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Main card predictions: LHW: Devin CLARK vs. Rafael CARVALHO HW: Roy NELSON vs. Javy AYALA MW Title & Tournament SF: Karl ROBERSON vs. Darren STEWART LHW Title & Tournament SF: Dovletdzhan YAGSHIMURADOV vs. Ryan SPANN HW Tournament SF: Ilir LATIFI vs. Tanner BOSER
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<div style="text-align:center;"><img src=https://i.imgur.com/0GdSx1L.png> Preliminary Card Featherweight Bout Chan Sung Jung (4-1) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (6-2)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>We open the prelims with 'The Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung (4-1, 1-0 PRIDE) facing 'The Mongolian Wolf' Tie Quan Zhang (6-2, 0-2 PRIDE). John McCarthy will be the referee. The judges are: Takenaka Suzu, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tsumemasa Kawakami. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:52) Zhang shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Zhang couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Jung hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Unable to complete the takedown, Zhang instead pushes Jung up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:31) Zhang looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 1 - 09:31) Zhang can't get Jung down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Zhang drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Zhang can't get the takedown as Jung wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Jung tries to take Zhang down. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Zhang cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Jung tries to pound on Zhang, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Jung deflects a couple of punches that Zhang threw from below. (Rd 1 - 08:09) Jung begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 08:09) He passes guard, but Zhang was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Jung ends up in side control. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Jung attempts the mount. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Jung takes the back instead, Zhang rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 1 - 07:09) Jung seems to be moving slowly toward a finish as he applies a very tight body triangle. (Rd 1 - 06:49) Jung, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 06:49) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Jung has Zhang flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 06:22) By submission, the winner is Chan Sung Jung! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Chan Sung Jung def. Tie Quan Zhang by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:38 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Dan Hardy (17-6-1 NC) vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida (10-3)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy (17-6-1 NC, 2-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Yoshiyuki 'Zenko' Yoshida (10-3, 3-1 PRIDE). The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Misaki Naosuke, Takenaka Suzu, and Fukaya Kaemon. Yoshida is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:53) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 09:23) Hardy connects with a nice jab and then hits Yoshida with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:04) Hardy lands two jabs, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 08:36) A jab is wide from Hardy, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Hardy comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Yoshida hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Hardy throws a one-two, but Yoshida was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Hardy can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Yoshida covers up, retreating until pressed against the ropes...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 07:47) Hardy moves in for the kill and lands a huge right hand! Yoshida is knocked out cold! (Rd 1 - 07:43) Dan Hardy takes the victory by way of knock out! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Dan Hardy def. Yoshiyuki Yoshida by KO (Punch) in 2:17 of Round 1. Featherweight Bout Hatsu Hioki (14-5-1) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (11-3-3)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which Hatsu Hioki (14-5-1, 2-3 PRIDE) battles Tomonari Kanomata (11-3-3, 1-2 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. Our judges are: Misaki Naosuke, Takenaka Suzu, and Fukaya Kaemon. The crowd gives both fighters a good reaction during their entrances, you have two hometown fighters squaring off in this bout. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 09:48) Hioki looked like he was about to shoot, but Kanomata stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:32) Kanomata attempts to wrestle Hioki to the ground. (Rd 1 - 09:32) Kanomata doesn't get the takedown, Hioki instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 09:17) Hioki looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:17) The takedown is completed, Kanomata is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 09:00) Hioki keeps Kanomata guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Kanomata pulls Hioki in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 08:26) Hioki throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Kanomata throws out some punches, but Hioki leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 07:43) Hioki begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 07:43) Hioki passes guard, but Kanomata was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 07:30) The scramble leaves Hioki on top in side control. (Rd 1 - 07:16) Hioki tries to pound on Kanomata, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 06:58) Kanomata tries to move to guard, but Hioki doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Hioki pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Kanomata. (Rd 1 - 06:34) Hioki blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 06:22) Hioki punches down at Kanomata, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 06:01) Kanomata tries to move to guard, but Hioki doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Hioki unloads with big rights, but Kanomata covers up well. (Rd 1 - 05:35) Kanomata tries to move to guard, but Hioki doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 05:15) Hioki starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 05:15) Hioki almost gets mount, but Kanomata was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 05:03) The scramble leaves Kanomata on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Hioki keeps Kanomata guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Hioki blocks Kanomata as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Hioki fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Kanomata tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Hioki throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Kanomata tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Hioki doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Hioki fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:35) In half guard, Hioki catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Hioki blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Hioki throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Hioki blocks Kanomata as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 01:27) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Kanomata gets in close and clinches with Hioki. (Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Kanomata attempts a trip to put Hioki on the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:00) It doesn't work, Hioki defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Clinched with Hioki, Kanomata looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Kanomata can't get the takedown as Hioki wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Hioki tries to take Kanomata down. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Kanomata blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Kanomata attempts to wrestle Hioki to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Kanomata can't get the takedown as Hioki wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Hioki looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Kanomata cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:51) Kanomata gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Kanomata attempts to wrestle Hioki to the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Hioki stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Hioki attempts to wrestle Kanomata to the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Hioki can't get Kanomata down to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Hioki looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 03:49) An outside leg trip sweeps Kanomata down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard! (Rd 2 - 03:36) Hioki begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 2 - 03:36) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Hioki ends up in guard. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Hioki throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Hioki deflects a couple of punches that Kanomata threw from below. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) In guard, Hioki throws a couple of punches designed to keep Kanomata guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Hioki fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Kanomata throws out some punches, but Hioki leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Hioki punches down at Kanomata, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 01:07) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Marc Goddard standing them both back up. (Rd 2 - 01:07) For the first time, Kanomata is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Kanomata timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Kanomata tries to take Hioki down. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Kanomata can't get Hioki down to the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Kanomata tries to take Hioki down. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Hioki blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given Hioki the win. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Hatsu Hioki the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Hatsu Hioki def. Tomonari Kanomata by Unanimous Decision. Lightweight Bout Katsuya Inoue (16-7-1) vs. Daisuke Nakamura (14-11)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another match is about to begin; Katsuya Inoue (16-7-1, 1-2 PRIDE) against Daisuke Nakamura (14-11, 5-3 PRIDE). Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Misaki Naosuke, Takenaka Suzu, and Fukaya Kaemon. The crowd gives both fighters a good reaction during their entrances, you have two hometown fighters squaring off in this bout. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 09:53) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Inoue manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Nakamura out-wrestles Inoue and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Nakamura is trying to lock Inoue into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Nakamura doesn't manage it though, as Inoue slips out of the grapple and gets away. (Rd 1 - 08:45) Inoue can't connect with a jab, but then catches Nakamura with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:45) Nakamura looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Nakamura gets in close and clinches with Inoue. (Rd 1 - 08:20) Nakamura is aiming to get Inoue into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:20) Inoue fights it off and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely. (Rd 1 - 07:48) There's a takedown attempt from Nakamura. (Rd 1 - 07:48) The takedown is unsuccessful, Inoue sprawled well to block it and manages to push Nakamura down so that he is on his hands and knees. (Rd 1 - 07:32) Inoue pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Nakamura! (Rd 1 - 07:32) It looks like Inoue may have damaged his hand while pounding away, he looks in pain. (Rd 1 - 07:32) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher. (Rd 1 - 07:13) Inoue unloads with big right hands, but Nakamura is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 1 - 07:01) Inoue fires away with punches, and Nakamura is stung by several big shots. (Rd 1 - 06:49) Inoue pounds away but Nakamura deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Inoue fires off some rights, but Nakamura isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 06:14) Nakamura gets quickly back to his feet. (Rd 1 - 05:47) Inoue throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Nakamura gets hold of Inoue. (Rd 1 - 05:32) Nakamura is trying to lock Inoue into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:32) Inoue can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 1 - 05:16) From the clinch, Inoue gets caught with a massive knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 04:57) Nakamura keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 04:20) From the clinch, Nakamura drives a huge knee to the stomach. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Inoue blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Using the clinch, Nakamura blasts Inoue with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Inoue finally breaks free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Inoue throws a punch but Nakamura avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Nakamura is able to grab Inoue. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Nakamura tries to get Inoue into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Inoue can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Nakamura blasts Inoue with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Nakamura loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Inoue the opportunity to wrestle free. (Rd 1 - 02:04) For the first time, Inoue is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Nakamura is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 01:52) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:25) With Nakamura bleeding, referee Marc Goddard pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 1 - 01:25) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 1 - 01:25) The fight recommences! (Rd 1 - 01:25) Inoue acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Inoue throws a two-punch combo but Nakamura avoids both. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Nakamura comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Inoue cannot stop the takedown and only catches Nakamura in half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Nakamura attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Nakamura shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Nakamura attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Inoue gets caught by the armbar, but only has to survive a few seconds to reach the end of the round and survive! (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. That was a fun round to watch. Sitting on his stool, Inoue has his corner try to ice the huge purple bruise that adorns his rib area. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Inoue can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Nakamura seizes the chance and grabs Inoue into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Nakamura is trying to muscle Inoue up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Nakamura manages it and controls Inoue up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Nakamura tries to get Inoue into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:09) He gets it and now has Inoue in trouble. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Nakamura keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Nakamura blasts Inoue with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Nakamura misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Nakamura blasts Inoue with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Nakamura misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Inoue is released from the clinch, Nakamura looks to change tactics. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Inoue is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Nakamura is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Shoulders hunched, Inoue studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Nakamura may have been aiming to get in close, but Inoue aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Inoue fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Nakamura with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Nakamura looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Inoue simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:06) A jab is wide from Inoue, but then he hits Nakamura with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Nakamura starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Nakamura, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:47) The takedown is completed, Inoue is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Inoue is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Nakamura off of him. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The clock runs down as Inoue is being smothered against the ground by Nakamura. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Breathing very hard, Nakamura is looking ragged. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Nakamura is the winner. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Daisuke Nakamura the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Daisuke Nakamura def. Katsuya Inoue by Unanimous Decision. Featherweight Bout Mitsuhiro Ishida (15-6-1) vs. Yoshiro Maeda (23-7-3)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another match is about to begin; 'The Endless Warrior' Mitsuhiro Ishida (15-6-1, 5-4 PRIDE) battling Yoshiro Maeda (23-7-3, 1-3 PRIDE). Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. Our judges at ringside are: Takenaka Suzu, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tsumemasa Kawakami. Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Ishida looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. About to fight in front of a home crowd, Ishida unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:55) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Maeda fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 1 - 09:14) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Maeda moves in on Ishida, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Ishida may have been setting up to shoot, but Maeda aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Maeda lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 08:41) A jab is wide from Maeda, but then he hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head! (Rd 1 - 08:41) Ishida wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 08:33) Without hesitation, Maeda goes to finish Ishida off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 08:33) Maeda goes to work on Ishida with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him! (Rd 1 - 08:17) Ishida makes Maeda step back by throwing a vicious up-kick. (Rd 1 - 07:59) On his back, Ishida watches as Maeda leaps up and attempts a flying stomp! (Rd 1 - 07:59) Maeda doesn't hit the target, and the miss allows Ishida to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 07:47) The scramble ends with Ishida grabbing Maeda and shoving him up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Showing good control, Ishida keeps Maeda stuck against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 07:36) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 06:22) With the ropes trapping Maeda, Ishida looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 1 - 06:22) It's not pretty, but he forces Maeda down to the ground and ends up holding him in a turtled up position. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Ishida does a nice job of floating over and taking his back. (Rd 1 - 06:02) Ishida fires away and Maeda is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 1 - 05:51) Ishida pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Maeda! (Rd 1 - 05:38) Ishida pounds away on Maeda, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 1 - 05:38) With Maeda taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 05:19) Mitsuhiro Ishida takes the victory by way of TKO! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Mitsuhiro Ishida def. Yoshiro Maeda by TKO (Strikes) in 4:41 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Delson Heleno (15-3) vs. Gegard Mousasi (18-3-1)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the last of the preliminary fights, Delson 'Pe de Chumbo' Heleno (15-3, 3-1 PRIDE) faces Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi (18-3-1, 3-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division. Marc Goddard will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Misaki Naosuke, and Takenaka Suzu. Mousasi looks significantly bigger than Heleno as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 09:49) Mousasi can't connect with a jab, but then hits Heleno with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:32) Heleno may have been aiming to get in close, but Mousasi aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 09:32) Mousasi fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Heleno with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:13) Mousasi moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 09:13) Mousasi lands two left hands and then hits Heleno with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:51) Mousasi lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Mousasi lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:16) A jab lands from Mousasi, but a right head kick is too slow and Heleno catches it! (Rd 1 - 08:01) Heleno tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Heleno can't get Mousasi down and loses control of the leg in the process. (Rd 1 - 07:29) Mousasi can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Heleno. (Rd 1 - 07:03) Mousasi hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 06:49) Mousasi hits a left jab and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 06:49) Heleno hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 1 - 06:42) The winner, by knock out; Gegard Mousasi! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Gegard Mousasi def. Delson Heleno by KO (Punch) in 3:18 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Card</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Heavyweight Bout Marcio Cruz (4-3) vs. Hong Man Choi (2-2)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The main card opens with Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz (4-3, 1-1 PRIDE) squaring off with 'Techno Goliath' Hong Man Choi (2-2, 1-2 PRIDE). Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Misaki Naosuke, Takenaka Suzu, and Fukaya Kaemon. The size difference is clear for all to see; Choi looks a good 35lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Cruz chooses to shoot in on Choi. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Cruz couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Choi hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Cruz can't get Choi down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:35) Cruz looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 09:35) A great inside leg trip sees Choi get thrown to the mat and Cruz is left in half guard. (Rd 1 - 09:22) Cruz looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 09:22) Cruz gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Cruz tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Choi rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 07:35) Cruz gets into a really dominant position by applying a body triangle. (Rd 1 - 07:11) With great control via the body triangle, Cruz tries to finish Choi off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Choi doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Choi attempts to break free of the body triangle, but Cruz doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Cruz pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 1 - 06:16) Cruz, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 06:16) The rear naked choke is in deep, Choi has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 05:40) The winner, by submission, is Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Marcio Cruz def. Hong Man Choi by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:20 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Yushin Okami (22-3) vs. Sanae Kikuta (29-10-3-1 NC)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on, Yushin 'Thunder' Okami (22-3, 3-0 PRIDE) fights Sanae Kikuta (29-10-3-1 NC, 6-5-1 PRIDE). The referee is Marc Goddard. Our judges at ringside are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Misaki Naosuke, and Takenaka Suzu. The crowd are buzzing during the entrances, this is a battle between two local fighters. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 09:45) Moving in fast, Kikuta wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:28) With control of the clinch, Kikuta tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Okami blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 09:01) From the grapple, Okami tries to pick Kikuta up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Kikuta has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Okami ends up in guard. (Rd 1 - 08:44) Okami smothers Kikuta with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 08:04) Okami pounds away, but Kikuta isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:04) Okami gets pushed back, and is left standing in front of Kikuta, no longer in guard. (Rd 1 - 07:52) In comes Okami looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 1 - 07:52) Okami almost sneaks around, but Kikuta ultimately gets him in half guard. (Rd 1 - 07:39) Okami fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Kikuta uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 1 - 07:23) He may regret that choice, as it gives Okami the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 1 - 06:58) Okami throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 06:29) Kikuta tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 06:09) Okami unloads with big lefts, but Kikuta covers up well. (Rd 1 - 05:49) Okami blocks Kikuta as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 05:38) Okami throws a few left hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 05:14) Okami blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:59) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:59) Okami pounds away with lefts, but Kikuta covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Kikuta tries to move to guard, but Okami doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Okami unloads with some left hands, but Kikuta deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Okami blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Okami fires away with punches, and Kikuta is stung by several big shots. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Okami fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Kikuta tries to move to guard, but Okami doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Looking to catch his breath, Okami is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Kikuta tries to move to guard, but Okami doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Okami pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Kikuta tries to move to guard, but Okami doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:02) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Marc Goddard standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Kikuta steps in and grapples with his opponent. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Kikuta tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 01:36) An outside leg trip sweeps Okami down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control! (Rd 1 - 01:24) Kikuta throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Kikuta fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Kikuta blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Kikuta fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Okami tries to move to guard, but Kikuta doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 2 - 04:51) Stepping in, Kikuta aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Kikuta attempts to wrestle Okami to the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Okami stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Okami tries to wrestle Kikuta backward and up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Okami manages it and controls Kikuta up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:49) With the ropes trapping Kikuta, Okami looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Okami uses a nice inside leg trip and Kikuta is forced to pull half guard! (Rd 2 - 03:37) Okami pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Kikuta tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Okami punches down at Kikuta, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Okami fires off some lefts, but Kikuta isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Kikuta tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Okami doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Okami tries to pound on Kikuta, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Using an underhook to set it up, Kikuta looks to scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Okami is too quick though, and grabs side control before Kikuta can get up. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Okami fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Okami blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Okami pounds away, but Kikuta isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Kikuta tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Okami tries to pound on Kikuta, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Okami blocks Kikuta as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Okami is the winner. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Yushin 'Thunder' Okami the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Yushin Okami def. Sanae Kikuta by Unanimous Decision. Middleweight Bout Ikuhisa Minowa (37-28-8) vs. Jeremy Horn (80-18-5)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which 'Minowaman' Ikuhisa Minowa (37-28-8, 11-11 PRIDE) goes up against Jeremy 'Gumby' Horn (80-18-5, 3-3 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. Our ringside judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Misaki Naosuke. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:53) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Horn seems to get the advantage. (Rd 1 - 09:47) Horn catches Minowa with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 1 - 09:36) Horn is looking to muscle Minowa back against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:36) Horn achieves it, pinning Minowa to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:23) Horn tries to take Minowa down. (Rd 1 - 09:23) The takedown is completed, Minowa is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 09:11) Horn throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Horn fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:27) Minowa reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 1 - 08:27) Minowa gets an armbar and straightens it out, Horn has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 07:52) The winner, by submission; Ikuhisa Minowa! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Ikuhisa Minowa def. Jeremy Horn by Submission (Armbar) in 2:08 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Kazushi Sakuraba (23-13-1-2 NC) vs. Ryo Kawamura (8-3-2)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on, 'The Gracie Hunter' Kazushi Sakuraba (23-13-1-2 NC, 20-12-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Ryo Kawamura (8-3-2, 1-2 PRIDE). Our referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Misaki Naosuke, and Takenaka Suzu. Kawamura is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Kawamura fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Sakuraba with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:37) A jab lands from Kawamura, but Sakuraba avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Kawamura fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Sakuraba with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Kawamura hits a left hand, but Sakuraba evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Kawamura steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Sakuraba looked like he was going to shoot, but Kawamura simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Kawamura lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 08:17) Sakuraba appeared to be going for a takedown, but Kawamura took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 08:17) A punch from Kawamura fails to land. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Kawamura can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Sakuraba chooses to shoot in on Kawamura. (Rd 1 - 07:49) The takedown is unsuccessful, Kawamura sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 1 - 07:26) Kawamura confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 07:26) Sakuraba lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 07:26) Kawamura throws a punch but Sakuraba avoids it. (Rd 1 - 07:14) Kawamura fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sakuraba with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Sakuraba is able to grab Kawamura. (Rd 1 - 07:01) Using his wrestling skills, Sakuraba is trying to push Kawamura up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 07:01) Sakuraba achieves it, pinning Kawamura to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 06:50) Sakuraba drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 06:50) Sakuraba can't get Kawamura down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 06:50) Kawamura is still stuck against the ropes however. (Rd 1 - 06:33) With Kawamura stuck against the ropes, Sakuraba tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Sakuraba doesn't get it, Kawamura blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 06:19) Sakuraba drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 06:19) The takedown is completed, Kawamura is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 06:00) Sakuraba throws a few relatively weak left hands. (Rd 1 - 05:32) Sakuraba attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 05:32) He eventually passes, but only into half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:55) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 04:55) In half guard, Sakuraba throws a couple of punches designed to keep Kawamura guessing. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Sakuraba fires away with punches, and Kawamura is stung by several big shots. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Sakuraba looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 04:19) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Sakuraba throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Looking to catch his breath, Sakuraba is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Sakuraba throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Sakuraba looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 02:17) He can't get the mount as Kawamura rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Sakuraba gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 1 - 01:23) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Sakuraba tries to finish Kawamura off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Kawamura doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:36) With both hooks in, Sakuraba tries to flatten Kawamura out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Kawamura doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Sakuraba pounds away and Kawamura eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins! (Rd 2 - 04:50) There's a takedown attempt from Sakuraba. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Kawamura partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sakuraba has a hold of the other. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Unable to complete the takedown, Sakuraba instead pushes Kawamura up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Kawamura is pressed up against the ropes and held there. (Rd 2 - 04:37) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Sakuraba smothers Kawamura against the ropes and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Kawamura is trapped up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:21) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Referee John McCarthy thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Sakuraba is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Kawamura is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Sakuraba shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Kawamura almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Sakuraba holds the other. (Rd 2 - 02:30) With Kawamura not going down, Sakuraba settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Kawamura, stuck with his back against the ropes, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Sakuraba is exerting. (Rd 2 - 02:17) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Sakuraba tries to take Kawamura down. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Sakuraba can't get Kawamura down to the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Sakuraba, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Kawamura hopping on one foot. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Kawamura manages to fight off the takedown, eventually pulling his leg free and moving to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Sakuraba is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Kawamura appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Kawamura lands a jab and then hits Sakuraba with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Kawamura closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:49) A jab hits home from Kawamura and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Sakuraba chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Kawamura down. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Kawamura stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Sakuraba is the winner. (Rd 2 - 00:00) 'The Gracie Hunter' Kazushi Sakuraba wins by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Kazushi Sakuraba def. Ryo Kawamura by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout Roman Zentsov (20-10) vs. Gary Goodrige (25-17-1)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The co-main event is up next. 'The Russian Hammer' Roman Zentsov (20-10, 4-2 PRIDE) takes on Gary 'Big Daddy' Goodridge (25-17-1, 12-11 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division. John McCarthy will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Takenaka Suzu, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tsumemasa Kawakami. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:48) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 09:29) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 08:52) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:52) Zentsov slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 08:45) Goodridge collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 1 - 08:45) Roman Zentsov takes the victory by way of knock out! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Roman Zentsov def. Gary Goodridge by KO (Punch) in 1:15 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Paulo Filho (18-0) vs. Hector Lombard (14-2-1 NC)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's time for the main event of the evening! Paulo 'Ely' Filho (18-0, 12-0 PRIDE) squares off with Hector Lombard (14-2-1 NC, 3-2 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division. The referee is Marc Goddard. Our judges at ringside are: Misaki Naosuke, Takenaka Suzu, and Fukaya Kaemon. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 09:53) A punch from Lombard fails to land. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Filho seizes the chance and grabs Lombard into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:39) Filho is trying to push Lombard so that his back is up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:39) He does so and now has Lombard pinned to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Filho pins Lombard up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 1 - 09:13) Filho looks to take Lombard down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 09:13) Filho doesn't get it, Lombard blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Filho looks to sweep a leg out from under Lombard so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Lombard blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 08:41) With the ropes trapping Lombard, Filho looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 08:41) An outside leg trip sweeps Lombard down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard! (Rd 1 - 08:30) Filho fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 08:02) Lombard pulls Filho in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 07:48) For the moment Filho is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:31) Filho deflects a couple of punches that Lombard threw from below. (Rd 1 - 07:13) Filho throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Lombard throws out some punches, but Filho leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 06:38) Filho looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 06:38) Lombard allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 06:23) Lombard brilliantly manages to take his opponent's back! (Rd 1 - 06:09) Lombard tries to put Filho in a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 06:09) Filho defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 05:33) Lombard blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 05:15) Lombard increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 04:54) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Lombard tries to pound on Filho, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Lombard pounds away with rights, but Filho covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Lombard pounds away, Filho is in big trouble and is definitely rocked! (Rd 1 - 03:45) Lombard unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Lombard attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Filho doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Lombard keeps both hooks, despite Filho trying to pull them apart. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Lombard attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Filho doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Lombard keeps both hooks, despite Filho trying to pull them apart. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Lombard tries to pound on Filho, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Filho improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Lombard attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Filho doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Filho tries to turn over and sweep Lombard but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Lombard tries to finish Filho off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Filho doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Lombard blocks Filho as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Lombard wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Lombard attempts to pick Filho up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Filho defends it well though, and slips away from Lombard. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Filho is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Taking a few gulps of breath, Lombard is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Filho comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:18) The takedown is unsuccessful, Lombard sprawled well to block it and manages to push Filho down so that he is on his hands and knees. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Lombard unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Lombard pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Filho. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Lombard tries for a vicious soccer kick to the head, but Filho scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Filho aggressively moves in and grapples with Lombard. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Using his wrestling skills, Filho is trying to push Lombard up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:01) He does so and now has Lombard pinned to the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:47) With the ropes trapping Lombard, Filho looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 02:47) He sweeps the leg, sending Lombard to the mat in a beautiful move! He gets side control! (Rd 2 - 02:33) Filho fires away with punches, but Lombard doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Filho blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Filho tries to ensnare Lombard in a kimura. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Lombard defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Lombard tries to move to guard, but Filho doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Filho unloads with big right hands, but Lombard is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Lombard tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Filho tries to pound on Lombard, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Filho blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Filho unloads with big right hands, but Lombard is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Lombard tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given Lombard the win. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Hector Lombard is the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Hector Lombard def. Paulo Filho by Unanimous Decision. <img src=https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Hector_Lombard_v_Jared_Hess__88_1_large.jpg> PRIDE 49: Intensity Date: November 15, 2008 Venue: Differ Ariake Arena Local: Tokyo, Japan Attendance: 2,835 Gate: $ 827,961 Critical Rating: 73% Commercial Rating: 68% Main Card Welterweight Bout: Hector Lombard def. Paulo Filho by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov def. Gary Goodrige by KO (Punch) in 1:15 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba def. Ryo Kawamura by Unanimous Decision. Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa def. Jeremy Horn by Submission (Armbar) in 2:08 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout: Yushin Okami def. Sanae Kikuta by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout: Marcio Cruz def. Hong Man Choi by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:20 of Round 1. Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: Gegard Mousasi def. Delson Heleno by KO (Punch) in 3:18 of Round 1. Featherweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida def. Yoshiro Maeda by TKO (Strikes) in 4:41 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura def. Katsuya Inoue by Unanimous Decision. Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki def. Tomonari Kanomata by Unanimous Decision. Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy def. Yoshiyuki Yoshida by KO (Punch) in 2:17 of Round 1. Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung def. Tie Quan Zhang by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:38 of Round 1. Bonus KO of the Night: Roman Zentsov Submission of the Night: Ikuhisa Minowa Fight of the Night: Hector Lombard def. Paulo Filho POST FIGHT <img src=https://i.imgur.com/TwXQehx.png> - Sakakibara said that the PRIDE Shockwave card has been finalized and will have five belt contests. -Sakakibara said he is excited about signing Randy Couture, but he will not be Fedor's next opponent. -Lombard said that being the first to win Paulo Filho was very special and that he hopes that his next fight will be for the title. - Filho said that suffering the knockdown in the first round was decisive for the defeat and hopes to return better and maybe face Lombard in the near future. PREDICTIONS vladjarca - (11-1) CageRage - (10-2) Participants of the predictions were excellent this card congratulations! <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div></div></blockquote>
- March 17, 2021
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QCs63RD/blurcat-com-banner.png> PRIDE 49 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT by Sean Smith It's all systems go for PRIDE 49, as every fighter has now officially made weight. The PRIDE Fighting Championships busy march through November begins with 12 fights on Saturday. PRIDE 49 is headlined by a pair of welterweight contenders, Paulo Filho and Hector Lombard. The card is now official after the weigh-ins took place this morning, and every fighter eventually made weight. Filho is riding one of the more impressive active carrers inside the ring currently, having had his hand raised in all his eighteen fights, twelve of them in the PRIDE ring. Victories over Murilo 'Ninja' Rua, Kazuo Misaki and Yuki Kondo have placed “Paulão” in a prime position for a title shot if he gets past Lombard. “Shungo” will try to make sure that fans do just that with a victory over the top-ranked Filho. Lombard is riding a three-fight win streak, and has won eight of his last 10 bouts. Recent triumphs over Krysztof Kulak and Jose Landi-Jons have cemented his place as a contender in the division. The Cuban fighter stepped on the scales at 185 pounds on the dot for his first main event bout inside the PRIDE. PRIDE 49: Intensity takes place at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. Check out the Results: PRIDE 49: Intensity Date: November 15, 2008 Venue: Differ Ariake Arena Local: Tokyo, Japan Main Card Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Hector Lombard (185 lbs) Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gary Goodrige (245 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) Heavyweight Bout: Marcio Cruz (230 lbs) vs. Hong Man Choi (265 lbs) Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs) Featherweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (145 lbs) vs. Yoshiro Maeda (145 lbs) Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Daisuke Nakamura (165 lbs) Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (145 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (185 lbs) vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida (185 lbs) Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs) MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD MORE NEWS Randy Couture starts Randy Couture joins PRIDE Strikeforce: Russow vs. Rizzo announced Phil Baroni slims down PRIDE sign Robbie Lawler Robbie Lawler stripped of title MMA Around the World - Results Pancrase: Sass vs. Sato Calendar - Upcoming Events PRIDE 49: Intensity EliteXC: Dos Santos vs. Polley CW 36: Zayats vs. Stallings WEC 36: Cerrone vs. Alvaro II PRIDE Bushido 23 Pancrase: Issa vs. McVeigh American Small Local Show Nov 2008 Shooto: Benavidez vs. Ogikubo Jungle Fight 16 M-1: Vasilevsky vs. Phillips <img src=https://i.imgur.com/ot08Y5M.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/jrO8j55.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/z5PpZsN.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/964kb0l.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/CI2s7cr.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/pvBycNw.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/xmL5rMB.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/IF7FAUP.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/v8rd5O2.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/6qT1Iee.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/EhT3DRK.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/TOyoi1H.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/RzKfs7x.png>
- March 16, 2021
- 697 replies
PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QCs63RD/blurcat-com-banner.png> PRIDE 49 AND BUSHIDO 23 ANNOUNCED by Sean Smith After the battle between Hughes and Bustamante on the last PRIDE Bushido card the welterweight division promises another month of action. This afternoon in Tokyo, PRIDE announced its two cards for the month of November and the main attractions will be the duels between welterweights. In PRIDE 49, the undefeated Paulo Filho (18-0, 12-0 PRIDE) will face tough Hector Lombard (14-2-1 NC, 3-2 PRIDE). Both fighters were at this year's PRIDE GP, but injured, they had to withdraw from the tournament and are now on a collision course in search of the title shot. The card will also feature Zentsov vs. Goodridge in the heavyweight division; Kazushi Sakuraba returning against Ryo Kawamura at welterweight; Veterans Ikuhisa Minowa against Jeremy Horn at middleweight; Yushin Okami returning to PRIDE against Sanae Kikuta in the welterweight division and Marcio Cruz against Hong Man Choi in the heavyweight open the main card. On the other card, PRIDE arrives in Canada for the first time with the country's greatest fighter leading the card. Georges St.Pierre (13-2, 0-0 PRIDE) will make his debut at the biggest event in the world against Frank Trigg (17-8, 4-2 PRIDE) in a rematch of the fight that took place at UFC 54 in August 2005 . St.Pierre has not competed since being defeated by Matt Serra at UFC 69 and ended up losing his belt. After a long period away he became a free agent and signed with PRIDE and now begins his career in the Japanese organization. Trigg is already a veteran of the sport, and made his last fight at PRIDE Bushido 18 where he put Josh Neer to sleep with a rear naked choke in the second round. The main card will have a Canada vs. World, with Canadian fighters facing fighters from other parts of the world. In a fight between champions from other organizations, M-1 featherweight champion Antonio Carvalho faces Cage Warriors champion Joe Pearson; Another CW champion, Canadian David Louiseau faces Arman Gambaryan at welterweight; Veterans Carlos Newton and Jorge Patino duel in the welterweight division; Takeshi Inoue returns against the PRIDE rookie, Mark Hominick and Denis Kang face Akihiro Gono in a battle between PRIDE veterans. PRIDE 49: Intensity will take place at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan and PRIDE Bushdo 23 will take place at Colisée Desjardins in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada. All cards broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford. Check out the full cards: PRIDE 49: Intensity Date: November 15, 2008 Venue: Differ Ariake Arena Local: Tokyo, Japan <img src=https://i.imgur.com/hAJRcyy.png> PRIDE Bushido 23 Date: November 22, 2008 Venue: Colisée Desjardins Local: Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada <img src=https://i.imgur.com/JQNtviu.png> MORE NEWS UFC announce show Miletich Fighting System lose angry Dave Menne KSW 15: Kulak vs. Stringer Tank Abbott out of PRIDE EliteXC unveil Tank Abbott Randy Couture negotiations? On the market: Rich Franklin Robbie Lawler contract status KOTC: Araujo vs. Waldburger announced Thompson rants at Sefo UFC 80: Jackson vs. Jardine - Everyone clean DREAM 9: Bosse vs. Hollet announced Junior dos Santos at Chute Boxe MMA Around the World - Results PRIDE 48: It´s Personal Calendar - Upcoming Events Pancrase: Sass vs. Sato PRIDE 49: Intensity EliteXC: Dos Santos vs. Polley CW 36: Zayats vs. Stallings WEC 36: Cerrone vs. Alvaro II PRIDE Bushido 23 Pancrase: Issa vs. McVeigh American Small Local Show Nov 2008 Shooto: Benavidez vs. Ogikubo Jungle Fight 16 M-1: Vasilevsky vs. Phillips MMA World Rankings - November 2008 MEN´S POUND FOR POUND SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT WELTERWEIGHT LIGHTWEIGHT FEATHERWEIGHT BANTAMWEIGHT FLYWEIGHT WOMEN´S POUND FOR POUND WOMEN´S FEATHERWEIGHT WOMEN´S BANTAMWEIGHT WOMEN´S FLYWEIGHT WOMEN´S STRAWWEIGHT
- March 16, 2021
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Main-Card Predictions: W BW: Bethe CORREIA vs. Joselyne EDWARDS HW: Junior DOS SANTOS vs. Ben ROTHWELL HW: Matt MITRIONE vs. Daniel OMIELANCZUK HW Title & Tournament SF: Alexander ROMANOV vs. Sergey SPIVAK LW Title: Gregor GILLESPIE vs. Renato CARNEIRO
- March 16, 2021
- 148 replies
PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<div style="text-align:center;"><img src=https://i.imgur.com/6Svqcev.png> Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout Dan Hornbuckle (13-3) vs. Josh Burkman (17-7)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The first of the prelim fights is Dan 'The Handler' Hornbuckle (13-3, 1-2 PRIDE) battling Josh 'The People's Warrior' Burkman (17-7, 0-1 PRIDE). Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Kelvin Caldwell, and Richard Bertrand. The size difference is clear for all to see; Hornbuckle looks a good 25lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:55) Burkman looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:55) A one-two from Burkman fails to land. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Hornbuckle misses a jab but lands a right hook. Burkman scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Burkman looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Hornbuckle simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 09:16) A jab is wide from Hornbuckle, but then he hits Burkman with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:57) Burkman throws a punch but Hornbuckle avoids it. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Burkman wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Hornbuckle lands a left hand and then hits Burkman with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:23) Burkman shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 08:23) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Hornbuckle has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Burkman looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 08:16) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Burkman ends up holding a waist-lock behind Hornbuckle, who is kneeling. (Rd 1 - 07:45) Burkman pounds away, Hornbuckle is in big trouble and is definitely rocked! (Rd 1 - 07:30) Burkman attempts to flatten Hornbuckle out for a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 07:30) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Hornbuckle has no alternative but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 06:52) The winner, by submission, is Josh 'The People's Warrior' Burkman! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Josh Burkman def. Dan Hornbuckle by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:08 of Round 1. Middleweight Bout James Lee (13-4-1 NC) vs. Cyrille Diabate (12-7-1)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on, James Lee (13-4-1 NC, 1-2 PRIDE) competes against Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate (12-7-1, 1-2 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. Our judges are: Kelvin Caldwell, Richard Bertrand, and Cecil Peoples. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 09:53) Diabate throws a two-punch combo but Lee avoids both. (Rd 1 - 09:30) Lee scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 09:30) Diabate can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Lee with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 09:10) Diabate can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 09:03) Lee backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Diabate comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Lee is trapped against the ropes with nowhere to go! (Rd 1 - 09:03) Diabate is looking to get Lee in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:03) Diabate manages it and now controls a very dazed Lee by the back of the head. (Rd 1 - 08:46) From the clinch, Lee takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 1 - 08:31) Diabate keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Diabate scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 1 - 07:46) Diabate misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 07:25) Using the clinch, Diabate blasts Lee with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 07:14) Lee partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Lee lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 06:33) A jab lands from Diabate, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 1 - 06:09) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Diabate. (Rd 1 - 06:09) Lee was ready and manages to catch the kick! (Rd 1 - 05:56) Seizing his chance, Lee attempts a takedown. (Rd 1 - 05:56) Doing superbly, Diabate prevents the takedown and manages to yank his leg free entirely. (Rd 1 - 05:39) Diabate is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 05:30) A jab is wide from Diabate, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 05:13) Lee isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 05:13) Diabate uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:57) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:57) It looked like we were about to see Lee try and get some grappling started, but Diabate was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:57) A jab is wide from Diabate, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Diabate connects with a nice jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Diabate lands a left hand and then hits Lee with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Diabate hits a left jab and then catches Lee with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Lee uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Diabate uses a left jab, but Lee avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Lee, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Diabate fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:09) A few deep breaths betray that Diabate is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 1 - 02:58) A jab lands from Diabate, but Lee evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Diabate fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Diabate lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Diabate can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Lee with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Lee appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Diabate took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:44) A jab is wide from Diabate, but then he hits Lee with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Diabate looks very tired out there. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Lee had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:28) A jab hits home from Diabate and then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 01:03) A jab hits home from Diabate and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Moving around, Lee is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Diabate hits a left jab and then catches Lee with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Lee chooses to shoot in on Diabate. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Lee gets hold of a leg but Diabate remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Lee drives Diabate up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Lee tries to take Diabate down. (Rd 1 - 00:09) It doesn't work, Diabate defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. As he sits on his stool, Lee is clearly feeling the effects of some good shots to the rib area. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Lee shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Lee gets hold of a leg but Diabate remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 04:49) With Diabate not going down, Lee settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:32) With Diabate stuck against the ropes, Lee tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Diabate blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Lee looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Lee has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Lee throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Diabate tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Lee throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Lee looks to get a mount. (Rd 2 - 03:01) He gets the mount. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Lee attempts an armbar. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Diabate does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Diabate fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Lee tries to pull guard on Diabate but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Diabate throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Diabate blocks Lee as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Diabate pounds away with rights, but Lee covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Lee tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Diabate pounds away, landing several clean blows on Lee in the process. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Diabate looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have Diabate down as the winner. (Rd 2 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Cyrille Diabate def. James Lee by Unanimous Decision. Lightweight Bout Yves Edwards (33-14-1) vs. Antonio McKee (19-5-2)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards (33-14-1, 3-3 PRIDE) squares off with Antonio 'Mandingo' McKee (19-5-2, 0-2 PRIDE). Our referee is Yves Lavigne. The judges for this bout are: Richard Bertrand, Cecil Peoples, and Abe Belardo. There's a roar from the crowd as McKee enters, he is from around here. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 09:54) Edwards moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Edwards fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 09:38) Edwards connects with a nice jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 09:14) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Edwards hits a right hand, but McKee dodges a big left head kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 08:18) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 07:41) Edwards connects with a nice jab and then catches McKee with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 07:25) McKee moves in and clinches. (Rd 1 - 07:09) With control of the clinch, McKee tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 07:09) McKee can't get Edwards down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 06:51) Clinched with Edwards, McKee looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 06:51) Edwards stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 06:37) Edwards is aiming to get McKee into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:37) Edwards can't manage it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 06:20) Clinched with Edwards, McKee looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 06:20) McKee can't get Edwards down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 06:06) McKee seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart. (Rd 1 - 05:39) A punch from Edwards fails to land. (Rd 1 - 05:35) McKee comes in and grabs Edwards in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:25) Clinched with Edwards, McKee looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 05:25) It's unsuccessful, Edwards maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 05:07) McKee attempts to wrestle Edwards to the ground. (Rd 1 - 05:07) McKee can't get the takedown as Edwards wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 04:51) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Edwards uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches McKee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Edwards is aiming to get McKee into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:40) McKee fights it off and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely. (Rd 1 - 04:21) For the first time, Edwards is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Edwards can't connect with a jab, but then catches McKee with a left kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Moving in fast, McKee wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:39) McKee tries to take Edwards down. (Rd 1 - 03:39) McKee doesn't get the takedown, Edwards instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Edwards tries for a knee but McKee defends himself well. (Rd 1 - 03:13) McKee tries to take Edwards down. (Rd 1 - 03:13) The takedown is successful, Edwards pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:56) McKee throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:37) McKee blocks Edwards as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 02:22) McKee throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 01:56) McKee blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 01:40) McKee fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Edwards tries to move from half guard to full guard, but McKee doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:09) McKee throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Edwards tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:28) McKee fires away with punches, but Edwards doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 00:11) McKee blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) McKee may have been setting up to shoot, but Edwards aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Edwards throws a two-punch combo but McKee avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:40) McKee looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Edwards simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Edwards throws some strikes and a left head kick, but McKee defended them all. (Rd 2 - 04:30) A few deep breaths betray that Edwards is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 2 - 04:15) McKee, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 2 - 04:15) A jab hits home from Edwards and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 03:52) McKee shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Edwards sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Edwards confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Edwards connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 2 - 03:03) A tired Edwards moves forward, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:03) A great sprawl from McKee prevents the takedown and allows him to push Edwards down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Edwards gets up sharply, sensing that McKee was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 2 - 02:26) McKee manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:19) McKee attempts to wrestle Edwards to the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:19) It's unsuccessful, Edwards maintained a good solid base. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Breathing very hard, Edwards is looking ragged. (Rd 2 - 02:00) McKee attempts a trip to put Edwards on the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Edwards is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 2 - 01:49) In guard, McKee begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 2 - 01:49) McKee passes guard, but Edwards was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 2 - 01:37) The scramble sees Edwards up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the ropes almost immediately. (Rd 2 - 01:26) With the ropes trapping Edwards, McKee looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 2 - 01:26) McKee doesn't get it, Edwards blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 2 - 01:14) With Edwards stuck against the ropes, McKee tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Edwards is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:58) McKee fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 00:42) McKee throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Edwards throws out some punches, but McKee leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given Edwards the win. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards wins by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:Yves Edwards def. Antonio McKee by Unanimous Decision. Middleweight Bout Matt Lindland (20-7) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (24-7)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on, Matt 'The Law' Lindland (20-7, 0-2 PRIDE) goes head to head with Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko (24-7, 1-2 PRIDE). Marc Goddard will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Abe Belardo, Sal D'Amato, and Kelvin Caldwell. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Shlemenko throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Lindland seizes the chance and grabs Shlemenko into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:39) Lindland is trying to muscle Shlemenko up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:39) Lindland achieves it, pinning Shlemenko to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Shlemenko is pressed up against the ropes and simply can't break the control that Lindland has over him. (Rd 1 - 09:20) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Lindland goes to use some dirty boxing, but Shlemenko is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 07:54) Shlemenko is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. (Rd 1 - 07:37) Lindland traps Shlemenko up against the ropes, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 07:37) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 1 - 06:49) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 06:37) Shlemenko can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 06:23) Lindland looks like he wants to shoot but is wary of getting hit on the way in. (Rd 1 - 06:23) Shlemenko can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 06:10) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 05:48) Shlemenko hits a left jab and then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 05:36) Lindland backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Shlemenko comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Lindland is trapped against the ropes with nowhere to go! (Rd 1 - 05:36) Shlemenko is trying to lock Lindland into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:36) Despite being dazed, Lindland fights it and doesn't let himself get caught. (Rd 1 - 05:23) Lindland clears his head and circles away from the ropes back to the center. (Rd 1 - 05:10) Shlemenko can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:56) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 04:56) Shlemenko lands a jab and then catches Lindland with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Circling, Lindland clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Shlemenko fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Lindland with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 04:38) Lindland is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Shlemenko starts pounding away on Lindland, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Shlemenko pounds away with right hands and Lindland is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Referee Marc Goddard jumps in and stops the fight as Lindland went limp! (Rd 1 - 04:15) By knock out, the winner is Alexander Shlemenko! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Alexander Shlemenko def. Matt Lindland by KO (Punches) in 5:45 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout Ben Rothwell (28-5) vs. Jeff Monson (25-8)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up, 'Big' Ben Rothwell (28-5, 0-0 PRIDE) against Jeff 'Snowman' Monson (25-8, 2-2 PRIDE). Marc Goddard will be the referee. Our judges are: Cecil Peoples, Abe Belardo, and Sal D'Amato. The size difference is clear for all to see; Rothwell looks a good 25lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Rothwell comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Monson appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rothwell took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Rothwell throws a punch but Monson was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 09:38) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Monson, but Rothwell was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 09:38) Rothwell lands a left hand and then hits Monson with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:15) Monson hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 09:15) Rothwell throws a punch but Monson was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 08:57) Rothwell fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 08:57) From the looks of it, Rothwell may have hurt his own hand quite badly landing that last punch. (Rd 1 - 08:57) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon his chances of winning. (Rd 1 - 08:57) Monson hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 1 - 08:50) 'Big' Ben Rothwell takes the win by knock out! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:Ben Rothwell def. Jeff Monson by KO (Punch) in 1:10 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout Eddie Alvarez (12-2) vs. Duane Ludwig (17-7)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the last of the preliminary fights, Eddie Alvarez (12-2, 2-1 PRIDE) fights Duane 'Bang' Ludwig (17-7, 2-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division. Yves Lavigne is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Sal D'Amato, Kelvin Caldwell, and Richard Bertrand. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 09:50) Ludwig fails to land with a combo that ended with a spinning back kick. (Rd 1 - 09:37) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Ludwig lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Alvarez lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 09:15) Alvarez looked like he was going to shoot, but Ludwig simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 09:15) Ludwig lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 08:55) Alvarez comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 08:55) Ludwig almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Alvarez has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 08:55) With Ludwig not going down, Alvarez settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 08:37) Alvarez uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 08:25) With the ropes trapping Ludwig, Alvarez looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 1 - 08:25) The takedown is ugly but ultimately successful, he ends up on top of a turtled up Ludwig, holding him in a loose facelock-type hold. (Rd 1 - 08:07) Alvarez tries to ensnare Ludwig in a D'Arce choke. (Rd 1 - 08:07) The D'Arce choke is locked in, tight enough that Ludwig has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 07:50) Eddie Alvarez takes the victory by way of submission! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Eddie Alvarez def. Duane Ludwig by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:10 of Round 1. <div style="text-align:center;">Main Card</div> Welterweight Bout Chael Sonnen (22-9-1) vs. Jorge Santiago (16-9)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Our first main fight is up next, in which Chael Sonnen (22-9-1, 3-1 PRIDE) squares off with Jorge Santiago (16-9, 3-1 PRIDE). Our referee is Yves Lavigne. Our judges are: Abe Belardo, Sal D'Amato, and Kelvin Caldwell. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 10:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Sonnen. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Sonnen may have been aiming to get in close, but Santiago aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Santiago throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 09:33) Santiago can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Sonnen appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Santiago took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Santiago lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Santiago can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Sonnen with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Santiago fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 08:18) Santiago can't connect with a jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 08:18) Sonnen wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 08:13) Santiago senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 08:13) Santiago starts unloading with massive rights and Sonnen is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 08:13) Referee Yves Lavigne has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 07:55) Jorge Santiago takes the win by TKO! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Jorge Santiago def. Chael Sonnen by TKO (Strikes) in 2:05 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout Roger Huerta (19-1-1-1 NC) vs. Yusuke Endo (12-1-1)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which Roger 'El Matador' Huerta (19-1-1-1 NC, 0-0 PRIDE) takes on Yusuke Endo (12-1-1, 1-0 PRIDE). The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our ringside judges are: Richard Bertrand, Cecil Peoples, and Abe Belardo. Huerta may have weighed in the same as Endo yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 09:54) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Huerta looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Huerta is trying to push Endo so that his back is up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Huerta manages it and controls Endo up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Huerta pins Endo up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Huerta looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Huerta has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Huerta uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. (Rd 1 - 08:50) Huerta hits a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Huerta throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 08:09) Endo takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 1 - 07:57) Huerta fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 07:28) Huerta fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 07:07) Endo tries to move to guard, but Huerta doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Endo squirms around, preventing Huerta from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:35) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Huerta closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Endo lands a pair of tentative jabs. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Huerta throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 06:08) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:08) Huerta aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 05:58) Huerta catches Endo with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Huerta tries to wrestle Endo backward and up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Endo doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 1 - 05:27) Huerta hits Endo with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 05:10) Using his wrestling skills, Huerta is trying to push Endo up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:10) Huerta can't manage it, Endo fought it. (Rd 1 - 04:57) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:57) Huerta catches Endo with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Huerta is trying to push Endo so that his back is up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 04:40) He does so and now has Endo pinned to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Huerta drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 04:20) The takedown is completed, Huerta gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Huerta keeps Endo guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Huerta blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Huerta attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Endo. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Endo stops Huerta from hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Endo tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Stuck under side control, Endo takes a knee to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Huerta attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Endo fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Huerta manages to come out on top, with Endo pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Huerta throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 01:41) In guard, Huerta is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Endo throws out some punches, but Huerta leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Huerta looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Endo was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Endo ends up in side control. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Endo pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Endo blocks Huerta as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. Endo has some nasty red marks around the rib area, testament to the shots he has endured tonight. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Huerta counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Endo looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Endo steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Huerta hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:24) A one-two from Endo fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Huerta is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Endo throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Endo is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Endo comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Huerta hit two counter left hands. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Endo throws a two-punch combo but Huerta avoids both. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Huerta looked like he was going to shoot, but Endo simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Endo throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Huerta steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Endo can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Huerta is able to grab Endo. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Endo blocks Huerta from throwing a knee. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Huerta uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Endo to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Huerta is looking to muscle Endo back against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Huerta achieves it, pinning Endo to the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Huerta tries to take Endo down. (Rd 2 - 02:00) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Huerta throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Endo tries to move to guard, but Huerta doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Huerta throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Endo tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Stuck under side control, Endo takes a knee to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Huerta fires away and Endo is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of Huerta. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Roger 'El Matador' Huerta! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Roger Huerta def. Yusuke Endo by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout Don Frye (18-8-1-1 NC) vs. Wes Sims (20-10-1-2 NC)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another match is about to begin; 'The Predator' Don Frye (18-8-1-1 NC, 3-6 PRIDE) going up against Wes 'The Project' Sims (20-10-1-2 NC, 0-1 PRIDE). Our referee is Yves Lavigne. The judges for this bout are: Kelvin Caldwell, Richard Bertrand, and Cecil Peoples. Sims towers over Frye as the referee gives the fighters their instructions. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 10:00) Frye doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 09:54) A jab is wide from Frye, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:33) Frye can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 09:12) There's a takedown attempt from Sims. (Rd 1 - 09:12) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Frye pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 08:55) Sims begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 08:55) He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. (Rd 1 - 08:22) In side control, Sims begins working to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 08:22) He can't get the mount as Frye rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Sims gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 1 - 07:19) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Sims tries to finish Frye off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 07:19) Frye gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 06:47) Wes Sims takes the victory by way of submission! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Wes Sims def. Don Frye by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:13 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Royce Gracie (13-6-3) vs. Makoto Takimoto (5-4)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another match is about to begin; Royce Gracie (13-6-3, 1-5-1 PRIDE) vs. Makoto Takimoto (5-4, 5-4 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne. The judges for this bout are: Sal D'Amato, Kelvin Caldwell, and Richard Bertrand. Takimoto may have weighed in the same as Gracie yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 09:54) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Takimoto wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:44) Takimoto looks to set up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 09:44) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Gracie to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 1 - 09:30) Takimoto lunges forward and slams his shoulder into Gracie. (Rd 1 - 09:23) Takimoto throws several small strikes at Gracie, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 09:03) Takimoto blocks Gracie as he tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Takimoto throws several small strikes at Gracie, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 08:27) Gracie smothers Takimoto with close control, stopping him from posturing up. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Takimoto doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 07:31) Gracie grabs Takimoto and draws him in close, smothering him. (Rd 1 - 06:57) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 06:51) Gracie chooses to shoot in on Takimoto. (Rd 1 - 06:51) Gracie can't get past the sprawl of Takimoto and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Takimoto tries to kick to the body, but Gracie scoots backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 1 - 06:21) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Takimoto is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:13) With Gracie controlled by the clinch, Takimoto looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 06:13) An outside leg trip sweeps Gracie down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling half guard! (Rd 1 - 06:02) In half guard, Takimoto throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gracie guessing. (Rd 1 - 05:32) Gracie skillfully moves to full guard. (Rd 1 - 05:13) Takimoto lunges forward and slams his shoulder into Gracie. (Rd 1 - 05:03) Gracie tries to smother Takimoto by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 1 - 04:53) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Takimoto keeps very tight to Gracie and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Gracie tries to sweep Takimoto but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 04:22) With a quick movement, Takimoto throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Gracie. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Takimoto fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Takimoto uses a quick shoulder smash. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Gracie tries to get double underhooks on Takimoto so that he can get some control, but can't get them. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Takimoto lunges forward and slams his shoulder into Gracie. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Gracie applies double underhooks and keeps Takimoto from launching any attacks. (Rd 1 - 03:03) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 02:57) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Takimoto wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Takimoto looks to take Gracie down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 02:49) He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing Gracie to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! (Rd 1 - 02:49) Gracie gives up his back. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Takimoto attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Gracie doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Gracie tries to move Takimoto off his back but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Takimoto gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Takimoto pounds away, but Gracie calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Takimoto loses his hooks, as Gracie pries them away. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Takimoto gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Takimoto, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Gracie fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Takimoto loses his hooks, as Gracie pries them away. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Takimoto attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Gracie doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Gracie gets in close and clinches with Takimoto. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Gracie tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Takimoto stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Using his wrestling skills, Takimoto is trying to push Gracie up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Gracie ends up backed against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:04) With the ropes trapping Gracie, Takimoto looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 04:04) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Gracie to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 2 - 03:48) Takimoto throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Takimoto blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Takimoto pounds away, but Gracie calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Gracie tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Takimoto doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Takimoto throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Takimoto throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Gracie tries to get full guard on Takimoto but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Gracie looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Looking to catch his breath, Takimoto is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Takimoto fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Takimoto blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Takimoto fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Gracie tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:15) The lack of progress forces referee Yves Lavigne to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Gracie steps in and grapples with his opponent. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Takimoto. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Makoto Takimoto wins by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Makoto Takimoto def. Royce Gracie by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout Dan Severn (83-16-7) vs. Tank Abbott (9-16)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The co-main event is up next. Dan 'The Beast' Severn (83-16-7, 0-0-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Tank Abbott (9-16, 0-2 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division. Marc Goddard will be the referee. Our judges are: Abe Belardo, Sal D'Amato, and Kelvin Caldwell. Tank is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 09:49) Severn comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Severn gets a single leg takedown! Tank pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 09:35) Severn appears to be working for a neck crank. (Rd 1 - 09:35) Tank remains calm and simply blocks the attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:58) Tank tries to get double underhooks on Severn so that he can get some control, but can't get them. (Rd 1 - 08:48) Severn appears to be working for a neck crank. (Rd 1 - 08:48) Tank remains calm and simply blocks the attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:24) Severn doesn't allow Tank to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Severn starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Tank can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. (Rd 1 - 07:50) Severn is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 07:50) He mounts Tank. (Rd 1 - 07:29) Severn unloads with big rights and Tank is getting rocked! (Rd 1 - 07:29) The strikes are hard enough to force Tank to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process! (Rd 1 - 07:12) Severn pounds away with right hands and Tank is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 1 - 07:12) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 07:01) Dan Severn takes the victory by way of TKO! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Dan Severn def. Tank Abbott by TKO (Strikes) in 2:59 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Matt Hughes (42-6) vs. Murilo Bustamante (16-9-1)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's time for the main event of the evening! Matt Hughes (42-6, 0-0 PRIDE) battles Murilo Bustamante (16-9-1, 6-8 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division. Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. The judges for this bout are: Richard Bertrand, Cecil Peoples, and Abe Belardo. Bustamante spends the introductions pacing around like a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:54) Bustamante gets in close and clinches with Hughes. (Rd 1 - 09:43) Bustamante is looking to muscle Hughes back against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:43) Bustamante does it, Hughes is stuck with his back to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:31) Bustamante attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Hughes on the ground. (Rd 1 - 09:31) Bustamante doesn't get the trip, Hughes instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 09:15) Hughes has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Bustamante down. (Rd 1 - 09:15) The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Bustamante is left on his back and has to pull half guard. (Rd 1 - 09:00) Hughes fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Hughes tries to pound on Bustamante, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Hughes blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Hughes begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Bustamante allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 07:44) The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other. (Rd 1 - 07:12) Hughes shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 07:12) The takedown is successful, Bustamante pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 07:12) Showing great awareness, Bustamante got a guillotine off the takedown and now threatens to choke out Hughes! (Rd 1 - 06:49) Hughes works a hand in and pulls free before the guillotine can be fully sunk in. (Rd 1 - 06:10) Hughes keeps tight to Bustamante, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:59) Bustamante pulls Hughes down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 05:42) Hughes punches down at Bustamante, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 05:20) With a quick movement, Hughes throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Bustamante. (Rd 1 - 05:10) For the moment Hughes is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Hughes hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Bustamante. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Hughes blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Hughes uses a quick shoulder smash. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Hughes uses a quick shoulder smash. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Bustamante tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Bustamante sweeps Hughes over, breaking guard, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Bustamante is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Hughes steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Getting underhooks, Hughes looks for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Bustamante stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Using his wrestling skills, Bustamante is trying to push Hughes up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 03:08) He does so and now has Hughes pinned to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:54) With Hughes stuck against the ropes, Bustamante tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:54) The trip doesn't work, Hughes blocked it and then turns it so that Bustamante is the one against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Hughes has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Bustamante to the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:41) A sweep of the legs is successful, Bustamante is floored and Hughes has no problem getting side control. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Bustamante takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Hughes pounds away on Bustamante, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Hughes blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Hughes pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Bustamante tries to move to guard, but Hughes doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Hughes pounds away on Bustamante but can't land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Hughes blocks Bustamante as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Hughes keeps Bustamante guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Hughes blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Bustamante takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Bustamante throws a punch but Hughes avoids it. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Bustamante steps in and grapples with his opponent. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Bustamante is trying to push Hughes so that his back is up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Bustamante can't manage it, Hughes fought it. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Hughes tries to wrestle Bustamante backward and up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Bustamante ends up backed against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Hughes has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Bustamante down. (Rd 2 - 03:44) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! He gets side control of it! (Rd 2 - 03:31) Hughes holds Bustamante in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Hughes fires away with punches, but Bustamante doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Bustamante tries to pull guard on Hughes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Hughes pounds away, but Bustamante calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Bustamante tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Bustamante looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 02:18) In side control, Hughes throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bustamante guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Hughes pounds away on Bustamante, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Hughes blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Hughes hits a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Hughes keeps Bustamante guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Bustamante tries to pull guard on Hughes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Hughes pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Bustamante tries to move to guard, but Hughes doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Hughes tries to pound on Bustamante, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have Hughes down as the winner. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Matt Hughes wins by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Matt Hughes def. Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous Decision. <img src=https://i0.wp.com/www.superlutas.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Matt-Hughes-Instagram2.jpg?resize=525%2C395> PRIDE 48: It´s Personal Date: October 25, 2008 Venue: HP Pavillion Local: San Jose, California, USA Attendance: 1,696 Gate: $ 495,317 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 55% Main Card Welterweight Bout: Matt Hughes def. Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout: Dan Severn def. Tank Abbott by TKO (Strikes) in 2:59 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout: Makoto Takimoto def. Royce Gracie by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout: Wes Sims def. Don Frye by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:13 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Roger Huerta def. Yusuke Endo by Unanimous Decision. Welterweight Bout: Jorge Santiago def. Chael Sonnen by TKO (Strikes) in 2:05 of Round 1. Preliminary Card Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez def. Duane Ludwig by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:10 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell def. Jeff Monson by KO (Punch) in 1:10 of Round 1. Middleweight Bout: Alexander Shlemenko def. Matt Lindland by KO (Punches) in 5:45 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards def. Antonio McKee by Unanimous Decision. Middleweight Bout: Cyrille Diabate def. James Lee by Unanimous Decision. Welterweight Bout: Josh Burkman def. Dan Hornbuckle by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:08 of Round 1. Bonus KO of the Night: Ben Rothwell Submission of the Night: Wes Sims Fight of the Night: Dan Severn vs. Tank Abbott POST FIGHT <img src=https://i.imgur.com/TwXQehx.png> - Sakakibara said that the victory puts Hughes as a possible challenging future, but, he will have yet another fight on the way. - Hughes said he was happy with his debut and hopes to soon dispute the title. - Severn said that despite his age he still finds himself fighting for a long time. -Royce stated that he will not retire, but he may review his decision in the future. PREDICTIONS vladjarca - (6-6) CageRage - (4-8) McDojoDelux - (8-4) </div></div></blockquote>
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<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QCs63RD/blurcat-com-banner.png> <div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE 48 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT</div> <div style="text-align:left;">by Sean Smith PRIDE 48 is full steam ahead after every fighter on the card made weight. The PRIDE Fighting Championships returns to USA airwaves with a card from San Jose, California, this weekend. Headlining the event is a welterweight bout between formers UFC champions, Matt Hughes and Murilo Bustamante. While Hughes (42-6) has lost your last fight against Matt Serra in decision, he remains a top contender in 170 lbs. Hughes will make his PRIDE debut and has won one of her last three having earned decision over Chris Lytle. The Miletich Fighting Systems representative will hope to earn a title shot with an impressive showing. Like her opponent, Hughes had no issue making weight and came in at 185 pounds. This marks the first headlining bout for Bustamante (16-9-1) in PRIDE, who was defeated in his last fight by PRIDE welterweight champion, Ronaldo Souza, in first round of PRIDE GP. The Brazilian fighter has won three of her last six bouts inside the ring. At 42, Bustamante will look to prove that he’s still got gas left in the tank. The Brazilian Top Team fighter came in at 185 pounds. PRIDE 48: It´s Personal takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. Check out the Results:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE 48: It´s Personal Date: October 25, 2008 Venue: HP Pavillion Local: San Jose, California, USA Main Card Welterweight Bout: Matt Hughes (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs) Heavyweight Bout: Dan Severn (250 lbs) vs. Tank Abbott (265 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Royce Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (185 lbs) Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Wes Sims (260 lbs) Lightweight Bout: Roger Huerta (165 lbs) vs. Yusuke Endo (165 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs) Preliminary Card Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (165 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (165 lbs) Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (260 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Matt Lindland (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs) Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Antonio McKee (165 lbs) Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Dan Hornbuckle (185 lbs) vs. Josh Burkman (170 lbs) MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD</div> <div style="text-align:left;">MORE NEWS</div> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Ins2FAR.png" rel="external nofollow">Hunt clashes with Goodridge</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/1IJ1pOK.png" rel="external nofollow">Sakurai responds to Kunimoto</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/rRkEVGv.png" rel="external nofollow">Vitor Ribeiro to MFC</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/J9Pc4BX.png" rel="external nofollow">Strikeforce: Masvidal vs. Coronel drug results</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/uURUl4Q.png" rel="external nofollow">Brad Pickett moves on</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/tvXlUr2.png" rel="external nofollow">Vitor Ribeiro extends deal</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/75mnJak.png" rel="external nofollow">Jackson defends title</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/0Hedz18.png" rel="external nofollow">Bisping wins title</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/JrCL8mQ.png" rel="external nofollow">On the market: Michael Bisping</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/idYyhqN.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC cut Frank Mir</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ZDVCe9y.png" rel="external nofollow">Martin Kampmann negotiations?</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/sABiIlN.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC cut Evan Tunner</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/KFzM88s.png" rel="external nofollow">M-1 announce show</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/LoOgyD7.png" rel="external nofollow">Brock Lesnar rants</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ILmFRAE.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior - everyone clean</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Pfdm53A.png" rel="external nofollow">Michael Bisping gets extension</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/1V5pfeW.png" rel="external nofollow">Guel defends title</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li></li></ul> <div style="text-align:left;">MMA Around the World - Results</div> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/SFgvt3R.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Kim vs. Kim</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/lnAujZw.png" rel="external nofollow">M-1: Lennox vs. Serdyukov</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/FTg9cvC.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/8RZLR3L.png" rel="external nofollow">MFC 19: Gonzalez vs. Case</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/O0oJYIn.png" rel="external nofollow">KSW 14: Lungu vs. Burch</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/jCrHj7k.png" rel="external nofollow">European Small Local Show Oct 2008</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/H8ucs6H.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC 80: Jackson vs. Jardine</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/PqLqKdM.png" rel="external nofollow">American Small Local Show Oct 2008</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/TIkNBNq.png" rel="external nofollow">American Large Local Show Oct 2008</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/LEa8fzl.png" rel="external nofollow">DREAM 7: Guel vs. Gandulla II</a></div></li></ul> <div style="text-align:left;">Calendar - Upcoming Events</div> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/3XFNy0O.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 48: It´s Personal</a></div></li></ul> <div style="text-align:center;"><img src=https://i.imgur.com/RSLMUrD.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/OgOI0nU.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/lN2gsg7.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/ylFKay0.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/eES54Ym.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/BsB7OOp.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/JPjihYw.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/2XbXK2L.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/SNmEKGN.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/WLyk7ui.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/DQsHlvu.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/hVyPc1Y.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/J4voDPp.png></div>
- March 15, 2021
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="vladjarca" data-cite="vladjarca" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That Fedor win........ <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> He is the GOAT! we'll see how he does against Overeem and right after that at the GP Openweight. If he wins the tournament easily, I think it is unlikely that anyone will beat him.
- March 15, 2021
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Canadian Tournament Combat 4: Back To the Real World

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WHW #1: Leah Letson vs. Gina Carano WSW #1: Randa Markos vs. Svetlana Gotsyk LW #1: Mairbek Taisumov vs. Mike Ricci MW #1: Darren Till vs. Marc-Andre Barriault LW #1: Anthony Pettis vs. Lance Gibson Jr. LHW #1: Dominick Reyes vs. Rashid Yusupov WSW #1: Tecia Torres vs. Nadia Kassem WHW #1: Alexis Dufresne vs. Larissa Pacheco LHW #1: Jarod Trice vs. Marcel Fortuna MW #1: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Brett Cooper BW: Eddie Wineland vs. Jack Cartwright LHW: Jordan Young vs. Karl Albrektsson FW: Ciaran Clarke vs. Bekbulat Magomedov WFLY: Lucie Pudilova vs. Marianna Kheyfets
- March 15, 2021
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MMA Generations: (2018-Beyound)

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Controversial this main event, I think that if it was so controversial there could be a triology I think it would be the most logical. Cyborg was undoubtedly the favorite, not surprising her victory. Now I thought that Arlovski, even with his experience, would be defeated by Willis. What a victory for "Pitbull"
- March 15, 2021
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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Glover will have big challenges with the return of Wand, Shogun and Henderson can compete in the 205 pounds and 185 pounds. He will compete in PRIDE Shockwave, now who will be the opponent? Soon we will know ... Jacaré also has Henderson, GSP, Hughes wonders who can challenge the champion.
- March 14, 2021
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<img src=https://i.imgur.com/t6PFNik.png> Preliminary Card Featherweight Bout Jong Man Kim (21-5-1 NC) vs. Patricio Freire (9-1)
- March 14, 2021
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MMA Generations: (2018-Beyound)

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Main-Event Light-Heavyweight: Jon Jones (#1, #3P4P, 22-1-1NC) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (#2, 18-4) *For Vacant Light-Heavyweight Championship* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Co-Main W-Featherweight: [C] Cristiane Justino (#13P4P, 20-1-1NC) vs. Cat Zingano (10-3) *Cyborg's 4th attempted title-defense* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main-Card Welterweight: Carlos Condit (#13, 30-12) vs. Michael Chiesa (14-4) Light-Heavyweight: Corey Anderson (#6, 11-4) vs. Ilir Latifi (#4, 14-5-1NC) Featherweight: Chad Mendes (#5, 18-4) vs. Alexander Volkanovski (#11, 18-1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preliminary-Card [FS1] Heavyweight: Justin Willis (#14, 7-1) vs. Andrei Arlovski (#15, 27-17-1NC) Bantamweight: Petr Yan (10-1) vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade (25-2-1NC) Featherweight: BJ Penn (16-12-2) vs. Ryan Hall (6-1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Early-Prelims [uFC Fight-Pass] W-Flyweight: Bec Rawlings (7-8) vs. Kalindra Faria (18-8-1) Middleweight: Alessio Di Chirico (12-2) vs. Marcelo Guimarães (9-2-1) W-Bantamweight: Sarah Moras (5-4) vs. Yana Kunitskaya (11-4)
- March 13, 2021
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Canadian Tournament Combat 4: Back To the Real World

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Canadian Tournament Combat 60 Full Fight Card FLY #1: Eric Shelton vs. Demetrious Johnson WW #1: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Igor Fernandes WW #1: Jordan Mein vs. Matt Dwyer WAW #1: Herica Tiburcio vs. Priscilla Gaol FW #1: Jung Young Lee vs. Kazumasa Majima WFLY #1: Molly McCann vs. Poliana Botelho FW #1: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Bubba Jenkins WAW #1: Grace Cleveland vs. Kyra Batara FLY #1 Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Ronaldo Candido WFLY #1: Cornelia Holm vs. Melinda Fabian LW: Koyomi Matsushima vs. Sam Stout WBW: Norma Dumont vs. Jan Finney HW: Davion Franklin vs. Chris Birchler BW: Stephen Loman vs. Josh Reed
- March 13, 2021
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UFC - The Art of Fighting

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Main Event Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Stipe Miocic vs. (#1) Francis Ngannou Co-Main Event Featherweight Championship Bout: © Alexander Volkanovski vs. (#2) Brian Ortega Main Card Welterweight Bout: (#8) Tyron Woodley vs. (#11) Vicente Luque Light Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Johnny Walker vs. (#14) Jimmy Crute Bantamweight Bout: Sean O’Malley vs. Thomas Almeida ESPN Preliminary Card Lightweight Bout: Joe Lauzon vs. Lando Vannata Welterweight Bout: Court McGee vs. Mickey Gall Women’s Strawweight Bout: Randa Markos vs. Luana Pinheiro ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Light Heavyweight Bout: Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Modestas Bukauskas Women’s Strawweight Bout: Jessica Penne vs. Hannah Goldy Featherweight Bout: Julian Erosa vs. Nate Landwehr
- March 12, 2021
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QCs63RD/blurcat-com-banner.png> PRIDE 47 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT SET AS EVERYONE MAKES WEIGHT by Sean Smith The ring of PRIDE returns to Saitama, for a stacked card that will put the heavyweight belt on the line as well as the return of "Shogun" Rua, and every fighter has successfully hit their proper marks. In the main event, Fedor Emelianenko (230) will look to defend his heavyweight title for the third time when he takes on former Pancrase champ Rolles Gracie (250). The co-headliner sees a rematch of their fight at PRIDE 31 in middleweight clash as Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) against Mark Coleman (205) back to the organization for the first time in almost two years. PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia, also features a heavyweight battle between Josh Barnett (250) and Aleksander Emelianenko (255); A Lightweight scrap between Vitor Ribeiro (165) taking on Nick Diaz (165); The middleweight tilt between Yoshihiro Akiyama (190) against Stephan Bonnar (205); Opening up the main card is a welterweight bout between Kazuo Misaki (185) and Renzo Gracie (185). Check out the Results: PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior Date: October 11, 2008 Venue: Saitama Super Arena Local: Saitama, Japan Main Card Heavyweight Championship Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Rolles Gracie (250 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) vs. Mark Coleman (205 lbs) Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (250 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) Lightweight Bout: Vitor Ribeiro (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) Preliminary Card Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs) Heavyweight Bout: Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch (185 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (205 lbs) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs) Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach (145 lbs) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs) Featherweight Bout: Jong Man Kim (145 lbs) vs. Patricio Freire (145 lbs) MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD MORE NEWS Pickett wins title Kunimoto wins title PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008 drug results Masvidal wins title Cyborg wins title Travis Galbraith signs for UFC Champion Travis Galbraith stripped Champion Travis Galbraith stripped Glover Teixeira extends deal Gina Carano signs new deal Manhoef talks Sobral Pancrase announce show WEC 35: Faber vs. Yahya II drug results WEC announce show CW 36: Zayats vs. Stallings announced MMA Around the World - Results Shooto: Bahadurzada vs. Kunimoto KOTC: Diaz vs. Pickett Strikeforce: Masvidal vs. Coronel Japanese Small Local Show Oct 2008 Calendar - Upcoming Events Pancrase: Kim vs. Kim M-1: Lennox vs. Serdyukov PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior MFC 19: Gonzalez vs. Case KSW 14: Lungu vs. Burch European Small Local Show Oct 2008 UFC 80: Jackson vs. Jardine American Small Local Show Oct 2008 DREAM 7: Guel vs. Gandulla II PRIDE 48: It´s Personal <img src=https://i.imgur.com/rDfGBVN.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/DKvn9l9.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/creHXJL.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/VRlfEy6.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/axLGv0t.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/jCFZWu4.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/spN33p7.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/oS6Xvie.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/0CYyaNl.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/3lBsS4h.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/Igv6Kzw.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/jJ7g42x.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/iBbGmGy.png>
- March 11, 2021
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QCs63RD/blurcat-com-banner.png> PRIDE 47 FEDOR VS. GRACIE IS SET, REMATCHS SHOGUN-COLEMAN AND BARNETT-ALEKS EMELIANENKO FINALIZED AND PRIDE 48 MATT HUGHES DEBUT LINEUP REVEALED by Sean Smith PRIDE announced its October cards this morning at a conference held in Tokyo. The big news was the announcement of the title defense of Fedor Emelianenko (32-1-1 NC, 19-0-1 NC PRIDE) against Rolles Gracie (4-0, 1-0 PRIDE). Fedor recently defended his belt against two of today's greatest heavyweights from former UFC champions Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett, and now faces the Brazilian based in New York in a new challenge. Rolles Gracie, despite his short career with 4-0 being 1-0 in the PRIDE ring, has already won the Pancrase belt in March this year and abandoned his title to go to PRIDE. The PRIDE 47 event will still have two rematches awaited by fans. Shogun Rua (16-3, 12-1 PRIDE) champion of PRIDE GP Middleweight 2005, returns to PRIDE after a brief stint in the UFC, in front of Mark Coleman (15-8, 8-5 PRIDE), first PRIDE GP champion in 2000. They faced each other in February 2006 and Coleman after applying a takedown, caused an injury in Rua that ended up giving the victory to the American and soon after causing a general confusion in the ring involving the members of Hammer House and Chute Boxe. In his last fight, Rua ended up knocked out, for the first time in his career, by Quinton Jackson in the rematch that was worth the UFC Light Heavyweight belt and with the end of his contract decided to return to PRIDE. Coleman, who was also under contract with the UFC, decided to return to PRIDE after going without a fight since signing with the UFC in January 2007. His last fight was against Fedor Emelianenko at PRIDE 32. The other rematch on the card will be between Josh Barnett and Aleksander Emelianenko. Currently the fighters come from defeat. Barnett lost the title dispute to Aleks' brother Fedor via submission in the first round, while Aleksander was knocked out by Roy Nelson. The first duel between them took place at PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute 2006, and Barnett won by submission by leglock in the second round. On the other card of October, PRIDE announced its return to the USA, with Matt Hughes making his debut leading the card. Hughes will face former UFC champion Murilo Bustamante. Hughes in his last fight ended up defeated by Matt Serra in a UFC welterweight title dispute and after his contract expires, he signed with PRIDE. Murilo Bustamante participated in the PRIDE GP Welterweight and ended up losing to the tournament winner, Ronaldo Souza. The card will also feature a duel between legends Dan Severn vs. Tank Abbott and Royce Gracie will face Makoto Takimoto. PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior will take place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan and PRIDE 48: It´s Personal will take place at HP Pavillion in San Jose, California. All cards broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford. Check out the full cards: PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior Date: October 11, 2008 Venue: Saitama Super Arena Local: Saitama, Japan <img src=https://i.imgur.com/y65gq1W.png> PRIDE 48: It´s Personal Date: October 25, 2008 Venue: HP Pavillion Local: San Jose, California, USA <img src=https://i.imgur.com/3XFNy0O.png> MORE NEWS UFC announce show Sean Sherk signs for PRIDE Sean Sherk stripped of title Yuki Kondo goes to hospital Yushin Okami signs for PRIDE Global recession hits Cerrone responds to Diaz Gina Carano negotiations? Newton vs. Gracie UFC 79: Sanchez vs. Fitch clean tests Strikeforce Gina Carano offer PRIDE Bushido 21 drug results Urijah Faber signs for PRIDE Champion Urijah Faber stripped EliteXC announce show MMA Around the World - Results PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008 American Small Local Show Sep 2008 Calendar - Upcoming Events Shooto: Bahadurzada vs. Kunimoto KOTC: Diaz vs. Pickett Strikeforce: Masvidal vs. Coronel Japanese Small Local Show Oct 2008 Pancrase: Kim vs. Kim M-1: Lennox vs. Serdyukov PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior MFC 19: Gonzalez vs. Case KSW 14: Lungu vs. Burch European Small Local Show Oct 2008 UFC 80: Jackson vs. Jardine American Small Local Show Oct 2008 DREAM 7: Guel vs. Gandulla II PRIDE 48: It´s Personal MMA World Rankings - October 2008 MEN´S POUND FOR POUND SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT WELTERWEIGHT LIGHTWEIGHT FEATHERWEIGHT BANTAMWEIGHT FLYWEIGHT WOMEN´S POUND FOR POUND WOMEN´S FEATHERWEIGHT WOMEN´S BANTAMWEIGHT WOMEN´S FLYWEIGHT WOMEN´S STRAWWEIGHT
- March 11, 2021
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The Ultimate B-League

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hehehehe first 0/5, congratulations to me!
- March 11, 2021
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PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

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<img src=https://i.imgur.com/npGw4Mg.png> Preliminary Card PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Semifinal Bout Carlos Condit (23-4) vs. Ronaldo Souza (9-1)
- March 11, 2021
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Canadian Tournament Combat 4: Back To the Real World

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Canadian Tournament Combat 59 Full Fight Card BW #1: Cory Sandhagen vs. Henry Cejudo HW #1: Sergey Spivak vs. Anthony Johnson BW #1: Eduardo Dantas vs. Ian Loveland SW #1: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yoshitaka Naito HW: Curtis Blaydes vs. Augusto Sakai FW: Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung WBW #1: Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Patrizia Lausier HW #1: Evgeny Goncharov vs. Satoshi Ishii WBW #1: Raquel Canuto vs. Bunmi Ojewole SW #1: Bokang Masunyane vs. Azam Gaforov HW: Tanner Boser vs. Mark Godbeer WHW: Auttumn Norton vs. Melanie Crossland SW: Jenel Lausa vs. Kanta Sato WAW: Cosimo Criscione vs. Saori Ishioka
- March 11, 2021
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The Ultimate B-League

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I'm back!!! FW: Andre FILI vs. Cody STAMANN LHW Tournament QF: Rashid YUSUPOV vs. Ivan SHTYRKOV W FlyW: Pearl GONZALEZ vs. Denise KIELHOLTZ LW: Drakkar KLOSE vs. Arman TSARUKYAN HW: Frank MIR vs. Denis GOLTSOV
- March 10, 2021
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Canadian Tournament Combat 4: Back To the Real World

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I'm back!!! And then with Adesanya on the card MW #1: Israel Adesanya vs. Johny Hendricks WHW #1: Sinead Kavanagh vs. Gina Carano LW #1: Mairbek Taisumov vs. Paul Sass FLY #1: Demetrious Johnson vs. Naoki Inoue MW #1: Clint Hester vs. Marc-Andre Barriault WSW #1: Tecia Torres vs. Montserrat Ruiz WHW #1: Alexis Dufresne vs. Janay Harding WSW #1: Svetlana Gotsyk vs. Isabella de Padua LW #1: Lance Gibson Jr. vs. Roosevelt Roberts FLY #1: Eric Shelton vs. Alptekin Ozkilic SW: Pascual Cressy vs. Kentaro Watanabe MW: Makeshate Sailike vs. Ricardo Abreu WFLY: Wu Yanan vs. Heather Hardy WSW: Emi Tomimatsu vs. Natalia Denisova
- March 10, 2021
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MMA Generations: (2018-Beyound)

rodrigoviolim replied to McDojoDelux's topic in World of Mixed Martial Arts 5 Dynasties

I love the stories and images you put on, they look really amazing, congratulations !!! Only in the ranking would I put the name above the image of the champion, it is the only thing I would change, but in general everything is very perfect! Coming back to update myself in the story, I think Kevin Lee will beat Iaquinta easily. Main-Event [Fox] Lightweight: Kevin Lee (#4, 17-3) vs. Al Iaquinta (#8, 13-4-1) Co-Main [Fox] Lightweight: Edson Barboza (#6, 19-6) vs. Dan Hooker (#10, 17-7) Main-Card [Fox] Bantamweight: Rob Font (#11, 15-4) vs. Sergio Pettis (17-4) Lightweight: Charles Oliveira (24-8-1NC) vs. Jim Miller (29-12-1NC) Middleweight: Jack Hermansson (#13, 17-4) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (28-9) Preliminary-Card [FS1] Lightweight: Bobby Green (24-8-1) vs. Drakkar Klose (9-1-1) Featherweight: Dan Ige (9-2) vs. Enrique Barzola (15-3-1) Welterweight: Zak Ottow (16-6) vs. Sergio Moraes (14-3-1) W-Flyweight: Emily Whitmire (3-2) vs. Ariane Lipski (11-3) Early-Prelims [uFC Fight-Pass] Welterweight: Ramazan Emeev (18-3) vs. Abu Azaitar (14-2-1-1NC) Light-Heavyweight: Nikita Krylov (24-6) vs. Sam Alvey (33-11-1NC) W-Bantamweight: Ashlee Evans-Smith (6-3) vs. Gina Mazany (5-2)
- March 10, 2021
- 93 replies
PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

rodrigoviolim replied to rodrigoviolim's topic in World of Mixed Martial Arts 5 Dynasties

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QCs63RD/blurcat-com-banner.png> <div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE: FINAL CONFLICT 2008 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT</div> <div style="text-align:left;">by Sean Smith <div style="text-align:center;"><img src=https://i.imgur.com/rpEDgPR.png></div> Today we weighed PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008, the event that will crown the new champion in the Middleweight and Welterweight divisions. The main event of the night will be the GP finals that started in March. Among the middleweight, the dispute will be between four Brazilians. Ricardo Arona will face Renato Sobral and on the other side the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Vitor Belfort will face the rising star, Glover Teixeira. In the welterweight division, the two knockout artists, Chris Leben, who replaces Hector Lombard who left due to an injury, face Paul Daley and in the other semi-final Carlos Condit faces Ronaldo 'Jacaré' Souza. The event will also feature on its main card: Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva, Sakuraba vs. Kondo, Nogueira vs. Manhoef and Cavalcante vs. Hirota. PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008 takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford. Check out the Results:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008 Date: September 27, 2008 Venue: Saitama Super Arena Local: Saitama, Japan Main Card PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Final Bout: Arona/Sobral vs. Belfort/Teixeira PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Final Bout: Leben/Daley vs. Condit/Souza Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Antonio Silva (265 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (170 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (170 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs) Lightweight Bout: Gesias Cavalcante (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs) Preliminary Card Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (165 lbs) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Keita Nakamura (170 lbs) vs. Carlos Newton (185 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Renato Sobral (205 lbs) Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Chris Leben (185 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs) Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD</div> <div style="text-align:left;">MORE NEWS</div> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Zb51TPC.png" rel="external nofollow">DREAM 6: Brandao vs. Yoshida - Everyone Clean</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Q8Zhw0w.png" rel="external nofollow">Perosh defends title</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ptO4jAI.png" rel="external nofollow">Chris Horodecki goes to hospital</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/9iNqQaq.png" rel="external nofollow">Fitch wins title</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/rokGI0q.png" rel="external nofollow">Sherk defends title</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ug06Vsi.png" rel="external nofollow">On the market: Sean Sherk</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/c9qMRVK.png" rel="external nofollow">On the market: Yushin Okami</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/wN1L64w.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC heavyweight division</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/7CAYFPa.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC target Urijah Faber</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/jIUGLuK.png" rel="external nofollow">Urijah Faber negotiations?</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/epuxQlu.png" rel="external nofollow">Faber defends title</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/nMUbuGS.png" rel="external nofollow">dos Anjos defends title</a></div></li></ul> <div style="text-align:left;">MMA Around the World - Results</div> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/T2IMHDC.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE Bushido 21</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/DKAVC6W.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Perosh vs. Vantinnen</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/xPNCwXe.png" rel="external nofollow">Jungle Fight 15</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ASxqa7q.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC 79: Sanchez vs. Fitch</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/CwToIk6.png" rel="external nofollow">South American Small Local Show Sep 2008</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Hwn5dgU.png" rel="external nofollow">American Large Local Show Sep 2008</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/HFHD4G5.png" rel="external nofollow">CW 35: Dos Anjos vs. Azevedo</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/9TdVJGE.png" rel="external nofollow">WEC 35: Faber vs. Yahya II</a></div></li></ul> <div style="text-align:left;">Calendar - Upcoming Events</div> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/D6gXsnL.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008</a></div></li></ul> <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/WlOJmIk.png" rel="external nofollow">American Small Local Show Sep 2008</a></div></li></ul> <div style="text-align:center;"><img src=https://i.imgur.com/7mqfdWu.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/kssyGiA.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/L8wOTQ0.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/uaY9Kox.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/enqWHgf.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/PtBO0Hf.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/xjKxJTi.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/zeFDcqc.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/Z08RCRZ.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/QGe7KmF.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/ZqScbKv.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/p0XrNEn.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/NtMDVST.png></div>
- March 10, 2021
- 697 replies
PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

rodrigoviolim replied to rodrigoviolim's topic in World of Mixed Martial Arts 5 Dynasties

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CageRage" data-cite="CageRage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow, 2/10 is some truly woeful predicting!<img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hopefully I'll do better next time. Welcome back, glad to hear you are doing well, and looking forward to the resumption of PRIDE events!<img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Yes, my cagerage friend, it is not really motivation, it was more a matter of not having much time to dedicate myself, but, I will continue.
- March 10, 2021
- 697 replies

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