Ting (13-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -750) vs. Chakrit Mamanee (4-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #145, Underdog: +590) Datuk Ong Ka Ting is one of the few Malaysians in Mixed Martial Arts, and a vicious pitbull of a fighter. With a great submission game, he will often shoot in for a single or double leg takedown and simply refuse to let go until he has the opponent on their back. Once he is on top it is near impossible to shake him loose. He joined ALPHA-1 in late 1998, dropping to Lightweight in the process. He suffered his first loss two years later, beaten by Sukarno in a bout for the Interim Lightweight title, and that remains his only defeat to date. He won by first round submission over Vince Dahl in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Masayoshi Tatsuko in the third round of the tournament. Chakrit Mamanee is a powerfully built 155lber who is very dangerous on the ground as he has both the power to blast opponents away and the skills to tap them. Always in peak condition, he is going to be a very difficult fighter to stop. He won by Unanimous Decision over Cong Kao in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Caca de Andrade in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Yoshinori Morishita in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sukarno vs. Korekiyo Anzai in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Sukarno (155 lbs) vs. Korekiyo Anzai (155 lbs) Go Yamamoto (155 lbs) vs. Bud Brockett (155 lbs) Luke Hilton (155 lbs) vs. Georges Nouri (155 lbs) Atep of Indonesia (155 lbs) vs. Glen Siemaszko (155 lbs) Naizen Hamacho (155 lbs) vs. Elvis Milissis (155 lbs) Bruce Steven (155 lbs) vs. Ren Akai (155 lbs) Lubos Plasil (155 lbs) vs. H.M. Menzel (155 lbs) Datuk Ong Ka Ting (155 lbs) vs. Chakrit Mamanee (155 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 97 Full Fight Card LW: Sukarno vs. Korekiyo Anzai LW: Go Yamamoto vs. Bud Brockett LW: Luke Hilton vs. Georges Nouri LW: Atep of Indonesia vs. Glen Siemaszko LW: Naizen Hamacho vs. Elvis Milissis LW: Bruce Steven vs. Ren Akai LW: Lubos Plasil vs. H.M. Menzel LW: Datuk Ong Ka Ting vs. Chakrit Mamanee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 Friday, Week 4, March 2003 Live From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Savage" Datuk Ong Ka Ting (13-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Favorite: -750) vs. Chakrit Mamanee (4-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Thailand, Underdog: +590) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with 'The Savage' Datuk Ong Ka Ting battling Chakrit Mamanee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Datuk steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Mamanee throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Datuk gets hold of Mamanee, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Datuk looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 04:32) A great inside leg trip sees Mamanee get thrown to the mat and Datuk is left in guard. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Datuk begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 04:19) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Datuk doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Mamanee drags Datuk in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Datuk throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Datuk peppers Mamanee with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Datuk is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Datuk isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Mamanee tries to catch Datuk with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 01:16) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Mamanee closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Datuk appeared to be going for a takedown, but Mamanee took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Mamanee connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) A one-two from Mamanee fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Datuk is able to grab Mamanee. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Datuk tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Mamanee blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Datuk tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Datuk doesn't get the trip, Mamanee instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Mamanee is looking to muscle Datuk back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Mamanee achieves it, pinning Datuk to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Mamanee just about edged it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Mamanee looks pumped up and his team are delighted. (Rd 1 - 00:00) He may have come into this fight as the heavy underdog, but you wouldn't know it based on that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Datuk looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Mamanee simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Mamanee connects with a nice jab and then catches Datuk with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:25) A one-two from Mamanee fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Mamanee moves in on Datuk, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Mamanee hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Mamanee can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Datuk with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Datuk has been cut above his hairline, blood is trickling down. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Datuk uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:24) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Mamanee has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Datuk peppers Mamanee with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Mamanee pulls Datuk close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Datuk starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Mamanee was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Mamanee ends up in guard. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Mamanee throws several small strikes at Datuk, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Datuk looks for an elbow from the bottom, but Mamanee leans forward and smothers it. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Mamanee keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Datuk tries to ensnare an arm. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Mamanee fends off Datuk, and doesn't give up an arm. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) The clock runs down as Datuk is being smothered against the ground by Mamanee. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Datuk is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Mamanee off of him. (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 Mamanee. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Mamanee up 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Datuk. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Datuk aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Mamanee uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Datuk is able to grab Mamanee. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Datuk looks to sweep a leg out from under Mamanee so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Datuk doesn't get the trip, Mamanee instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Mamanee tries to wrestle Datuk backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Mamanee achieves it, pinning Datuk to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Datuk takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Mamanee hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Mamanee tries to elbow Datuk, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Datuk sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:58) The takedown is successful, Mamanee pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Datuk throws several small strikes at Mamanee, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 02:14) In guard, Datuk begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Mamanee was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Mamanee ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 3 - 01:44) For the moment Datuk is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Datuk looks to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Mamanee allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Mamanee somehow manages to come out on top of Datuk in north-south position. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Datuk catches Mamanee trying to move to side control, and scrambles fast. (Rd 3 - 00:41) The scramble leaves Mamanee on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Datuk keeps very tight to Mamanee and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Mamanee, 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Datuk, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Datuk looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Mamanee simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Mamanee uses a left jab, but Datuk evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Datuk comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Mamanee hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Mamanee is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Setting it up with excellent timing, Datuk comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Datuk gets a single leg takedown! Mamanee pulls guard off it. (Rd 4 - 04:17) That's four takedowns from seven attempts. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Datuk keeps very tight to Mamanee and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Datuk punches down at Mamanee, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 03:06) Datuk throws several small strikes at Mamanee, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Datuk leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Mamanee. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Datuk tries to pass the guard. (Rd 4 - 02:32) He can't get free of the guard. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 4 - 01:18) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Showing great timing, Datuk comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:12) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Mamanee has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 01:04) Datuk throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Mamanee throws out some punches, but Datuk leans back to avoid them. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Datuk peppers Mamanee with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Datuk leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Mamanee. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Datuk, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Datuk really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Datuk is quickly back up off his stool, psyched up and looking ready to look for the finish that he now needs. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Mamanee throws a two-punch combo but Datuk avoids both. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Mamanee uses a left jab, but Datuk avoids a big right. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Taking a few gulps of breath, Datuk is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 5 - 04:05) There's a takedown attempt from Datuk, who set it up well. (Rd 5 - 04:05) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Mamanee is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Datuk fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Datuk tries to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Datuk passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Mamanee starts scrambling. (Rd 5 - 03:17) The scramble results in Datuk having to turtle, with Mamanee holding him down while facing him. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Mamanee prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Datuk who is able to spring back up. (Rd 5 - 02:54) Mamanee glares at his opponent. (Rd 5 - 02:39) Mamanee fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Datuk with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 5 - 02:21) Datuk sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 5 - 02:21) The takedown is successful, Mamanee pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Datuk looks to get past the guard. (Rd 5 - 02:11) He passes guard, but Mamanee was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 5 - 01:57) The scramble leaves Datuk on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Mamanee looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Datuk fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 01:29) The scramble results in Datuk being on his back with Mamanee in side control. (Rd 5 - 01:15) Mamanee throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Mamanee blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 00:43) Mamanee throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Datuk tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Mamanee pounds away but Datuk deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Datuk, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-47 (Reginald Wodehouse), 49-46 (Millhouse Twain) and 48-47 (Johnny Beerbohm). (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Savage' Datuk Ong Ka Ting! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Savage' Datuk Ong Ka Ting advances in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Savage' Datuk Ong Ka Ting defeats Chakrit Mamanee (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Datuk Ong Ka Ting gives a name-check to everyone at Wudang Academy, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Datuk Ong Ka Ting praises Mamanee for his skill and toughness. CTC LIGHT WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Lubos "The Experiment" Plasil (11-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Olomouc, Czech Repbulic, Favorite: -600) vs. H.M. Menzel (18-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Amos, Quebec, Underdog: +470) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Lubos 'The Experiment' Plasil faces H. M. Menzel. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Plasil moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Plasil lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Menzel comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Plasil partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Menzel has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Menzel can't get Plasil down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Menzel tries to keep him up against the cage, but Plasil works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Menzel clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Plasil hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Plasil sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:24) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Plasil looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:12) He is too good for Menzel slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Plasil tries to lock Menzel in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Plasil gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Menzel has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Lubos 'The Experiment' Plasil takes the win by submission! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Lubos Plasil. Official Result: Lubos 'The Experiment' Plasil defeats H. M. Menzel (Submission (Armbar) in 2:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Lubos Plasil thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He talks about tapping Menzel out and says that he is very happy with his submission technique. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Mr. Intensity" Bruce Steven (22-9, 2-0 CTC, From: Port Cartier, Quebec, Favorite: -600) vs. "Relentless" Ren Akai (11-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Saitama, Japan, Underdog: +470) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven competes against 'Relentless' Ren Akai. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Showing great timing, Akai comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:50) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Akai unloads with some right hands, but Steven deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Steven tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Akai unloads with some right hands, but Steven deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Steven tries to move to guard, but Akai doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Akai fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Akai blocks Steven as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Akai fires away with right hands, but Steven doesn't take much damage. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Steven tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Akai fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Steven tries to pull guard on Akai but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Akai throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Steven tries to move to guard, but Akai doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:20) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Akai sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:05) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Steven pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:57) For the moment Akai is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Steven pulls Akai down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Perhaps wary of submissions, Akai keeps extremely tight to Steven and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Steven grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Akai from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Steven gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Akai is in huge trouble! (Rd 1 - 00:10) Akai picks Steven up...and slams him down with a powerbomb! (Rd 1 - 00:10) The powerbomb doesn't shake Steven off, and in fact seems to have only sunk the triangle deeper...but the round ends before the inevitable tap out! (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 Akai 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Akai looks pumped up and his team are delighted. (Rd 1 - 00:00) He may have come into this fight as the heavy underdog, but you wouldn't know it based on that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:46) There's a takedown attempt from Akai. (Rd 2 - 04:46) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Steven pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Akai keeps tight to Steven, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Grabbing an arm, Steven attempts to lock on a triangle choke. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Akai doesn't let Steven get it. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Akai fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Steven tries to catch Akai with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Akai punches down at Steven, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Akai fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Steven reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 2 - 02:23) A straight armbar is applied, Akai has to tap out before his arm is hyper-extended! (Rd 2 - 01:53) By submission, the winner is Bruce Steven! (Rd 2 - 01:53) Bruce Steven books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven defeats 'Relentless' Ren Akai (Submission (Armbar) in 3:07 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bruce Steven praises his team at Montreal Fight Sciences, his various sponsors,and the fans who came out to support him. He talks about tapping Akai out and says that he is very happy with his submission technique. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Naizen Hamacho (15-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -750) vs. Elvis "The King" Milissis (9-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Clarksville, Tennessee, Underdog: +590) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Naizen Hamacho battling Elvis 'The King' Milissis. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Milissis clearly has a significant weight advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Moving forward constantly, Milissis is pressuring Hamacho. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Hamacho tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Milissis throws a one-two, but Hamacho was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Milissis misses a left hook and gets countered with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Milissis misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Hamacho to attack with a couple of jabs that are followed by a left head kick that doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Hamacho counters a left hand with a left head kick that did damage. (Rd 1 - 03:45) As he backs off it becomes clear that Milissis is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:45) A brutal left hand sends Milissis staggering backward! He stumbles and crashes down to the floor! (Rd 1 - 03:34) Hamacho starts pounding away on Milissis, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 03:34) Hamacho pounds away, Milissis is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 03:34) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:14) The winner, by TKO; Naizen Hamacho! (Rd 1 - 03:14) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Naizen Hamacho. Official Result: Naizen Hamacho defeats Elvis 'The King' Milissis (TKO (Strikes) in 1:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Naizen Hamacho thanks everyone connected to Dragon's Lair Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Atep of Indonesia (16-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Java, Indonesia, Favorite: -810) vs. Glen "The Marine" Siemaszko (11-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +640) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Atep of Indonesia goes head to head with Glen 'The Marine' Siemaszko. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Atep hits a jab but misses with a spinning back kick. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Siemaszko connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Atep lands a right jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Siemaszko hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Atep counters a right hand with a right kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Atep hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Siemaszko lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:36) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Atep feints, causing Siemaszko to move to one side and leave himself wide open. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Siemaszko misses with a big right hand, allowing Atep to counter with a jab and a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:09) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Atep opens Siemaszko up with a feint. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Siemaszko misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick right jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Siemaszko pulls his best mean face and tries to stare his opponent down. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Siemaszko hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Atep nails two quick punches from a flurry and then hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:04) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 01:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Siemaszko misses a body kick attempt and allows Atep to move in with a few quick jabs that are followed by a low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:25) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Siemaszko misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Atep to attack with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Siemaszko shouts at his opponent, telling them to bring it on. (Rd 1 - 01:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Atep fools Siemaszko with a feint. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Atep counters a right hand with a nice left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Atep slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick right jab and a left hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 00:28) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 00:02) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:02) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Atep throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Atep deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Atep, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Atep is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Siemaszko lands a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Atep nails one quick punch from a flurry but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Atep counters a right hand with a quick head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Siemaszko almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him! (Rd 2 - 04:12) Siemaszko eats a left head kick! He falls to the ground but is not out! (Rd 2 - 04:00) Atep senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 2 - 04:00) Atep fires away and Siemaszko is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 2 - 04:00) With Siemaszko taking a beating, referee Leo Behan has to stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:41) Atep of Indonesia takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 2 - 03:41) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Atep of Indonesia. Official Result: Atep of Indonesia defeats Glen 'The Marine' Siemaszko (TKO (Strikes) in 1:19 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Atep of Indonesia praises his team at Dojo of Zui Quan, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Glen Siemaszko and praises his toughness. A charismatic talker with the looks to match, Atep of Indonesia has real star power. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Hillbilly Hammer" Luke Hilton (14-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, Alabama, Underdog: +160) vs. "The Sharpshooter" Georges Nouri (16-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Athens, Greece, Favorite: -210) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Hillbilly Hammer' Luke Hilton going up against 'The Sharpshooter' Georges Nouri. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Nouri appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hilton took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Hilton throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Nouri looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Hilton simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Hilton connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:16) A quick flurry of three punches from Hilton sees all of them hit home but Nouri avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Coming forward, Nouri is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Hilton uses a left jab, but Nouri evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Nouri gets hold of Hilton without taking too much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Nouri has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Hilton cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a suplex, he can only pull guard! (Rd 1 - 03:22) Nouri starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Nouri isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Nouri fires off some lefts, but Hilton isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Nouri pounds away, but Hilton isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:29) In guard, Nouri begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Hilton is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Nouri firmly in guard. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Hilton is making it as hard as possible for Nouri to do anything and is really concentrating on defending as well as he can. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Nouri tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Hilton defends himself well by keeping the guard tight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's 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 Nouri 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Nouri comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:52) A jab lands from Hilton, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Hilton throws a punch but Nouri was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Nouri gets hold of Hilton, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Nouri tries to wrestle Hilton backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Hilton ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Nouri has gotten hold of Hilton and may be looking for a suplex. (Rd 2 - 04:06) A suplex throws Hilton to the ground where he can only pull half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:47) In half guard, Nouri catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Nouri starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 2 - 03:31) He passes half guard, but Hilton was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Hilton manages to come out on top, with Nouri pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Hilton uses a shoulder smash to keep Nouri down. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Nouri attempts to grab an arm of Hilton from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:53) A straight armbar is applied, Hilton has to tap out before his arm is hyper-extended! (Rd 2 - 02:33) By submission, the winner is Georges Nouri! (Rd 2 - 02:33) Georges Nouri books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Sharpshooter' Georges Nouri defeats 'The Hillbilly Hammer' Luke Hilton (Submission (Armbar) in 2:27 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Georges Nouri thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Pain Express" Go Yamamoto (30-10, 2-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: -130) vs. Bud "The Rocket" Brockett (13-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Waterbury, Connecticut, Favorite: -140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Pain Express' Go Yamamoto takes on Bud 'The Rocket' Brockett in the CTC Lightweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Brockett looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Brockett uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Yamamoto partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Brockett has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Brockett drives Yamamoto up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Brockett pins Yamamoto up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Brockett catches Yamamoto with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Yamamoto is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Brockett has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Yamamoto down. (Rd 1 - 03:49) A sweep of the legs is successful, Yamamoto is floored and Brockett has no problem getting side control. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Brockett fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Brockett blocks Yamamoto as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Looking to catch his breath, Brockett is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Yamamoto tries to pull guard on Brockett but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Brockett throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Brockett blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Brockett fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Brockett blocks Yamamoto as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:47) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Setting it up with excellent timing, Brockett comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:42) The takedown is completed, Yamamoto is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Brockett tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:32) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Brockett is up first and quickly grabs Yamamoto, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Brockett pins Yamamoto up against the cage and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Brockett 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 - 04:46) There's a takedown attempt from Brockett, who set it up well. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Brockett gets a single leg takedown! Yamamoto pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Time slips away as Brockett successfully keeps Yamamoto stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Brockett keeps tight to Yamamoto, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Yamamoto throws out some punches, but Brockett leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 03:30) The clock runs down as Yamamoto is being smothered against the ground by Brockett. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Brockett smothers Yamamoto with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Brockett throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Brockett leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Yamamoto. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Brockett throws some minor strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Yamamoto tries to pull Brockett in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Referee Leo Behan decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Brockett uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Brockett gets a single leg takedown! Yamamoto pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Yamamoto is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Brockett off of him. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Brockett fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:13) The clock runs down as Yamamoto is being smothered against the ground by Brockett. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Brockett. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Brockett. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Showing great timing, Brockett comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:49) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Yamamoto is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Brockett looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 04:38) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Yamamoto throws out some punches, but Brockett leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Brockett lies on top of Yamamoto, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Yamamoto is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Brockett off of him. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Brockett keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Brockett deflects a couple of punches that Yamamoto threw from below. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Brockett lies on top of Yamamoto, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Brockett throws some minor strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Brockett attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 01:35) He can't find a way past the guard. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Yamamoto throws out some punches, but Brockett leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 00:27) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan standing them both back up. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Brockett sets it up well and shoots in at speed. (Rd 3 - 00:21) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Yamamoto is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 00:21) That's his sixth takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:12) Yamamoto is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Brockett off of him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Brockett took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Yamamoto will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:47) Brockett sets it up well and shoots in at speed. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Yamamoto gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Brockett throws a few left hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Yamamoto drags Brockett in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Brockett attempts to pass guard. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Brockett pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Yamamoto tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Brockett doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Brockett is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Yamamoto was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Brockett ends up in half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Brockett tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control. (Rd 4 - 01:48) Brockett throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Brockett blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:58) Brockett starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 4 - 00:58) He can't get the mount. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Yamamoto tries to pull guard on Brockett but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Brockett fires away with elbows but Yamamoto doesn't take much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Brockett blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Brockett took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Yamamoto 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 for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:52) Brockett sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 5 - 04:52) He has the takedown! Yamamoto pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Brockett has now completed eight takedowns. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Brockett looks to get past the guard. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Yamamoto is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Brockett firmly in guard. (Rd 5 - 04:01) Yamamoto tries to pull Brockett in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Brockett smothers Yamamoto with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Time slips away as Brockett successfully keeps Yamamoto stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:30) Brockett clings very tight to Yamamoto while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Yamamoto tries to pull Brockett in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Brockett is trying to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 01:59) He passes to half guard. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Brockett throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 5 - 00:59) Using an underhook to set it up, Yamamoto looks to scramble for position. (Rd 5 - 00:59) Brockett is too quick though, and grabs side control before Yamamoto can get up. (Rd 5 - 00:43) Brockett tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 5 - 00:43) Yamamoto desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Brockett is up first and quickly grabs Yamamoto as he too stands up, getting back control. (Rd 5 - 00:17) Brockett tries to pick Yamamoto up and dump him onto the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:17) Yamamoto is soon on his way to the ground, Brockett gets the takedown with ease. (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 Brockett. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Bud 'The Rocket' Brockett! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Bud 'The Rocket' Brockett has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Bud 'The Rocket' Brockett defeats 'Pain Express' Go Yamamoto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Bud Brockett gives a name-check to everyone at Mean Machines, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Fury Awoken" Sukarno (32-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Favorite: -300) vs. Korekiyo Anzai (12-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Fury Awoken' Sukarno faces Korekiyo Anzai in the CTC Lightweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Sukarno may have weighed in the same as Anzai yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Sukarno steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Anzai throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Sukarno fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Anzai with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Sukarno attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Anzai hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Sukarno fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Sukarno stalks forward, pressuring Anzai. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Sukarno bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Sukarno can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Sukarno forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Anzai lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Attacking with intent, Sukarno scores with a flurry of five punches and then he hits Anzai with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:39) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Sukarno comes forward, walking down Anzai. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Anzai hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Sukarno doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:02) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 02:38) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:19) A jab lands from Sukarno, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Anzai may have been aiming to get in close, but Sukarno aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Sukarno hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Sukarno steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Anzai fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Sukarno misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Sukarno comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Anzai hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Sukarno lands a left jab but Anzai evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Sukarno lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Anzai has a smashed up nose from that blow, there's blood dripping down. (Rd 1 - 01:25) That's going to make breathing a lot tougher and tire him out quicker. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Sukarno comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Anzai hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Sukarno connects with a nice jab and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Sukarno moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:02) It looked like we were about to see Anzai try and get some grappling started, but Sukarno was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Sukarno hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Sukarno moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Anzai into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Anzai fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Sukarno can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Sukarno forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Anzai tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Sukarno lands a flurry of four quick punches and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Sukarno comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing four of them, but Anzai avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sukarno. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As Anzai sits in the corner, it's noticeable that his left eye has swollen shut, probably due to the broken nose. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Sukarno comes forward. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Sukarno looks to pressure Anzai, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Sukarno misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a spin kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:58) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 03:48) Taking a few gulps of breath, Sukarno is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 03:33) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 03:12) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Sukarno initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Anzai tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Sukarno moves in behind four quick punches, all of them landing, but Anzai avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Sukarno can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Anzai with a hard low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Sukarno attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Anzai hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Sukarno connects with a jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Anzai is limping a little bit. (Rd 2 - 01:47) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Sukarno comes forward. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Sukarno steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Anzai. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Anzai falls for a clever feint. (Rd 2 - 01:28) A jab lands from Sukarno but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 01:15) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Anzai is limping a little bit. (Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Sukarno comes forward. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Sukarno moves into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Sukarno lands a jab and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 00:44) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 00:11) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Anzai misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Sukarno comes in with a right hand. (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 Sukarno. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Sukarno ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Anzai misses with a big right hand, allowing Sukarno to counter with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Anzai looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Sukarno simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Sukarno lands a left hand and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:00) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Sukarno doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Anzai misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Anzai can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 3 - 03:42) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Anzai is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Sukarno scores with a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:17) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Anzai hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Sukarno connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Anzai misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Sukarno comes in with two jabs that are followed by a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Anzai can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Anzai looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Sukarno throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Anzai comes in and grabs Sukarno in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Anzai is trying to muscle Sukarno up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:19) He does so and now has Sukarno pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Anzai smothers Sukarno against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Anzai smothers Sukarno against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Anzai smothers Sukarno against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 01:19) With the cage trapping Sukarno, Anzai looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Anzai can't get Sukarno down to the ground. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Anzai drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Sukarno cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. (Rd 3 - 00:46) In half guard, Anzai catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Sukarno works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 3 - 00:16) Sukarno manages to come out on top, with Anzai pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Sukarno took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Sukarno up 30-27 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 04:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Sukarno scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Anzai finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Sukarno is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Anzai is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:01) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Anzai misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a superb jumping front kick that lands right on the chin! (Rd 4 - 03:51) Anzai hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 4 - 03:51) Sukarno takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 4 - 03:51) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Sukarno. Official Result: 'Fury Awoken' Sukarno defeats Korekiyo Anzai (Knock Out (Kick) in 1:09 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Sukarno praises his team at Dojo of Zui Quan, his various sponsors, and then fans who came out to support him. Attendance: 755 Gate Reciepts: $74,745 Sponsorship: $34,859 Ad Revenue: $1,991,811 Merchandise: $5,284 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $276,399) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Sukarno $114,307 Korekiyo Anzai $3,489 KotN: Sukarno: $5,000 Bud Brockett $6,224 Go Yamamoto $70,223 Georges Nouri $14,212 Luke Hilton $22,608 FotN: Both: $10,000 Atep of Indonesia $8,036 Glen Siemaszko $2,843 Naizen Hamacho $6,072 Elvis Milissis $1,810 Bruce Steven $10,715 Ren Akai $2,973 SotN: Steven: $5,000 Lubos Plasil $4,028 H.M. Menzel $2,843 Datuk Ong Ka Ting $4,465 Chakrit Mamanee $1,551 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $27,959 Profit: $1,793,333 Critical Rating: 78% Commercial Rating: 88% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +5.0% 16.0% (Low Level National) USA +4.4% 15.8% (Low Level National) UK +4.4% 84.4% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.8% 94.7% (High Level Regional) Australia +2.8% 91.9% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.8% 8.2% (Low Level National) Asia +3.2% 94.2% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.6% 81.9% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.8% 91.4% (High Level Regional) South America +4.0% 6.2% (Low Level National) Central America +1.6% 93.9% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.6% 78.8% (High Level Regional) News - Korekiyo Anzai suffered a broken nose during his loss to Sukarno in the main event. He will miss a week of training. - CTC Lightweight fighter Lubos Plasil has begun training at Mantas Andreyev Fighting as he prepares for his CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Bruce Steven. It is expected that he will stay with the team long-term, and he is looking forward to freshening his training. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Osamu Dan has started training at Dragon's Lair Gym, as he readies for what will come when the tournament ends. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term, but is looking to shake up his training methods. - KDM FC has risen to Mid Level Regional on the Blurcat Scale. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows KDM FC 25: Liou vs. Yu (Friday, Week 4, March 2003) Title Result: Lin Yu Won The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Lin Yu vs. Maricel Liou KO of the Night: Shen Kang (vs. Chen Ryan) Submission of the Night: Lin Yu (vs. Maricel Liou) Performance Bonus: Thorvald Axelsson vs. Richard Richard Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, March 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Man With No Nickname" Sean Morrison (32-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -400) vs. Benny "The Jet" Danare (14-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: +300) Sean Morrison is the most dominant Lightweight fighter in MMA history, and has built a fearsome reputation for himself off the back of his excellent wrestling, powerful takedowns, and destructive ground and pound. In the past few years his career has stalled thanks to defeats to his nemesis Brandon Sugar and the rising European star Fiyero Lermontov, and some people are questioning whether a long, hard career has taken it's toll on the Kentucky native. He won by first round submission over Cole Moor in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Eberhard Dahm in the third round of the tournament. Benny Danare is a Canadian submission expert, a high level student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who is known for his extensive use of the rubber guard. A former contender for the GAMMA Lightweight title, his inconsistency has plagued his career with the company. He won by Unanimous Decision over Goncalves Cassaro in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Kyle Sagal in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Gerardo Diez in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Luis Basora vs. Carl Chenoweth in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Ice Cold Swede" Lukas Mellberg (21-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -300) vs. "The Wing Chun Superstar" Motoki Hojo (23-6, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +250) Lukas Mellberg is a talented submission artist who is famed for his ridiculously deadly guillotine choke. One of the faces of SIGMA, he has always been in the Lightweight title mix but has never managed to capture the belt, he remains one of the best 155lbers in the world however. He won by second round submission over Nigel Collett in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Gordon Idle in the third round of the tournament. Motoki Hojo is one of Japan's top Lightweight fighters. a little ball of kinetic energy who simply overwhelms his opponents with a non-stop barrage of unorthodox kicks and punches. His ground game is weak, but he makes up for this somewhat by having exceptional scrambling abilities that get him out of troublesome spots. He won by second round TKO over Franak Pavilchenko in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Hatsu Nishijima in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Yoshitomo Horigome in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Fiyero Lermontov vs. Yoritoki Iwahashi in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "El Diablo" Luis Basora (25-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -920) vs. "The Karate Kid" Carl Chenoweth (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Underdog: +730) Luis Basora is a high level judoka, known for his lightning quick trips and throws and also his great submission skills. The younger brother of Alberto Basora, he traditionally fights at a lower weight class then his sibling. The first ever SIGMA Lightweight champion, he regained the title in 2001. He won by fourth round submission over Charles Stiles in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Vladimir Baskov in the third round of the tournament. Carl Chenoweth is a student of Karate, and one of the most promising young fighters in MMA. He is noted for his excellent defensive skills, both in terms of his elusive nature while standing and his skills at avoiding damage on the ground, and poses a threat with his striking. GAMMA signed him in 2001 after he had gone 6-0 on the local scene and he marked his debut with a solid win over Aaron McBroom. He won by second round knock out over Bhumibol Ektawatkul in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round TKO over Floyd Haywood in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Fumiaki Hayashi in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sean Morrison vs. Benny Danare in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Mr. T." Tim Oldacres (12-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +250) vs. Seth "Submission King" O'Breen (19-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -300) Tim Oldacres was originally a kick boxer, but spent a year cross-training in various disciplines in order to build up his overall MMA game. Known for his very powerful hands, he impressed on the local circuit before joining BCF in 1999. Since joining the company, he has torn through the lower ranks of the Lightweight division in impressive fashion, knocking out or submitting anyone put in front of him. He won by first round knock out over Laerte Portinari in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Jeremy Sproule in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Truck Gleeson in the third round of the tournament. Seth O'Breen is tough-as-nails, fights out of Dublin, Ireland, and is one of the top Lightweights in the world. His primary threat is from submissions, especially his wide variety of leglocks, but people often overlook his solid boxing and tricky grappling. A former BCF Lightweight champion, he signed with GAMMA while still champion but suffered the embarassment of losing his last fight with BCF before leaving, getting outfought by Doug Hansen. His luck failed to change on his GAMMA debut, being submitted inside two minutes by Benny Danare. He won by first round submission over Egidijus Fomenka in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Avery Gleeson in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Shiko Taka in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nicholas Bretton vs. Tarcisio Dantas in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Fiyero Lermontov (20-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Yoritoki Iwahashi (12-7, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #227, Underdog: +950) Fiyero Lermontov is an absolutely devastating Lightweight competitor and is considered one of the toughest fighters in MMA, if not the toughest. A former member of the Russian army's special forces unit, his training has left him with excellent boxing, world class sambo, and an iron will, and the end product is a 155lb wrecking machine of the highest calibre. A former SIGMA champion, he joined GAMMA in 2001 and immediately started carving his way through the upper reaches of the Lightweight division. He won by first round submission over Jose Gonzales in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Mal Beswick in the third round of the tournament. Yoritoki Iwahashi is a poor competitor from Japan, who has been fighting sporadically for years but has really shown little other than an ability to take a lot of punishment and a willingness to pick up victories on the local circuit by smothering his opponents in the most boring fashion imaginable. He's unlikely to win Fighter of the Year anytime soon. He won by Unanimous Decision over Eizan Ijichi in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Cory Brewer in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Gene Oakley in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lukas Mellberg vs. Motoki Hojo in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Helio (21-1-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -1020) vs. Duane "The Weather Man" Weatherly (20-11, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #90, Underdog: +810) Helio is one of the most vicious and feared strikers in MMA, a world calibre Muay Thai fighter who has perhaps the most destructive leg kicks of anyone in the sport. A favorite with fans due to his brutal and high intensity assaults, he has the potential to be one of the all time great Lightweight competitors. A regular with FLB, and their final Lightweight champion, he moved to GAMMA after they went out of business. He won by third round TKO over Perry Madison in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Sid Morgan in the third round of the tournament. Duane Weatherly is a veteran Canadian competitor, a good kick boxer who can cause a lot of problems on his feet. His big weakness has always been his ground game though, and while he has improved it over the course of his career, he is still vulnerable to anyone with any degree of competence in submission fighting. He was the first ever XCC Lightweight champion, beating Jackson Gray for the belt back in May 1997, but lost his title at the first hurdle and has been defeated both times that he has tried to regain it. He lost by second round TKO over Folke Dalen in the first round of the tournament, but was reinserted into the bracket when Min-Soo Sik failed a drug test, then won by first round knock out over Sinali Shomen in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Erico Gil in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Adenor Togni vs. Manoel Cabral in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Adenor Togni (16-7, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #183, Underdog: +150) vs. Manoel "Colagem" Cabral (9-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #151, Favorite: -200) Adenor Togni is a solid Jiu-Jitsu fighter, who was a regular with FLB for many years but only managed a disappointing 1-4 record and was cut from their roster shortly before the company's collapse. He won by first round submission over Cyril Kamoze in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over George Astaire in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Doug Hansen in the third round of the tournament. Manoel Cabral is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who is a huge threat to anybody in the world on the ground. His striking is technically decent, albeit erratic, but lacks the power that would cause people to show it respect. He joined FLB in 2000, having racked up a 6-0 record on the local circuit, but only managed one fight with them prior to their closure, and that was a loss to Branco. He won by fourth round submission over Warren Kitt in the first round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over Edson Edmilson in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submissio over Taichiro Munakata in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Helio vs. Duane Weatherly in the Fifth Round. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Blonde Bomber" Nicholas Bretton (16-8, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Underdog: +440) vs. Tarcisio Dantas (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -560) Nicholas Bretton is a submission fighter, who is trained in Brazilan Jiu-Jitsu and loves to use armbars as his finisher of choice. He has decent strikes in terms of technique, but is not really a threat due to the twin handicaps of being predictable and not having much power behind his strikes. He has been a regular with GAMMA since late '96 although it is fair to say that he has struggled with the level of competition. He won by first round submission over Nik Minear in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Sammy Newton in the second round of the tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Glen Siemaszko in the third round of the tournament, but he was reinserted into the bracket when Jake Keane failed a drug test. Tarcisio Dantas is a rising star in MMA, a thickly built powerhouse fighter who likes to smother opponents with his strength and wrestling ability before taking them down and battering them with punches and elbows. Naturally a Welterweight, he seems to prefer fighting at Lightweight where his power advantage is amplified fighting against smaller men. A former FLB fighter, he joined GAMMA in mid-2001. He won by third round TKO over Shawn McCarthy in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Masato Wai in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Heikichi Shimizu in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tim Oldacres vs. Seth O'Breen in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Sean Morrison (155 lbs) vs. Benny Danare (155 lbs) Lukas Mellberg (155 lbs) vs. Motoki Hojo (155 lbs) Luis Basora (155 lbs) vs. Carl Chenoweth (155 lbs) Tim Oldacres (155 lbs) vs. Seth O'Breen (155 lbs) Fiyero Lermontov (155 lbs) vs. Yoritoki Iwahashi (155 lbs) Helio (155 lbs) vs. Duane Weatherly (155 lbs) Adenor Togni (155 lbs) vs. Manoel Cabral (155 lbs) Nicholas Bretton (155 lbs) vs. Tarcisio Dantas (155 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 98 Full Fight Card LW: Sean Morrison vs. Benny Danare LW: Lukas Mellberg vs. Motoki Hojo LW: Luis Basora vs. Carl Chenoweth LW: Tim Oldacres vs. Seth O'Breen LW: Fiyero Lermontov vs. Yoritoki Iwahashi LW: Helio vs. Duane Weatherly LW: Adenor Togni vs. Manoel Cabral LW: Nicholas Bretton vs. Tarcisio Dantas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, March 2003 Live From Regina, Saskatchewan MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Blonde Bomber" Nicholas Bretton (16-8, 2-1 CTC, From: Mont Laurier, Quebec, Underdog: +440) vs. Tarcisio Dantas (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Favorite: -560) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which 'The Blonde Bomber' Nicholas Bretton squares off with Tarcisio Dantas. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Dantas looks significantly bigger than Bretton as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Dantas misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Bretton attacks with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:35) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Bretton uses a left jab but misses a right hook. Dantas uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Bretton initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Dantas hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Bretton throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Bretton looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Dantas lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Bretton can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Bretton attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Dantas lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Bretton throws a one-two, but Dantas was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Bretton comes forward, walking down Dantas. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Bretton steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Bretton throws a three-punch combo but Dantas defends against all of them. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Bretton hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Dantas scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Bretton misses badly with a right roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:39) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:08) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Bretton comes forward, walking down Dantas. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Dantas hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Bretton lands a jab and then he hits Dantas with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Shoulders hunched, Bretton studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 1 - 01:27) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 01:03) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 00:36) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Bretton misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Dantas aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Bretton uses a left jab, but Dantas evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Dantas gets hold of Bretton. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's 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 Dantas 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Dantas misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:32) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Dantas comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Bretton cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Dantas throws some minor strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Dantas doesn't allow Bretton to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Dantas looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 2 - 03:35) He can't get free of the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Bretton attempts to grab an arm of Dantas from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Dantas defends it. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Dantas pounds away, but Bretton calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Bretton tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Dantas doesn't let his arm get taken. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Dantas attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 01:35) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Bretton starts a scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Dantas mistakenly leaves his back exposed and Bretton seizes the chance to take it! (Rd 2 - 01:12) Dantas is in increasing trouble, as Bretton gets both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Bretton fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Dantas tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Bretton, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Dantas defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Dantas, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Dantas ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Bretton can't connect with a jab, but then hits Dantas with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Without taking too much damage, Dantas is able to clinch with Bretton. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Dantas looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Bretton is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 3 - 04:01) For the moment Dantas is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Bretton reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Dantas blocks it. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Dantas smothers Bretton with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Dantas fires away with punches, but Bretton doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Bretton attempts to grab an arm of Dantas from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Dantas defends it. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Dantas looks to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Bretton fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Bretton ends up in half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Bretton is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Bretton almost gets side control, but Dantas was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 3 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) The scramble leaves Dantas on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Bretton throws some minor strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Dantas tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Bretton. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Bretton unloads with some right hands, but Dantas deals with them comfortably. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Dantas, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Bretton needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Moving forward constantly, Bretton is pressuring Dantas. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Dantas fires off a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Bretton fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a body kick. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Bretton attacks with strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Dantas hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Bretton lands a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Bretton is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Bretton closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Dantas appeared to be going for a takedown, but Bretton took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Bretton fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Dantas with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:50) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 4 - 03:33) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Bretton is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Dantas scores with a brace of jabs but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:06) Bretton hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:06) Dantas lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Bretton is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Dantas is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Dantas dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:34) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Bretton moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Dantas into exchanging strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Bretton steps into the pocket. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Bretton can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Dantas with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Bretton, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Dantas looks to sweep a leg out from under Bretton so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 4 - 02:01) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Bretton to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 4 - 01:44) Dantas begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 4 - 01:44) He passes but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Dantas ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Bretton throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Dantas tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Bretton doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Bretton pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Bretton blocks Dantas as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Bretton pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dantas. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Bretton realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:50) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Bretton lands a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Dantas scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:42) Bretton is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Dantas is off target with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Bretton misses with a left jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:10) Bretton misses with a big right hand, allowing Dantas to counter with a good right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:50) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 5 - 03:31) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:31) Bretton misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Dantas comes in with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 5 - 03:14) Bretton looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Dantas simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 03:14) Dantas can't connect with a jab, but then catches Bretton with a crunching right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:04) That last blow may have really hurt Bretton, he staggers backward against the cage and tries to cover up as best he can! (Rd 5 - 03:04) A vicious right hand from Dantas drops Bretton! He is knocked out! (Rd 5 - 02:55) Tarcisio Dantas takes the win by knock out! (Rd 5 - 02:55) Tarcisio Dantas has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Tarcisio Dantas defeats 'The Blonde Bomber' Nicholas Bretton (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:05 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Tarcisio Dantas gives a name-check to everyone at House of Pain, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Tarcisio Dantas gives a show of respect to his opponent. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Adenor Togni (16-7, 3-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +150) vs. Manoel "Colagem" Cabral (9-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Favorite: -200) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Adenor Togni facing Manoel 'Colagem' Cabral. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:35) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Cabral comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Togni throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Cabral lands two left hands, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Togni shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:57) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Cabral is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Togni peppers Cabral with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Cabral brings his legs up and tries to lock Togni in a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 03:29) The triangle is locked in deep, Togni has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:06) By submission, the winner is Manoel Cabral! (Rd 1 - 03:06) Manoel Cabral books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Manoel 'Colagem' Cabral defeats Adenor Togni (Submission (Triangle) in 1:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Manoel Cabral gives a name-check to everyone at House of Pain, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Looking at a replay of the finish, Manoel Cabral says that he is very happy with his execution of the triangle choke. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Helio (21-1-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Favorite: -1020) vs. Duane "The Weather Man" Weatherly (20-11, 2-1 CTC, From: Chibougamau, Quebec, Underdog: +810) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Helio taking on Duane 'The Weather Man' Weatherly. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Gregory C. James, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Helio comes forward, walking down Weatherly. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Helio is now in the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:32) A jab hits home from Helio and then he catches Weatherly with a beautiful left kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Weatherly steps back and tries to cover up...I think he has been hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:22) Helio moves in for the kill and lands a big left hand around the guard! Weatherly goes down! (Rd 1 - 04:16) Helio starts pounding away on Weatherly, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 04:16) Helio pounds away on Weatherly, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 04:16) Referee Stanley Wright is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:04) The winner, by TKO; Helio! (Rd 1 - 04:04) Helio advances in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Helio defeats Duane 'The Weather Man' Weatherly (TKO (Strikes) in 0:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Helio praises his team at Brazilian Estrela Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Fiyero Lermontov (20-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Yoritoki Iwahashi (12-7, 3-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Fiyero Lermontov squaring off with Yoritoki Iwahashi. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Gregory C. James, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 155lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Lermontov is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Lermontov moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:47) A jab lands from Lermontov, but a big right to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 1 - 04:30) A jab is wide from Lermontov, but then he catches Iwahashi with a right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Lermontov shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Lermontov has the takedown! Iwahashi pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Lermontov pounds away, landing several clean blows on Iwahashi in the process. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Lermontov is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Lermontov is too skilled for Iwahashi, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Lermontov attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Iwahashi. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Iwahashi stops Lermontov from hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Lermontov tries to lock Iwahashi into an armbar. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Iwahashi gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 01:57) By submission, the winner is Fiyero Lermontov! (Rd 1 - 01:57) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Fiyero Lermontov. Official Result: Fiyero Lermontov defeats Yoritoki Iwahashi (Submission (Armbar) in 3:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Fiyero Lermontov gives a name-check to everyone at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Sukarno would probably be a great contest. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Mr. T." Tim Oldacres (12-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Coventry, England, Underdog: +250) vs. Seth "Submission King" O'Breen (19-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Dublin, Ireland, Favorite: -300) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Mr. T' Tim Oldacres competes against Seth 'Submission King' O'Breen. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Oldacres rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 04:51) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:51) O'Breen lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Oldacres hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Oldacres misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. O'Breen comes in with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:24) O'Breen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Oldacres into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:24) O'Breen is now in the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:24) O'Breen lands a left hand and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:08) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Oldacres misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. O'Breen comes in with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Moving forward constantly, O'Breen is pressuring Oldacres. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Oldacres throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:48) O'Breen lands two left hands, but Oldacres avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Moving forward constantly, O'Breen is pressuring Oldacres. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Oldacres manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:23) O'Breen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Oldacres with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Circling, Oldacres clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 03:06) O'Breen fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:48) O'Breen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Oldacres into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:48) O'Breen bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:48) A jab lands from O'Breen but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:32) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:05) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:29) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 01:09) O'Breen comes forward. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Oldacres hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:09) O'Breen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Oldacres with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:58) O'Breen connects with a nice jab and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 00:58) Oldacres hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 00:53) O'Breen senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 00:53) O'Breen unloads with massive right hands and Oldacres is getting destroyed! (Rd 1 - 00:53) Referee Kyle Crisp is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:34) The winner, by TKO; Seth O'Breen! (Rd 1 - 00:34) Seth O'Breen books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Seth 'Submission King' O'Breen defeats 'Mr. T' Tim Oldacres (TKO (Strikes) in 4:26 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Seth O'Breen gives a name-check to everyone at London Kick Boxing Academy, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "El Diablo" Luis Basora (25-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Barcelona, Spain, Favorite: -920) vs. "The Karate Kid" Carl Chenoweth (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: St. Elsewhere, Boston, Underdog: +730) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'El Diablo' Luis Basora squaring off with 'The Karate Kid' Carl Chenoweth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Gregory C. James, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Basora shoots in hard and fast on Chenoweth. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Basora gets hold of a leg but Chenoweth remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Unable to complete the takedown, Basora instead pushes Chenoweth up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Basora smothers Chenoweth up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:38) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Basora catches Chenoweth with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:21) With the cage trapping Chenoweth, Basora looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Basora uses a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 1 - 03:21) Chenoweth is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Basora holding him down. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Basora starts trying to get Chenoweth on his back so that he can gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Chenoweth gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Basora fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Chenoweth tries to move to guard, but Basora doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Basora throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Chenoweth tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Basora. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Basora keeps Chenoweth guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Chenoweth tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Basora tries to ensnare Chenoweth in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Chenoweth fights off the arm triangle attempt. (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 Basora. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Basora 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 Chenoweth from this point onward. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Chenoweth comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Chenoweth throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Chenoweth forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Basora tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Showing good hand speed, Chenoweth lands a flurry of three punches and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Chenoweth comes forward, walking down Basora. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Chenoweth confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Chenoweth fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Basora with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Chenoweth comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Basora hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:49) A nice feint from Chenoweth causes Basora to become open. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Attacking with a quick flurry, Chenoweth lands two of four punches but Basora dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 03:16) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Basora steps in, watched all the way by Chenoweth. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Chenoweth bobs and weaves, making two punches miss. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Chenoweth finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Chenoweth comes forward. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Chenoweth steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Chenoweth throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Basora avoids them all. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Chenoweth comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Chenoweth avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Chenoweth can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Chenoweth attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Basora hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Chenoweth hits a left jab and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Basora. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Chenoweth hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:16) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Chenoweth comes forward. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Basora tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Stepping in, Chenoweth throws four quick punches, two of which land, and then he catches Basora with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:23) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Chenoweth 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) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Chenoweth attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Basora throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Basora gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Chenoweth throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Basora avoids them all. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Stepping in, Chenoweth throws four quick punches, three of which land, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 3 - 04:13) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Chenoweth initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Basora scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Chenoweth lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Chenoweth moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 03:33) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Basora, but Chenoweth was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Chenoweth fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Basora with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:22) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Taking a few gulps of breath, Chenoweth is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Chenoweth moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Basora into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Basora fires off a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Chenoweth moves in behind three quick punches, two of them finding a home, but Basora avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Moving forward constantly, Chenoweth is pressuring Basora. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Basora misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Chenoweth throws a two-punch combo but Basora avoids both. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Chenoweth can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Chenoweth steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Basora lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Chenoweth throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 01:46) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Chenoweth comes forward. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Basora tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Chenoweth comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing one of them, and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:07) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Chenoweth moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Basora into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Chenoweth bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Chenoweth misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Chenoweth comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Basora fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 00:25) A quick flurry of punches from Chenoweth sees three of four hit home but Basora avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chenoweth. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Chenoweth up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Basora sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 4 - 04:51) The takedown is completed, Chenoweth is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 04:45) In guard, Basora is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Basora lies on top of Chenoweth, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 03:54) Chenoweth is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Basora off of him. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Basora fires off some rights, but Chenoweth isn't troubled by them. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Chenoweth drags Basora in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 4 - 02:52) For the moment Basora is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:34) Basora lies on top of Chenoweth, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 01:54) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Moving forward, Basora looks to strike. Chenoweth stands ready. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Basora is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. Chenoweth misses a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Chenoweth lets Basora step in, ready to counter. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Chenoweth dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hand to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Basora comes in to engage. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Basora hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Chenoweth hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Moving forward, Basora looks to strike. Chenoweth stands ready. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Basora doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Looking very tired, Chenoweth clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Basora is looking to muscle Chenoweth back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Basora achieves it, pinning Chenoweth to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:11) Basora smothers Chenoweth against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (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 Basora. (Rd 4 - 00:00) So, it looks like it all comes down to the final round - whoever wins it should win the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:54) Basora clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about shooting and getting caught on the way in. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Chenoweth tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 5 - 04:44) Basora quickly shoots on Chenoweth. (Rd 5 - 04:36) Basora gets a single leg takedown! Chenoweth pulls guard off it. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Basora throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Chenoweth tries to pull Basora in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Basora fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Basora leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Chenoweth. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Basora is trying to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Chenoweth fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 03:12) As the scramble begins, Basora sees an opportunity for a guillotine and tries to seize it. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Basora almost has it, but loses it when Chenoweth pulls free. He is left down, pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Chenoweth doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 5 - 02:36) Basora smothers Chenoweth with close control, stopping him from posturing up. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Chenoweth throws some minor strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Basora reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Basora cannot secure the arm, and Chenoweth is able to skillfully slip to side control. (Rd 5 - 01:11) In side control, Chenoweth throws a couple of punches designed to keep Basora guessing. (Rd 5 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Chenoweth fires away with punches, but Basora doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Basora struggles and gets half guard. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Chenoweth tries to pound on Basora, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 00:08) Chenoweth blocks Basora as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Chenoweth 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Chenoweth. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Benjamin Milligan III has given 48-47 to Basora. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Gregory C. James: 48-47 Basora. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'El Diablo' Luis Basora wins by split decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'El Diablo' Luis Basora has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'El Diablo' Luis Basora defeats 'The Karate Kid' Carl Chenoweth (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Luis Basora praises his team at Euro Team Thunder, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Luis Basora reveals that he isn't too happy about the judging, and that in his opinion he should have got a Unanimous Decision. Luis Basora has the looks that mean he remains very marketable even if he's far from a great talker. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Ice Cold Swede" Lukas Mellberg (21-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -300) vs. "The Wing Chun Superstar" Motoki Hojo (23-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +250) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Ice Cold Swede' Lukas Mellberg fights 'The Wing Chun Superstar' Motoki Hojo in the CTC Lightweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:22) A tentative jab from Mellberg lands. (Rd 1 - 04:22) A jab is wide from Hojo, but then he catches Mellberg with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 04:11) That last strike may have hurt Mellberg, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk! (Rd 1 - 04:11) Hojo launches a head kick that lands hard! Mellberg goes down! (Rd 1 - 04:00) Hojo moves in quickly, kneeling beside Mellberg and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:00) Hojo pounds away with rights, Mellberg is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 04:00) Mellberg goes limp for a second, referee Stanley Wright leaps in to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:48) Motoki Hojo takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 1 - 03:48) Motoki Hojo advances in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Wing Chun Superstar' Motoki Hojo defeats 'The Ice Cold Swede' Lukas Mellberg (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:12 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Motoki Hojo thanks everyone connected to Dojo of Zui Quan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. A lively, charismatic speaker, Motoki Hojo is great at using these interviews to sell himself. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Man With No Nickname" Sean Morrison (32-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Louisville, Kentucky, Favorite: -400) vs. Benny "The Jet" Danare (14-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Gracefield, Quebec, Underdog: +300) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison fights Benny 'The Jet' Danare in the CTC Lightweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Gregory C. James, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Morrison looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Danare dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a quick left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Danare closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Morrison may have been setting up to shoot, but Danare aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:34) A one-two from Danare fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Morrison doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Danare can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:57) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Danare misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Morrison to attack with a right jab and a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Covering up, Danare backs off until pressed up against the cage! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 03:47) A big left hand catches Danare flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 1 - 03:47) With Danare slumped against the cage and taking a beating, referee Stanley Wright leaps in and stops the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:41) The winner, by TKO, is 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison! (Rd 1 - 03:41) Sean Morrison advances in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison defeats Benny 'The Jet' Danare (TKO (Strikes) in 1:19 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Sean Morrison thanks everyone connected to Animal House for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. There's no doubt that Sean Morrison benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. Attendance: 903 Gate Reciepts: $89,397 Sponsorship: $35,553 Ad Revenue: $2,331,146 Merchandise: $5,012 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $167,427) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Sean Morrison $44,653 Benny Danare $2,973 Motoki Hojo $24,222 Lukas Mellberg $5,169 KotN: Hojo: $5,000 Luis Basora $17,861 Carl Chenoweth $2,197 Seth O'Breen $6,224 Tim Oldacres $3,746 Fiyero Lermontov $17,681 Yoritoki Iwahashi $11,679 FotN: Both: $10,000 Helio $12,143 Duane Weatherly $2,773 Perf: Helio: $5,000 Manoel Cabral $7,564 Adenor Togni $2,713 SotN: Cabral: $5,000 Tarcisio Dantas $2,928 Nicholas Bretton $2,901 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $30,251 Profit: $2,254,422 Critical Rating: 70% Commercial Rating: 88% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 20.5% (Low Level National) USA +4.4% 20.2% (Low Level National) UK +4.0% 88.4% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.5% 97.2% (High Level Regional) Australia +2.5% 94.4% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.4% 12.6% (Low Level National) Asia +2.5% 96.7% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.5% 83.4% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.5% 93.9% (High Level Regional) South America +3.6% 9.8% (Low Level National) Central America +1.5% 85.4% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.5% 80.3% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 95, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 96, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Womens Flyweight fighter Jessica Herbig has begun training with Dungeon LA, coming off her decision loss to Daljit Samir. This is expected to be a long-term arrangement, with her remaining with the team for the forseeable future. She is looking for the team to help her improve her ground and pound abilities. - CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Verona Joseph has begun training at Dungeon LA as she prepares for her CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round fight with Piper Evergood. She will be staying with the team only on a temporary basis, and is looking to improve her ability to finish on the ground. - CTC Lightweight fighter Tarcisio Dantas has stopped training at House of Pain. Although he enjoyed success while with the team, he is moving on the keep his training methods fresh. - CTC Lightweight fighter Tim Oldacres confirmed he will be training now with Bulldog Gym for his next fight, and may stick around if things go well. He said that he is enjoying interesting and fresh training methods and is hoping it will result in a win in his next fight. He currently has no fight scheduled following his loss to Seth O'Breen. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows ALPHA-1: Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2003 (Saturday, Week 4, March 2003) Title Result: Mikichi Takabe Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Logan Sky vs. Jon Silvers KO of the Night: Mokichi Takabe (vs. Ruben Rua) Submission of the Night: Mokichi Takabe (vs. Takanibu Ono) Performance Bonus: Logan Sky vs. Jon Silvers American Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 1, April 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Tracy Garcia vs. Carmen Routhwaite KO of the Night: Ian Linderman (vs. Noah Smithee) Submission of the Night: Brandon Sugar (vs. Ralph Concannon) Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 Friday, Week 1, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Little Dragon" Li-Kong Ho (23-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -490) vs. "Lightning" Lamont Banner (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +390) Li-Kong Ho is one of the most popular fighters in Asia and a cult hero in his home country of Indonesia. A simply astonishing submission fighter to watch, pulling out holds that few others even know let alone try in competitive fights, it is widely thought that he has the best ground game in MMA. On of the top Featherweights in the world, the only blemishes on his career thus far have been his two defeats, both times after getting overwhelmed by Tomohiro Takeuchi in KDM FC title bouts. He won by first round submission over Taizoh Chung Man in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Freddy Lomax in the third round of the tournament. Lamont Banner is a youngster who comes into MMA with an enormous amount of hype behind him, the son of the legendary world championship calibre boxer Douglas Banner Jr, he is one of the few fighters who can boast a truly world class boxing game at his disposal, which allied with heavy training in wrestling will make him a very dangerous opponent for anyone. He took his first steps toward greatness when he joined XCC in April 2001. He won by first round TKO over Ned Butterfield in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Swithens Corcoran in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of David James Diggle vs. Manish Khan in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Philip "Kid" Ziskie (24-2-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Alvaro "The Hornet" Negredo (24-11, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Underdog: +950) Philip Ziskie is widely considered to be the best Featherweight in the world, and has found great success through his combination of high-intensity striking, solid freestyle wrestling, and a devastating left hand. Add in his looks and natural easy-going charisma and you have one of the most marketable men in the sport. XCC's poster boy, he is a former two-time champion for them. He won by fifth round knock out over Tommy Ray in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Ward Maloprop in the third round of the tournament. Alvaro Negredo is a kick boxer by trade, who earned his nickname "The Hornet" from his stinging leg kicks and elusive striking nature. He's nowhere near an elite level fighter, not even when it comes to his kick boxing, but he is good enough to cause mid-level opponents a lot of headaches. He has twice competed for the SIGMA Featherweight title, which remains his career highlights thusfar. He won by third round TKO over Kenshin Hamamoto in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Cong Dun in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Yoshiro Makamori vs. Ivan Bokhour in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Sammy "The Stealth Shark" Gaffigan (16-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -410) vs. Ikeda "Kid" Kenkichio (7-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +320) Sammy Gaffigan was originally a kick boxer, but toured the far east during his early twenties and picked up many different martial arts techniques. He has successfully blended them together to make a unique but highly dangerous style, one that places the emphasis on being calm and utilizing precision strikes for maximum damage. A star with XCC, he is a former Featherweight champion and is famous for producing dramatic, exciting fights. He won by third round TKO over Clint Royle in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Bobby Castillo in the third round of the tournament. Ikeda Kenkichio is a strong Japanese presence in the Featherweight division, and looks set to be another top contender in the future. A fine striker with good bases in both wrestling and submissions, he is a very tough opponent to face. He joined KDM FC shortly after it began, and has slowly been working his way up the rankings in their extremely tough Featherweight division. He won by third round TKO over Geoff Taggart in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Pat Troy in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Snorri Gunnarsson vs. Chan Wan Wah in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Kenji "Star" Akita (16-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -740) vs. Wallace "All Night Long" Everett (11-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +590) Kenji Akita is a former amateur wrestling stand out whose fine grappling and excellent shot have helped him become one of Japan's most successful Featherweight competitors. A dedicated student of the sport, despite what his egomaniacal public persona would indicate, his stand-up and submissions, his weakest areas, seem to improve from fight to fight. He won by first round submission over Jurg Lewandowski in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Brian Berkley in the third round of the tournament. Wallace Everett is a rising star at Featherweight, a fine boxer with excellent technique who is particularly noted for his unbelievable endurance, he's still just as quick at the end of the third round as he was at the start of the first. His wrestling and ground game are improving over time, and if he is handled correctly he could become a contender. He won by second round TKO over Kade Devine in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Shuler Eigenberg in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Foggy Lee vs. Rafael Tavares in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: David James Diggle (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -350) vs. "Kid Britain" Manish Khan (13-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Underdog: +270) David James Diggle is one of the fastest rising Featherweight fighters in the world, a Muay Thai competitor who is noted for his ability to obliterate people from the clinch with elbows and knees. A highly technical striker, his only real flaw seems to be that he is somewhat inconsistent. He joined XCC in 2000, having impressed on the local circuit, and has torn through the Featherweight division in impressive fashion. He won by first round knock out over Guillerme de Barros in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Ryota Sugimoto in the third round of the tournament. Manish Khan excelled in Britain's amateur boxing ranks, before moving to MMA in 1994. Boasting fast hands and excellent head movement, his elusive counter-punching style quickly helped him establish himself as a major force and took him all the way to a SIGMA Featherweight title shot. Unfortunately he lost that bout to Snorri Gunnarsson and the defeat seems to have sent his career into a tailspin. He won by first round TKO over Hetcher Durante in the second round of the tournamnet, before winning by first round TKO over Reza Afshar in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Li-Kong Ho vs. Lamont Banner in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Snorri Gunnarsson (26-6-1NC, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -940) vs. Chan Wan Wah (11-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Underdog: +750) Snorri Gunnarsson is one of the top Featherweights in Europe and is particularly well known for his trilogy of bouts with Lars Bohlin over the SIGMA Featherweight title. A high level grappler, he likes to either punish people from the clinch or take them down and pound them into defeat with punches and elbows. A master strategist, he is one of the toughest opponents in the world to face at 145 lbs. He won by Unanimous Decision over Stewart Point in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Jan Ilic in the third round of the tournament. Chan Wan Wah is a Muay Thai champion from Malaysia, who is known for his vicious kicks and the incredible destruction he can cause if he can lock his opponent up in the Muay Thai plum. His mediocre wrestling and ground game are definite weak points that opponents can try to exploit, but getting close enough means wading into his kicks, not something many will be happy to do. His career peak has so far been getting a KDM FC Featherweight title shot in 2000, although he came out on the losing end of his battle with the great Tomohiro Takeuchi. He won by third round TKO over Buck Graham in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round knock out over Lucky Lyman in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sammy Gaffigan vs. Ikeda Kenkichio in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Yoshiro Makamori (13-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -980) vs. "The Archer" Ivan Bokhour (10-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +780) Yoshiro Makamori is a star in the making at Featherweight, an excellent submission artist who has also developed good boxing skills, albeit with little stopping power, to give himself some versatility. A rebel through and through, he has fast become the bad boy of Japanese MMA. He got his first ever title shot in 1999, facing the great Tomohiro Takeuchi for the KDM FC Featherweight title, but was unable to take the belt and suffered his first pro defeat in the process. A further defeat to Masahiro Maeno in 2001 has left his career at a crossroads. He won by first round submission over Tan Su in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over James Busfield in the third round of the tournament. Ivan Bokhour is a student of the game, who has trained in a number of disciplines and so definately puts the mixed in Mixed Martial Arts. A natural Featherweight, he has been fighting in that division for XCC since late 1997. He won by second round submission over Daniel Litton in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Francesco Marazzina in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Philip Ziskie vs. Alvaro Negredo in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Foggy Lee (12-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #76, Even: -110) vs. Rafael "Slick" Tavares (17-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Even: -110) Foggy Lee is a young Featherweight from Canada, a bit of an all-rounder, his striking game is competent, albeit based on a high volume of small punches rather than possessing any power, and he is surprisingly adept on the ground given that he is entirely self-taught in this area. He won by Unanimous Decision over Milovan Ajetovic in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Jefferson Mndawe in the third round of the tournament. Rafael Tavares is a well rounded competitor who mixes very good BJJ skills with a striking game that is hard to deal with due to his speed and skill. His one weakness is grappling, as he has been shown to be vulnerable to bullying wrestlers in the past, but other than that he is a very dangerous fighter who can hang with the best. A regular with XCC, his relatively poor win-loss record is a result of only competeing against top-tier talent and is not a reflection of his true skill level. He won by Unanimous Decision over Noah Smithee in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Alejandro Laguera in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kenji Akita vs. Wallace Everett in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Li-Kong Ho (145 lbS) vs. Lamont Banner (145 lbs) Philip Ziskie (145 lbs) vs. Alvaro Negredo (145 lbs) Sammy Gaffigan (145 lbs) vs. Ikeda Kenkichio (145 lbs) Kenji Akita (145 lbs) vs. Wallace Everett (145 lbs) David James Diggle (145 lbs) vs. Manish Khan (145 lbs) Snorri Gunnarsson (145 lbs) vs. Chan Wan Wah (145 lbs) Yoshiro Makamori (145 lbs) vs. Ivan Bokhour (145 lbs) Foggy Lee (145 lbs) vs. Rafael Tavares (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 99 Full Fight Card FW: Li-Kong Ho vs. Lamont Banner FW: Philip Ziskie vs. Alvaro Negredo FW: Sammy Gaffigan vs. Ikeda Kenkichio FW: Kenji Akita vs. Wallace Everett FW: David James Diggle vs. Manish Khan FW: Snorri Gunnarsson vs. Chan Wan Wah FW: Yoshiro Makamori vs. Ivan Bokhour FW: Foggy Lee vs. Rafael Tavares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 Friday, Week 1, April 2003 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 FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Foggy Lee (12-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Even: -110) vs. Rafael "Slick" Tavares (17-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Even: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Foggy Lee battling Rafael 'Slick' Tavares. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Lee comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Lee lands five of five quick punches and then hits Tavares with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Looking a bit tense, Lee moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Lee moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Attacking with intent, Lee scores with a flurry of three punches and then catches Tavares with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Attacking with a quick flurry, Lee lands two of four punches and then catches Tavares with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Lee moves in on Tavares, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Tavares may have been setting up to shoot, but Lee aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Showing good hand speed, Lee lands two out of a flurry of three punches but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Tavares comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:07) The takedown is completed, Lee is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Tavares looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Tavares passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Lee starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Lee is up first and quickly grabs Tavares as he too stands up, getting back control. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Lee controls Tavares from behind and slams a left hand into the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Tavares eats a left hand to the side of the face from Lee, who has a good grip from behind. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Lee smothers Tavares face-first up against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing to hit some nasty strikes to the side of the face and ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Tavares is trapped face-first up against the cage and Lee punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Lee pins Tavares face-first up against the cage and uses some strikes to the ribs and side of the face. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Tavares is controlled face-first up against the cage and takes a few left hands to the side of the face and ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Tavares is controlled face-first up against the cage and takes a few left hands to the side of the face and ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Lee took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Tavares steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Lee connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Without taking too much damage, Tavares is able to clinch with Lee. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Tavares grabs an arm and tries and pull Lee down to the ground into his guard. (Rd 2 - 04:40) It's no use though, Lee doesn't budge and instead takes control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Lee tries to wrestle Tavares backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Tavares ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Lee hits Tavares, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Lee smothers Tavares against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Lee catches Tavares with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Tavares takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Lee hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Tavares takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Tavares is trapped against the cage and Lee hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Lee smothers Tavares against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Roger Bennett brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:11) There's a takedown attempt from Tavares, who set it up well. (Rd 2 - 02:11) The takedown is completed, Lee is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 02:04) In guard, Tavares begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Tavares struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Tavares pounds away with elbow strikes 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 Lee. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Lee. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Lee confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Tavares may have been aiming to get in close, but Lee aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Lee lands two left hands and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Lee hits a left jab and then hits Tavares with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Lee is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:01) There's a takedown attempt from Tavares, who set it up well. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Tavares gets a single leg takedown! Lee pulls guard off it. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Lee has yet to stop a single takedown from the three he has faced. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Tavares tries to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:54) He passes guard, but Lee was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Tavares ends up in half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:24) Tavares punches down at Lee, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Tavares throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Looking to catch his breath, Tavares is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Tavares fires off some rights, but Lee isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Tavares throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Tavares throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Tavares throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:52) Tavares punches down at Lee, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Tavares tries to pound on Lee, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Tavares pounds away, but Lee calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Tavares 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Lee is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:51) A flurry of four punches from Lee see four of them land and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:27) It looked like we were about to see Tavares try and get some grappling started, but Lee was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Lee comes in fast with five quick punches, landing five of them, and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Blood is visible on Tavares, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Tavares shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:02) The takedown is completed, Lee is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Tavares attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 4 - 03:50) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Lee starts a scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 03:39) The scramble results in Lee being on his back with Tavares in side control. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Tavares tries to lock Lee into an arm triangle. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Lee blocks it. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Tavares attempts a kimura. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Lee doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Tavares tries to lock Lee into a kimura. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Lee stops Tavares from applying it. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Tavares tries to lock Lee into a kimura. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Lee gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 4 - 01:54) Rafael Tavares takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 4 - 01:54) Rafael Tavares books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Rafael 'Slick' Tavares defeats Foggy Lee (Submission (Kimura) in 3:06 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Rafael Tavares gives a name-check to everyone at House of Pain, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He says that it was one of the best fights of his career and says that he can't wait to watch it over again. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Yoshiro Makamori (13-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -980) vs. "The Archer" Ivan Bokhour (10-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Indianapolis, Indiana, Underdog: +780) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Yoshiro Makamori competes against 'The Archer' Ivan Bokhour. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Makamori forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Bokhour fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Makamori lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Makamori steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Bokhour misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Makamori throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Setting it up with excellent timing, Makamori comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Makamori gets a single leg takedown! Bokhour pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Makamori looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Bokhour fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Makamori ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Makamori begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Bokhour tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Bokhour mistakenly leaves his back exposed and Makamori seizes the chance to take it! (Rd 1 - 02:38) Makamori increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 02:16) With both hooks in, Makamori tries to flatten Bokhour out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Makamori flattens Bokhour out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 1 - 01:55) The winner, by submission; Yoshiro Makamori! (Rd 1 - 01:55) Yoshiro Makamori advances in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Yoshiro Makamori defeats 'The Archer' Ivan Bokhour (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Yoshiro Makamori thanks everyone connected to Tiger Claw Academy for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Snorri Gunnarsson (26-6-1NC, 2-0 CTC, From: Reykjavik, Iceland, Favorite: -940) vs. Chan Wan Wah (11-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Underdog: +750) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Snorri Gunnarsson vs. Chan Wan Wah. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Wan Wah lands a jab and then hits Gunnarsson with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Gunnarsson moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Wan Wah misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Even worse, Gunnarsson manages to catch the last kick! (Rd 1 - 04:10) Holding the leg, Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Gunnarsson drives Wan Wah up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:55) With the cage trapping Wan Wah, Gunnarsson tries to set up a suplex. (Rd 1 - 03:55) He lifts Wan Wah up and grounds him with a suplex. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Wan Wah gives up his back off the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Gunnarsson successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Gunnarsson, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Wan Wah gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:25) The winner, by submission, is Snorri Gunnarsson! (Rd 1 - 02:25) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Snorri Gunnarsson. Official Result: Snorri Gunnarsson defeats Chan Wan Wah (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Snorri Gunnarsson praises his team at Gothenburg Submission Fighting, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Gunnarsson says that he was working on that choke during training and that he is glad it paid off. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. David James Diggle (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Cleveland, Ohio, Favorite: -350) vs. "Kid Britain" Manish Khan (13-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Sheffield, England, Underdog: +270) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, David James Diggle going head to head with 'Kid Britain' Manish Khan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Diggle comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Diggle misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Khan comes in with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Khan comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Khan bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Khan uses a left jab but Diggle evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Khan comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Khan confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Khan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Khan throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Seizing the opportunity, Diggle clinches. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Diggle tries to get Khan into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Khan can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 1 - 03:23) From the clinch, Khan takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Diggle keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Using the clinch, Diggle hits a knee to the ribs of Khan. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Khan blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:59) From the clinch, Diggle hits Khan with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Khan blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Using the clinch, Diggle drives a knee into the chest of Khan, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Khan finally breaks free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Khan steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Diggle misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Khan lands a jab and then he hits Diggle with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Khan forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Diggle manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Khan lands a left jab but Diggle avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Moving forward, Diggle looks to strike. Khan stands ready. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Khan is off target with a left jab but hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Diggle hits a jab and also connects with a crunching right kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Khan came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Khan needs to protect his ribs better, a large bruise is beginning to develop and may as well have a target painted on it too. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Diggle comes in to engage. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Diggle connects with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Diggle steps in, watched all the way by Khan. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Diggle misses a head kick attempt and is countered with a quick left jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Khan stands ready as Diggle moves in. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Diggle hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 04:07) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Khan lets Diggle step in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Diggle hits a jab but is well off target with a head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Stepping in, Diggle looks to engage. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Diggle scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Stepping in, Diggle looks to engage. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Khan scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Diggle scores with a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 02:41) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Diggle moves in to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Khan lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with two jabs that are followed by a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Diggle moves in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Khan scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Diggle hits a jab and also unloads with a powerful kick to the side of the ribs! (Rd 2 - 01:42) Khan collapses, utterly incapable of continuing! What a shot! (Rd 2 - 01:42) By body kick TKO, the winner is David James Diggle! (Rd 2 - 01:42) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament goes David James Diggle. Official Result: David James Diggle defeats 'Kid Britain' Manish Khan (TKO (Body Kick) in 3:18 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, David James Diggle praises his team at Halvorsen's, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Smugly, David James Diggled boasts about how he is pretty much unbeatable and that he plans to retire undefeated. A good talker, David James Diggle is always going to benefit by being interviewed regularly. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Kenji "Star" Akita (16-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -740) vs. Wallace "All Night Long" Everett (11-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +590) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Kenji 'Star' Akita fighting Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) Akita isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Everett fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:46) There's a takedown attempt from Akita, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Akita gets a single leg takedown! Everett pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Akita starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Everett is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Akita firmly in guard. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Everett is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Akita. It's not pretty, but it is effective. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Akita looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Everett comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Akita in guard. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Akita lies on top of Everett, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Akita tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Everett fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Akita manages to come out on top, holding Everett down in turtle position, facing him. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Akita prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Everett who is able to spring back up. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Everett can't connect with a jab, but then catches Akita with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Everett throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 00:39) A jab is wide from Everett, but then he catches Akita with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Akita hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Everett comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then catches Akita with a right hook to the body. (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 Everett, but only a 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) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Everett looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Everett throws a punch but Akita avoids it. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Everett lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Akita may have been aiming to get in close, but Everett aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:11) A jab lands from Everett, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Everett lands a flurry of three quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Everett connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:11) A jab is wide from Everett, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Everett confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Everett lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Akita uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Everett almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Akita holds the other. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Akita can't get Everett down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Akita uses dirty boxing to punish Everett while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Showing his ability to control opponents, Akita simply smothers Everett against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:07) 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 - 01:02) Everett is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Akita hits Everett, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 00:25) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Moving around, Akita is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Everett hits a left jab and then catches Akita with a right hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:01) A jab hits home from Everett and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Everett. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Everett is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Everett closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Akita appeared to be going for a takedown, but Everett took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Attacking with a quick flurry, Everett lands three of three punches and then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Everett can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Everett lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Akita wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Everett can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Everett hits a left hand, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Everett hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Everett can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 02:56) A jab hits home from Everett and then he catches Akita with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Everett is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 02:37) An attempt to land a hook to the body from Everett fails to land. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Akita moves in fast and clinches with Everett. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Everett tries to wriggle free, but Akita controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Akita tries to wrestle Everett backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Akita does it, Everett is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Showing his ability to exert control, Akita smothers Everett up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:51) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Smothered against the cage, Everett is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 3 - 00:40) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for the rest of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Everett, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Akita is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:45) Everett lands a left jab, but Akita evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Akita comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Everett cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Akita lies on top of Everett, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Akita tries to pass the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:50) He passes to half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Akita throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Akita fires away with right hands, but Everett doesn't take much damage. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Akita fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Akita fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Akita throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Akita starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 01:13) He passes half guard, but Everett was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 01:00) The scramble ends with Akita grabbing Everett and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:40) Akita leans all of his weight up against Everett, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:40) The rest of the round sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (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 Akita. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Akita realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:52) Everett confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Everett can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Akita sets it up well and shoots in at speed. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Everett almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Akita has hold of one leg. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Akita drives Everett up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:22) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Akita is wearing Everett down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 5 - 04:22) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 5 - 03:15) Everett takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 03:02) Akita hits Everett, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Akita pins Everett up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Akita pins Everett up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 5 - 02:22) Akita tries to use some dirty boxing, but Everett uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 5 - 02:06) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Everett can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Akita shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Everett almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Akita holds the other. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Akita uses the position to drive Everett up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Akita smothers Everett against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 5 - 01:11) Smothered against the cage, Everett is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 5 - 01:11) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Everett is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (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 Akita. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett defeats Kenji 'Star' Akita (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Wallace Everett thanks everyone connected to Halvorsen's for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Kei Maki would be a particularly good contest. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Sammy "The Stealth Shark" Gaffigan (16-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Trenton, New Jersey, Favorite: -410) vs. Ikeda "Kid" Kenkichio (7-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Sakai, Japan, Underdog: +320) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan taking on Ikeda 'Kid' Kenkichio. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett will be the referee. (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 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Kenkichio comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Kenkichio scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Gaffigan hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:52) A jab is wide from Gaffigan, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Gaffigan stands ready as Kenkichio moves in. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Kenkichio hits a left jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Gaffigan lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Moving forward, Kenkichio looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Kenkichio lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Gaffigan lands a left jab but fails to land a body kick. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Gaffigan lets Kenkichio step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Gaffigan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Covering up, Kenkichio backs off on rubbery legs! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 02:46) A right cross thumps into Kenkichio! (Rd 1 - 02:46) Back-pedalling further, Kenkichio ends up backed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:40) A flying knee hits, but Kenkichio blocked some of it with his arms and manages to stay on his feet! (Rd 1 - 02:40) Kenkichio backs off further, ending up trapped against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Clearing his head just in time, Kenkichio ducks under the head kick that would have ended the fight. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Circling back to the center, Kenkichio looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Gaffigan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Kenkichio fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Stepping in, Gaffigan throws four quick punches, two of which land, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Gaffigan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Kenkichio manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Gaffigan fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Moving forward, Kenkichio looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Gaffigan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:09) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Gaffigan comes forward, walking down Kenkichio. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Kenkichio manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Gaffigan lands two of four quick punches but Kenkichio avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Gaffigan comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Kenkichio fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Gaffigan doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Kenkichio moves in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Kenkichio lands a left jab but is well off target with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Gaffigan hits a pair of jabs but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Gaffigan, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Gaffigan attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Kenkichio hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Stepping in, Gaffigan throws three quick punches, three of which land, and then he catches Kenkichio with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Gaffigan steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Kenkichio fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:27) A jab is wide from Gaffigan, but then he hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:10) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Gaffigan raises his arms and plays to the crowd, never taking his eyes off his opponent. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Gaffigan lets Kenkichio step in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Gaffigan hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Kenkichio scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Kenkichio moves in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Gaffigan uses a left jab and also hits a crunching kick to the thigh. Kenkichio finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 2 - 03:07) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Gaffigan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Kenkichio hit two counter left hands. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Gaffigan lands a jab and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Kenkichio. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Gaffigan comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Kenkichio fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Gaffigan throws a two-punch combo but Kenkichio avoids both. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Gaffigan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Kenkichio misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Gaffigan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Kenkichio with a right kick to the head. (Rd 2 - 01:51) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Gaffigan is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 01:27) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 01:02) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Limping slightly, Kenkichio is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Gaffigan stands ready as Kenkichio moves in. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Kenkichio attempts a spinning back kick but is well away from hitting the target. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Gaffigan throws a leg kick but it gets checked. (Rd 2 - 00:12) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Gaffigan, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Gaffigan is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Gaffigan lets Kenkichio step in, ready to counter. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Gaffigan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:01) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 03:34) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:02) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 02:42) Gaffigan lets Kenkichio step in, ready to counter. (Rd 3 - 02:42) Kenkichio misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a glancing high kick. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Moving forward, Kenkichio looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Kenkichio uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Gaffigan goes to the body with a left kick. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Moving forward, Kenkichio looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Kenkichio lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Gaffigan lands a quick punch and then lands a spin kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:20) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Kenkichio steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Kenkichio hits a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Gaffigan scores with a jab and also connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Kenkichio looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him! (Rd 3 - 00:40) Gaffigan moves in close and creams Kenkichio with a vicious right uppercut...and down he goes! (Rd 3 - 00:32) Gaffigan senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 3 - 00:32) Gaffigan fires away with punches, and Kenkichio is stung by several big shots. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Gaffigan pounds away, but Kenkichio isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Gaffigan, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Kenkichio 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) Kenkichio comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Gaffigan parries away a right head kick attempt and counters with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Kenkichio comes in to engage. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Kenkichio misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Gaffigan to attack with a quick kick. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Stepping in, Kenkichio looks to engage. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Kenkichio misses with a big right hand, allowing Gaffigan to counter with quick jabs that are followed by a kick to the leg. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Gaffigan lets Kenkichio step in, ready to counter. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Gaffigan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Moving forward, Kenkichio looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Kenkichio uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Gaffigan hits a couple of jabs and also scores with a stinging right high kick. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Kenkichio backs off until pressed against the cage, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Gaffigan follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now! (Rd 4 - 03:20) Kenkichio eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason he is still upright! (Rd 4 - 03:12) Gaffigan moves in for the kill and lands a huge right hand! Kenkichio is knocked out cold! (Rd 4 - 03:07) The winner, by knock out, is Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan! (Rd 4 - 03:07) Sammy Gaffigan books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan defeats Ikeda 'Kid' Kenkichio (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:53 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Sammy Gaffigan gives a name-check to everyone at Shark Tank, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Philip "Kid" Ziskie (24-2-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -1200) vs. Alvaro "The Hornet" Negredo (24-11, 2-0 CTC, From: Barcelona, Spain, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Philip 'Kid' Ziskie takes on Alvaro 'The Hornet' Negredo in the CTC Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) There's a takedown attempt from Ziskie, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Negredo cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Ziskie pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Ziskie begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 04:27) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Ziskie attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Ziskie gets past, but Negredo stops him at half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Ziskie pounds away with left hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 01:52) In half guard, Ziskie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Negredo guessing. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Ziskie looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Negredo keeps his half guard secure. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Ziskie just about connects with a fast glancing elbow strike. (Rd 1 - 00:33) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Negredo. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Ziskie pounds away, but Negredo calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Ziskie pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Ziskie, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Ziskie is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Negredo. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Ziskie uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Negredo cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:49) That's two takedowns from two attempts. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Ziskie pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Ziskie begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Negredo keeps his guard secure. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Ziskie tries to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Ziskie passes to half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:33) In half guard, Ziskie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Negredo guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Ziskie tries to cut Negredo with a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Ziskie attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 01:58) He passes half guard, but Negredo was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Negredo somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Ziskie. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Ziskie tries to lock Negredo in a north-south choke. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Negredo blocks the choke and tries to scramble, but Ziskie secures side control too quickly. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Ziskie fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Ziskie begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Negredo tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Ziskie pounds away, landing several clean blows on Negredo in the process. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Ziskie took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Ziskie is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Negredo uses a pair of left jabs and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Ziskie hits a jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Covering up, Negredo backs off until trapped against the cage! Ziskie may have rocked him! (Rd 3 - 04:37) A vicious left hand from Ziskie drops Negredo! He is knocked out! (Rd 3 - 04:30) By knock out, the winner is Philip Ziskie! (Rd 3 - 04:30) Philip Ziskie books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Philip 'Kid' Ziskie defeats Alvaro 'The Hornet' Negredo (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:30 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Philip Ziskie thanks everyone connected to Halvorsen's for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Philip Ziskie says that being in such a fantastic fight was a huge rush and that he is glad to both get the win and entertain the fans. A charismatic talker with the looks to match, Philip Ziskie has real star power. MAIN EVENT CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Little Dragon" Li-Kong Ho (23-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Favorite: -490) vs. "Lightning" Lamont Banner (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Columbus, Ohio, Underdog: +390) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Little Dragon' Li-Kong Ho takes on 'Lightning' Lamont Banner in the CTC Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Banner may have weighed in the same as Ho yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Banner can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Banner can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Banner throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Ho seizes the chance and grabs Banner into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Ho has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Banner down. (Rd 1 - 04:07) A sweep of the legs is successful, Banner has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Ho tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Banner maintains a tight, secure guard. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Ho tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Banner stops Ho from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Ho attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:50) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Ho throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Ho starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Ho struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Ho throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Ho punches down at Banner, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Ho tries to pound on Banner, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Ho, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:51) Banner hits a left jab and then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Banner lands a jab and then hits a violent right hook to the ribs! (Rd 2 - 04:41) That blow causes Ho to fall to the ground in agony! He clearly can't continue, it's all over! (Rd 2 - 04:33) Lamont Banner takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 2 - 04:33) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Lamont Banner. Official Result: 'Lightning' Lamont Banner defeats 'Little Dragon' Li-Kong Ho (TKO in 0:27 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lamont Banner praises his team at Evolution MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he is glad to overcome the odds and that being the underdog helped motivate him. Lamont Banner is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. Attendance: 825 Gate Reciepts: $81,675 Sponsorship: $36,781 Ad Revenue: $1,909,294 Merchandise: $5,297 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $138,066) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Lamont Banner $7,502 Li-Kong Ho $12,608 Philip Ziskie $26,791 Alvaro Negredo $7,901 Perf: Both: $5,000 Sammy Gaffigan $11,966 Ikeda Kenkichio $1,765 KotN: Gaffigan: $5,000 Wallace Everett $2,500 Kenji Akita $3,278 David James Diggle $5,001 Manish Khan $3,026 Snorri Gunnarsson $6,252 Chan Wan Wah $1,890 Yoshiro Makamori $4,644 Ivan Bokhour $1,890 Rafael Tavares $24,287 Foggy Lee $16,765 FotN: Both: $10,000 SotN: Tavares: $5,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $31,753 Profit: $1,854,220 Critical Rating: 83% Commercial Rating: 76% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 25.0% (Low Level National) USA +4.4% 24.6% (Low Level National) UK +4.4% 92.8% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.8% 5.0% (Low Level National) Australia +2.5% 96.9% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.0% 16.6% (Low Level National) Asia +3.0% 99.7% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.6% 85.0% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.5% 96.4% (High Level Regional) South America +4.0% 13.8% (Low Level National) Central America +1.6% 87.0% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.6% 81.9% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 97, and Lubos Plasil tested positive for recreational drugs after his victory over H.M. Menzel. He will be suspended for a year by the athletic commission, and his victory over Menzel will be overturned to a No Contest. He will also be removed from the tournament, with Menzel continuing in the tournament in his place. He claims that the positive test must be the result of a lab mix-up, and he never took any banned substances. - CTC Lightweight fighter Adenor Togni will no longer be training with Combat Team Curitiba, we don't have many details, but apparently he had a confrontation with teammate Wilson Semler after training that caused Togni to storm out and quit. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Luiz "The Tarantula" Machado (27-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -840) vs. "The Dutch Master" Gerrit Dudok (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +670) Luiz Machado is a dedicated student of BJJ, who has excellent submission skills and is well known for his ability to work off his back. His striking game is less well developed, and is basically little more than a distraction technique that is used to occupy his opponent while he searches for a way to get them to the floor. He has been a major part of XCC since it opened, headlining their first show against Philip Ziskie. In 2000, three years after failing at his first attempt to win the Featherweight title, he succeeded when he managed to beat Easton Frye. He won by first round submission over Chan Siu-wei in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Hyobe Kamioka in the third round of the tournament. Gerrit Dudok is an exciting young talent from the Netherlands, a quality kick boxer who is known for his flashy strikes. Making his pro debut at just 19, he is considered to be one of the potential future Featherweight champions. SIGMA certainly thought so, as they signed him in 1999. He went on to win his first five fights for them, sending him rocketing up the rankings. He won by fifth round TKO over Klaus Greis in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Taki Inouye in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jason Dalglish vs. Tyler Aidi in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Samurai Spirit" Tomohiro Takeuchi (24-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Highlight" Harvey Ripa (14-7, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +950) Tomohiro Takeuchi is a fearsome wrestler who has the ability to shut down just about anyone with his suffocating grappling, and is Japan's top Featherweight and is arguably the best in the world at that weight. His style isn't the most entertaining, clearly being a case of safety first, but it is undeniable that it works extremely well. One of KDM FC's biggest draws, his run as Featherweight champion has seen him turn back the challenge of such quality opponents as Li-Kong Ho (twice, to date) and Kenji Akita. He won by fourth round submission over Hercules Zerbini in the second round of the tournament, before winning by nine round Unanimous Decision over Ryan Landingham in the third round of the tournament. Harvey Ripa is a kick boxer by trade, almost a throwback to the older days of MMA in that he is very one-dimensional, if his opponents can figure out a way to nullify his stinging kicks then he is left with no Plan B. As long as he retains the speed and power of his head kicks though, he will always present knock out danger. He won by first round TKO over Liam O'Donnell in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Stephen Conti in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Easton Frye vs. Azor Portela Nunes in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Ice Cold" Lars Bohlin (54-7, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -840) vs. Josuke Hino (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +670) Lars Bohlin is a veteran of the sport, who has found much success by sticking to what he is best at, getting up close and personal and grinding out victories with his wrestling ability. A master of dirty boxing, he was one of the first to combine it with "Wall and Stall" tactics to create a way to wear down opponents. A two-time SIGMA Featherweight champion, his trilogy with Snorri Gunnarsson has defined both men. He won by 9 round Unanimous Decision over Quincy McGarry in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Peter Porter in the third round of the tournament. Josuke Hino is a talented striker, a Muay Thai specialist who is a destructive force when engaged in stand-up or when he has his opponent trapped in a Muay Thai clinch. He will need to work on the rest of his MMA game, but if he can improve his weaknesses he could become a major player. Seeking stiffer competition than he was getting at the local scene, he joined KDM FC in early 2001. He marked his debut with a brutally eye-catching knock out of fellow rising star Kei Maki. He won by fourth round knock out over Krzysztof Bujnicki in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Benedikt Streit in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Frank Romita vs. Kei Maki in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Easton "Small" Frye (18-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -330) vs. "The Tropical Tornado" Azor Portela Nunes (26-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Underdog: +260) Easton Frye is a highly decorated amateur wrestler, who uses his excellent grappling skills to control and wear down his opponents, often winning by simply dominating them for a unanimous decision from the judges. It's a simple system, and one that has proved effective for him. His career highlight so far has been beating Sammy Gaffigan for the XCC Featherweight title in March 2000, although disappointingly he lost it just nine months later in his first title defence. He won by fourth round submission over Benoit LeMarche in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Elijah Pyre in the third round of the tournament. Azor Portela Nunes is Venezuela's first professional MMA competitor, and was actually trained in Brazil where he learned the art of Muay Thai. A dangerous striker, he is pretty lethal if he can get into a clinch, and has nasty leg kicks. The veteran is best known for working for XCC, where he was a mainstay of the Featherweight division. He won by third round TKO over Gonkuro Miyagi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Gu Ueda in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Harvey Ripa in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Miniature Killer" Jason Dalglish (23-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -880) vs. Tyler "Black Ops" Aidi (9-1, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: +700) Jason Dalglish is physically very small, a scrappy young Featherweight who is nonetheless not someone to be taken lightly. A strong Jiu-Jitsu background gives him submission skills that can end a match in an instant, and he has proven to be a very tough opponent to finish off. A SIGMA regular and former contender for the Featherweight title, a badly broken arm saw him miss most of 1999 and 2000 although he now appears to be getting his career back on track. He won by first round submission over Gonzalo Ramos in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Marcus Speed in the third round of the tournament. Tyler Aidi is an intense young Canadian fighter who has studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since his teens. Pretty dangerous on the ground, his biggest issue is that he's got little striking threat and so has issues putting people down on the mat in the first place. To his credit, he has clearly been working hard on that and his kick boxing regime has seen him markedly improve since his debut. He lost by Split Decision to Taki Inouye in the second round of the tournament, but was reinserted into the bracket when Pedro Alves failed a drug test, then he won by fifth round submission over Heiko Pander in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Luiz Machado vs. Gerrit Dudok in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Masahiro Maeno (22-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Underdog: +240) vs. Yagi Jokichi (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +240) Masahiro Maeno is small for the Featherweight division that he regularly competes in, a submission fighter who makes up for his lack of size with incredible tenacity and fine technical skills on the ground. His trademark has become leglocks, especially from scrambles, and so opponents have to be constantly aware. There has been a lot of talk about him dropping down to Bantamweight, but for the time being he seems intent on his dream of unseating Tomohiro Takeuchi and winning a title. He won by first round submission over Mark Lee in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Roger Bean in the third round of the tournament. Yagi Jokichi is considered one of the elite in Karate circles, and is one of the most promising Featherweights from Japan. A master of defensive fighting, his ability to pick apart opponents with counter-striking is going to cause a lot of problems. After putting together a perfect 10-0 record on local events, KDM FC signed him in April 2001. He won by second round submission over Henry Zachary in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Nuno Valentino in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Anthony Ray Shenkman vs. Hans Christian Bloch in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Banker" Frank Romita (15-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -650) vs. Kei "Demon Eyes" Maki (10-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +510) Frank Romita is one of the most powerful men at Featherweight, a hard-hitting wrestler whose specialty is tossing opponents to the floor and turning their lights out with hard ground and pound. A high quality competitor, his only glaring weakness is his tiny reach that means he can be picked off at range by strikers, especially by leg kicks which seems to be kryptonite for him. He has been rapidly rising up the Featherweight rankings since his debut. He won by Unanimous Decision over Jerry Pie in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Ivano Ancic in the third round of the tournament. Kei Maki is widely recognized as one of the most dangerous strikers among Featherweights, an elite level kick boxer whose precision and speed are hard to match. If he can improve his lacklustre ground game, he will be incredible in MMA. Since mid-2001 he has been competing for KDM FC, although his debut was one to forget as Josuke Hino knocked him out cold with a sickening knee strike to hand him his first ever pro defeat. He won by fifth round knock out over So Yip in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Norberto in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lars Bohlin vs. Josuke Hino in the Fifth Round. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Black Dog" Anthony Ray Shenkman (21-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Underdog: +180) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Favorite: -230) Anthony Ray Shenkman is a talented amateur wrestler, who started his professional MMA career in 1994 and quickly found that his close-quarters in-your-face style was difficult for opponents to deal with. He has become known as "The Decision Dog" to his critics, due to his habit of grinding out victories via the judges scorecards. He won by Unanimous Decision over Clifton Curry in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Yoshitora Ouchi in the third round of the tournament. Hans Christian Bloch is a young Norwegian, who is a very good catch wrestler who looks like he could become a force in the Featherweight rankings. Not a finesse fighter by any means, his style is to relentlessly chase takedowns even if it means taking strikes along the way, knowing that once he has an opponent down they are going to find it very tough to escape. SIGMA signed him to a contract in late 1999. He won by second round TKO over Louie Sullivan in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Colm Dee in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Masahiro Maeno vs. Yagi Jokichi in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Luiz Machado (145 lbs) vs. Gerrit Dudok (145 lbs) Tomohiro Takeuchi (145 lbs) vs. Harvey Ripa (145 lbs) Lars Bohlin (145 lbs) vs. Josuke Hino (145 lbs) Easton Frye (145 lbs) vs. Azor Portela Nunes (145 lbs) Jason Dalglish (145 lbs) vs. Tyler Aidi (145 lbs) Masahiro Maeno (145 lbs) vs. Yagi Jokichi (145 lbs) Frank Romita (145 lbs) vs. Kei Maki (145 lbs) Anthony Ray Shenkman (145 lbs) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 100 Full Fight Card FW: Luiz Machado vs. Gerrit Dudok FW: Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Harvey Ripa FW: Lars Bohlin vs. Josuke Hino FW: Easton Frye vs. Azor Portela Nunes FW: Jason Dalglish vs. Tyler Aidi FW: Masahiro Maeno vs. Yagi Jokichi FW: Frank Romita vs. Kei Maki FW: Anthony Ray Shenkman vs. Hans Christian Bloch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, April 2003 Live From Brandon, Manitoba MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Black Dog" Anthony Ray Shenkman (21-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +180) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Favorite: -230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which 'The Black Dog' Anthony Ray Shenkman fights Hans Christian Bloch. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Stewart Morecambe, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Setting it up with excellent timing, Bloch comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Shenkman stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Bloch is forced down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Shenkman fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Shenkman prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Bloch who is able to spring back up. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Bloch shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The takedown is completed, Bloch gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Bloch tries to ensnare Shenkman in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Shenkman stops Bloch from applying it. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Shenkman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Bloch attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 03:08) A kimura is fully applied, Shenkman is in huge trouble! (Rd 1 - 03:08) No! Shenkman manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Bloch retains side control though, so the danger has far from passed. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Bloch blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Bloch attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Shenkman doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Shenkman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Bloch tries to ensnare Shenkman in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Shenkman stops Bloch from applying it. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Shenkman tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Bloch tries to lock Shenkman in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Shenkman defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Shenkman tries to move to guard, but Bloch doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:15) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's 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 Bloch 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:55) There's a very quick takedown attempt from Bloch. (Rd 2 - 04:55) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Shenkman pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Bloch attempts to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Bloch passes to half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Bloch tries to cut Shenkman with a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Bloch blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Bloch tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Bloch shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Bloch tries to lock Shenkman in an armbar. (Rd 2 - 02:59) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Shenkman has to tap out! (Rd 2 - 02:35) By submission, the winner is Hans Christian Bloch! (Rd 2 - 02:35) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Hans Christian Bloch. Official Result: Hans Christian Bloch defeats 'The Black Dog' Anthony Ray Shenkman (Submission (Armbar) in 2:25 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Hans Christian Bloch thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Wallace Everett would be someone he'd like to compete against. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Banker" Frank Romita (15-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Favorite: -650) vs. Kei "Demon Eyes" Maki (10-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Underdog: +510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Banker' Frank Romita going head to head with Kei 'Demon Eyes' Maki. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Romita looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Maki moves in on Romita, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Romita hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Maki hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:37) A flurry of four punches from Maki see four of them land and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:06) A jab hits home from Maki and then he catches Romita with a hard low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Maki throws a punch but Romita was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Romita comes in and grabs Maki in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Romita has gotten hold of Maki and may be looking for a suplex. (Rd 1 - 03:38) A suplex floors Maki, Romita executed it well. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Maki gives up his back. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Maki is in huge trouble now, as Romita successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Romita, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 02:48) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Romita has Maki flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 02:27) Frank Romita takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 1 - 02:27) Frank Romita moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Banker' Frank Romita defeats Kei 'Demon Eyes' Maki (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:33 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Frank Romita thanks everyone connected to Shark Tank for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Masahiro Maeno (22-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Fukuoka, Japan, Underdog: +240) vs. Yagi Jokichi (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Favorite: -310) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Masahiro Maeno battles Yagi Jokichi. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Stewart Morecambe, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Maeno hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Jokichi throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Jokichi closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Jokichi can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head! (Rd 1 - 04:37) Maeno is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 04:32) Jokichi moves in quickly, kneeling beside Maeno and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:32) Jokichi unloads with big rights and Maeno is getting rocked! (Rd 1 - 04:18) Jokichi tries to lock Maeno in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Maeno stops Jokichi from applying it. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Jokichi blocks Maeno as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Jokichi hits a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Jokichi holds Maeno in position with side control and looks for a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Jokichi is off balance as a result, and Maeno pulls away and tries to scramble for position! (Rd 1 - 03:07) As Jokichi goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Maeno quickly tries to grab it. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Maeno ends up having to pull guard, unable to secure the leg he wanted. (Rd 1 - 03:07) That was a tactical mistake from Maeno, by going for the leg he has left himself in a bad position. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Jokichi doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Maeno gets the double underhooks in and pulls Jokichi close, controlling him well. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Jokichi throws several small strikes at Maeno, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Maeno tries to work some sort of positional change but Jokichi shuts him down. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Perhaps wary of submissions, Jokichi keeps extremely tight to Maeno and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Maeno tries to pull Jokichi in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Jokichi keeps tight to Maeno, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Grabbing a leg, Maeno attempts a sweep of some kind. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Jokichi defends the sweep. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Jokichi doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (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 Jokichi. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Jokichi can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Maeno scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 2 - 04:36) A quick flurry of three punches from Jokichi sees all of them hit home and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:17) A quick flurry of four punches from Jokichi sees all of them hit home and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:51) A jab is wide from Jokichi, but then he catches Maeno with a stunning right hook! (Rd 2 - 03:51) Maeno is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 03:47) Jokichi knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Maeno, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 03:47) Jokichi pounds away on Maeno, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 2 - 03:47) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:30) The winner, by TKO, is Yagi Jokichi! (Rd 2 - 03:30) Yagi Jokichi moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Yagi Jokichi defeats Masahiro Maeno (TKO (Strikes) in 1:30 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Yagi Jokichi thanks everyone connected to J1 Circle for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He praises Maeno for a tough fight. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Miniature Killer" Jason Dalglish (23-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Edinburgh, Scotland, Favorite: -880) vs. Tyler "Black Ops" Aidi (9-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Manitoba, Canada, Underdog: +700) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Miniature Killer' Jason Dalglish battling Tyler 'Black Ops' Aidi. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Aidi is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Dalglish misses a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Aidi tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:32) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 04:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Aidi connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Dalglish lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Dalglish is off target with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Aidi is off-target with a jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:16) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Aidi misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Dalglish comes in with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:55) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:55) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Dalglish misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Aidi finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:37) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:06) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Dalglish may have been setting up to shoot, but Aidi aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:41) A jab hits home from Aidi and then he hits Dalglish with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Dalglish misses with a big right hand, allowing Aidi to counter with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Dalglish doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Aidi tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Dalglish comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:35) The takedown is completed, Aidi is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Dalglish unloads with some right hands, but Aidi deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Aidi raises his legs and tries to get Dalglish into an omoplata. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Dalglish blocks it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dalglish. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Dalglish 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 Aidi 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 - 04:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Dalglish misses with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Aidi doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Aidi moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 04:26) A defensive jab hits from Dalglish. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Aidi throws a two-punch combo but Dalglish avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Dalglish warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to shoot in. (Rd 2 - 04:05) A jab is wide from Aidi, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Aidi throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Dalglish moves in fast and shoots on Aidi. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Aidi cannot stop the takedown, Dalglish drove in with too much power with a beauty of a double leg. (Rd 2 - 03:18) The takedown leaves Aidi seated with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Dalglish attempts to guillotine Aidi, who is stuck against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:11) A guillotine choke is applied; Aidi isn't tapping out though! (Rd 2 - 03:11) Dalglish must not have it totally sunk in. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Dalglish releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Dalglish throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Aidi attempts to lock on an omoplata. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Dalglish blocks the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Dalglish fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Dalglish is trying to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Aidi allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 2 - 01:04) The scramble results in Aidi being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Dalglish throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Dalglish pounds away, but Aidi calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Aidi bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Dalglish seizes the opportunity, Aidi was too slow and gets caught in side control. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Dalglish, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Dalglish. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Aidi counters a right hand with a nice left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:30) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Aidi lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Dalglish is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Dalglish appeared to be going for a takedown, but Aidi took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Aidi throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Dalglish shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Aidi cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Dalglish looks to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Aidi fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 03:20) The scramble results in Aidi being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Dalglish tries to pound on Aidi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Aidi attempts to sweep Dalglish. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Dalglish gets lifted and partially swept, breaking his control just enough to send both fighters scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:26) The scramble allows Dalglish to take his opponent's back! (Rd 3 - 02:06) Dalglish attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Aidi defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Dalglish blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Dalglish increases his control by applying a body triangle. (Rd 3 - 01:17) With the body triangle on tight, Dalglish tries to flatten Aidi out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Aidi gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 3 - 00:39) The winner, by submission; Jason Dalglish! (Rd 3 - 00:39) Jason Dalglish has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Miniature Killer' Jason Dalglish defeats Tyler 'Black Ops' Aidi (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jason Dalglish praises his team at Gothenburg Submission Fighting, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Easton "Small" Frye (18-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Favorite: -330) vs. "The Tropical Tornado" Azor Portela Nunes (26-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Caracas, Venezuela, Underdog: +260) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Easton 'Small' Frye takes on 'The Tropical Tornado' Azor Portela Nunes. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:55) A jab lands from Nunes, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Nunes hits a left jab and then catches Frye with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Frye appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Nunes took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Nunes fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Frye with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Nunes lands a left hand and then catches Frye with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:56) It looks like Frye has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Frye isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Nunes throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Frye moves in fast and clinches with Nunes. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Frye is trying to muscle Nunes up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Frye manages it and controls Nunes up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Frye smothers Nunes against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Frye traps Nunes up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 02:53) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Frye smothers Nunes against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 01:32) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Moving around, Frye is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 01:19) A jab lands from Nunes, but Frye avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Nunes. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Seizing the opportunity, Frye clinches. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Frye has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Nunes down. (Rd 1 - 00:37) The underhooks allow Frye to easily trip Nunes and send him to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Nunes gives up his back off the takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Frye pounds away on Nunes, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Frye pounds away and Nunes is having serious difficulty surviving them! (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 Frye. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Frye is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Frye comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Nunes can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Without taking too much damage, Frye is able to clinch with Nunes. (Rd 2 - 04:37) From the grapple, Frye tries to pick Nunes up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 2 - 04:37) He gets Nunes up! Frye slams him down, ending up in side control. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Frye pounds away, but Nunes isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Frye blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Frye is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 03:46) He is too good for Nunes, and has mount. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Frye pounds away and Nunes is in serious trouble! (Rd 2 - 03:13) Frye pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Frye pounds away and Nunes struggles to deal with them. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Frye pounds away, but Nunes isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Frye maintains control, despite Nunes trying to wriggle free. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Frye unloads with big rights, but Nunes covers up well. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Frye tries to pound on Nunes, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Frye maintains control, despite Nunes trying to wriggle free. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Frye pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Frye controls Nunes, who was trying to wriggle to half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Frye pounds away, but Nunes calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Nunes tries to get to half guard but can't. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Frye tries to pound on Nunes, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Frye. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Frye ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Nunes moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Frye appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Nunes took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Nunes hits a left hand, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Nunes throws a punch but Frye avoids it. (Rd 3 - 04:08) With a clear opportunity, Frye is able to move in fast and clinch with Nunes. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Frye hits Nunes with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Getting a good grip, Frye appears to be looking to wrestle toward a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:47) He hits a belly-to-belly suplex, getting side control! (Rd 3 - 03:30) Frye fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Frye blocks Nunes as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Frye unloads with big rights, but Nunes covers up well. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Nunes tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Frye starts unloading with massive rights and Nunes is getting pasted! (Rd 3 - 02:16) Referee Christian Maugham pulls Frye away, stopping the fight! (Rd 3 - 01:57) The winner, by TKO; Easton Frye! (Rd 3 - 01:57) Easton Frye has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Easton 'Small' Frye defeats 'The Tropical Tornado' Azor Portela Nunes (TKO (Strikes) in 3:03 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Easton Frye praises his team at Halvorsen's, 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 hates to repeat himself but that he is once again calling out Yoshiro Makamori because "he is doing everything possible to avoid fighting me". CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Ice Cold" Lars Bohlin (54-7, 2-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -840) vs. Josuke Hino (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +670) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin going up against Josuke Hino. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Stewart Morecambe, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Circling warily, Bohlin is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Hino connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:51) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Bohlin. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Hino lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Hino doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Bohlin catches the last kick! (Rd 1 - 04:00) Hino hops on one foot, trying to balance. Bohlin tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Bohlin gets the takedown! Hino pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Bohlin starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Bohlin begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:23) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 02:59) In side control, Bohlin begins working to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Hino fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Bohlin is up first and quickly grabs Hino, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Bohlin smothers Hino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Bohlin hits Hino, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Bohlin hits Hino, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Bohlin pins Hino up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Hino is trapped against the cage and Bohlin punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Bohlin pins Hino up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Bohlin smothers Hino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Bohlin smothers Hino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Hino is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 00:08) 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 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Bohlin took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Bohlin is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Bohlin. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) A three-punch combo fails to trouble Bohlin. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Seizing the opportunity, Bohlin shoots. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Bohlin couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Hino hops in place on the other. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Bohlin drives Hino up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Hino is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Hino is trapped against the cage and Bohlin punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Bohlin pins Hino up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Hino is trapped against the cage and Bohlin hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Bohlin smothers Hino against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Bohlin smothers Hino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:48) Moving around, Bohlin is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 2 - 02:48) A jab is wide from Hino, but then he hits Bohlin with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Hino throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Bohlin seizes the chance and grabs Hino into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Bohlin is trying to muscle Hino up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Bohlin does it, Hino is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Hino is trapped against the cage and Bohlin hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Hino is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Bohlin uses dirty boxing to punish Hino while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Hino is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Hino is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Bohlin hits Hino, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Bohlin pins Hino up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Bohlin smothers Hino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Bohlin looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Hino simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Hino connects with a jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Bohlin took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Bohlin up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:47) A jab hits home from Hino and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:47) The gash above the eye of Bohlin has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 3 - 04:29) A tentative jab from Bohlin lands. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Hino connects with a nice jab and then hits Bohlin with a high right head kick. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Hino is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:01) A jab hits home from Hino and then he scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Bohlin chooses to shoot in on Hino. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Hino gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 03:30) The clock runs down as Hino is being smothered against the ground by Bohlin. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Bohlin lies on top of Hino, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Bohlin looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Hino can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Bohlin at half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Bohlin is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Hino comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Bohlin in half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:09) Hino bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 3 - 01:09) There wasn't enough separation though, Bohlin is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Bohlin fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Hino tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Bohlin unloads with three big elbows, clearly hurting Hino with at least one. (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 Bohlin. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Hino is running out of rounds. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Bohlin in between rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Bohlin uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Hino misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 4 - 04:29) A jab is wide from Hino, but then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Bohlin is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 04:19) A jab hits home from Hino and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Bohlin isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he shoots in at the wrong moment. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Hino hits a left hand, but Bohlin avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 4 - 03:39) Hino lands a left hand and then catches Bohlin with a superb right kick to the head! (Rd 4 - 03:39) He's down! Bohlin falls to the floor! (Rd 4 - 03:26) Hino quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Bohlin! (Rd 4 - 03:26) Hino unloads with big right hands and Bohlin is struggling to cope! (Rd 4 - 03:14) Hino tries to pound on Bohlin with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Bohlin brings his legs in to trap Hino in half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Hino pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Bohlin takes the opportunity to transition from half guard to full guard. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Hino fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 4 - 01:58) Hino leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Bohlin. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Hino tries to pound on Bohlin with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Bohlin attempts to sweep Hino. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Bohlin uses an elevator sweep to get Hino up and partially over, starting a wild scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 01:09) The scramble leaves Hino turtled up, facing Bohlin. (Rd 4 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Bohlin prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Hino who is able to spring back up. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Hino steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Bohlin scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Hino throws a punch but Bohlin avoids it. (Rd 4 - 00:18) Hino can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Bohlin with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (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 Hino, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Hino is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:51) Bohlin, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Hino throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 5 - 04:34) Hino hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Hino is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Bohlin limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Hino lands a left hand and then hits Bohlin with a body kick. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Hino moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 03:58) A jab is wide from Hino, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:41) Hino moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 03:41) Hino fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Bohlin with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Hino looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 03:24) Hino connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:05) A punch from Hino fails to land. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Bohlin comes in and grabs Hino in a clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:50) Bohlin is looking to muscle Hino back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:50) Bohlin achieves it, pinning Hino to the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Bohlin pins Hino up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 02:20) Hino is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 02:02) Bohlin hits Hino, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:50) Bohlin pins Hino up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Bohlin smothers Hino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Hino is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Hino is trapped against the cage and Bohlin punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Hino is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 5 - 00:33) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Hino confidently comes in closer. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Bohlin may have been setting up to shoot, but Hino aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Hino can't connect with a jab, but then hits Bohlin with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Hino fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (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 Bohlin, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 49-46 (Johnny Beerbohm), 48-47 (Stewart Morecambe) and 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse). (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin advances in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin defeats Josuke Hino (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Lars Bohlin gives a name-check to everyone at Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Josuke Hino and praises his toughness. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Samurai Spirit" Tomohiro Takeuchi (24-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Highlight" Harvey Ripa (14-7, 2-0 CTC, From: Charleston, West Virginia, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi battles 'The Highlight' Harvey Ripa in the CTC Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Stewart Morecambe, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Takeuchi had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Ripa lands a left hand and then lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Ripa can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Takeuchi appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Takeuchi seizes the chance and grabs Ripa into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Takeuchi hits Ripa with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Takeuchi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Ripa as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Takeuchi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Ripa as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Takeuchi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Ripa. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Takeuchi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Ripa as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Clinched with Ripa, Takeuchi looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Takeuchi has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Takeuchi starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Ripa rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Ripa is in increasing trouble, as Takeuchi gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Takeuchi pounds away on Ripa, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 1 - 01:48) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Takeuchi tries to finish Ripa off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Ripa gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 01:24) Tomohiro Takeuchi takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 1 - 01:24) Tomohiro Takeuchi books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi defeats 'The Highlight' Harvey Ripa (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Tomohiri Takeuchi thanks everyone connected to Dragon's Lair Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. Tomohiro Takeuchi sold himself well in this interview, he is someone who gets how this business works. MAIN EVENT CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Luiz "The Tarantula" Machado (27-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -840) vs. "The Dutch Master" Gerrit Dudok (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +670) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado battles 'The Dutch Master' Gerrit Dudok in the CTC Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:55) There's a takedown attempt from Machado. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Dudok gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Machado tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Dudok maintains a tight, secure guard. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Machado tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Machado breaks the guard and swiftly applies a kneebar...Dudok has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:47) The winner, by submission, is Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado! (Rd 1 - 03:47) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Luiz Machado. Official Result: Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado defeats 'The Dutch Master' Gerrit Dudok (Submission (Kneebar) in 1:13 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Luiz Machado gives a name-check to everyone at Escola da Luta, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Attendance: 651 Gate Reciepts: $64,449 Sponsorship: $36,554 Ad Revenue: $1,288,195 Merchandise: $5,551 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $94,109) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Luiz Machado $16,786 Gerrit Dudok $2,017 SotN: Machado: $5,000 Perf: Machado: $5,000 Tomohiro Takeuchi $7,681 Harvey Ripa $1,765 Lars Bohlin $16,608 Josuke Hino $12,017 FotN: Both: $10,000 Easton Frye $8,928 Azor Portela Nunes $4,538 KotN: Frye: $5,000 Jason Dalglish $4,465 Tyler Aidi $1,968 Yagi Jokichi $2,858 Masahiro Maeno $2,901 Frank Romita $4,287 Kei Maki $2,017 Hans Christian Bloch $2,500 Anthony Ray Shenkman $2,773 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $35,495 Profit: $1,256,137 Critical Rating: 73% Commercial Rating: 64% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -0.5% 24.5% (Low Level National) USA +1.6% 26.2% (Low Level National) UK +2.4% 95.2% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.5% 6.5% (Low Level National) Australia +1.2% 98.1% (High Level Regional) Japan +2.4% 19.0% (Low Level National) Asia +2.0% 5.0% (Low Level National) Russia +1.0% 86.0% (High Level Regional) Mexico +1.5% 97.9% (High Level Regional) South America +3.2% 17.0% (Low Level National) Central America +1.0% 88.0% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.0% 82.9% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 98, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Lightweight fighter Ren Akai has left Tiger Claw Academy following his submission loss to Bruce Steven at Canadian Tournament Combat 97. He has decided that he would benefit from going to train elsewhere, and that a new environment and approach will invigorate him. - CTC Middleweight fighter Wederson de Oliveira has begun training at Strike Force, as he trains for his upcoming CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Adam White. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term, and he hopes the team with get him in the best physical shape of his life. - CTC Lightweight fighter Ren Akai is now training at Way of the Crane's Beak as he begins to prepare for whatever's coming for him once the championship tournaments are over. He is not expected to stay there long-term and joined because of the striking coaching they can provide. - CTC Featherweight fighter Tyler Aidi has left Slaughterhouse following his submission loss to Jason Dalglish at Canadian Tournament Combat 100. The loss left him feeling like he needed to shake up his training. - CTC Featherweight fighter Kenji Akita has stopped training at Top Team Japan following his decision loss to Wallace Everett at Canadian Tournament Combat 99. He decided he needs to training somwhere else because he needs a different approach. - GAMMA has fallen to High Level Regional on the Blurcat Scale, and is in big trouble with their TV broadcasters as they struggle to find star power for their shows. - KDM FC have signed a contract with Net-A to broadcast 6 shows. It has yet to be revealed when the first of these shows will air. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows GAMMA 54: Nelson vs. Okita (Sunday, Week 1, April 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Nelson Collins vs. Rousse Demers KO of the Night: Nelson Collins (vs. Rousse Demers) Submission of the Night: Robb Andre (vs. Joyanna Boone) Performance Bonus: Arnold Backlund vs. Chad Hudson Canadian Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 2, April 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Roberto Perella Aun vs. Luis Furtado KO of the Night: Tommy Cowan (vs. Jarno Zijlstra) Submission of the Night: Emma Birch (vs. Saya Ikegami) European Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 2, April 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Tatjana Vinick vs. Dianne Ellis KO of the Night: Lora Hayes (vs. Katja Graupe) Submission of the Night: Tatjana Vinick (vs. Dianne Ellis) Performance Bonus: Nathan Ronald (vs. Uwe Maier) Japanese Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 2, April 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Machiko Fujii vs. Romi Takahashi KO of the Night: Tsuramatsu Inoue (vs. Atsutane Kenmotsu) Submission of the Night: Sugimoto Tarumi (vs. Yoshikazu Inamoto) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round (Round of 16) Philip Ziskie vs. Yoshiro Makamori Sammy Gaffigan vs. Snorri Gunnarsson Lamont Banner vs. David James Diggle Wallace Everett vs. Rafael Tavares Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Easton Frye Yagi Jokichi vs. Hans Christian Bloch Lars Bohlin vs. Frank Romita Luiz Machado vs. Jason Dalglish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 Friday, Week 2, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Zach "Beatdown" Steggles (11-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -280) vs. Tossapol Puangchan (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +220) Zach Steggles is a Muay Thai specialist who has been fighting in XCC since 1999. Known as one of the most vicious Bantamweight competitors in the world, his elbows are just plain nasty. Having risen up the world rankings at a frightening pace, he finally took his first pro defeat in August 2001 when he was outfought and outthought by the Bantamweight kingpin Willy Bassett. He is coming off a second round submission loss to Willy Bassett in XCC. Tossapol Puangchan is a potential future star, a high quality Taekwondo fighter who brings a fearsome intensity to his bouts, going after his opponents with a real kill or be killed mentality. He will probably need to build the rest of his MMA game up as he is a little one-dimensional, but for now he is an exciting prospect. Signing for KDM FC in 2000, people are already talking about Puangchan as a future champion. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Kim Wiriyaudomsiri in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Brian Claremont vs. Ashihei Bando in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Wild" Willy Bassett (20-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -390) vs. Lito Alcala (6-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Underdog: +310) Willy Bassett is one of the biggest Bantamweights in the world, and uses his crushing wrestling power to simply shut down his opponents. He has been fighting for XCC since they opened their Bantamweight division in June 1999, and has proven to be one of their big recent success stories. He has quickly established himself as one of the best Bantamweights in the world (if not the best), and was a dominant champion for them. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Zach Steggles in XCC. Lito Alcala is a Filipino fighter, a youngster who is best described as a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none. He is good at just about every aspect of MMA, which makes him a tough opponent, but isn't great enough at any one specific item to make him truly dangerous. Having started his career as a Featherweight, he dropped to Bantamweight in 1999 in order to be part of KDM FC's newest division. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Stefan Champion in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Mitchell Bryan vs. Nadir Mendes Ferreira in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Mitchell "Boom" Bryan (10-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -640) vs. Nadir Mendes Ferreira (6-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +510) Mitchell Bryan is a Muay Thai fighter from Atlanta, Georgia. A sharp striker who loves to use leg kicks, he joined XCC's Bantamweight division when it opened in 1999. His debut saw him lose for the first time in his career, to future champion Brian Claremont, but he has been on a tear since then and looks like he'll be a major threat to titles in a few years. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Dallin Friedland in the first round of the tournament. Nadir Mendes Ferreira is a boxer from Brazil, who does his best work on his feet, blitzing opponents with a high volume of punches to keep them off balance and under pressure. If he can develope some wrestling and ground defence, he could become a real handful. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Stiffy Little in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Willy Bassett vs. Lito Alcala in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Brian "Barrage" Claremont (11-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -770) vs. Ashihei Bando (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +610) Brian Claremont is a powerful puncher, who earned his nickname "Barrage" in rapid fashion when people saw his fighting style, never taking a step back, he comes out swinging and doesn't stop until someone is knocked out. It may not be the best long-term strategy, but for the time being it makes him one of the most dangerous opponents to face. XCC signed him to their Bantamweight division in 1999, and he beat Britt Dickering to capture the title in his second fight for the company. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Masazou Nonaka in the first round of the tournament. Ashihei Bando is a judoka from Kitakyushu in Japan, who likes to use his trip and throw takedowns to set up submission attacks. Very slight in build, he is prone to getting overwhelmed and bullied by bigger grapplers, but by the same token is often underestimated and has been known to catch people unawares with submissions. He is coming off a first round TKO (Cut) victory over Blas Suarez in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Zach Steggles vs. Tossapol Puangchan in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Golden Boy" Aubrey Bassington-Bassington (9-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -110) vs. John "The Mad" Hatter (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +100) Aubrey Bassington-Bassington is a fine freestyle wrestler from Boston. Noted for his great takedowns, ABB has added some decent ground and pound and submissions to his already suffocatingly good top game, and he is therefore pretty deadly if he can get one top of his opponent. He has been fighting for XCC since they opened their Bantamweight division in 1999 and is fast becoming one of the company's most popular stars. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Gus Waters in XCC. John Hatter is a Texan who has been fighting since 1999. An all-rounder, his years of experience in Judo gave him an excellent base from which to work and makes him extremely hard to take down. Noted for his great cardio and work ethic, he is one for the future. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Po-Han Yue in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gus Waters vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Radical" Ray Bellinger (11-2-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -240) vs. Kawin Kayem (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +190) Ray Bellinger is a ground and pound specialist, who likes to blitz opponents with barrages of punches. Regarded as one of the top Bantamweights in the world, he joined XCC in 1999 when they launched their new weight division. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Brian Claremont in XCC. Kawin Kayem is a fast-rising Bantamweight star, a Muay Thai killer who can absolutely batter opponents into submission with his great kicks. Boasting a fantastic look, he was a natural addition to the KDM FC 135lb division when it was launched in 1999. His rise to the top was stalled somewhat by his first loss, a submission defeat to Ryozo Ozawa, but odds are that he will return stronger and better in the future. He is coming off a fourth round knock out victory over Bonzo Anstruther in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ronnarit Mamanee vs. Dominic Ash in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Gus "Rough" Waters (14-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -110) vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Underdog: +100) Gus Waters is a wrestler who is always in phenomenal condition, and has one of the fastest shots in all of MMA. One of the most experienced Bantamweights around, having been fighting there since 1995 when there were very few opponents to be found, he has been competeing for XCC since they opened their new division in 1999. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Aubrey Bassington-Bassington in XCC. Supachai Thamsatchanan is a high quality Shaolin Kung Fu fighter, who looks like he could be one of the future stars of MMA. A Bantamweight, he is especially deadly at using his amazing array of kicks to destroy opponents. He joined KDM FC in 2000 and has swiftly moved up the 135lb rankings. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Ade Travers in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Aubrey Bassington-Bassington vs. John Hatter in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ronnarit Mamanee (15-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -150) vs. Dominic "The Smash" Ash (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +100) Ronnarit Mamanee is a Taekwondo fighter from Bangkok, one of the many Thai's who were brought in to star in KDM FC's new Bantamweight division in 1999. Ranked amongst the top fifteen in the world at that weight, he is a decent enough striker but his terrible ground game and poor grappling are definately major weak points. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Tsunahei Ogawa in the first round of the tournament. Dominic Ash was a fairly late convert to MMA, and used to be a decent pro boxer before deciding to switch sports after seeing a GAMMA event on television at a bar. He is a very good technical boxer, with great movement, hand speed, and technique, but is lacking in the other aspects of MMA. He does however, have a good sprawl, and that helps him keep fights standing. He began his career as a Featherweight, but after losing in his one and only title shot (against Sammy Gaffigan) in 1999 he dropped down to Bantamweight instead. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ray Bellinger vs. Kawin Kayem in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Zach Steggles (135 lbs) vs. Tossapol Puangchan (135 lbs) Willy Bassett (135 lbs) vs. Lito Alcala (135 lbs) Mitchell Bryan (135 lbs) vs. Nadir Mendes Ferreira (135 lbs) Brian Claremont (135 lbs) vs. Ashihei Bando (135 lbs) Aubrey Bassington-Bassington (135 lbs) vs. John Hatter (135 lbs) Ray Bellinger (135 lbs) vs. Kawin Kayem (135 lbs) Gus Waters (135 lbs) vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan (135 lbs) Ronnarit Mamanee (135 lbs) vs. Dominic Ash (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 101 Full Fight Card BW: Zach Steggles vs. Tossapol Puangchan BW: Willy Bassett vs. Lito Alcala BW: Mitchell Bryant vs. Nadir Mendes Ferreira BW: Brian Claremont vs. Ashihei Bando BW: Aubrey Bassington-Bassington vs. John Hatter BW: Ray Bellinger vs. Kawin Kayem BW: Gus Waters vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan BW: Ronnarit Mamanee vs. Dominic Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 Friday, Week 2, April 2003 Live From Prince George, 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 BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ronnarit Mamanee (15-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Favorite: -150) vs. Dominic "The Smash" Ash (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Underdog: +110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Ronnarit Mamanee battling Dominic 'The Smash' Ash. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Ash comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:46) A jab hits home from Ash and then he hits Mamanee with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Ash hits two right jabs and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Covering up, Mamanee backs off until pressed up against the cage! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:14) A big left hand catches Mamanee flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 1 - 04:10) Ash moves in for the kill and lands a big left hand around the guard! Mamanee is rocked again! (Rd 1 - 04:10) The referee jumps in and saves Mamanee from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 04:10) I think the referee should have been quicker to react, Mamanee took more shots than necessary. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Dominic 'The Smash' Ash takes the win by TKO! (Rd 1 - 04:03) Dominic Ash moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Dominic 'The Smash' Ash defeats Ronnarit Mamanee (TKO (Strikes) in 0:57 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Dominic Ash thanks everyone connected to Pittsburgh Steel for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Gus "Rough" Waters (14-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Boise, Idaho, Favorite: -110) vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +100) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Gus 'Rough' Waters takes on Supachai Thamsatchanan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Stewart Morecambe, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Thamsatchanan moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Thamsatchanan lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Waters lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Thamsatchanan lands a jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:06) A defensive jab hits from Waters. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Thamsatchanan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Waters with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:50) A jab hits home from Thamsatchanan and then he hits Waters with a great high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Waters immediately backs up against the cage and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:38) Waters uses his hands to push away a weak short-range knee strike. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Having apparently cleared his head, Waters is able to circle away from the cage and return to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Thamsatchanan steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Thamsatchanan hits a left jab and then hits Waters with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Thamsatchanan lands a left jab, but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Thamsatchanan moves in on Waters, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Thamsatchanan connects with a nice jab and then catches Waters with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Thamsatchanan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Waters with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Waters lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Thamsatchanan fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Thamsatchanan lands a jab and then catches Waters with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Waters warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Thamsatchanan fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Thamsatchanan hits two left jabs and then catches Waters with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Thamsatchanan hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Thamsatchanan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Waters. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Thamsatchanan lands a left jab, but Waters avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Waters appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Thamsatchanan took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Thamsatchanan hits a left jab and then hits Waters with a great high right head kick. (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 Thamsatchanan. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Thamsatchanan confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Thamsatchanan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Waters with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Waters warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Thamsatchanan hits a couple of minor left hands, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Thamsatchanan moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Waters looked like he was going to shoot, but Thamsatchanan simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Thamsatchanan lands a left hand and then catches Waters with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Thamsatchanan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Thamsatchanan can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Thamsatchanan lands a left hand and then catches Waters with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Thamsatchanan hits a left jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Thamsatchanan closes in on Waters, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Thamsatchanan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Waters with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:47) For the first time, Thamsatchanan is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Thamsatchanan lands a left hand and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Waters may have been aiming to get in close, but Thamsatchanan aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Thamsatchanan lands two jabs and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Thamsatchanan doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Seizing the opportunity, Waters clinches. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Using his wrestling skills, Waters is trying to push Thamsatchanan up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Waters does it, Thamsatchanan is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Unable to get free, Thamsatchanan is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:07) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Thamsatchanan took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Thamsatchanan up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Thamsatchanan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Two jabs hit home from Thamsatchanan and then he hits Waters with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Two left hands land from Thamsatchanan, but Waters catches the kick to the body that it set up! (Rd 3 - 03:45) Seeing his opportunity, Waters tries to put Thamsatchanan on the mat. (Rd 3 - 03:45) He has the takedown! Thamsatchanan has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Waters throws several small strikes at Thamsatchanan, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Thamsatchanan tries to catch Waters with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Waters throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Time slips away as Waters successfully keeps Thamsatchanan stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Waters uses a quick shoulder smash. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Waters throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Thamsatchanan throws out some punches, but Waters leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Waters uses a shoulder smash to keep Thamsatchanan down. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Waters uses a quick shoulder smash. (Rd 3 - 01:10) The clock runs down as Thamsatchanan is being smothered against the ground by Waters. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Waters lies on top of Thamsatchanan, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 00:14) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Limping slightly, Waters is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Thamsatchanan lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Thamsatchanan came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Waters will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:45) Thamsatchanan lands two jabs and then hits Waters with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:45) From the looks of it, that last strike may have potentially caused a broken rib for Waters. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Any sort of significant damage to the ribs is going to leave Waters in a world of trouble. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Thamsatchanan moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Thamsatchanan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Limping quite noticeably, Waters is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 4 - 04:04) It looked like we were about to see Waters try and get some grappling started, but Thamsatchanan was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:04) A jab lands from Thamsatchanan, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Waters shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Waters couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Thamsatchanan hops in place on the other. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Waters uses the position to drive Thamsatchanan up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:25) Waters tries to maintain control, but Thamsatchanan wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Thamsatchanan appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Waters shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Waters couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Thamsatchanan hops in place on the other. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Waters uses the position to drive Thamsatchanan up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Waters tries to maintain control, but Thamsatchanan wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Waters appeared to be going for a takedown, but Thamsatchanan took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Thamsatchanan hits a left jab and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 4 - 02:37) Waters hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 4 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Thamsatchanan moves in quickly, kneeling beside Waters and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 4 - 02:28) Thamsatchanan pounds away and Waters is in serious trouble! (Rd 4 - 02:09) Thamsatchanan attempts to kimura Waters from side control. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Thamsatchanan gets the kimura fully applied and Waters has to tap out! (Rd 4 - 01:31) The winner, by submission, is Supachai Thamsatchanan! (Rd 4 - 01:31) Supachai Thamsatchanan books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Supachai Thamsatchanan defeats Gus 'Rough' Waters (Submission (Kimura) in 3:29 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Supachai Thamsatchanan thanks everyone connected to Tai Sheng Men Society for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He highlights that he is still undefeated and says that other fighters are avoiding him because they know he is unbeatable. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Radical" Ray Bellinger (11-2-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Lincoln, Nebraska, Favorite: -240) vs. Kawin Kayem (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Radical' Ray Bellinger competing against Kawin Kayem. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:52) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Kayem closes in on Bellinger, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Kayem can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Kayem comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Bellinger hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Kayem connects with a nice jab and then he hits Bellinger with a great high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Bellinger had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Kayem throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Kayem comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Bellinger hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Kayem lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Moving forward constantly, Kayem is pressuring Bellinger. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Kayem steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Kayem throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Moving forward constantly, Kayem is pressuring Bellinger. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Kayem steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Kayem lands a left hand and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Kayem steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Bellinger fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Kayem can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Bellinger appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kayem took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Kayem hits a left jab and then catches Bellinger with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Kayem comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Bellinger misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:11) A jab is wide from Kayem, but then he lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Kayem comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Bellinger uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Kayem throws a punch but Bellinger was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Kayem can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Kayem lands a left jab, but Bellinger avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Kayem switches to a southpaw stance. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Kayem lands a right jab, but Bellinger evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Kayem can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Bellinger warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Kayem can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Bellinger with a beautiful left kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Covering up, Bellinger backs off until trapped against the cage! Kayem may have rocked him! (Rd 1 - 00:23) Kayem is aiming to get Bellinger into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Bellinger is too groggy to fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 1 - 00:08) From the clinch, Kayem drives a huge knee to the stomach. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's no question that Kayem took that round, I'm giving it a 10-8 score. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 05:00) Bellinger is limping a little bit. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Bellinger had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Kayem lands a jab and then hits Bellinger with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Bellinger hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 2 - 04:35) Kayem moves in quickly to try and finish Bellinger with stomps and kicks! (Rd 2 - 04:35) Kayem is too slow though, and Bellinger is back up. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Kayem can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 2 - 04:12) It's a knock out! Bellinger is down and out! (Rd 2 - 04:06) The winner, by knock out; Kawin Kayem! (Rd 2 - 04:06) Kawin Kayem advances in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Kawin Kayem defeats 'Radical' Ray Bellinger (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:54 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Kawin Kayem thanks everyone connected to Tai Sheng Men Society for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he wants Dominic Ash as it'd be fun to kick his ass for money when he'd happily do it for free anyway. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Golden Boy" Aubrey Bassington-Bassington (9-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Favorite: -100) vs. John "The Mad" Hatter (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Austin, Texas, Underdog: +100) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Golden Boy' Aubrey Bassington-Bassington vs. John 'The Mad' Hatter. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Stewart Morecambe, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Bassington-Bassington shoots in hard and fast on Hatter. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Bassington-Bassington gets a single leg takedown! Hatter pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Time slips away as Bassington-Bassington successfully keeps Hatter stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Time slips away as Bassington-Bassington successfully keeps Hatter stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:42) The clock runs down as Hatter is being smothered against the ground by Bassington-Bassington. (Rd 1 - 03:18) In guard, Bassington-Bassington is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Bassington-Bassington leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Hatter. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Bassington-Bassington attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Hatter was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Somehow, the scramble leaves Hatter under the north-south control of Bassington-Bassington. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Hatter catches Bassington-Bassington trying to move to side control, and scrambles fast. (Rd 1 - 02:06) The scramble sees Bassington-Bassington up first, and he is quick to wrestle Hatter up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Bassington-Bassington uses dirty boxing to punish Hatter while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Bassington-Bassington tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Hatter uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Although pressed against the cage, Hatter still hits a few small punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Bassington-Bassington smothers Hatter against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Bassington-Bassington uses dirty boxing to punish Hatter while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Bassington-Bassington tries some dirty boxing, but Hatter seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Hatter moves in on Bassington-Bassington, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Hatter can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Bassington-Bassington. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) A jab hits home from Hatter and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Bassington-Bassington had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:27) A jab is wide from Hatter, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Bassington-Bassington may have been aiming to get in close, but Hatter aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Hatter throws a punch but Bassington-Bassington avoids it. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Bassington-Bassington comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 03:43) A jab is wide from Hatter, but then he hits Bassington-Bassington with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Without taking too much damage, Bassington-Bassington is able to clinch with Hatter. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Bassington-Bassington is trying to muscle Hatter up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Bassington-Bassington doesn't manage it though, Hatter defended it well. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Bassington-Bassington tries to wrestle Hatter backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Bassington-Bassington achieves it, pinning Hatter to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Bassington-Bassington pins Hatter up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Hatter waits for Bassington-Bassington to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Bassington-Bassington, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 2 - 02:23) A one-two from Hatter fails to land. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Bassington-Bassington seizes the chance and grabs Hatter into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Using his wrestling skills, Bassington-Bassington is trying to push Hatter up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Bassington-Bassington achieves it, pinning Hatter to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Hatter is trapped against the cage and Bassington-Bassington hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Hatter is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Bassington-Bassington hits Hatter, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Hatter is trapped against the cage and Bassington-Bassington punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Hatter is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Bassington-Bassington hits Hatter, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:10) A one-two from Hatter fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Bassington-Bassington, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bassington-Bassington 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 - 04:53) Bassington-Bassington shoots in hard and fast on Hatter. (Rd 3 - 04:53) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Hatter pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 04:44) Bassington-Bassington looks to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 04:44) Hatter tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 04:31) The scramble leaves Hatter on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Bassington-Bassington fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Bassington-Bassington fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Hatter tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Bassington-Bassington looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:09) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Hatter tries to get back up. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Bassington-Bassington ends up in guard. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Bassington-Bassington attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Hatter keeps Bassington-Bassington in guard. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Hatter throws out some punches, but Bassington-Bassington leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 01:34) The clock runs down as Hatter is being smothered against the ground by Bassington-Bassington. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Bassington-Bassington lies on top of Hatter, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 00:31) The clock runs down as Hatter is being smothered against the ground by Bassington-Bassington. (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 Bassington-Bassington. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Hatter, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Hatter moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Hatter fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Bassington-Bassington with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Bassington-Bassington aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Hatter connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Taking a few gulps of breath, Bassington-Bassington is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Showing great timing, Bassington-Bassington comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:15) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Hatter has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Time slips away as Bassington-Bassington successfully keeps Hatter stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Bassington-Bassington smothers Hatter with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Hatter is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Bassington-Bassington off of him. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Time slips away as Bassington-Bassington successfully keeps Hatter stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 02:20) The clock runs down as Hatter is being smothered against the ground by Bassington-Bassington. (Rd 4 - 01:58) Bassington-Bassington is trying to pass guard. (Rd 4 - 01:58) He can't get free of the guard. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Bassington-Bassington deflects a couple of punches that Hatter threw from below. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) The lack of progress forces referee Kyle Crisp to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Glaring at Bassington-Bassington, Hatter motions for him to come on and attack. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Bassington-Bassington had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Hatter uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 00:32) Hatter hits a left hand, but Bassington-Bassington avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 00:22) Bassington-Bassington seizes the chance and grabs Hatter into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Using his wrestling skills, Bassington-Bassington is trying to push Hatter up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Bassington-Bassington can't do it though, and Hatter gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Hatter looks to take Bassington-Bassington down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Hatter uses a nice inside leg trip and Bassington-Bassington is forced to pull guard! (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Hatter came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Hatter is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Hatter, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Bassington-Bassington is able to grab Hatter. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Bassington-Bassington is looking to muscle Hatter back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Bassington-Bassington does it, Hatter is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:22) Bassington-Bassington tries to use dirty boxing against Hatter, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Hatter is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Bassington-Bassington uses dirty boxing to punish Hatter while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Hatter waits for Bassington-Bassington to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Showing great timing, Bassington-Bassington comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Bassington-Bassington couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Hatter hops in place on the other. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Bassington-Bassington can't get Hatter down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:59) Bassington-Bassington uses dirty boxing to punish Hatter while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:41) Bassington-Bassington pins Hatter up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 5 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:30) Hatter is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Bassington-Bassington hits Hatter, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Hatter is trapped against the cage and Bassington-Bassington hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:39) Hatter is trapped against the cage and Bassington-Bassington hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:21) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Hatter can't connect with a jab, but then catches Bassington-Bassington with a crunching right hook. (Rd 5 - 01:08) Bassington-Bassington covers up...he is dazed! Hatter comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! (Rd 5 - 01:08) Hatter lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Bassington-Bassington partially blocked it! (Rd 5 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:59) Hatter punishes Bassington-Bassington with a straight right! (Rd 5 - 00:59) Back-pedalling further, Bassington-Bassington ends up backed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Hatter tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Bassington-Bassington slips past it at the very last possible second. (Rd 5 - 00:43) Bassington-Bassington clears his head and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:43) Hatter is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Hatter fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Bassington-Bassington with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Bassington-Bassington had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Hatter throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 5 - 00:01) Bassington-Bassington aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 5 - 00:01) A jab lands from Hatter, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (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 Bassington-Bassington. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 50-46 (Johnny Beerbohm), 50-45 (Stewart Morecambe) and 50-45 (Christina Shaw). (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Golden Boy' Aubrey Bassington-Bassington! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Golden Boy' Aubrey Bassington-Bassington advances in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Golden Boy' Aubrey Bassington-Bassington defeats John 'The Mad' Hatter (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Aubrey Bassington-Bassington thanks everyone connected to Pittsburgh Steel for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Aubrey Bassington-Bassington celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. Aubrey Bassington-Bassington handled this interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Brian "Barrage" Claremont (11-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Athens, Georgia, Favorite: -770) vs. Ashihei Bando (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Kitakyushu, Japan, Underdog: +610) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Brian 'Barrage' Claremont takes on Ashihei Bando. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:47) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:29) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Bando misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Claremont attacks with a clean right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:13) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Bando misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Claremont stalks forward, pressuring Bando. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Bando fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Claremont can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Bando with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:40) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Bando misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Claremont attacks with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:25) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Bando lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Claremont scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Claremont looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Claremont slips past a right hook and counters with a clean right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Claremont comes forward, walking down Bando. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Bando throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:22) A jab is wide from Claremont, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Bando misses with a big right hand, allowing Claremont to counter with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Claremont comes forward, walking down Bando. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Bando lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Claremont lands two left hands and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:44) That last blow may have really hurt Bando, he staggers backward looking dazed! (Rd 1 - 01:44) Claremont comes in fast and smashes Bando with a right hand! Down he goes! He is out! (Rd 1 - 01:31) The winner, by knock out, is Brian 'Barrage' Claremont! (Rd 1 - 01:31) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Brian Claremont. Official Result: Brian 'Barrage' Claremont defeats Ashihei Bando (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:29 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Brian Claremont gives a name-check to everyone at Shark Tank, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Asked about the knock out, Brian Claremont says that he can always rely on his punches to get the job done and that it's a big advantage for him. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Mitchell "Boom" Bryan (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Favorite: -640) vs. Nadir Mendes Ferreira (6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +510) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Mitchell 'Boom' Bryan competing against Nadir Mendes Ferreira. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:45) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Ferreira hits a left jab but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. Bryan uses a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:26) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Bryan misses with a left jab but lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Ferreira throws a flurry of three punches that end with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:56) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Ferreira throws a three punch combination but Bryan maintains his good guard and is safe. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Bryan throws two quick punches but Ferreira has good movement and avoids them. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Ferreira scores with a single punch out of a flurry but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Bryan hits a left jab and also hits a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 03:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Bryan misses a head kick attempt and is countered with a left jab and a right hand to the body that is too short. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Bryan misses with a left jab but hits a glancing high kick. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Ferreira quickly throws three punches and two of them land but can't hit a right cross as Bryan used head movement to avoid it. (Rd 1 - 01:59) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Bryan tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Bryan shows his good guard by absorbing a four punch flurry. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Bryan hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Ferreira manages to connect with two punches out of a flurry and then lands with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Bryan finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Ferreira lands a left jab and a right cross. (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 Ferreira. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Ferreira misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Bryan attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Bryan goes up top with a head kick, but only gets a glancing blow. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Ferreira lands two of a flurry of quick punches but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Bryan misses with a big right hand, allowing Ferreira to counter with a jab and a right hook to the ribs that doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Bryan lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Ferreira blitzes his opponent with a rapid four punch flurry. (Rd 2 - 02:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Ferreira uses a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Bryan is off-target with a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Ferreira doesn't hit with any of five quick punches but hits a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Bryan hits a pair of jabs and also scores with a stinging right high kick. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Ferreira is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! He is covering up, trying to buy time to recover! (Rd 2 - 02:02) Bryan moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Ferreira goes down! (Rd 2 - 01:56) Moving quickly, Bryan comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 2 - 01:56) Ferreira is back to his feet too quickly though. (Rd 2 - 01:31) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Bryan hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Ferreira hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:03) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Ferreira misses with a big right hand, allowing Bryan to counter with a couple of jabs that are followed by a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 2 - 00:26) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:02) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Bryan took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Ferreira misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Bryan to attack with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:16) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 03:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Bryan shows his good head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past three punches. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Bryan misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Ferreira is off-target with two jabs but scores with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Bryan scores with a brace of jabs but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Ferreira misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:53) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Bryan shows his good head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past four punches. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Bryan is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Bryan counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 3 - 02:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Ferreira dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Ferreira misses with a flurry of five quick punches but scores with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Bryan scores with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 01:16) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Ferreira quickly throws a punch and lands it and then hits a good right hand. Bryan uses a left jab and also hits a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 00:50) Retreating, Ferreira looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is very unsteady on his feet! (Rd 3 - 00:50) Bryan is aiming to get Ferreira into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 00:50) He gets it and now has a dazed Ferreira in even more serious trouble. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Bryan blasts Ferreira with a big knee to the face! Ferreira falls to the ground, out cold! (Rd 3 - 00:22) Mitchell 'Boom' Bryan takes the win by knock out! (Rd 3 - 00:22) Mitchell Bryan books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Mitchell 'Boom' Bryan defeats Nadir Mendes Ferreira (Knock Out (Knee) in 4:38 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Mitchell Bryan thanks everyone connected to Pittsburgh Steel for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Mitchell Bryan gives a show of respect to his opponent. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Wild" Willy Bassett (20-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Favorite: -390) vs. Lito Alcala (6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Manila, Philippines, Underdog: +310) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Wild' Willy Bassett takes on Lito Alcala in the CTC Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Bassett warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Alcala can't connect with a jab, but then catches Bassett with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Alcala throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Bassett defended them all. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Bassett seizes the chance and grabs Alcala into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Bassett is looking to muscle Alcala back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Bassett achieves it, pinning Alcala to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Bassett tries to keep him up against the cage, but Alcala works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Alcala hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Bassett. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Moving around, Bassett is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 03:22) A jab lands from Alcala, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:51) It looked like we were about to see Bassett try and get some grappling started, but Alcala was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Alcala lands a left jab, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Alcala lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Alcala moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Bassett looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Alcala simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Alcala can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Bassett with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Alcala glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Alcala confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Bassett had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:38) A jab hits home from Alcala and then he catches Bassett with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Alcala can't connect with a jab, but then catches Bassett with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Alcala moves in on Bassett, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Bassett had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:58) A jab hits home from Alcala and then he scores with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Alcala looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:40) It looked like we were about to see Bassett try and get some grappling started, but Alcala was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Alcala can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Bassett keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Alcala fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Bassett was ready and manages to catch the kick! (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Alcala 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 - 04:50) Alcala can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Bassett with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Bassett is hurt, that blow seems to have broken his nose judging by the blood. (Rd 2 - 04:50) A smashed nose is going to force him to breathe through the mouth and will tire him out quicker. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Alcala fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Bassett with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Alcala is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Alcala hits a left jab and then catches Bassett with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Alcala fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Alcala hits a left jab and then catches Bassett with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Alcala connects with a jab, but Bassett dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Alcala lands a jab and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Alcala glances at his corner and gets a thumbs up in response. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Two jabs hit home from Alcala and then he scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Alcala can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Blood is visible on Bassett, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Alcala can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Alcala closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Alcala connects with a nice jab and then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:42) That last shot may have done some damage, Bassett is backing off and looks totally dazed! (Rd 2 - 01:42) Groggy as he may be, Bassett has the sense to throw himself forward into a desperation takedown attempt as Alcala moves in for the kill! (Rd 2 - 01:42) Bassett gets hold of a leg but Alcala remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Bassett can't get Alcala down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Unable to break free, Alcala is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:26) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Alcala is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 00:21) They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends. (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 Alcala, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Alcala is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bassett 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. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Bassett in between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:46) It looked like we were about to see Bassett try and get some grappling started, but Alcala was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:46) A jab hits home from Alcala and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Alcala hits two left jabs and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 04:15) A few deep breaths betray that Alcala is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Alcala moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Bassett appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Alcala took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Alcala fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Bassett with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 03:42) A jab is wide from Alcala, but then he lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 3 - 03:33) As he backs off it becomes clear that Bassett is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! (Rd 3 - 03:33) Alcala pounces and smashes Bassett with a big right hand! Down he goes! (Rd 3 - 03:19) Alcala moves in quickly to try and finish Bassett with stomps and kicks! (Rd 3 - 03:19) Somehow Bassett hangs on, surviving a flurry of stomps and kicks to the body! (Rd 3 - 02:59) Alcala tries to come in and secure a ground position. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Bassett pulls Alcala into guard, preventing him from getting any further. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Alcala is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Alcala throws some minor strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Bassett tries to sweep Alcala but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Alcala drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Bassett. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Bassett tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Alcala. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Alcala throws some elbows but Bassett isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Bassett tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Alcala. (Rd 3 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Alcala throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Alcala tries a slicing elbow strike, but Bassett deflects it. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Bassett throws out some punches, but Alcala leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Alcala fires away with short elbows but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alcala. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Bassett, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:47) Bassett looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Alcala simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Alcala lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Alcala steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Alcala can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Bassett with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Bassett warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Alcala lands a jab and then hits Bassett with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Alcala connects with a jab, but leaves himself wide open with an attempted kick to the body and Bassett capitalises by catching the leg! (Rd 4 - 03:37) Bassett tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:37) The takedown is completed, Alcala is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Bassett throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Alcala tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Bassett doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Bassett begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Alcala tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 02:37) The scramble leaves Alcala turtled up, facing Bassett. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Alcala is rolled over onto his back, where Bassett secures side control. (Rd 4 - 02:06) Bassett pounds away on Alcala, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Alcala tries to pull guard on Bassett but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Bassett throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:16) Alcala tries to pull guard on Bassett but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Bassett throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Alcala tries to move to guard, but Bassett doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Bassett pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Alcala, 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Bassett 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 Bassett shows that he has taken some significant shots so far in this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 05:00) Bassett limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Alcala moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Bassett had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Alcala can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:55) The gash above the eye of Bassett has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 5 - 04:43) From the looks of things, I don't think Alcala has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Alcala can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Bassett with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Bassett keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Alcala lands a jab and then hits Bassett with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Alcala moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Alcala lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Bassett keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Alcala lands a jab and then catches Bassett with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Bassett keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Alcala lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Bassett might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet! (Rd 5 - 03:08) Alcala sees an opportunity and lands a massive head kick! Bassett is knocked out cold! (Rd 5 - 02:57) By knock out, the winner is Lito Alcala! (Rd 5 - 02:57) Lito Alcala has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Lito Alcala defeats 'Wild' Willy Bassett (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:03 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Lito Alcala gives a name-check to everyone at Tai Sheng Men Society, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Lito Alcala gives a show of respect to his opponent. MAIN EVENT CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Zach "Beatdown" Steggles (11-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Kansas City, Kansas, Favorite: -280) vs. Tossapol Puangchan (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +220) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Zach 'Beatdown' Steggles battles Tossapol Puangchan in the CTC Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Puangchan misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Steggles to attack with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Puangchan is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. Steggles hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:21) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Puangchan scores with a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. Steggles lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Steggles misses with a big right hand, allowing Puangchan to counter with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:29) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Steggles scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Puangchan is off-target with a jab but hits a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 02:53) Steggles is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 02:53) Puangchan senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 02:53) Puangchan fires away and Steggles is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 02:53) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:38) By TKO, the winner is Tossapol Puangchan! (Rd 1 - 02:38) Tossapol Puangchan advances in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Tossapol Puangchan defeats Zach 'Beatdown' Steggles (TKO (Strikes) in 2:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Tossapol Puangchan name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Attendance: 458 Gate Reciepts: $45,342 Sponsorship: $36,942 Ad Revenue: $598,091 Merchandise: $5,444 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $80,358) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Tossapol Puangchan $7,961 Zach Steggles $1,920 Perf: Puangchan: $5,000 Lito Alcala $12,440 Willy Bassett $13,240 FotN: Both: $10,000 Mitchell Bryan $2,788 Nadir Mendes Ferreira $1,722 Brian Claremont $4,009 Ashihei Bando $1,598 Aubrey Bassington-Bassing $4,250 John Hatter $2,090 Kawin Kayem $7,614 Ray Bellinger $1,680 KotN: Kayem: $5,000 Supachai Thamsatchanan $7,961 Gus Waters $1,800 SotN: Thamsatchanan: $5,000 Dominic Ash $7,440 Ronnarit Mamanee $1,845 Perf: Ash: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $34,834 Profit: $561,691 Critical Rating: 77% Commercial Rating: 43% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -5.0% 19.5% (Low Level National) USA -4.0% 22.2% (Low Level National) UK -3.2% 92.0% (High Level Regional) Europe -2.5% 4.0% (Low Level National) Australia -2.0% 96.1% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.0% 15.0% (Low Level National) Asia -1.5% 3.5% (Low Level National) Russia -0.9% 85.1% (High Level Regional) Mexico -2.0% 95.9% (High Level Regional) South America -4.0% 13.0% (Low Level National) Central America -0.9% 87.1% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.6% 82.3% (High Level Regional) News - Gus Waters suffered cracked ribs during his loss to Supachai Thamsatchanan, and will miss a week of training. - Willy Bassett suffered a broken nose during his loss to Lito Alcala, and will miss a week of training. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Niko Soldo has left Euro Team Thunder following a bitter argument with fellow member Aleksei Chekhov. Our sources tell us that the simmering tension between the two boiled over in a dramatic confrontation that ended with Soldo storming out. It remains to be seen where Soldo will land as he prepares for his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Datsakorn Pratoomwong. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Rowdy" Roddy Wickham (12-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Underdog: +280) vs. Markus Waller (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -360) Roddy Wickham is a submission wrestler from Florida who has some of the best armlock submissions in the entire sport. Tough as nails, he can stand and strike if necessary, but is at his best if he can get his opponent down to the mat and work them over. One of the very best Bantamweights in the world, he has been a regular with XCC since 1999. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Dominic Ash in XCC. Markus Waller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who place highly in the world championships in 1996, and is of course one of the most dangerous competitors in MMA on the ground, especially off his back. The rest of his MMA game is a work in progress, and if he can raise them to a competent level he could become a top contender. He joined XCC in 1999 as part of their newly launched Bantamweight division, dropping from his normal Featherweight class. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Maya Asgar in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Zabit Mansurov vs. Takauji Aida in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "One Minute" Ollie Rockmetteller (9-0-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -240) vs. Sophan Sastrowardoya (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +190) Ollie Rockmetteller is a tall and thin Bantamweight, a quality striker who is widely tipped to be a big star in the future. Known for his quick demolition jobs, his nick-name "One Minute" came about after he finished each of his first four opponents in under sixty seconds, he joined XCC in 2000. He is coming off a 29 second knock out victory ove Newton Reis in the first round of the tournament. Sophan Sastrowardoya has a background in submission fighting and that is his primary mode of attack, but he also possesses excellent punching power for such a small fighter and has the ability to knock opponents out cold. Originally an undersized Featherweight, he found his niche when he was part of KDM FC's initial Bantamweight roster. He became their first champion in April 1999, but an awful 2001 where he lost two fights and his title have put the brakes on his formerly sky-rocketing career. He is coming off a third round knock out victory over Tito del Sol in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Pipob Jakkuprasat vs. Ang Dong in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kanji Togo (18-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -930) vs. "Mr. Twenty-Two" Jez Worplesdon (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +740) Kanji Togo is one of the best Bantamweights in the world, and is a tricky opponent to face thanks to his strong Jiu-Jitsu skills. Especially dangerous off his back thanks to his extremely active guard, he is also particularly adept at using the rubber guard. Originally a Featherweight, he has been fighting at 135 lbs since KDM FC opened their Bantamweight division and became the champion in 2001 when he tapped out Sophan Sastrowardoya. He is coming off a successful KDM FC Bantamweight title defence, a first round submission victory over Ronnarit Mamanee. Jez Worplesdon is a Northern Irishman with powerful punches, and comes from a boxing background originally but he has been fighting in MMA since 1997. He has been competeing for XCC at Bantamweight since 2000, and is best known for his spectacularly fast knock out of Chris Byng, he has since taken the nickname of "Mr. Twenty-Two" in reference to the number of seconds it took. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Webster Fittleworth in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Mako Day vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Apolonio Redondo Jr. (8-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: -110) vs. D'Arcy Spode (10-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -140) Apolonio Redondo Jr is a Taekwondo fighter from the Philippines, and is a rising star of Asian MMA who likes to batter opponents into defeat with a crowd pleasing arsenal of flashy kicks and stinging punches. He joined KDM FC in April 1999, becoming part of their brand new Bantamweight division, and has been on a tear since. Many feel he could become one of the new stars of the division. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Pipob Jakkuprasat in KDM FC. D'Arcy Spode is an all-around fighter from Canada, who joined XCC in June 1999 after impressing on the regional circuit all across North America. The youngster, known for his arrogant persona, swiftly became one of the most talked about Bantamweights in the country after reeling off three straight wins in the organization, but that hype receded a lot after two crushing defeats made 2001 a year to forget. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Suporn Yooyen in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Riveron Potter-Pirbright vs. Shoin Chiba in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Riveron "R.P.P." Potter-Pirbright (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -230) vs. Shoin Chiba (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: +180) Riveron Potter-Pirbright is a good kick boxer who is noted for having excellent leg kicks. He joined XCC in 1999 when they launched their new Bantamweight division, despite having less than two years of experience at that point, but has fitted in especially well and four years into his career he has still yet to be defeated. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Britt Dickering in the first round of the tournament. Shoin Chiba is a submission artist, who has a variety of holds at his disposal and his strategy is normally to spend the entire fight searching for opportunities to try them. Vulnerable to strikes, if he could improve his basic stand-up then he'd really be a handful. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Chris Byng in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Apolonio Redondo Jr vs. D'Arcy Spode in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Zabit Mansurov (4-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Favorite: -140) vs. Takauji "No Respect" Aida (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +110) Zabit Mansurov is a quality wrestler from Georgia, and is all about high intensity pressure grappling, pushing the pace constantly and simply wearing down his opponents body and mind with his never ending assaults. Many feel that he could be one to watch in the lighter weight classes. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Shusui Ohmiya in the first round of the tournament. Takauji Aida is a Japanese Bantamweight who is known for his outrageous behaviour and antics. A striker, he has a lot of power in his left hand and a pronounced mean streak that means he loves to let it fly. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Ryozo Ozawa in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Roddy Wickham vs. Markus Waller in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Mako Day (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Favorite: -370) vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai (42-12-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +290) Mako Day is a Jamaican competitor who trains and fights in Europe. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student, he is at his best when he can get the fight to the floor, and he is quite happy to pull guard or try to lure an opponent down if that's what it takes. A rubber guard fan, he can pull submissions out of nowhere. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Alongkorn Phuk-hom in the first round of the tournament. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai is vastly experienced, a hard-hitting Muay Thai competitor who loves to use his razor sharp elbow strikes to cause damage. He was signed to KDM FC's new Bantamweight division in February 1999 and was part of the title fight to crown the first champion. Unfortunately for him, he came up short against Sophan Sastrowardoya and has since fallent right down the pecking order. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Alessandro Adauto in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kanji Togo vs. Jez Worplesdon in the Third Round. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Pipob Jakkuprasat (12-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Underdog: +240) vs. Ang "Ding" Dong (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -310) Pipob Jakkuprasat is a pretty good kick boxer who may not have the power to stop people but certainly has the technique that he can chip away at people over the course of a fight. After losing his debut fight he went on to record eight straight wins, and that streak got him hired by KDM FC when they launched their new Bantamweight division. He has since established himself as one of the big names in that division. He is coming off a third round TKO loss to Apolonio Redondo Jr in KDM FC. Ang Dong fights out of Bangkok, and is an experienced Judoka, having started training when he was only four years old. His MMA style is strongly based on his Judo background, primarily involving him getting a clinch and using some of his excellent trips and throws to take the fight to the floor where he can use his submission skills. Since April 1999 he has been fighting in the KDM FC Bantamweight division, and has an impressive win over former champion Sophan Sastrowardoya on his record. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Sinthaweechai Miprathang in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ollie Rockmetteller vs. Sophan Sastrowardoya in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Roddy Wickham (135 lbs) vs. Markus Waller (135 lbs) Ollie Rockmetteller (135 lbs) vs. Sophan Sastrowardoya (135 lbs) Kanji Togo (135 lbs) vs. Jez Worplesdon (135 lbs) Apolonio Redondo Jr (135 lbs) vs. D'Arcy Spode (135 lbs) Riveron Potter-Pirbright (135 lbs) vs. Shoin Chiba (135 lbs) Zabit Mansurov (135 lbs) vs. Takauji Aida (135 lbs) Mako Day (135 lbs) vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai (135 lbs) Pipob Jakkuprasat (135 lbs) vs. Ang Dong (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 102 Full Fight Card BW: Roddy Wickham vs. Markus Waller BW: Ollie Rockmetteller vs. Sophan Sastrowardoya BW: Kanji Togo vs. Jez Worplesdon BW: Apolonio Redondo Jr vs. D'Arcy Spode BW: Riveron Potter-Pirbright vs. Shoin Chiba BW: Zabit Mansurov vs. Takauji Aida BW: Mako Day vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai BW: Pipob Jakkuprasat vs. Ang Dong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, April 2003 Live From Vancouver, British Columbia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Pipob Jakkuprasat (12-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Underdog: +240) vs. Ang "Ding" Dong (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Favorite: -310) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Pipob Jakkuprasat squaring off with Ang 'Ding' Dong. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Jakkuprasat and then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Jakkuprasat lands two jabs, but Dong then dodges the spin kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 04:00) A jab hits home from Jakkuprasat and then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Jakkuprasat fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Jakkuprasat fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Dong tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! The only reason he is still upright is that he's now slumped against the cage! Here comes Jakkuprasat, he knows that this is a chance to finish! (Rd 1 - 03:12) Jakkuprasat tries to knee Dong but it is blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Dong manages to clear his head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Dong clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Jakkuprasat throws a two-punch combo but Dong avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Dong seizes the chance and grabs Jakkuprasat into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Dong is trying to muscle Jakkuprasat up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:35) He does so and now has Jakkuprasat pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Dong pins Jakkuprasat up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:22) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Dong uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Showing his ability to control opponents, Dong smothers Jakkuprasat against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:02) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Jakkuprasat took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Jakkuprasat hits a left hand, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Circling, Dong clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Jakkuprasat fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Jakkuprasat lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Jakkuprasat hits a left jab and then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 03:58) Dong wobbles, then falls! (Rd 2 - 03:51) Jakkuprasat quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Dong! (Rd 2 - 03:51) Jakkuprasat is too slow and Dong gets back to his feet. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Jakkuprasat moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Jakkuprasat lands a left hand and then hits Dong with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Moving around, Dong is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 2 - 03:04) A jab hits home from Jakkuprasat and then he hits Dong with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Jakkuprasat can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 2 - 02:51) Dong is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 2 - 02:44) Jakkuprasat quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Dong! (Rd 2 - 02:44) Jakkuprasat fires away with punches, but Dong deals with them fairly well. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Jakkuprasat pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Dong does well to transition to full guard. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Jakkuprasat uses a quick shoulder smash. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Dong goes for the sweep from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Dong sweeps Jakkuprasat, brilliantly getting mount! (Rd 2 - 01:32) Dong tries to lock Jakkuprasat in an armbar. (Rd 2 - 01:32) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Jakkuprasat has to tap out! (Rd 2 - 01:03) The winner, by submission; Ang Dong! (Rd 2 - 01:03) Ang Dong books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Ang 'Ding' Dong defeats Pipob Jakkuprasat (Submission (Armbar) in 3:57 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Ang Dong gives a name-check to everyone at Tai Sheng Men Society, 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 Aubrey Bassington-Bassington would be someone he'd like to compete against. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Mako Day (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kingston, Jamaica, Favorite: -370) vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai (42-12-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Underdog: +290) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Mako Day battles Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Donald Coward, Millhouse Twain, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Day aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Day looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Najib, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 1 - 04:37) Najib doesn't get away with it, referee Leo Behan sees it and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 04:37) With the cage trapping Najib, Day looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 04:37) An outside leg trip sweeps Najib down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling half guard! (Rd 1 - 04:19) Day keeps Najib guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Day begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Najib can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Day gains side control. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Everything Najib is doing off his back is about slowing down and frustrating Day, which is probably the best he can hope for. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Day tries to lock Najib in an americana. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Day gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Najib has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:43) By submission, the winner is Mako Day! (Rd 1 - 02:43) Mako Day books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Mako Day defeats Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai (Submission (Americana) in 2:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Mako Day thanks his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Naming a local club, Mako Day invites everyone along to his post-show winners party to celebrate with him. There's no doubt that Mako Day benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Zabit Mansurov (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tblisi, Georgia, Favorite: -140) vs. Takauji "No Respect" Aida (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Zabit Mansurov battles Takauji 'No Respect' Aida. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Aida throws a two-punch combo but Mansurov avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Seizing the opportunity, Mansurov clinches. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Mansurov tries to wrestle Aida backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Mansurov achieves it, pinning Aida to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Mansurov pins Aida up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:17) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Aida takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Mansurov stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Showing his ability to exert control, Mansurov smothers Aida up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:55) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 01:45) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:35) A jab is wide from Aida, but then he catches Mansurov with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Mansurov may have been aiming to get in close, but Aida aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Aida uses a right jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Aida lands a right hand and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:45) It looked like we were about to see Mansurov try and get some grappling started, but Aida was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Aida can't connect with a jab, but then hits Mansurov with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:30) It looked like we were about to see Mansurov try and get some grappling started, but Aida was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Aida connects with a jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Aida lands a right hand and then hits Mansurov with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Aida, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Aida confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Attacking with a quick flurry, Aida lands three punches and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Mansurov had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Aida hits a right jab and then catches Mansurov with a crunching left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Aida confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Aida lands a jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Aida lands a right hand and then hits Mansurov with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Aida hits a right hand, but Mansurov evades a big left punch. (Rd 2 - 03:17) A jab is wide from Aida, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Aida throws a punch but Mansurov avoids it. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Mansurov takes the chance and grabs Aida into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:48) Mansurov hits Aida with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Mansurov catches Aida with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Mansurov tries to wrestle Aida backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Mansurov achieves it, pinning Aida to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Aida takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Mansurov stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Aida is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 01:31) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 2 - 00:29) An ugly but effective tactic, Mansurov is pressing Aida up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 2 - 00:29) 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 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 Aida. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Aida up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Aida can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a big left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Aida winces after landing that last punch, he may have damaged his hand. (Rd 3 - 04:46) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Aida throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Mansurov is able to grab Aida. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Mansurov is looking to muscle Aida back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Mansurov manages it and controls Aida up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) It isn't pretty, but Mansurov has Aida stuck up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Unable to get free, Aida is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:39) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Showing his ability to exert control, Mansurov smothers Aida up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:28) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 3 - 00:16) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Kyle Crisp separating them. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Mansurov steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 00:06) A jab hits home from Aida and then he catches Mansurov with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mansurov. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Aida ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Mansurov aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Aida connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Mansurov gets hold of Aida without taking too much damage. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Mansurov tries to wrestle Aida backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Aida ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Aida is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Mansurov stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Unable to get free, Aida is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:01) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Aida is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:47) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Aida is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Aida steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Aida throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 01:03) Aida throws a two-punch combo but Mansurov avoids both. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Mansurov seizes the chance and grabs Aida into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Mansurov looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Aida has no answer to a slick trip, he is left down under side control! (Rd 4 - 00:26) Mansurov drops some elbows and Aida is struggling to avoid taking a clean shot. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Mansurov unleashes three vicious looking elbows, although none of them land cleanly. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Mansurov took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Aida connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Mansurov seizes the chance and grabs Aida into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Mansurov tries to wrestle Aida backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Mansurov achieves it, pinning Aida to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Mansurov uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Showing his ability to exert control, Mansurov smothers Aida up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:59) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 5 - 02:47) Mansurov leans all of his weight up against Aida, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:47) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 5 - 01:43) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:43) Mansurov is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 5 - 01:31) Aida throws a punch but Mansurov avoids it. (Rd 5 - 01:26) Mansurov gets hold of Aida. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Mansurov attempts to wrestle Aida to the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Aida cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Mansurov is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Aida can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Mansurov pounds away with elbows, Aida is taking some sickeningly heavy shots to the head! (Rd 5 - 00:28) Aida appears to go limp and referee Kyle Crisp dives in and pulls Mansurov away - it's all over! (Rd 5 - 00:15) By knock out, the winner is Zabit Mansurov! (Rd 5 - 00:15) Zabit Mansurov has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Zabit Mansurov defeats Takauji 'No Respect' Aida (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:45 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Zabit Mansurov thanks God, his sponsors, and all of his supporters. Zabit Mansurov gives a show of respect to his opponent. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Riveron "R-P-P" Potter-Pirbright (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Paterson, New Jersey, Favorite: -230) vs. Shoin Chiba (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +180) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Riveron 'R-P-P' Potter-Pirbright battles Shoin Chiba. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Donald Coward, Millhouse Twain, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Two jabs hit home from Potter-Pirbright and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Potter-Pirbright looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Potter-Pirbright lands two left hands and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Potter-Pirbright comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Potter-Pirbright connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Potter-Pirbright lands a left hand and then hits Chiba with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Chiba chooses to shoot in on Potter-Pirbright. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Potter-Pirbright partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Chiba has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Unable to complete the takedown, Chiba instead pushes Potter-Pirbright up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Potter-Pirbright is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 1 - 03:06) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Chiba looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Potter-Pirbright grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 1 - 02:16) The referee spots that bit of cheating and gives a clear verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 02:16) With the cage trapping Potter-Pirbright, Chiba looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 1 - 02:16) The takedown is completed, Chiba gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Chiba throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Chiba throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Chiba throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Chiba throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Chiba pounds away, but Potter-Pirbright calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Chiba fires off some rights, but Potter-Pirbright isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Potter-Pirbright took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Chiba comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:48) The takedown is successful, Potter-Pirbright pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 04:48) That's his second successful takedown from four attempts. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Chiba fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Chiba pounds away, but Potter-Pirbright isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Chiba pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Chiba throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Chiba pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 02:50) In guard, Chiba begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 2 - 02:50) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Potter-Pirbright tries to get back up. (Rd 2 - 02:35) The scramble ends with Chiba grabbing Potter-Pirbright and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Potter-Pirbright wrestles back against Chiba, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:50) There's a takedown attempt from Chiba. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Potter-Pirbright gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Chiba is trying to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 01:39) He passes guard, but Potter-Pirbright was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 2 - 01:24) The scramble leaves Potter-Pirbright turtled up, facing Chiba. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Chiba tries to drive a knee to the head, but Potter-Pirbright scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 2 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Potter-Pirbright moves in on Chiba, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Potter-Pirbright connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Potter-Pirbright lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:11) There's a takedown attempt from Chiba. (Rd 2 - 00:11) The takedown is successful, Potter-Pirbright pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chiba, 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) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Potter-Pirbright connects with a nice jab and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Two left hands land from Potter-Pirbright, but Chiba evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Potter-Pirbright connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Chiba. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Potter-Pirbright confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Chiba appeared to be going for a takedown, but Potter-Pirbright took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Potter-Pirbright can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Potter-Pirbright moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Potter-Pirbright lands two left hands and then catches Chiba with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Potter-Pirbright hits a left jab and then hits Chiba with a high right head kick. (Rd 3 - 02:49) A jab hits home from Potter-Pirbright and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Chiba. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Chiba limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Potter-Pirbright can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Chiba shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Chiba gets hold of a leg but Potter-Pirbright remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Chiba drives Potter-Pirbright up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Chiba looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Potter-Pirbright grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 3 - 02:01) Referee Leo Behan somehow managed to not spot that bit of cheating! (Rd 3 - 02:01) Chiba looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 3 - 02:01) He has the takedown! Potter-Pirbright pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Chiba is trying to pass guard. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Potter-Pirbright allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 3 - 01:34) The scramble ends with Chiba grabbing Potter-Pirbright and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Chiba drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 3 - 01:18) The takedown is completed, Potter-Pirbright is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Chiba tries to pound on Potter-Pirbright, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:53) In guard, Chiba begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 3 - 00:53) Chiba passes guard, but Potter-Pirbright was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Chiba ends up in half guard. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Chiba pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Chiba fires off some rights, but Potter-Pirbright isn't troubled by them. (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 Potter-Pirbright. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Potter-Pirbright. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:53) Potter-Pirbright can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:35) There's a takedown attempt from Chiba. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Potter-Pirbright partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Chiba has a hold of the other. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Chiba can't get Potter-Pirbright down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:16) With the cage trapping Potter-Pirbright, Chiba looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 4 - 04:16) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Chiba throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Chiba fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Chiba looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Potter-Pirbright doesn't let Chiba get the mount, and so he remains at side control. (Rd 4 - 01:57) In side control, Chiba throws a couple of punches designed to keep Potter-Pirbright guessing. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Chiba tries to lock Potter-Pirbright into an arm triangle. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Potter-Pirbright fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:18) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan standing them both back up. (Rd 4 - 01:18) For the first time, Potter-Pirbright is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 01:05) Chiba comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:05) He has the takedown! Potter-Pirbright pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Chiba begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Chiba passes guard, but Potter-Pirbright was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Chiba somehow ends up on top of Potter-Pirbright in north-south position. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Chiba pounds away with elbows to the stomach, but can't get any power behind them. (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 Chiba. (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 for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:52) There's a takedown attempt from Chiba. (Rd 5 - 04:52) A great sprawl from Potter-Pirbright prevents the takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Chiba is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Potter-Pirbright looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:19) A jab is wide from Potter-Pirbright, but then he hits a deadly kick to the legs of Chiba. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Chiba collapses, his legs utterly destroyed, there's no way he can continue - this fight is over! (Rd 5 - 04:15) Riveron 'R-P-P' Potter-Pirbright takes the win by leg kick TKO! (Rd 5 - 04:15) Riveron Potter-Pirbright advances in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Riveron 'R-P-P' Potter-Pirbright defeats Shoin Chiba (TKO (Leg Kick) in 0:45 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Riveron Potter-Pirbright gives a name-check to everyone at Shark Tank, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Apolonio Redondo Jr. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Apolonio Redondo Jr (8-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Manila, Philippines, Underdog: -110) vs. D'Arcy Spode (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Apolonio Redondo Jr takes on D'Arcy Spode. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Spode rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 04:54) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 04:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Spode misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Redondo attacks with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:10) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:39) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Spode misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Redondo comes in with a quick left jab and a head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:51) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 02:31) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Spode misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Redondo attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 02:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Redondo uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Spode finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Spode scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Redondo is off-target with a jab but hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Redondo hits a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Spode hits a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 00:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Redondo finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Spode hits a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Redondo. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Spode lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Redondo misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Spode got poked in the eye on that last shot and the fight temporarily halts. (Rd 2 - 04:41) He gets a few moments to recover in a neutral corner. (Rd 2 - 04:41) The fight resumes. (Rd 2 - 04:26) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 04:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Spode misses with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Redondo misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:42) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Spode doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Redondo uses a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:19) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Redondo counters a right hand with a jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 02:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Spode hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Redondo lands two of three quick punches and then lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 02:02) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 01:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Redondo uses a left jab but fails to land a body kick. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Spode hits a jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 2 - 01:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Redondo scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Spode misses with a left jab but just about lands a head kick. (Rd 2 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Redondo hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Spode hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Limping quite noticeably, Redondo is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 00:10) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Redondo doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Spode hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Spode, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Redondo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Spode comes in with a glancing high kick. (Rd 3 - 04:35) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Spode slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Redondo uses a left jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Spode uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Spode throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Redondo misses a jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Spode is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:00) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:00) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Spode misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Redondo finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Redondo scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Spode scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Barely able to walk now, the damage Redondo has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Spode dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:07) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Spode counters a right hand with a glancing blow from a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 01:48) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Redondo lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Spode lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:32) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Redondo slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:19) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Moving forward constantly, Redondo is pressuring Spode. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Spode lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Redondo throws a one-two, but Spode was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 00:36) For the first time, Redondo is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 00:26) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Redondo limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Spode. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Spode up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:50) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 4 - 04:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Spode counters a body shot with a glancing high kick. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Blood is visible, it appears that Redondo has suffered a large gash above his eye. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Running his mouth, Spode trash talks his opponent. (Rd 4 - 04:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:05) A feint is bought entirely by Redondo, leaving him wide open. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Spode dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Barely able to walk now, the damage Redondo has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 4 - 03:41) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Redondo is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Spode scores with a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:46) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Spode slips past a right hook and counters with a low kick. (Rd 4 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:23) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 4 - 01:58) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 01:58) Redondo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Spode comes in with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 01:51) Barely able to walk now, the damage Redondo has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Spode hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. Redondo lands a one-two. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Spode is off target with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Redondo scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:02) With Redondo bleeding, referee Leo Behan pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 4 - 01:02) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 4 - 01:02) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 4 - 01:02) Redondo limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 4 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:54) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Redondo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Spode comes in with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a quick kick. (Rd 4 - 00:27) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 00:06) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:06) Spode is off-target with a jab but scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:06) Redondo misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Spode looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Spode, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Redondo really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Redondo misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Spode is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 5 - 04:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Redondo hits a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Spode is off-target with a jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 5 - 04:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Spode misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Redondo attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Spode, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Spode tries to suck Redondo to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 03:53) The attempt is unsuccessful, Redondo blocked it and takes control of the grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Redondo tries to take Spode down. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Spode stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Wanting to take it to the ground, Spode attempts to drag Redondo down into his guard. (Rd 5 - 03:08) The attempt is successful, Redondo is sucked down into his guard. (Rd 5 - 02:53) Spode reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 5 - 02:53) Redondo fends off Spode, and doesn't give up an arm. (Rd 5 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:25) Redondo pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Spode. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Spode throws out some punches, but Redondo leans back to avoid them. (Rd 5 - 01:56) Time slips away as Redondo successfully keeps Spode stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:34) Redondo tries to pound on Spode, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Redondo leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Spode. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Redondo smothers Spode with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 00:48) The clock runs down as Spode is being smothered against the ground by Redondo. (Rd 5 - 00:12) Redondo unloads with some right hands, but Spode deals with them comfortably. (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 close round but I'm giving it to Spode, 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse), 48-47 (Donald Coward) and 48-47 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making D'Arcy Spode the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) D'Arcy Spode books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: D'Arcy Spode defeats Apolonio Redondo Jr (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: D'Arcy Spode thanks everyone connected to Shark Tank for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that it's difficult to get fights as everyone is scared of him, but if he gets his way it would be Sophan Sastrowardoya who he'd fight, and beat, next. D'Arcy Spode gave a good account of himself here. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kanji Togo (18-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -930) vs. "Mr. Twenty-Two" Jez Worplesdon (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Underdog: +740) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Kanji Togo takes on 'Mr. Twenty-Two' Jez Worplesdon. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Worplesdon can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Togo with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Worplesdon fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Togo with a stunning left hook! (Rd 1 - 04:36) Togo hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 1 - 04:31) By knock out, the winner is Jez Worplesdon! (Rd 1 - 04:31) Jez Worplesdon books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Mr. Twenty-Two' Jez Worplesdon defeats Kanji Togo (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:29 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jez Worplesdon name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he knows that this result is a shock but that it shows what can happen when you believe in yourself. He gave a charismatic performance. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "One Minute" Ollie Rockmetteller (9-0-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Athens, Georgia, Favorite: -240) vs. Sophan Sastrowardoya (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Underdog: +190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'One Minute' Ollie Rockmetteller faces Sophan Sastrowardoya in the CTC Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Moving in, Sastrowardoya appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Rockmetteller uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Sastrowardoya may have been aiming to get in close, but Rockmetteller aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Rockmetteller throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Sastrowardoya aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Rockmetteller misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Rockmetteller was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Seizing his chance, Sastrowardoya attempts a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Rockmetteller does extremely well, pulling his leg free to prevent the takedown and then moving back out of range. (Rd 1 - 03:32) A jab hits home from Rockmetteller and then he lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Sastrowardoya appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Rockmetteller took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Rockmetteller connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:47) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Rockmetteller. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Sastrowardoya seizes the chance and grabs Rockmetteller into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Sastrowardoya tries to take Rockmetteller down. (Rd 1 - 02:33) He has the takedown! Rockmetteller pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Sastrowardoya begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:20) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 02:06) The scramble sees Sastrowardoya up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Rockmetteller, gaining back control. (Rd 1 - 01:04) With the cage trapping Rockmetteller, Sastrowardoya, holding him from behind, looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Rockmetteller has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Sastrowardoya winds up on top of his turtled-up opponent, holding him around the waist. (Rd 1 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Sastrowardoya flattens Rockmetteller out, maintaining control of his back. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Sastrowardoya tries to put Rockmetteller in a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Rockmetteller doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Sastrowardoya blocks Rockmetteller as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Sastrowardoya tries to finish Rockmetteller off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Rockmetteller doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Sastrowardoya. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Rockmetteller can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Sastrowardoya gets hold of Rockmetteller without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Sastrowardoya is trying to push Rockmetteller so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Rockmetteller isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Sastrowardoya is trying to muscle Rockmetteller up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Sastrowardoya manages it and controls Rockmetteller up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Sastrowardoya leans all of his weight up against Rockmetteller, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Sastrowardoya presses Rockmetteller up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:25) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Sastrowardoya shows great control, keeping Rockmetteller pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:30) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Sastrowardoya lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Rockmetteller can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Rockmetteller can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Rockmetteller can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Without taking too much damage, Sastrowardoya is able to clinch with Rockmetteller. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Clinched with Rockmetteller, Sastrowardoya looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Rockmetteller cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Sastrowardoya fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Rockmetteller tries to sweep Sastrowardoya but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Sastrowardoya, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Sastrowardoya is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Rockmetteller confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Rockmetteller connects with a nice jab and then catches Sastrowardoya with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Rockmetteller throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Sastrowardoya is able to grab Rockmetteller. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Using his wrestling skills, Sastrowardoya is trying to push Rockmetteller up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Rockmetteller doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Rockmetteller attempts a trip to put Sastrowardoya on the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Sastrowardoya blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 03:30) With control of the clinch, Rockmetteller tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:30) It's unsuccessful, Sastrowardoya maintained a good solid base. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Rockmetteller finds himself out-wrestled, and Sastrowardoya takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Using his wrestling skills, Sastrowardoya is trying to push Rockmetteller up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Sastrowardoya can't move Rockmetteller at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Rockmetteller separates from Sastrowardoya and we're back to a stand-off. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Rockmetteller lands a jab and then catches Sastrowardoya with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:34) Rockmetteller fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Sastrowardoya backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Rockmetteller comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Sastrowardoya is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 3 - 01:25) Rockmetteller moves in close and creams Sastrowardoya with a vicious right uppercut...and down he goes! (Rd 3 - 01:16) Rockmetteller moves in quickly to try and finish Sastrowardoya with stomps and kicks! (Rd 3 - 01:16) Rockmetteller is too slow though, and Sastrowardoya is back up. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Rockmetteller is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Rockmetteller connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Rockmetteller lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 00:16) Sastrowardoya keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 3 - 00:16) Rockmetteller throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Sastrowardoya defended them all. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Sastrowardoya seizes the chance and grabs Rockmetteller into a clinch. (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 Rockmetteller, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Sastrowardoya up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Rockmetteller can't connect with a jab, but then hits Sastrowardoya with a body kick. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Sastrowardoya hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 4 - 04:34) A punch from Rockmetteller fails to land. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Rockmetteller connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Rockmetteller comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Rockmetteller connects with a nice jab and then catches Sastrowardoya with a stunning right hook! (Rd 4 - 03:59) Sastrowardoya may have a broken nose from that shot, there is blood pouring down his face. (Rd 4 - 03:59) A smashed nose is going to force him to breathe through the mouth and will tire him out quicker. (Rd 4 - 03:59) It's a knock out! Sastrowardoya is down and out! (Rd 4 - 03:50) 'One Minute' Ollie Rockmetteller takes the win by knock out! (Rd 4 - 03:50) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Ollie Rockmetteller. Official Result: 'One Minute' Ollie Rockmetteller defeats Sophan Sastrowardoya (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:10 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Ollie Rockmetteller thanks everyone connected to Shark Tank for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Ollie Rockmetteller gives a show of respect to his opponent. MAIN EVENT CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Rowdy" Roddy Wickham (12-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Underdog: +280) vs. Markus Waller (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -360) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Rowdy' Roddy Wickham competes against Markus Waller in the CTC Bantamweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Ian Rivers, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Waller comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Wickham partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Waller has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Waller can't get Wickham down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Waller attempts a trip to put Wickham on the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:28) A great inside leg trip sees Wickham get thrown to the mat and Waller is left in half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Waller keeps Wickham guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Wickham works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Waller is too quick though, and grabs side control before Wickham can get up. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Waller tries to lock Wickham into an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Wickham stops Waller from applying it. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Waller blocks Wickham as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Waller starts threading his arm behind the head, looking to set up a Von Flue choke. (Rd 1 - 02:32) The Von Flue choke is fully applied, Wickham has no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:56) Markus Waller takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 1 - 01:56) Markus Waller advances in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Markus Waller defeats 'Rowdy' Roddy Wickham (Submission (Von Flue Choke) in 3:04 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Markus Waller gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He highlights that he is still undefeated and says that other fighters are avoiding him because they know that he is unbeatable. Attendance: 470 Gate Reciepts: $46,530 Sponsorship: $36,141 Ad Revenue: $672,567 Merchandise: $5,275 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $80,461) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Markus Waller $7,788 Roddy Wickham $1,800 SotN: Waller: $5,000 Ollie Rockmetteller $2,788 Sophan Sastrowardoya $2,706 Jez Worplesdon $12,788 Kanji Togo $2,760 KotN: Worplesdon: $5,000 Perf: Worplesdon: $5,000 D'Arcy Spode $2,614 Apolonio Redondo Jr $2,040 Riveron Potter-Pirbright $17,961 Shoin Chiba $16,845 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Zabit Mansurov $2,614 Takauji Aida $147 Mako Day $192 Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai $2,830 Ang Dong $2,788 Pipob Jakkuprasat $1,800 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $34,076 Profit: $636,968 Critical Rating: 76% Commercial Rating: 49% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -5.0% 14.5% (Low Level National) USA -1.6% 20.6% (Low Level National) UK -1.6% 90.4% (High Level Regional) Europe -1.5% 2.5% (Low Level National) Australia -1.5% 94.6% (High Level Regional) Japan -3.2% 11.8% (Low Level National) Asia -1.5% 2.0% (Low Level National) Russia -0.6% 84.5% (High Level Regional) Mexico -1.5% 94.4% (High Level Regional) South America -3.2% 9.8% (Low Level National) Central America -0.6% 86.5% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.3% 82.0% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 99, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 100, and all fighters tested clean. - Takauji Aida suffered a strained wrist during his loss to Zabit Mansurov, and will miss a few days of training. - Sophan Sastrowardoya suffered a broken nose during his loss to Ollie Rockmetteller, and will miss a week of training. - CTC Featherweight fighter Li-Kong Ho has left Dojo of Zui Quan following his TKO loss to Lamont Banner at Canadian Tournament Combat 99. The loss left him feeling that he needed a different environment and a shake-up in his training methods. - CTC Featherweight fighter Josuke Hino has stopped training at Snake Temple following his decision loss to Lars Bohlin at Canadian Tournament Combat 100. He decided he would be better off going elsewhere to train, and that the new environment may invigorate him. - CTC Featherweight fighter Manish Khan has stopped training at Bulldog Gym following his TKO loss to David James Diggle at Canadian Tournament Combat 99. He will look for training elsewhere as he feels a need for a different approach. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Shoin Chiba has stopped training at Top Team Japan following his TKO loss to Riveron Potter-Pirbright at Canadian Tournament Combat 102. The loss left him feeling he needed to shake up his training. - CTC Lightweight fighter Luke Hilton has stopped training at Impact MMA following his submission loss to Georges Nouri at Canadian Tournament Combat 97. He think he will benefit from training elsewhere, and that the new environment will invigorate him. - CTC Lightweight fighter Carl Chenoweth has stopped training at Evolution MMA following his decision loss to Luis Basora at Canadian Tournament Combat 98. He felt that he needed to make a move in order to shake up his training . - CTC Bantamweight fighter Gus Waters has stopped training at Bear Pit following his submission loss to Supachai Thamsatchanan at Canadian Tournament Combat 101. He felt he needed to move in order to shake up his training. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Giovanni de Matos has begun training at House of Pain as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Sylvester Collins. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term, and is looking to improve his ground game during his time at the team. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 16) Lito Alcala vs. Mitchell Bryan Supachai Thamsatchanan vs. Aubrey Bassington-Bassington Tossapol Puangchan vs. Brian Claremont Kawin Kayem vs. Dominic Ash Markus Waller vs. Zabit Mansurov Ang Dong vs. Ollie Rockmetteller Jez Worplesdon vs. Mako Day D'Arcy Spode vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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