PURE Fighting Championships: 21st Century Vale Tudo

wekka · April 25, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXVIII: Heavyweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Nippon Gaishi Hall (12,109)

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Opening Bout: Seiya Kawahara x Kenji Osawa

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Kawahara to hit back with a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross.
>Osawa steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Osawa steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>An attempted body kick misses, giving Osawa the opportunity to counter with a jab.
>Kawahara looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Osawa.
>Strikes from Osawa keep Kawahara from stepping in too close.
>Osawa avoids a jab.
>Osawa slips past a left jab and counters with a series of quick lefts.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Kawahara is able to strike back with a kick to the ribs.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Kawahara is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Osawa lets Kawahara get closer.
>Osawa, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, and gets it! Kawahara has to pull guard.
>Osawa lies on top of Kawahara, basically smothering him.
>Time slips away as Osawa successfully keeps Kawahara stuck against the ground.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Time slips away as Osawa successfully keeps Kawahara stuck against the ground.
>The clock runs down as Kawahara is being smothered against the ground by Osawa.
>Time slips away as Osawa successfully keeps Kawahara stuck against the ground.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Osawa avoids a right kick to the body and hits a series of quick lefts.
>Moving in closer, Kawahara looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Osawa dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a nice jab.
>Slipping past the blow, Osawa counters an attempted knock out punch with a straight left.
>Kawahara uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home.
>Osawa uses head movement to avoid a combination of punches, then counters with a crisp left.
>Slipping past a left jab, Kawahara hits an enormous right hook, Osawa goes down to the ground, dazed!
>Kawahara doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Osawa recovers his wits quickly.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Kawahara looks to get on top of Osawa.
>Osawa is too quick, slipping away from Kawahara and starting to scramble.
>The scramble leaves Kawahara turtled up, facing Osawa.
>Kawahara, turtled up, can do nothing to prevent Osawa from taking his back.
>Osawa tries to isolate and secure an arm.
>Osawa cannot secure an arm.
>Kawahara scrambles back to his feet.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Kawahara counters a left jab by using a powerful right hook to the body.
>Osawa avoids a tight combination.
>There's a takedown attempt from Osawa.
>Osawa goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Kawahara cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Osawa begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Kawahara keeps Osawa in guard.
>Kawahara tries to pull Osawa in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Osawa looks to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Kawahara tries to catch Osawa with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Time slips away as Osawa successfully keeps Kawahara stuck against the ground.
>Time slips away as Osawa successfully keeps Kawahara stuck against the ground.
>The clock runs down as Kawahara is being smothered against the ground by Osawa.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Kawahara counters a flurry of punches with some big right hands!
>Kawahara throws a left jab but Osawa uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Osawa checks a leg kick.
>Osawa slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left jab.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Kawahara counters with some heavy right hands...Osawa tries to cover up but is knocked down!
>Kawahara quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Osawa!
>Kawahara pounds away, landing several good shots in the process.
>Osawa finally manages to pull Kawahara into side control to survive.
>Seiya Kawahara is looking really tired.
>Kawahara gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Osawa time to stand too.
>Osawa hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Kawahara steps in closer to force the issue.
>A left hand misses, allowing Kawahara to counter with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>Osawa hits a left jab.
>Kawahara fakes a lunge.
>Time slips away as Osawa doesn't press Kawahara, allowing him to circle.
>Osawa throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Osawa goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Osawa has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Kawahara has to pull guard.
>Time slips away as Osawa successfully keeps Kawahara stuck against the ground.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Osawa attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Kawahara.
>Kawahara wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Seiya Kawahara defeats Kenji Osawa (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

2nd Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Tony Johnson x Jan Jorgensen

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Johnson throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Jorgensen.
>Jorgensen sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Johnson can't get the takedown, Jorgensen was too quick to back away.
>Jorgensen looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Johnson.
>Johnson tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Jorgensen comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>He has the takedown! Johnson pulls guard.
>Jorgensen looks to get past the guard.
>Jorgensen is too much for Johnson, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Johnson takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>Stuck under side control, Johnson takes a knee to the ribs.
>Jorgensen starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Johnson can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Jorgensen pounds away on Johnson, landing several good shots in the process.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Jorgensen fires away with punches, but Johnson deals with them fairly well.
>Jorgensen unloads with some big punches, but Johnson deals with them comfortably.
>Jorgensen blocks Johnson as he tries a sweep.
>Jorgensen fires away with big punches, but Johnson covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Jorgensen counters an attempt by Johnson to move him from mount by taking his back!
>Johnson is in huge trouble now, as Jorgensen successfully gets both hooks in.
>Jorgensen attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Johnson defends himself well against the choke.
>Johnson struggles against Jorgensen but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Jorgensen, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Johnson doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Johnson attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Jorgensen doesn't allow it.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Jorgensen tries to finish Johnson off with a rear naked choke.
>Johnson doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Jan Jorgensen doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Jorgensen, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Johnson gets flattened out with the rear naked choke...he is saved by the end of the round though!
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Johnson telling him to take it to the ground early.
>Jorgensen avoids a jab.
>Johnson waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a solid left jab.
>A tired Jorgensen moves forward, looking for a takedown.
>Jorgensen can't get the takedown, Johnson defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Johnson is trying to push Jorgensen up against the ropes.
>Johnson manages it, and controls Jorgensen up against the ropes.
>Tony Johnson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>With Jorgensen stuck against the ropes, Johnson gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Jorgensen keeps his composure, and Johnson cannot get past his takedown defence.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Jan Jorgensen has much energy left.
>Jorgensen uses a whizzer to half turn Johnson, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center.
>Johnson, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Jorgensen.
>Jorgensen tries to counter Johnson with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>Johnson moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Johnson wants to wrestle Jorgensen.
>Jorgensen ends up grappling for supremacy with Johnson.
>Tony Johnson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Johnson tries to pick Jorgensen up for a slam.
>Jorgensen defends it excellently though, slipping behind and taking the back of Johnson!
>Jorgensen tries to hook Johnson in a rear naked choke.
>Johnson fights off the rear naked choke attempt by rolling and then sharply turning over, brilliantly ending up in guard.
>Jorgensen should have gotten hooks in before attempting that submission.
>Johnson punches down at Jorgensen, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Jorgensen tries to ensnare Johnson in a triangle.
>Johnson blocks the attempt.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Johnson tries to pass the guard.
>Johnson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Jorgensen tries to ensnare an arm.
>Jorgensen uses an attempted kimura to flip his opponent and get side control.
>Tony Johnson looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Jan Jorgensen looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Jorgensen attempts to move to mount.
>Johnson tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up his back.
>Jorgensen increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>With both hooks in, Jorgensen tries to flatten Johnson out for the rear naked choke.
>Johnson gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

>The winner, by submission, is Jan 'The Saint' Jorgensen!
>Official Result: Jan 'The Saint' Jorgensen defeats Tony Johnson (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:10 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

3rd Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Vitaly Minakov x Justin Wren

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Minakov avoids a quick jab and hits a stinging left jab.
>Wren comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Minakov tries to avoid Wren.
>Minakov avoids the takedown attempt.
>Minakov shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Minakov is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Minakov springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head.
>Moving in closer, Wren looks like he may want to wrestle Minakov.
>Minakov finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Wren tries to pick Minakov up for a slam.
>Wren gets it! Minakov manages to pull guard upon impact.
>Minakov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wren off of him.
>Wren fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Minakov tries to ensnare an arm.
>Wren almost falls victim to a kimura, but in the end settles for being swept into side control.
>Minakov throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Minakov blocks Wren as he tries a transition to guard.
>Minakov punches down at Wren, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Wren tries to pull guard on Minakov but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>Minakov throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Wren tries a sweep from side control.
>Wren sweeps Minakov, and they both scramble back to their feet.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Minakov throws a looping punch, but Wren avoids it.
>Wren steps in to put some pressure on.
>Minakov uses a jab to keep Wren back.
>Minakov looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Wren.
>Wren counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Minakov is forced to pull guard.
>Minakov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wren off of him.
>Wren throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Minakov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wren off of him.
>Wren looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Minakov attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Minakov gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Wren has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Vitaly Minakov!
>Official Result: Vitaly Minakov defeats Justin 'The Viking' Wren (Submission (Triangle) in 8:42 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

4th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Ajilin Ahmic x Jared Rosholt

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Ahmic hits a quick left.
>Rosholt shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Ahmic looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>The guillotine attempt doesn't work.
>Rosholt gets a single leg takedown! Ahmic pulls guard off it.
>Rosholt fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Rosholt unloads with some big right hands, but Ahmic deals with them comfortably.
>Ahmic grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Rosholt from the bottom of the guard.
>Rosholt defends well against it.
>Rosholt is trying to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Grabbing an arm, Ahmic attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Rosholt defends well against it.
>Rosholt looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Ahmic attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Rosholt defends well against it.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Rosholt hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Ahmic quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Ahmic looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Rosholt lets Ahmic get closer.
>Standing in the pocket, Rosholt chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Ahmic.
>Ahmic looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost.
>The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Rosholt tries to pass the half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Ahmic tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Rosholt doesn't allow it.
>Rosholt tries to lock Ahmic into an arm triangle.
>Ahmic blocks it.
>Rosholt blocks Ahmic as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Rosholt tries to pass the half guard.
>Ahmic keeps his half guard secure.
>Ahmic tries to ensnare Rosholt in a guillotine.
>Rosholt stops Ahmic from applying it.
>Rosholt attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Rosholt struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Ahmic tries to pull Rosholt into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Rosholt blocks it.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Rosholt swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Ahmic.
>Ahmic not only stops the takedown, he manages to wrestle Rosholt to the floor! Rosholt pulls half guard.
>In half guard, Ahmic throws a couple of punches designed to keep Rosholt guessing.
>Rosholt gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Jared Rosholt is looking really tired.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 1:
>And here we go, round two!
>Ahmic hits Rosholt with two straight lefts.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Stepping back, Rosholt creates a bit of distance.
>Ahmic steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Rosholt steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Ahmic seems to be waiting for Rosholt to make a move.
>Ajlin Ahmic doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Rosholt keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting up, Ahmic steps in closer to pressure Rosholt into action.
>Ahmic throws a wild and sloppy right hand as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Rosholt gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Ahmic tries to smother Rosholt, but he squirms free.
>Rosholt brings his legs up and tries to lock Ahmic in a triangle choke.
>Ahmic pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>In guard, Ahmic begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Rosholt tries to push Ahmic away, but can't.
>Jared Rosholt looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Ahmic lies on top of Rosholt, basically smothering him.
>Ajlin Ahmic looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Ahmic fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Rosholt fights off Ahmic as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Rosholt tries to sweep Ahmic but can't do it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Rosholt slams a crisp right into the gloves of Ahmic, but can't follow up.
>It seems that Ahmic is happy to let Rosholt circle for the moment.
>Rosholt gets Ahmic with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>The fight slows as Ahmic sits back and allows Rosholt to circle.
>Rosholt circles around Ahmic.
>Time slips away as Ahmic doesn't press Rosholt, allowing him to circle.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Ahmic.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Ahmic.
>The takedown is completed, Rosholt is on his back and pulls guard.
>Ahmic looks to get past the guard.
>Rosholt is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Ahmic firmly in guard.
>Rosholt attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Ahmic blocks the attempt.
>Ajlin Ahmic looks totally gassed.
>Jared Rosholt looks totally gassed.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Ahmic attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Ahmic gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have given Ahmic the win.
>Ajlin Ahmic wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Ajlin Ahmic defeats Jared Rosholt (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

5th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round
Chris Birchler x Soa Palelei

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Birchler tries for a left jab but Palelei moves out of range.
>A jab misses and Palelei counters with a series of quick jabs.
>A left jab misses and Birchler counters with a clean left.
>Birchler uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Palelei to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Palelei pulling guard.
>Birchler begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Birchler is too much for Palelei, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Birchler is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Palelei keeps Birchler at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Palelei works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>Palelei slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Birchler shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Palelei cannot stop the takedown but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet.
>A left jab misses and Birchler counters with several big right hands, putting Palelei down, dazed!
>Birchler knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Palelei, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>Birchler pounds away with punches and Palelei is having trouble doing anything about it!
>With Palelei taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

>Chris Birchler takes the victory by way of TKO!
>Official Result: Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler defeats Soa Palelei (TKO (Strikes) in 4:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

6th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round
Peter Graham x Blagoi Ivanov

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Ivanov darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Ivanov throws a feint.
>Ivanov shoots in for a takedown.
>Graham tries to step away from the takedown.
>Graham avoids the takedown attempt.
>Graham tries for a left jab but Ivanov moves out of range.
>A speculative left hand from Ivanov doesn't find a home.
>Graham steps in closer to force the issue.
>A straight left fails to land and Ivanov is able to fire back with a jab.
>Moving in closer, Ivanov looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Graham now has Ivanov standing in the pocket.
>Ivanov slips past a jab and scores with a punch.
>Graham uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Ivanov comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
>Ivanov attempts to kimura Graham from the top of half guard.
>The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Graham has to tap out!

>Blagoi Ivanov takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Blagoi Ivanov defeats 'Rolling Thunder' Peter Graham (Submission (Kimura) in 4:09 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

7th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round
Tyler East x Guram Gugenishvili

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>East counters a left jab by using a clean left.
>East counters a left jab with a straight left.
>East throws a barrage of big rights but Gugenishvili is quick to move out of range.
>A straight left fails to land and Gugenishvili is able to fire back with a right hand.
>Moving in closer, East looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Gugenishvili now has East standing in the pocket.
>Gugenishvili covers up to absorb a barrage of big right hands.
>A left jab misses, East counters with a stinging jab.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>East dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean punch.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a thudding right hook to the body.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a straight left.
>East lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left.
>East tries for a left jab but Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid it.
>East tries for a left jab but Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid it.
>A left jab misses, East counters with a stinging jab.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>East dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean punch.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a thudding right hook to the body.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a straight left.
>East lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left.
>East tries for a left jab but Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid it.
>East tries for a left jab but Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid it.
>A left jab misses, East counters with a stinging jab.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>East dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean punch.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a thudding right hook to the body.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a straight left.
>East lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left.
>East tries for a left jab but Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid it.
>East tries for a left jab but Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid it.
>A left jab misses, East counters with a stinging jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Gugenishvili uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>East dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean punch.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gugenishvili hits a thudding right hook to the body.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>East throws a barrage of big right hands but Gugenishvili moves out of range.
>A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Gugenishvili to fire back with a left.
>East throws a left jab but Gugenishvili avoids it.
>Gugenishvili slips past a left jab and fires back with a straight left.
>A left hand misses, allowing East to counter with a clean left.
>Gugenishvili swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on East.
>The takedown doesn't work, East stuffed it.
>East steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting East settle at all, Gugenishvili comes in closer.
>A couple of wild punches misses, allowing East to hit back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Gugenishvili keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting Gugenishvili settle, East moves in closer.
>East throws a barrage of big rights but Gugenishvili is quick to move out of range.
>A speculative right hand from Gugenishvili doesn't find a home.
>Not letting Gugenishvili settle at all, East comes in closer.
>Gugenishvili counters a left jab with a straight left.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A jab misses and East counters with some big right hands!
>Gugenishvili looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike!
>East catches Gugenishvili with a barrage of big right hands and puts him down on the ground!
>East knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Gugenishvili, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>East unloads with big punches, Gugenishvili is struggling to cope!
>East is only stopped by Gugenishvili pulling him down into side control.
>East stands up and backs off, letting Gugenishvili stand up as well.
>A jab misses and Gugenishvili counters with a nice left hand.
>Gugenishvili looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with East.
>Gugenishvili cannot get close enough to the elusive East to grapple.
>Gugenishvili steps back to avoid a left jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Gugenishvili.
>East sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Gugenishvili down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>East fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Gugenishvili getting to his feet.
>Gugenishvili steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Breathing very hard, Tyler East is looking ragged.
>Gugenishvili comes in closer, looking to wrestle with East.
>East uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Gugenishvili cannot get close enough to grapple.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Gugenishvili is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Gugenishvili comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>East gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Gugenishvili attempts to pass guard.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges give the result in favour of East.
>East wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Tyler 'The Beast' East defeats Guram Gugenishvili (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

8th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round
Ron Sparks x Mijain Lopez

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>A left hand misses, allowing Sparks to counter with a quick series of punches.
>Sparks throws a left jab but Mijain Lopez avoids it.
>Mijain Lopez avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a nice jab.
>Mijain Lopez throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Sparks is left on his back pulling guard.
>Time slips away as Mijain Lopez successfully keeps Sparks stuck against the ground.
>Mijain Lopez lies on top of Sparks, basically smothering him.
>Mijain Lopez pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Sparks isn't troubled by them.
>Sparks tries to pull Mijain Lopez in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>In guard, Mijain Lopez catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Mijain Lopez tries to pound on Sparks with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Sparks tries to catch Mijain Lopez with a punch, but it is not on target.
>In guard, Mijain Lopez begins working to pass to side control.
>Mijain Lopez gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Mijain Lopez throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Mijain Lopez blocks Sparks as he tries a transition to guard.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Mijain Lopez attempts to move to mount.
>Mijain Lopez mounts Sparks.
>Mijain Lopez starts hammering away at Sparks with punches.
>Sparks is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Mijain Lopez!
>The referee gives Sparks time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight!

>The winner, by TKO, is Mijain Lopez Nunez!
>Official Result: Mijain Lopez Nunez defeats Ron 'The Monster' Sparks (TKO (Strikes) in 6:06 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

9th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Stav Economou x Aleksander Emelianenko

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>A feint sets Emelianenko up for an inside leg kick, but Economou evades it.
>Emelianenko comes in closer, looking to clinch with Economou.
>He pulls Economou into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the clinch, Emelianenko blasts Economou with a powerful knee to the cheek!
>Blood is visible on Economou, that strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye.
>Emelianenko catches Economou with a glancing elbow.
>Economou wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
>With Economou bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.
>The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender.
>The referee signals for the fight to continue!
>Economou looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Emelianenko.
>Emelianenko finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Economou tries to wrestle Emelianenko backward and up against the ropes.
>Economou doesn't manage it though, as Emelianenko slips out of the grapple and gets away.
>Economou is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Economou is now standing in the pocket.
>Emelianenko dodges a jab, and fires back with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Emelianenko throws rights and lefts, but Economou covers up well and none of the shots find a home.
>From the pocket, Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Emelianenko.
>The takedown is completed, Economou is on his back and pulls guard.
>Emelianenko smothers Economou with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Emelianenko attempts to pass guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Emelianenko uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>Emelianenko hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs!
>Emelianenko begins trying to get himself behind Economou.
>He rolls Economou over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>Emelianenko attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Economou.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Emelianenko has Economou flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Aleksander Emelianenko!
>Official Result: Aleksander Emelianenko defeats Stav 'Crazy Bear' Economou (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:39 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

10th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Sergei Kharitonov x Levan Razmadze

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Kharitonov throws a barrage of big right hands after using a feint to trick Razmadze into committing to a strike, but he moves out of range just in time.
>Kharitonov uses a nice jab.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>From the pocket, Kharitonov shoots in for a double leg.
>Kharitonov can't get past the sprawl of Razmadze, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Kharitonov cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control.
>Razmadze relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing.
>Kharitonov avoids a jab.
>Moving in closer, Kharitonov looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Razmadze now has Kharitonov standing in the pocket.
>Standing in the pocket, Kharitonov chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Razmadze.
>Kharitonov can't get past the sprawl of Razmadze, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Kharitonov doesn't let Razmadze roll him onto his back.
>Razmadze finds his efforts to roll the turtled Kharitonov over and secure side control fruitless.
>Kharitonov takes the opportunity to stand up.
>Kharitonov steps back to avoid a left jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Kharitonov is getting in closer to Razmadze, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Kharitonov grabs Razmadze and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch.
>From the clinch, Razmadze gets caught with a vicious elbow to the side of the head.
>Razmadze has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.
>Kharitonov can't maintain his hold, and Razmadze wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch.
>Razmadze is looking to muscle Kharitonov back against the ropes.
>Razmadze manages it, and controls Kharitonov up against the ropes.
>Razmadze tries to throw an elbow, but Kharitonov takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Razmadze ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Kharitonov has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Razmadze down.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Razmadze has to pull guard.
>Kharitonov lies on top of Razmadze, basically smothering him.
>Kharitonov tries to pass the guard.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>Kharitonov throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Kharitonov blocks an attempted sweep.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Kharitonov begins trying to get himself behind Razmadze.
>Razmadze rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back!
>Kharitonov tries to get Razmadze locked in a rear naked choke.
>Razmadze defends himself well.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Kharitonov slips out of the way of a jab.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Kharitonov tries to wrestle Razmadze backward and up against the ropes.
>Razmadze doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Levan Razmadze doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Razmadze gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Getting underhooks, Kharitonov looks for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Razmadze blocked Kharitonov.
>Sergei Kharitonov looks very tired out there.
>Razmadze turns Kharitonov slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Getting underhooks, Kharitonov looks for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Razmadze blocked Kharitonov.
>Razmadze turns Kharitonov slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Kharitonov gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Levan Razmadze looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Razmadze is looking to muscle Kharitonov back against the ropes.
>Kharitonov ends up backed against the ropes.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Sergei Kharitonov has much energy left.
>Razmadze takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Razmadze tries for a left jab but Kharitonov uses head movement to avoid it.
>A tired Kharitonov shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Kharitonov can't get past the sprawl of Razmadze, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Razmadze floats over the turtled Kharitonov and takes his back.
>Razmadze tries to get the hooks in and lock on a rear naked choke.
>Kharitonov stays calm and defends the choke attempt well.
>Levan Razmadze looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Razmadze rolls Kharitonov out of turtle position and into side control.
>Razmadze tries to ensnare Kharitonov in an americana.
>Kharitonov stops Razmadze from applying it.
>Kharitonov looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt.
>The guillotine is applied, but Razmadze stubbornly holds on and does not tap!
>It looks like Razmadze must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in.
>Kharitonov finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt.
>Razmadze fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Razmadze throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Kharitonov grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Razmadze from the bottom of the guard.
>Razmadze gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out!

>Sergei Kharitonov takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Sergei Kharitonov defeats Levan Razmadze (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 7:57 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Event: Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Damian Grabowski x Josh Barnett

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Grabowski feints left, then right.
>Grabowski counters a left jab by hitting a solid left jab.
>Barnett shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Grabowski sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Grabowski has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Barnett to the ground.
>Grabowski doesn't get the takedown, Barnett blocked it.
>Barnett tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Grabowski looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>He gets Barnett up! Grabowski slams him down, ending up in guard.
>Grabowski attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Grabowski gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Grabowski begins trying to get himself behind Barnett.
>He takes the back!
>Grabowski successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Grabowski pounds away on Barnett, landing several good shots in the process.
>Grabowski attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Barnett doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Barnett tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>With both hooks in, Grabowski tries to flatten Barnett out for the rear naked choke.
>Barnett doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Grabowski loses his hooks, as Barnett pries them away.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Grabowski successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Grabowski, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Barnett doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Damian Grabowski is looking really tired.
>Grabowski maintains his hooks, despite Barnett trying to break them.
>Grabowski, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Barnett stops Grabowski from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Grabowski loses both hooks, but still has the back.
>Grabowski attempts an armbar.
>Grabowski rolls onto his back to try and get the armbar, but Barnett pulls free and gets side control.
>Barnett tries to lock Grabowski into an arm triangle.
>Grabowski gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

>Josh Barnett takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett defeats 'The Polish Pitbull' Damian Grabowski (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 8:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 18-8

Jingo: 8-7

wekka · April 26, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXIX Card Finalized

PURE Fighting Championships XXIX: Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round
@ White Ring Nagano in Nagano, JP/ 4th Week of June 2016

Opening Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Marcus Vanttinen (22-5)
x
Francimar Barroso (14-4)

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Mark Godbeer (8-2)
x
Viktor Nemkov (16-5)

3rd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Antz Nansen (2-1)
x
Sang Soo Lee (17-11)

4th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Cristiano Kaminishi (9-2)
x
Esteves Jones (9-5)

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Hans Stringer (22-6-2)
x
Marcio Cruz (9-3)

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Robert Drysdale (7-1)
x
Steve Bosse (11-2)

7th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Kazuhiro Nakamura (19-13)
x
Satoshi Ishii (7-4-1)

8th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Mo Lawal (11-3)
x
Jeff Monson (50-13-1)

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Ricardo Arona (18-6)
x
Tony Lopez (34-12)

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Rampage Jackson (35-12)
x
Roy Boughton (9-3)

Main Event: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Jimi Manuwa (16-1)
x
Jason Jones (20-9)

Jingo · April 26, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXIX: Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ White Ring Nagano in Nagano, JP/ 4th Week of June 2016

Opening Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Marcus Vanttinen (22-5)

x

Francimar Barroso (14-4)

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Mark Godbeer (8-2)

x

Viktor Nemkov (16-5)

3rd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Antz Nansen (2-1)

x

Sang Soo Lee (17-11)

4th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Cristiano Kaminishi (9-2)

x

Esteves Jones (9-5)

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Hans Stringer (22-6-2)

x

Marcio Cruz (9-3)

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Robert Drysdale (7-1)

x

Steve Bosse (11-2)

7th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Kazuhiro Nakamura (19-13)

x

Satoshi Ishii (7-4-1)

8th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Mo Lawal (11-3)

x

Jeff Monson (50-13-1)

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Ricardo Arona (18-6)

x

Tony Lopez (34-12)

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Rampage Jackson (35-12)

x

Roy Boughton (9-3)

Main Event: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Jimi Manuwa (16-1)

x

Jason Jones (20-9)

CageRage · April 26, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXIX: Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ White Ring Nagano in Nagano, JP/ 4th Week of June 2016

Opening Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Marcus Vanttinen (22-5)

x

Francimar Barroso (14-4)

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Mark Godbeer (8-2)

x

Viktor Nemkov (16-5)

3rd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Antz Nansen (2-1)

x

Sang Soo Lee (17-11)

4th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Cristiano Kaminishi (9-2)

x

Esteves Jones (9-5)

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Hans Stringer (22-6-2)

x

Marcio Cruz (9-3)

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Robert Drysdale (7-1)

x

Steve Bosse (11-2)

7th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Kazuhiro Nakamura (19-13)

x

Satoshi Ishii (7-4-1)

8th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Mo Lawal (11-3)

x

Jeff Monson (50-13-1)

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Ricardo Arona (18-6)

x

Tony Lopez (34-12)

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Rampage Jackson (35-12)

x

Roy Boughton (9-3)

Main Event: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

Jimi Manuwa (16-1)

x

Jason Jones (20-9)

wekka · April 27, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXIX: Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ White Ring Nagano (8,252)

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Opening Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Francimar Barroso x Marcus Vanttinen

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Bodao steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Bodao avoids a flurry of punches.
>Vänttinen avoids a quick jab and hits a nice left hand.
>Bodao comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Vänttinen.
>Vänttinen uses his strikes to stop Bodao from getting close enough to grapple.
>A left jab misses and Vänttinen counters with a series of quick jabs.
>A left hand misses, allowing Vänttinen to counter with a straight left.
>Vänttinen steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Bodao comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Vänttinen.
>Bodao can't get near enough to engage, Vänttinen uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Vänttinen bobs and weaves.
>Bodao comes in closer to press the issue.
>Bodao looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Vänttinen.
>Vänttinen uses his strikes to stop Bodao from getting close enough to grapple.
>Bodao moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Bodao steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Bodao looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Bodao can't get near enough to engage, Vänttinen uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Bodao is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Vänttinen.
>Bodao is surprised by a big countering right hand, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Bodao slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Bodao scores with a dazzling flying knee strike, but cannot knock Vänttinen down!
>Vänttinen shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Bodao steps back and creates some space.
>Bodao looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Bodao can't get close enough to grapple, Vänttinen keeps him away with strikes.
>Bodao looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Vänttinen into a grapple.
>Bodao hits Vänttinen with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Bodao tries to wrestle Vänttinen backward and up against the ropes.
>Bodao manages it, and controls Vänttinen up against the ropes.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Bodao keeps Vänttinen up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
>Bodao pins Vänttinen up against the ropes and works him over with small punches to the body for the remainder of the round.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Vänttinen tries for a leg kick but Bodao moves out of range.
>Vänttinen counters a superman punch with a left.
>Bodao chooses to shoot in on Vänttinen.
>Vänttinen counters with a left jab that catches Bodao hard.
>Marcus Vanttinen doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Vänttinen stalks Bodao back toward the corner of the ring.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Vänttinen still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Vänttinen is now standing in the pocket.
>Vänttinen uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>From the pocket, Vänttinen hits a flurry of punches on Bodao.
>Bodao, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.
>Bodao is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Vänttinen.
>Bodao cannot get close enough to the elusive Vänttinen to grapple.
>Francimar Barroso is looking really tired.
>Bodao, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Vänttinen sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Bodao doesn't get the takedown, Vänttinen avoided it.
>Bodao gets Vänttinen with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Vänttinen comes in closer to press the issue.
>Marcus Vanttinen looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Vänttinen stalks Bodao back toward the corner.
>Vänttinen explodes on Bodao with a barrage of big right hands.
>Bodao uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a solid left jab.
>Vänttinen dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a right hook to the body.
>Vänttinen lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Using head movement, Vänttinen slips past a left jab and counters with a left hook to the body.
>Vänttinen lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a clean left jab.
>Vänttinen throws a flurry of punches but Bodao covers up and takes them easily.
>Standing in the pocket, a visibly tired Vänttinen chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Bodao.
>Bodao saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Bodao is unable to apply the guillotine choke.
>Vänttinen gets the takedown, but as soon as Bodao hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet.
>Francimar Barroso looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Bodao throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown.
>Vänttinen tries to avoid Bodao.
>Vänttinen avoids the takedown attempt.
>Bodao, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Vänttinen.
>Bodao grabs Vänttinen and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Bodao is trying to push Vänttinen up against the ropes.
>Bodao achieves it, pinning Vänttinen to the ropes.
>Francimar Barroso looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Marcus Vanttinen looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Vänttinen takes a hard foot stomp.
>Showing his ability to control opponents, Bodao smothers Vänttinen against the ropes while nailing him with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Smothered against the ropes, Vänttinen is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about half a minute.
>Bodao tries to maintain control, but Vänttinen isn't letting himself get bullied like that.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have given the victory to Vänttinen.
>Making Marcus Vanttinen the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Marcus Vanttinen defeats 'Bodao' Francimar Barroso (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Viktor Nemkov x Mark Godbeer

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A jab misses, allowing Nemkov to counter-strike with a nice left hand.
>A straight left fails to land and Godbeer is able to fire back with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Nemkov down!
>Godbeer starts pounding away on Nemkov, looking to finish him off!
>Godbeer unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Nemkov.
>With punches raining down, Nemkov can only pull Godbeer down into side control to survive.
>Godbeer attempts the mount.
>Godbeer mounts Nemkov.
>Godbeer unloads with big punches from the mount, but Nemkov is able to deal with most of them.
>Godbeer fires away with punches, but Nemkov deals with them fairly well.
>Godbeer tries to pound on Nemkov, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Godbeer controls Nemkov, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.
>Godbeer pounds away on Nemkov, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Godbeer pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Nemkov covers up well.
>Godbeer takes the back as Nemkov tries to sweep him!
>Godbeer tries to unload with punches, but Nemkov is struggling around enough to unbalance him.
>Mark Godbeer looks very tired out there.
>Godbeer blocks Nemkov as he tries to roll over.
>Godbeer tries to get Nemkov locked in a rear naked choke.
>Nemkov rolls to face up, and then manages to spin over so that he is in guard.
>That was quite sloppy by Godbeer, he definitely should have gotten hooks in before attempting that choke.
>Looking to catch his breath, Nemkov is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Godbeer throws out some punches, but Nemkov leans back to avoid them.
>Nemkov keeps Godbeer guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Godbeer tries to sweep Nemkov but doesn't get anywhere.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>In guard, Nemkov throws a couple of punches designed to keep Godbeer guessing.
>Godbeer throws out some punches, but Nemkov leans back to avoid them.
>Nemkov begins trying to pass the guard.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Nemkov throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Godbeer gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Nemkov is too quick though, and is on top of Godbeer in a flash, forcing him to turtle up.
>Godbeer is rolled over onto his back, where Nemkov secures side control.
>Nemkov throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Nemkov begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Nemkov almost gets mount, but Godbeer was ready and a scramble for position ensues.
>Mark Godbeer looks very, very tired.
>The scramble results in Godbeer being on his back pulling guard.
>Nemkov throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Godbeer uses his legs to push Nemkov back, and tries to scramble for position.
>Nemkov is too quick though, and grabs side control before Godbeer can get up.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nemkov attempts to roll Godbeer slightly and take his back.
>He takes the back!
>Viktor Nemkov is looking really tired.
>Godbeer is in huge trouble now, as Nemkov successfully gets both hooks in.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Godbeer has been instructed to try and pick Nemkov off with counter striking in this round.
>Nemkov side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a looping right.
>Mark Godbeer looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Godbeer throws a right kick to the body but Nemkov avoids it.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Nemkov.
>Nemkov can't get past the sprawl of Godbeer, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Godbeer fires away with right hands, and Nemkov is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Godbeer looks to hit a kick to the body, but Nemkov is back up and out of range too quickly.
>A drained-looking Godbeer tries to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Nemkov into a grapple.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Godbeer counters a left jab by using a vicious leg kick.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Nemkov.
>Godbeer sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Godbeer saw it coming and got out of range.
>A speculative right hand from Godbeer doesn't find a home.
>Not letting up, Nemkov quickly steps in closer to attack Godbeer.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Nemkov apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Nemkov moves into the pocket.
>Nemkov checks a leg kick and comes right back with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>Viktor Nemkov looks very, very tired.
>Slipping past two wild swings, Godbeer hits back with a barrage of punches, eventually putting Nemkov down!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Godbeer quickly gets on top his stunned opponent, albeit only in half guard.
>Godbeer stands up and backs off, letting Nemkov stand up as well.
>Nemkov fakes a lunge.
>The fight slows as Godbeer sits back and allows Nemkov to circle.
>Nemkov counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Godbeer stuffs it.
>Nemkov avoids a jab and scores with a left hand.
>Nemkov swings for the fences with some lethargic-looking haymakers, then chooses to shoot in on Godbeer.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Nemkov is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>The gas tank looks empty on Viktor Nemkov.
>Godbeer pounds away on the body and side of the head, Nemkov struggles to deal with them.
>Nemkov, turtled up, takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
>Nemkov cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control.
>Godbeer relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Nemkov comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Godbeer uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Nemkov.
>Looking very tired, Nemkov comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Godbeer attempts to avoid Nemkov as he shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Godbeer saw it coming and got out of range.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have given the victory to Godbeer.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer!
>Official Result: Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer defeats Viktor Nemkov (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

3rd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Sang Soo Lee x Antz Nansen

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Nansen tries for a left jab but Lee moves out of range.
>Nansen throws a right kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
>Lee catches a right leg kick and goes for a judo-style trip but it is blocked.
>Lee steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Lee shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Nansen tries to step away from the takedown.
>Lee doesn't get the takedown, Nansen avoided it.
>Lee comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Nansen hits a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Nansen throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Lee covers up well.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Nansen steps back and creates some space.
>Lee slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Lee throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Lee goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>The takedown is completed, Nansen is on his back and pulls guard.
>Lee smothers Nansen with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Lee looks to get past the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Lee throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Nansen tries to break free and scramble for position, but Lee keeps him trapped.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Lee tries to lock Nansen into a kimura.
>Nansen stops Lee from applying it.
>Nansen looks ready to try and scramble, but Lee is quick to move to prevent that.
>Lee starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He mounts Nansen.
>Lee tries to pound on Nansen with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Lee maintains control, despite Nansen trying to wriggle free.
>Lee attempts an americana.
>Nansen stops Lee from applying it.
>Nansen tries to turn over and sweep Lee, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Lee gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Lee has good control, and starts pounding away on Nansen.
>Nansen is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Nansen was intelligently defending himself!

>The winner, by TKO, is Sang Soo Lee!
>Official Result: Sang Soo Lee defeats 'Notorious' Antz Nansen (TKO (Strikes) in 8:53 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

4th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Esteves Jones x Cristiano Kaminishi

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Kaminishi drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Jones chooses to shoot in on Kaminishi.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kaminishi stuffed it.
>Moving in closer, Jones looks like he may want to wrestle Kaminishi.
>Kaminishi uses his strikes to stop Jones from getting close enough to grapple.
>Jones gets Kaminishi with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Kaminishi presses in closer to attack.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Jones narrowly misses Kaminishi with a right uppercut.
>Not letting up, Kaminishi quickly steps in closer to attack Jones.
>A left jab misses and Jones strikes back with a couple of hard right hands!
>Looking glassy-eyed, Kaminishi staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow!
>Jones tries to capitalise with a barrage of big rights, but Kaminishi has the sense to cover up.
>There's a takedown attempt from Jones.
>The takedown is successful, Kaminishi pulls guard.
>Jones is trying to pass guard.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Jones tries to pass the half guard.
>Jones struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Kaminishi tries to get full guard on Jones but doesn't get anywhere.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Jones tries to put Kaminishi into an americana.
>Kaminishi stops Jones from applying it.
>Kaminishi tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Jones.
>Jones fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Kaminishi gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Jones is too quick though, and grabs side control before Kaminishi can get up.
>In side control, Jones begins working to get a mount.
>Jones mounts Kaminishi.
>Jones unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Kaminishi is able to deal with most of them.
>Jones has solid control over Kaminishi, and starts pounding away with strikes.
>Kaminishi had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>The referee pulls Jones away, stopping the match!

>Esteves Jones takes the victory by way of TKO!
>Official Result: Esteves 'Quiet Riot' Jones defeats Cristiano Kaminishi (TKO (Strikes) in 8:23 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Marcio Cruz x Hans Stringer

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Cruz avoids a flurry of punches and hits a left.
>Cruz swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>A left hand misses, allowing Stringer to counter with a solid left jab.
>Stringer counters a wayward left jab with a flurry of quick punches.
>Cruz comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Stringer attempts to avoid Cruz as he shoots in.
>Cruz doesn't get the takedown, Stringer avoided it.
>Stringer throws a left jab but Cruz avoids it.
>A jab misses, allowing Stringer to counter-strike with some big right hands!
>A low kick is checked by Cruz.
>Stringer uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Cruz sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a solid left jab.
>Using good head movement, Cruz slips past a punch and hits a stinging jab.
>Cruz lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a punch.
>Cruz slips past a straight punch and then hits a punch.
>Stringer dodges a jab, and fires back with a thudding right hook to the body.
>Cruz slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left.
>A left jab misses, giving Stringer the chance to hit back with a left jab to the cheek.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Cruz steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Stringer steps back and creates some space.
>Moving in closer, Cruz looks like he may want to wrestle Stringer.
>Cruz cannot get close enough to the elusive Stringer to grapple.
>Stringer tries for a right body kick but Cruz moves out of range.
>Cruz avoids a low kick.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cruz.
>Stringer tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>The takedown is completed, Stringer is on his back and pulls guard.
>In guard, Cruz throws a couple of punches designed to keep Stringer guessing.
>Grabbing an arm, Stringer attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Cruz pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Cruz smothers Stringer with his body by pushing forward and down.
>The clock runs down as Stringer is being smothered against the ground by Cruz.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Stringer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cruz off of him.
>Time slips away as Cruz successfully keeps Stringer stuck against the ground.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>A left hand misses, allowing Cruz to counter with a solid left jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Cruz.
>Stringer tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Stringer avoided Cruz.
>Breathing very hard, Hans Stringer is looking ragged.
>Cruz steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Time slips away as Stringer doesn't press Cruz, allowing him to circle.
>Cruz throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Time slips away as Stringer doesn't press Cruz, allowing him to circle.
>Advancing, Cruz counters a left jab by using a solid left jab.
>Cruz fakes a lunge.
>Stringer doesn't press the issue, allowing Cruz to circle.
>Stringer feints rushing in, but withdraws.
>Cruz shoots in for a takedown.
>Stringer tries to avoid Cruz.
>The takedown doesn't work, Stringer saw it coming and got out of range.
>Moving in closer, Cruz looks like he may want to wrestle Stringer.
>Stringer is pulled into a grapple.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Clinched with Stringer, Cruz looks to try and take him down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Stringer blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>Stringer and Cruz break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Cruz comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Stringer sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Stringer avoided Cruz.
>Marcio Cruz looks very tired out there.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Cruz wants to wrestle Stringer.
>Cruz cannot get close enough to the elusive Stringer to grapple.
>Hans Stringer looks very, very tired.
>Cruz keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Stringer doesn't press the issue, allowing Cruz to circle.
>A drained-looking Cruz tries to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Stringer into a grapple.
>With control of the clinch, Cruz tries to complete a takedown.
>Cruz doesn't get the takedown, Stringer instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Marcio Cruz looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Stringer is trying to lock Cruz into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Stringer doesn't manage it though, as Cruz slips out of the grapple and gets away.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Cruz apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Cruz is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Cruz throws a looping punch, but Stringer avoids it.
>Time slips away as Stringer doesn't press Cruz, allowing him to circle.
>Hans Stringer looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have given Cruz the win.
>Making Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz defeats Hans Stringer (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Awful.

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Steve Bosse x Robert Drysdale

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Bosse tries for a left jab but Drysdale moves out of range.
>Drysdale suddenly dives at the feet of Bosse, trying to grab a leg!
>Grabbing a leg, Drysdale looks for a heel hook but Bosse blocks it from being applied.
>Unable to prevent a trip however, Bosse does have to pull half guard.
>In half guard, Drysdale begins working to get side control.
>He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Drysdale tries to lock Bosse in an armbar.
>Bosse defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Bosse gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Bosse leaves a leg in as they scramble, and Drysdale immediately tries to grab it.
>Drysdale cannot get the leg and has to turtle up, with Bosse holding him down while facing him.
>Drysdale takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing.
>Bosse stalks Drysdale, forcing him back into the corner.
>Moving in closer, Bosse looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Drysdale sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Bosse is able to defend it.
>A flurry of punches miss Drysdale and allow him to counter-strike with a crisp left hand punch.
>Steve Bosse is breathing very hard.
>Although visibly tired, Bosse looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Drysdale now has Bosse standing in the pocket.
>Drysdale uses a stiff jab.
>Bosse shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Bosse to counter with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Drysdale steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Bosse circles away, creating some distance between them.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Drysdale steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Drysdale shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Bosse pulls guard.
>Drysdale tries to pass the guard.
>Drysdale gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Drysdale tries to ensnare Bosse in an americana.
>Drysdale gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Bosse has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Robert Drysdale!
>Official Result: Robert Drysdale defeats Steve 'The Boss' Bosse (Submission (Americana) in 7:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

7th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Satoshi Ishii x Kazuhiro Nakamura

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Ishii steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Ishii chooses to shoot in on Nakamura.
>Nakamura attempts to avoid Ishii as he shoots in.
>Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt.
>A jab misses and Nakamura counters with a nice left hand.
>Advancing, Nakamura counters a right jab by using a left.
>A right hand misses, allowing Nakamura to counter with a solid left.
>Nakamura moves in and stings Ishii with an excellent combination.
>A right jab misses and Nakamura counters with a powerful right hook to the body.
>A right hand misses, allowing Nakamura to counter with a crisp left hand punch.
>Ishii avoids a jab.
>Nakamura counters an errant right jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>Nakamura feints to get Ishii to cover up, then works the body with a couple of nice shots.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Nakamura feints rushing in, but Ishii doesn't fall for it.
>A straight right fails to land and Nakamura is able to fire back with a powerful right hook to the body.
>Nakamura scores with a couple of jabs and a right cross.
>Advancing, Ishii counters a left jab by using a jab.
>Ishii comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Nakamura counters with a left jab that catches Ishii hard.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Nakamura darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Ishii to commit to throwing a strike.
>Ishii avoids a jab.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ishii.
>Nakamura tries to step away from the takedown.
>Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt.
>Ishii slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Nakamura drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Ishii isn't buying it.
>A right jab misses and Nakamura counters with a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross.
>Ishii steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Nakamura swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>There's a takedown attempt from Ishii.
>Nakamura counters with a right hand that catches Ishii flush, rocking him!
>Nakamura slips past a right jab and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Moving forward, Nakamura counters a right jab with a crisp jab.
>Ishii throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Nakamura sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Nakamura avoided Ishii.
>Ishii is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nakamura.
>Nakamura uses his strikes to stop Ishii from getting close enough to grapple.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Nakamura to fire back with a clean jab.
>A straight left from Nakamura fails to land.
>Ishii quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Ishii throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Nakamura is too quick, and manages to hit Ishii with a good clean left jab.
>Ishii slips out of the way of a jab.
>Ishii narrowly misses Nakamura with a left uppercut.
>Time slips away as Nakamura doesn't press Ishii, allowing him to circle.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ishii.
>Nakamura cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Kazuhiro Nakamura is breathing very hard.
>Ishii looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Nakamura brings his legs up and tries to lock Ishii in a triangle choke.
>Ishii doesn't let Nakamura get it.
>Ishii tries to pound away on Nakamura, but doesn't do a great deal of damage.
>Nakamura pushes Ishii away while defending the strikes, right out of guard.
>Ishii leans over and throws a big left hand that nails Nakamura, who is lying on his back.
>On his back, Nakamura watches as Ishii comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
>Ishii comes around the raised legs and gets side control.
>Ishii attempts to americana Nakamura from side control.
>Ishii gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Nakamura has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Satoshi Ishii!
>Official Result: Satoshi Ishii defeats Kazuhiro 'Kaz' Nakamura (Submission (Americana) in 8:12 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

8th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Jeff Monson x Mo Lawal

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Monson counters a one-two combination with a jab.
>Monson slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Monson gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows.
>Lawal looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Monson.
>Standing his ground, Monson looks happy to engage Lawal in the pocket.
>Lawal throws a right jab but Monson uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Monson comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Lawal tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Monson gets a single leg takedown! Lawal pulls guard off it.
>Monson attempts to pass guard.
>He passes to side control.
>Monson uses side control to drive forward and hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>Monson tries to slip behind and take the back.
>He does it, getting behind Lawal.
>Monson tries to hook Lawal in a rear naked choke.
>Lawal doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Monson blocks Lawal as he tries to roll over.
>Monson tries to lock Lawal in an armbar.
>Monson gets the armbar fully applied and Lawal has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission; Jeff Monson!
>Official Result: Jeff 'The Snowman' Monson defeats 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal (Submission (Armbar) in 5:03 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Tony Lopez x Ricardo Arona

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Lopez throws a left jab but Arona avoids it.
>Arona counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of small strikes.
>Arona throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Arona gets a single leg takedown! Lopez pulls guard off it.
>Arona tries to pass the guard.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Arona fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Lopez tries to move to guard, but Arona doesn't allow it.
>Arona holds Lopez in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>Arona holds Lopez in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>Arona attempts to armbar Lopez from side control.
>Arona gets an armbar fully applied!
>No! He pops his arm free. That was really close.
>Lopez tries to move to guard, but Arona doesn't allow it.
>In side control, Arona begins working to get a mount.
>Lopez can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Arona unloads with some big elbows, but Lopez deals with them comfortably.
>Lopez tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Arona doesn't allow it.
>Arona pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Lopez covers up and defends them well.
>Arona controls Lopez, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Arona tries to pound on Lopez with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Lopez tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Arona has his back!
>Arona tries to lock Lopez in an armbar.
>Arona rolls onto his back to try and get the armbar, but Lopez pulls free and gets side control.
>Lopez throws a few right hands to the body.
>Lopez throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Lopez relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Arona stand too.
>Arona uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Lopez to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Lopez tries to step away from the takedown.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Lopez has to pull guard.
>Arona attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Arona is too much for Lopez, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Arona begins trying to get himself behind Lopez.
>Lopez can't stop it and gives up his back!
>Arona gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Arona, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Lopez fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Lopez tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>With both hooks in, Arona tries to flatten Lopez out for the rear naked choke.
>Lopez doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Lopez tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, his corner told Lopez to be aggressive and really let his hands go.
>Arona steps back to avoid an enormous knock out punch.
>Moving forward, Arona counters a series of wayward big punches with a series of quick punches.
>Tony Lopez looks very tired out there.
>Arona drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Lopez throws a barrage of big right hands but Arona moves out of range.
>Arona comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Lopez.
>Arona grabs Lopez and pulls him into a grapple.
>Ricardo Arona is breathing very hard.
>Arona looks for a trip takedown.
>It looks like Lopez is trying to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is successful, Lopez pulls half guard.
>Arona tries to lock Lopez into a kimura.
>Lopez defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Lopez tries to sweep Arona but can't do it.
>Arona tries to pass the half guard.
>Half guard proves to be no trouble for Arona, who passes to side control with ease.
>Arona tries to slip behind and take the back.
>Arona takes the back, Lopez couldn't stop it.
>Arona gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Arona, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Arona has Lopez flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Ricardo Arona!
>Official Result: Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona defeats 'Kryptonite' Tony Lopez (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:52 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Roy Boughton x Rampage Jackson

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Jackson counters a flurry of punches with a nice jab.
>Boughton slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Boughton uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Jackson to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Boughton can't get the takedown, Jackson defended it well.
>A straight left by Boughton keeps Jackson from advancing.
>Not letting up, Jackson steps in closer to pressure Boughton into action.
>A feint sets Jackson up for an inside leg kick, but Boughton evades it.
>A flicked jab from Boughton only finds gloves.
>The fight slows as Jackson sits back and allows Boughton to circle.
>A left hand misses, allowing Boughton to counter with a solid left.
>Boughton comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jackson.
>Jackson counters with a takedown, and Boughton is forced to pull guard.
>Jackson lies on top of Boughton, basically smothering him.
>Jackson smothers Boughton with his body by pushing forward and down.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Jackson unloads with some big right hands, but Boughton deals with them comfortably.
>Boughton reaches up and tries to lock Jackson in a guillotine.
>Jackson pulls free before the guillotine can be applied.
>Jackson tries to pass the guard.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>Jackson unloads with big right hands from half guard, and Boughton is struggling to cope!
>Jackson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Boughton bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Jackson seizes the opportunity, Boughton was too slow and gets caught in side control.
>In side control, Jackson begins working to get a mount.
>He mounts Boughton.
>Jackson pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Boughton covers up well.
>Boughton tries to move Jackson out of mount but can't.
>Jackson tries to pound on Boughton with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Boughton tries to move Jackson out of mount but can't.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Jackson tries to pound on Boughton with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Jackson blocks Boughton as he tries a sweep.
>Jackson fires away with big punches, but Boughton covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Boughton tries for a left jab but Jackson moves out of range.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>With control of the clinch, Boughton tries to complete a takedown.
>Boughton doesn't get the takedown, Jackson blocked it.
>Jackson turns Boughton slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple.
>Backing out of range, Boughton circles tentatively.
>Time slips away as Jackson doesn't press Boughton, allowing him to circle.
>Boughton is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Jackson.
>Jackson moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Jackson tries to pick Boughton up for a slam.
>Jackson has him! Slams him down! Boughton pulls guard.
>Quinton Jackson looks very tired out there.
>Jackson begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Boughton attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Jackson doesn't let Boughton get it.
>Jackson tries to pass the guard.
>Jackson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Boughton attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Jackson blocks the triangle attempt.
>Roy Boughton doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Jackson attempts to pass guard.
>He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Jackson pounds away from half guard, and Boughton struggles to deal with them.
>Quinton Jackson looks very, very tired.
>Jackson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Boughton tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard.
>A kimura is fully applied, Jackson is in huge trouble!
>No! He pops free. That was really close.
>Jackson attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Boughton keeps Jackson in half guard.
>Boughton reaches over and tries to lock Jackson in a guillotine.
>The choke is applied, Jackson has no option but to tap out!

>Roy Boughton takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Roy Boughton defeats Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson (Submission (Guillotine) in 8:14 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

Main Event: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Jason Jones x Jimi Manuwa

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Manuwa throws a left jab but Jones avoids it.
>Manuwa scores with a couple of jabs and a right cross.
>Manuwa looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Jones.
>Jones tries to counter with a takedown, but Manuwa defended it well.
>Jones circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Jones settle, Manuwa moves in closer.
>Manuwa comes in closer, looking to clinch with Jones.
>Jones finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the clinch, Manuwa blasts Jones with a powerful knee to the cheek!
>Jones wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
>A flicked jab from Jones only finds gloves.
>Not letting Jones settle, Manuwa moves in closer.
>Manuwa tries for a leg kick but Jones moves out of range.
>Manuwa looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>They start grappling, Jones looks happy to engage Manuwa at close quarters.
>Jones is trying to muscle Manuwa up against the ropes.
>Jones doesn't manage it though, as Manuwa slips out of the grapple and gets away.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Jones glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Jones settle at all, Manuwa comes in closer.
>Manuwa feints an attack, keeping Jones on his toes.
>Manuwa counters a wayward left jab with a crisp jab.
>Moving forward, Manuwa counters a left jab with a leg kick.
>Manuwa looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Seeing an opportunity, Jones avoids the clinch and goes straight for a takedown, but Manuwa is equal to it.
>Jones throws a left jab but Manuwa avoids it.
>Manuwa shoots in for a takedown.
>Jones tries to avoid the takedown.
>Jones avoids the takedown attempt.
>Manuwa steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Manuwa looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Jones.
>Manuwa grabs Jones and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Using the clinch, Manuwa hits a vicious knee to the chest!
>Manuwa tries a knee strike, but Jones blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.
>Jason Jones is looking really tired.
>Jones glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Manuwa comes in closer to press the issue.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Jones is looking to get the fight to the ground ASAP.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Manuwa looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Jones tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Manuwa defended it well.
>Breathing very hard, Jimi Manuwa is looking ragged.
>Jones chooses to move forward and try to take Manuwa down.
>Manuwa sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Jones up close into a clinch.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Jason Jones has much energy left.
>Using his wrestling skills, Manuwa is trying to push Jones up against the ropes.
>Manuwa achieves it, pinning Jones to the ropes.
>Jimi Manuwa looks very, very tired.
>Jones is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp.
>Manuwa attempts to wrestle Jones to the ground.
>The takedown doesn't work, Jones blocked it and then turns it so that Manuwa is the one against the ropes.
>With Manuwa stuck against the ropes, Jones tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>A great inside leg trip sees Manuwa get thrown to the mat, and Jones is left in guard.
>The gas tank looks empty on Jason Jones.
>Jones fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Jones throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Jones fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Jones keeps Manuwa guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Jones fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Manuwa attempts to guillotine Jones from the bottom of the guard.
>Manuwa uses the guillotine hold to sweep into side control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>In side control, Manuwa throws a couple of punches designed to keep Jones guessing.
>Jones tries to sweep Manuwa but can't do it.
>Manuwa throws a few right hands to the body.
>Manuwa blocks Jones as he tries a transition to guard.
>Manuwa fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Jones tries to pull guard on Manuwa but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>Manuwa throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Jones tries to pull guard on Manuwa but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Manuwa comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Jones sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Manuwa is able to defend it.
>Jimi Manuwa looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Manuwa, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Jones.
>Manuwa grapples with Jones, who made no attempt to escape.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Manuwa tries to wrestle Jones backward and up against the ropes.
>Manuwa does it, Jones is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Manuwa shows great control, keeping Jones pressed against the ropes while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body until the round ends.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have given Manuwa the win.
>Making Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa defeats Jason Jones (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 23-14

Jingo: 16-11

wekka · April 27, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXX Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXX: Middleweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round
@ Hamamatsu Arena in Shizuoka, JP/ 4th Week of July 2016

Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Young Choi (16-10-2)
x
John Salter (8-4)

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Sean Strickland (11-1)
x
Richardson Moreira (6-2)

3rd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
John Phillips (17-7)
x
Johnny Cisneros (7-2)

4th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (19-7)
x
Yoel Romero (5-3)

Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:
Jesse Forbes (16-5)
x
Valentino Petrescu (13-3)

6th Bout:
Danillo Villefort (14-5)
x
Jack Marshman (12-3)

7th Bout:
Zouhere el Assadi (6-0)
x
Mats Nilsson (10-2-1)

8th Bout:
Luiz Cane (13-5)
x
Tomasz Drwal (20-4-1)

9th Bout:
Mamed Khalidov (28-5-2)
x
Melvin Manhoef (27-11-1)

10th Bout:
Kazuo Misaki (25-12-2)
x
Jake Rosholt (15-6)

11th Bout:
Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-6)
x
Vitor Vianna (13-3-1)

Main Event:
Hiroshi Izumi (8-3)
x
Nobutatsu Suzuki (10-2-2)

CageRage · April 27, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXX: Middleweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hamamatsu Arena in Shizuoka, JP/ 4th Week of July 2016

Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Young Choi (16-10-2)

x

John Salter (8-4)

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Sean Strickland (11-1)

x

Richardson Moreira (6-2)

3rd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

John Phillips (17-7)

x

Johnny Cisneros (7-2)

4th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Magomed Sultanakhmedov (19-7)

x

Yoel Romero (5-3)

Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:

Jesse Forbes (16-5)

x

Valentino Petrescu (13-3)

6th Bout:

Danillo Villefort (14-5)

x

Jack Marshman (12-3)

7th Bout:

Zouhere el Assadi (6-0)

x

Mats Nilsson (10-2-1)

8th Bout:

Luiz Cane (13-5)

x

Tomasz Drwal (20-4-1)

9th Bout:

Mamed Khalidov (28-5-2)

x

Melvin Manhoef (27-11-1)

10th Bout:

Kazuo Misaki (25-12-2)

x

Jake Rosholt (15-6)

11th Bout:

Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-6)

x

Vitor Vianna (13-3-1)

Main Event:

Hiroshi Izumi (8-3)

x

Nobutatsu Suzuki (10-2-2)

Jingo · April 29, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXX: Middleweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hamamatsu Arena in Shizuoka, JP/ 4th Week of July 2016

Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Young Choi (16-10-2)

x

John Salter (8-4)

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Sean Strickland (11-1)

x

Richardson Moreira (6-2)

3rd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

John Phillips (17-7)

x

Johnny Cisneros (7-2)

4th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Magomed Sultanakhmedov (19-7)

x

Yoel Romero (5-3)

Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:

Jesse Forbes (16-5)

x

Valentino Petrescu (13-3)

6th Bout:

Danillo Villefort (14-5)

x

Jack Marshman (12-3)

7th Bout:

Zouhere el Assadi (6-0)

x

Mats Nilsson (10-2-1)

8th Bout:

Luiz Cane (13-5)

x

Tomasz Drwal (20-4-1)

9th Bout:

Mamed Khalidov (28-5-2)

x

Melvin Manhoef (27-11-1)

10th Bout:

Kazuo Misaki (25-12-2)

x

Jake Rosholt (15-6)

11th Bout:

Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-6)

x

Vitor Vianna (13-3-1)

Main Event:

Hiroshi Izumi (8-3)

x

Nobutatsu Suzuki (10-2-2)

wekka · April 30, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXX: Middleweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hamamatsu Arena (8,610)

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Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
John Salter x Young Choi

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A jab misses, allowing RYO to counter-strike with a hard right kick to the legs.
>RYO slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a crisp jab.
>Salter comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>It looks like RYO is trying to grab a guillotine.
>RYO is unable to apply the guillotine choke.
>The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
>Salter attempts a kimura.
>RYO blocks it.
>RYO reaches over and tries to lock Salter in a guillotine.
>RYO gets a guillotine but cannot get Salter to tap out!
>Salter must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied.
>RYO finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt.
>Salter begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>RYO comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Salter in guard.
>Using his leg strength to push Salter back a bit, RYO looks to scramble for position.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>RYO looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Salter moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>RYO attempts to pick Salter up for a slam.
>Salter defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Salter chooses to shoot in on RYO.
>RYO attempts to snare Salter in a guillotine off the takedown.
>The takedown is too fast, RYO cannot grab the guillotine.
>RYO cannot stop the takedown but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>A flurry of punches miss Salter and allow him to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>RYO is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>RYO and Salter get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>There's a double leg attempt from RYO, from the pocket.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Salter is left on his back pulling guard.
>RYO fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>In guard, RYO catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Salter tries to smother RYO by holding him, but can't keep control.
>RYO throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>In guard, RYO throws a couple of punches designed to keep Salter guessing.
>Salter tries to ensnare RYO in a triangle.
>RYO blocks the triangle attempt.
>RYO tries to smother Salter but can't keep control long enough.
>Salter tries to catch RYO with a punch, but it is not on target.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Salter chooses to shoot in on RYO.
>He uses a single leg! RYO is too quick though, and as soon as he hits the ground he spins away, getting back to his feet.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Salter slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Salter is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Salter strikes first with a nice jab.
>RYO shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Salter tries for a spinning back fist but RYO moves out of range.
>Salter swings wildly to get RYO to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Salter doesn't get the takedown, RYO saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Salter circles as he plans his next move.
>It seems that RYO is happy to let Salter circle for the moment.
>Salter comes in closer, looking to wrestle with RYO.
>RYO is pulled into a grapple.
>John Salter doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Getting underhooks, Salter looks for a takedown.
>Salter can't get the takedown, RYO defended it well.
>A whizzer allows RYO to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling.
>Salter throws a looping punch, but RYO avoids it.
>Time slips away as RYO doesn't press Salter, allowing him to circle.
>A tired-looking Salter approaches, looking for a takedown.
>RYO won't go down, leaving Salter to settle for pushing him up against the ropes.
>John Salter looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Salter leaves his head exposed though, and RYO is able to push down on the back of it for leverage.
>Using the position well, RYO pulls Salter down onto all fours, then rolls him to side control!
>RYO tries to lock Salter in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Salter has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Young 'RYO' Choi!
>Official Result: Young 'RYO' Choi defeats John Salter (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:40 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Richardson Moreira x Sean Strickland

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A right kick to the legs misses and Strickland fires back with a series of quick lefts.
>Strickland catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, down goes Monstrão! He pulls guard though.
>In guard, Strickland begins working to pass to side control.
>Monstrão is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Strickland firmly in guard.
>Monstrão tries to sweep Strickland but can't do it.
>Strickland begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Monstrão keeps Strickland in guard.
>Monstrão throws out some punches, but Strickland leans back to avoid them.
>Strickland looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Strickland struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Monstrão attempts to secure an arm.
>A kimura attempt almost catches Strickland, but Monstrão eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control.
>Monstrão tries to ensnare Strickland in an armbar.
>A straight armbar is applied, Strickland is in danger of having his arm hyper-extended!
>Shockingly, Monstrão loses it! Strickland pops his arm free, and has somehow survived!
>Monstrão blocks an attempted sweep.
>Monstrão attempts an armbar.
>Monstrão gets an armbar fully applied!
>Monstrão loses the hold! Somehow Strickland got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Monstrão blocks Strickland as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>Monstrão tries to put Strickland into an americana.
>Strickland fights off the americana attempt.
>Monstrão loses side control thanks to a sweep from Strickland, but does manage to move to north-south position instead.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Monstrão decides to alter positions and moves himself into side control.
>Monstrão tries to lock Strickland in an armbar.
>An armbar is applied, Strickland is trapped!
>No! He pops his arm free. That was really close.
>Monstrão blocks Strickland as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Monstrão tries to lock Strickland in an armbar.
>Monstrão gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Strickland is in huge trouble!
>Monstrão loses the hold! Somehow Strickland got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Monstrão blocks Strickland as he tries a sweep from side control.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Monstrão uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Strickland to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Strickland pulls guard.
>Monstrão looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Monstrão passes to side control with ease.
>Monstrão tries to lock Strickland in an americana.
>Monstrão gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Strickland has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Richardson Moreira!
>Official Result: Richardson 'Monstrão' Moreira defeats Sean Strickland (Submission (Americana) in 9:05 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

3rd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Johnny Cisneros x John Phillips

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Cisneros darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Phillips to commit to throwing a strike.
>Phillips feints going high, but Cisneros doesn't buy it.
>A barrage of punches miss and Cisneros strikes back with a crisp jab.
>Phillips avoids a low kick.
>Phillips looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cisneros.
>Cisneros tries to single leg Phillips as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away.
>A straight left from Phillips fails to land.
>Not letting up, Cisneros steps in closer to pressure Phillips into action.
>There's a takedown attempt from Cisneros.
>Phillips counters with a right hand that catches Cisneros flush, rocking him!
>Cisneros avoids a flurry of punches.
>Cisneros avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a kick to the ribs.
>Phillips comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Cisneros tries to single leg Phillips as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away.
>Phillips feints an attack, keeping Cisneros on his toes.
>Phillips avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches.
>Moving in closer, Phillips looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Phillips and Cisneros get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Phillips dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean left jab.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Phillips sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a series of quick jabs.
>Phillips lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice jab.
>Cisneros uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Cisneros comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Cisneros eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down!
>Phillips is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Phillips is now standing in the pocket.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Cisneros, controlling the grapple with Phillips, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Cisneros has him! Slams him down! Phillips pulls guard.
>Phillips fights off Cisneros as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Phillips pulls Cisneros close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.
>Cisneros tries to smother Phillips but can't keep control long enough.
>Phillips grabs Cisneros and draws him in close, smothering him.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Cisneros tries to smother Phillips but can't keep control long enough.
>Phillips tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Cisneros.
>Cisneros fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Phillips tries for a left jab but Cisneros moves out of range.
>John Phillips is looking really tired.
>A left hand misses, allowing Phillips to counter with a flurry of small strikes.
>Phillips throws a left jab but Cisneros avoids it.
>Moving in closer, Cisneros looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Phillips now has Cisneros standing in the pocket.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, both fighters start swinging!
>Winning the exchange, Cisneros lands a right cross, Phillips is out before he hits the ground!

>Johnny Cisneros takes the victory by way of Knock Out!
>Official Result: Johnny Cisneros defeats John 'The White Mike Tyson' Phillips (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:11 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

4th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Yoel Romero x Magomed Sultanakhmedov

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A straight left fails to land and Sultanakhmedov is able to fire back with a hard right kick to the legs.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Checking a leg kick, Romero counters back immediately with a punch.
>Sultanakhmedov slips past a jab and scores with a stinging jab.
>Romero slips past a jab and scores with a solid left jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Sultanakhmedov the chance to hit back with a solid punch.
>A low kick is checked by Romero.
>Romero is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sultanakhmedov.
>Sultanakhmedov ends up grappling for supremacy with Romero.
>Romero has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Sultanakhmedov down.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Sultanakhmedov is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>In guard, Romero begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Sultanakhmedov tries to catch Romero with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Romero attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Sultanakhmedov throws out some punches, but Romero leans back to avoid them.
>Romero attempts to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Sultanakhmedov tries to catch Romero with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Romero is trying to pass guard.
>Romero struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Sultanakhmedov tries to catch Romero with a punch, but it is not on target.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Romero uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Sultanakhmedov pulls guard.
>Romero begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Sultanakhmedov throws out some punches, but Romero leans back to avoid them.
>Romero begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Sultanakhmedov comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Romero in guard.
>Romero leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Sultanakhmedov.
>Romero tries to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Romero leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Sultanakhmedov.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Romero begins trying to pass the guard.
>Sultanakhmedov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Romero firmly in guard.
>Sultanakhmedov tries to catch Romero with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Romero pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Sultanakhmedov isn't troubled by them.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Romero slips past a left jab and counters with a huge right cross that sends Sultanakhmedov straight to the floor! He is out!

>Yoel Romero takes the victory by way of Knock Out!
>Official Result: Yoel 'Soldier of God' Romero defeats Magomed 'White Wolf' Sultanakhmedov (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:25 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout: Valentino Petrescu x Jesse Forbes

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Petrescu slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Forbes throws a left jab but Petrescu avoids it.
>Petrescu drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Forbes comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Petrescu sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Forbes can't get the takedown, Petrescu was too quick to back away.
>Forbes is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Petrescu.
>Forbes grabs Petrescu and pulls him into a grapple.
>Forbes is trying to muscle Petrescu up against the ropes.
>Forbes achieves it, pinning Petrescu to the ropes.
>Forbes uses a hard foot stomp.
>Forbes tries to hit Petrescu with a knee strike, but Petrescu takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Forbes is the one backed against the ropes.
>Petrescu smothers Forbes against the ropes, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.
>Forbes is trapped against the ropes and Petrescu punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Forbes takes a knee strike just above the hip.
>Petrescu tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Forbes isn't allowing it.
>Petrescu suddenly finds a standing guillotine choke slapped on him!
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Petrescu has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes!
>Official Result: Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes defeats Valentino 'Battista' Petrescu (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:36 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

6th Bout: Jack Marshman x Danillo Villefort

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>A left jab misses and Marshman strikes back with a straight left.
>Villefort steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Villefort shoots in for a takedown.
>Marshman tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Marshman pulling guard.
>The clock runs down as Marshman is being smothered against the ground by Villefort.
>Villefort smothers Marshman with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Villefort smothers Marshman with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Villefort smothers Marshman with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Villefort begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Villefort gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Marshman quickly scrambles.
>It's a bad choice though, as Villefort seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
>Villefort tries to lock Marshman into an armbar.
>A straight armbar is applied, Marshman is in danger of having his arm hyper-extended!
>Shockingly, Villefort loses it! Marshman pops his arm free, and has somehow survived!
>Villefort feels Marshman prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>Villefort tries to lock Marshman in an armbar.
>Marshman gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep!
>No! Marshman manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>Villefort feels Marshman prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Villefort attempts to roll Marshman slightly and take his back.
>Marshman can't stop it and gives up his back!
>Marshman is in huge trouble now, as Villefort successfully gets both hooks in.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Villefort tries to finish Marshman off with a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is in deep, Marshman has to tap out!

>Danillo 'Indio' Villefort takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Danillo 'Indio' Villefort defeats Jack 'Hammer' Marshman (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:33 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

7th Bout: Mats Nilsson x Zouhere el Assadi

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>el Assadi moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>After a flurry of punches miss, el Assadi is able to strike back with a left.
>Nilsson scores with a series of quick lefts.
>Nilsson steps back to avoid a left jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
>el Assadi tries to avoid Nilsson.
>Nilsson can't get the takedown, el Assadi was too quick to back away.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>A left jab misses and Nilsson counters with a series of lefts.
>Nilsson slips out of the way of a jab.
>Nilsson avoids a jab.
>el Assadi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nilsson.
>Nilsson ends up grappling for supremacy with el Assadi.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>el Assadi throws a few close-range strikes, but Nilsson smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Nilsson throws a few close-range strikes, but el Assadi smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>el Assadi tries to wrestle Nilsson backward and up against the ropes.
>el Assadi achieves it, pinning Nilsson to the ropes.
>el Assadi tries to throw an elbow, but Nilsson takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that el Assadi ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Nilsson smothers el Assadi up against the ropes, keeping him stuck there for sixty seconds.
>el Assadi is trapped against the ropes and held there, unable to do anything, for about half a minute.
>With the fight having been stuck against the ropes for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.
>A straight left from el Assadi fails to land.
>Not letting up, Nilsson steps in closer to pressure el Assadi into action.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Nilsson gets el Assadi with a nice jab.
>el Assadi throws a left jab but Nilsson avoids it.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Nilsson to fire back with a series of quick lefts.
>el Assadi throws a left jab but Nilsson avoids it.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>From the pocket, Nilsson unloads with a sequence of left jabs.
>el Assadi takes a stiff jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Nilsson hits a barrage of heavy right hands, forcing el Assadi to cover up!
>Nilsson uses a stiff jab.
>el Assadi gets caught with a barrage of big right hands from the pocket, and despite covering up is eventually knocked to the ground!
>Nilsson knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on el Assadi, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>Nilsson pounds away on el Assadi.
>el Assadi had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>With el Assadi stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!

>Mats Nilsson takes the win by TKO!
>Official Result: Mats Nilsson defeats Zouhere el Assadi (TKO (Strikes) in 3:39 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

8th Bout: Tomasz Drwal x Luiz Cane

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Drwal catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Cane manages to pull guard.
>Cane fights off Drwal as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Drwal gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Cane who remains on his back.
>Cane gets his legs swept aside, and unable to offer any defense, gets caught with an enormous right hand from Drwal!
>The referee pulls Drwal away before any more shots are thrown, as Cane is out cold!

>The winner, by Knock Out, is Tomasz 'Gorilla' Drwal!
>Official Result: Tomasz 'Gorilla' Drwal defeats Luiz 'Banha' Cane (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

9th Bout: Melvin Manhoef x Mamed Khalidov

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Manhoef feints stepping in.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Khalidov.
>Khalidov goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Manhoef is left on his back pulling guard.
>Khalidov looks to get past the guard.
>Khalidov gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Khalidov holds Manhoef in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>Khalidov hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs!
>Khalidov tries to ensnare Manhoef in an americana.
>Manhoef gets caught by the americana, and it's wrenched back enough that he has to tap!

>Mamed Khalidov takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Mamed 'Cannibal' Khalidov defeats 'Marvelous' Melvin Manhoef (Submission (Americana) in 2:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

10th Bout: Jake Rosholt x Kazuo Misaki

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Misaki counters a left jab by using a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.
>A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Rosholt manages to just avoid it.
>Rosholt is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Misaki.
>Rosholt grabs Misaki and pulls him into a grapple.
>Rosholt is trying to push Misaki so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Rosholt manages it, and controls Misaki up against the ropes.
>Misaki is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp.
>Misaki waits for Rosholt to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Rosholt now has his back to the ropes.
>Misaki attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Rosholt to the ground.
>Misaki gets side control off a superb outside leg trip!
>Misaki tries to get into the mount position.
>He can't get the mount.
>Rosholt uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>Rosholt manages to come out on top with side control.
>Rosholt attempts to americana Misaki from side control.
>Misaki blocks it.
>Misaki tries to move to guard, but Rosholt doesn't allow it.
>Rosholt stands up and backs off, letting Misaki stand up as well.
>Rosholt moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.
>Misaki looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Rosholt lets Misaki get closer.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Misaki shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>The takedown doesn't work, Rosholt stuffed it.
>Rosholt looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Misaki finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Rosholt separates from Misaki and we're back to a stand-off.
>Rosholt looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Rosholt grabs Misaki and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Rosholt is trying to push Misaki up against the ropes.
>Rosholt does it, Misaki is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Showing his ability to control opponents, Rosholt smothers Misaki against the ropes while nailing him with short strikes to the body for about thirty seconds.
>Rosholt tries to press him up against the ropes, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Misaki finds room to apply a standing guillotine!
>Misaki gets the guillotine sunk in and Rosholt has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Kazuo Misaki!
>Official Result: 'Grabaka Hitman' Kazuo Misaki defeats Jake Rosholt (Submission (Guillotine) in 8:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

11th Bout: Vitor Vianna x Yoshihiro Akiyama

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Akiyama the opportunity to counter with a solid left.
>Akiyama steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Akiyama tries for a left jab but Vianna moves out of range.
>A straight left fails to land and Akiyama is able to fire back with a clean left.
>Vianna shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Akiyama tries to avoid Vianna.
>Vianna doesn't get the takedown, Akiyama avoided it.
>Vianna steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Vianna looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Akiyama.
>Vianna moves into the pocket.
>Moving in closer, Vianna looks like he may want to wrestle Akiyama.
>Not keen on wrestling Vianna, Akiyama uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Vianna goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Akiyama to cover up, then shoots in.
>Akiyama tries to avoid Vianna.
>Akiyama avoids the takedown attempt.
>Vianna avoids a jab and scores with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross.
>Vianna looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Akiyama.
>Akiyama now has Vianna standing in the pocket.
>Moving in closer, Vianna looks like he may want to wrestle Akiyama.
>Akiyama finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Vianna tries to lock his legs around the waist of Akiyama, wanting to pull him down to the floor.
>Vianna gets it, Akiyama is now trapped in his guard.
>Vianna attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>The triangle is locked in deep, Akiyama has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission; Vitor Vianna!
>Post-Fight: Akiyama blames the loss on his training partners, saying that he has never had such a poor camp coming into a fight.
>Official Result: Vitor Vianna defeats Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama (Submission (Triangle) in 5:30 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Main Event: Nobutatsu Suzuki x Hiroshi Izumi

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Izumi grabs a body kick and goes for a judo trip, down goes Suzuki! He pulls guard though.
>Time slips away as Izumi successfully keeps Suzuki stuck against the ground.
>The clock runs down as Suzuki is being smothered against the ground by Izumi.
>Izumi begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>Izumi attempts an armbar.
>Suzuki gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep!
>Izumi loses the hold! Somehow Suzuki got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Suzuki tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Izumi looks to roll Suzuki slightly and slip behind.
>He takes the back!
>Izumi tries to flatten Suzuki out for a rear naked choke.
>Suzuki gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

>Hiroshi Izumi takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Hiroshi Izumi defeats Nobutatsu Suzuki (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 28-21

Jingo: 18-21

wekka · April 30, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXI Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXI: Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round
@ Hiroshima Sun Plaza/ 4th Week of August 2016

Opening Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Yuta Watanabe (16-6-4)
x
Dhiego Lima (8-2)

2nd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
K-Taro Nakamura (27-6-2)
x
Yuya Shirai (23-12)

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Taisuke Okuno (15-8-2)
x
Gasan Umalatov (13-2-1)

Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout:
Magomed Shikshabekov (8-1)
x
Steve Carl (20-3)

5th Bout:
Andre Galvao (6-2)
x
Dong Sik Yoon (7-7)

6th Bout:
Hailin Ao (9-0)
x
Brian Melancon (7-2)

7th Bout:
Alberto Mina (11-1)
x
Jared Rollins (9-4)

8th Bout:
Takenori Sato (16-8-7)
x
Myung Ho Bae (14-5)

9th Bout:
Brian Foster (21-5)
x
Ryan Ford (21-4)

10th Bout:
Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1)
x
Carlos Eduardo Rocha (10-2)

Main Event:
Jorge Santiago (28-11)
x
Marius Zaromskis (19-9)

CageRage · April 30, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXI: Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hiroshima Sun Plaza/ 4th Week of August 2016

Opening Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yuta Watanabe (16-6-4)

x

Dhiego Lima (8-2)

2nd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

K-Taro Nakamura (27-6-2)

x

Yuya Shirai (23-12)

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Taisuke Okuno (15-8-2)

x

Gasan Umalatov (13-2-1)

Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout:

Magomed Shikshabekov (8-1)

x

Steve Carl (20-3)

5th Bout:

Andre Galvao (6-2)

x

Dong Sik Yoon (7-7)

6th Bout:

Hailin Ao (9-0)

x

Brian Melancon (7-2)

7th Bout:

Alberto Mina (11-1)

x

Jared Rollins (9-4)

8th Bout:

Takenori Sato (16-8-7)

x

Myung Ho Bae (14-5)

9th Bout:

Brian Foster (21-5)

x

Ryan Ford (21-4)

10th Bout:

Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1)

x

Carlos Eduardo Rocha (10-2)

Main Event:

Jorge Santiago (28-11)

x

Marius Zaromskis (19-9)

Jingo · April 30, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXI: Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hiroshima Sun Plaza/ 4th Week of August 2016

Opening Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yuta Watanabe (16-6-4)

x

Dhiego Lima (8-2)

2nd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

K-Taro Nakamura (27-6-2)

x

Yuya Shirai (23-12)

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Taisuke Okuno (15-8-2)

x

Gasan Umalatov (13-2-1)

Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout:

Magomed Shikshabekov (8-1)

x

Steve Carl (20-3)

5th Bout:

Andre Galvao (6-2)

x

Dong Sik Yoon (7-7)

6th Bout:

Hailin Ao (9-0)

x

Brian Melancon (7-2)

7th Bout:

Alberto Mina (11-1)

x

Jared Rollins (9-4)

8th Bout:

Takenori Sato (16-8-7)

x

Myung Ho Bae (14-5)

9th Bout:

Brian Foster (21-5)

x

Ryan Ford (21-4)

10th Bout:

Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1)

x

Carlos Eduardo Rocha (10-2)

Main Event:

Jorge Santiago (28-11)

x

Marius Zaromskis (19-9)

wekka · May 2, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXI: Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hiroshima Sun Plaza (7,233)

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Opening Bout: Welterweight Reserve Bout:
Dhiego Lima x Yuta Watanabe

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Lima jabs Watanabe as he advances.
>Moving in closer, Watanabe looks like he may want to wrestle Lima.
>He pulls Lima into a grapple.
>Lima smothers Watanabe when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Lima looks to get some strikes in, but Watanabe seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.
>Watanabe is trying to push Lima so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Watanabe can't manage it, and Lima gets out of the grapple entirely.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Watanabe hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Lima doesn't let Watanabe settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Lima counters an errant left jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>A straight left by Lima keeps Watanabe from advancing.
>Watanabe doesn't press the issue, allowing Lima to circle.
>Watanabe hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Lima quickly steps in closer to attack Watanabe.
>A straight left fails to land and Lima is able to fire back with a stinging left jab.
>Advancing, Lima counters a left jab by using a right kick to the thigh.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Watanabe avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>A flicked jab from Watanabe only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Lima quickly steps in closer to attack Watanabe.
>Lima counters a left jab with a nice left hand.
>Watanabe is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lima.
>Not wanting to grapple, Lima uses strikes to keep Watanabe at a distance.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Lima tries for a left jab but Watanabe moves out of range.
>Lima feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Watanabe just avoids it.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Watanabe circles as he plans his next move.
>Lima seems to be waiting for Watanabe to make a move.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Lima uses a jab to sting Watanabe.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Watanabe sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, and gets it! Lima has to pull guard.
>Watanabe gets up out of guard and backs off, allowing Lima time to stand too.
>Watanabe looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Watanabe can't get near enough to engage, Lima uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Watanabe is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lima.
>Lima is pulled into a grapple.
>Watanabe is looking to muscle Lima back against the ropes.
>Watanabe does it, Lima is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Watanabe tries to smother Lima against the ropes, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Lima finds room to apply a standing guillotine!
>Lima gets the guillotine sunk in and Watanabe has to tap!

>The winner, by submission, is Dhiego Lima!
>Official Result: Dhiego Lima defeats 'Andre' Yuta Watanabe (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:34 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

2nd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Yuya Shirai x K-Taro Nakamura

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Moving forward, Shirai counters a left jab with a quick series of punches.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Nakamura looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Shirai.
>Shirai now has Nakamura standing in the pocket.
>Nakamura comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Shirai sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Nakamura up close into a clinch.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Nakamura looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Shirai.
>Shirai now has Nakamura standing in the pocket.
>Shirai slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>Good head movement allows Nakamura to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>Nakamura looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Shirai keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Shirai sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Shirai settle at all, Nakamura comes in closer.
>Nakamura shoots in for a takedown.
>Shirai stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Nakamura into a clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Moving in closer, Nakamura looks like he may want to wrestle Shirai.
>Shirai uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Nakamura cannot get close enough to grapple.
>There's a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
>Shirai tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is completed, Shirai is on his back and pulls guard.
>Nakamura fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Nakamura keeps Shirai guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Nakamura pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Shirai is comfortable holding guard.
>Shirai tries to sweep Nakamura but doesn't get anywhere.
>Nakamura looks to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Nakamura gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Shirai, who is on his back.
>In comes Nakamura looking to get some form of ground control.
>Shirai scoots backward as soon as Nakamura comes in, initiating a scramble for position.
>The scramble results in Shirai being on his back pulling half guard.
>Yuya Shirai is breathing very hard.
>Nakamura tries to lock Shirai into an arm triangle.
>Shirai blocks it.
>Shirai tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Nakamura begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Nakamura struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Shirai slips out of the way of a jab.
>Nakamura counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>Nakamura chooses to shoot in on Shirai.
>Nakamura can't get past the sprawl of Shirai, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Nakamura takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing.
>Shirai throws a left jab but Nakamura avoids it.
>Yuya Shirai looks very, very tired.
>A left jab misses and Nakamura strikes back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Nakamura comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Shirai.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Nakamura tries to wrestle Shirai backward and up against the ropes.
>Shirai ends up backed against the ropes.
>Breathing very hard, Keita Nakamura is looking ragged.
>Nakamura pins Shirai up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>Nakamura hits Shirai, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
>Shirai takes a hard foot stomp.
>Nakamura tries to smother Shirai against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Nakamura against the ropes instead.
>Yuya Shirai looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Nakamura waits for Shirai to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Shirai now has his back to the ropes.
>Nakamura catches Shirai with a hard right hand to the ribs.
>Nakamura moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Nakamura throws a left jab but Shirai uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>From the pocket, a tired-looking Nakamura shoots in for a double leg.
>The takedown doesn't work, Shirai sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Keita Nakamura looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Shirai tries to wrestle Nakamura backward and up against the ropes.
>Nakamura doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple.
>Shirai fakes a lunge.
>Nakamura doesn't let Shirai settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Shirai avoids a couple of wild punches.
>A tired-looking Nakamura approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Shirai tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Shirai cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Nakamura throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Nakamura tries to pass the guard.
>Nakamura isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Keita Nakamura looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Shirai gets the double underhooks in and pulls Nakamura close, controlling him well.
>Nakamura throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nakamura looks to get past the guard.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Shirai attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Nakamura blocks the triangle attempt.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>Judge #1 gives the result in favour of Nakamura.
>Judge #2: Shirai.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Nakamura.
>Nakamura wins by split decision!
>Official Result: 'K-Taro' Keita Nakamura defeats Yuya Shirai (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round:
Gasan Umalatov x Taisuke Okuno

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Okuno to hit back with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>Okuno throws a barrage of big right hands but Umalatov moves out of range.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>A feint sets up a body kick from Okuno, but Umalatov is able to move out of range in time.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Okuno to hit a vicious leg kick.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Umalatov sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Okuno manages to pull guard.
>In guard, Umalatov begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Umalatov postures up, stopping Okuno from throwing elbows from the bottom.
>Umalatov starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Okuno tries to pull Umalatov in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Umalatov tries to pass the guard.
>Okuno keeps his guard secure.
>Okuno works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Okuno ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
>Umalatov attempts an arm triangle.
>Okuno stops Umalatov from applying it.
>Okuno skillfully moves to full guard.
>Umalatov is trying to pass guard.
>Umalatov struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Okuno works some separation, and Umalatov ends up standing looking down at him.
>Umalatov tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Umalatov can't hold Okuno down and a scramble starts.
>Okuno ends up on the bottom with Umalatov in side control.
>Umalatov looks to roll Okuno slightly and slip behind.
>He can't take the back.
>Okuno bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Okuno ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
>Umalatov tries to ensnare Okuno in an arm triangle.
>Okuno defends it well.
>Okuno tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>In half guard, Umalatov begins working to get side control.
>Okuno doesn't let Umalatov get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Okuno counters a flurry of punches by hitting a kick to the ribs.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Okuno is able to strike back with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Umalatov back!
>Umalatov sees a right kick coming and so moves forward to strike with a solid punch.
>Showing good head movement, Okuno slips past a flurry of strikes.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Stepping back, Okuno creates a bit of distance.
>Umalatov comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Okuno tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Okuno avoided Umalatov.
>A jab misses, allowing Umalatov to counter-strike with a solid left jab.
>Okuno counters a left jab with a barrage of big punches on Umalatov!
>Taisuke Okuno is looking really tired.
>Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a left hook to the body.
>A left jab misses, Umalatov counters with a nice jab.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Umalatov, controlling the grapple with Okuno, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Okuno has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Umalatov ends up in guard.
>Umalatov looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Okuno comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Umalatov in guard.
>Using his leg strength to push Umalatov back a bit, Okuno looks to scramble for position.
>Umalatov is too quick though, and is on top of Okuno in a flash, forcing him to turtle up.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Umalatov rolls the turtled Okuno over and secures side control.
>Umalatov is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He can't mount Okuno.
>Gasan Umalatov is breathing very hard.
>Okuno tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Taisuke Okuno has much energy left.
>Umalatov tries to slip behind and take the back.
>He shows excellent control to move Okuno over and take his back.
>Umalatov gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Umalatov, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Okuno doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Umalatov keeps both hooks, despite Okuno trying to pull them apart.
>Umalatov, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Umalatov flattens Okuno out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

>Gasan 'Cobra' Umalatov takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Gasan 'Cobra' Umalatov defeats Taisuke 'Goten' Okuno (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:56 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout: Steve Carl x Magomed Shikshabekov

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Carl is looking to muscle Shikshabekov back against the ropes.
>Carl can't manage it, and Shikshabekov gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Shikshabekov comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Carl sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Shikshabekov up close into a clinch.
>Carl is trying to push Shikshabekov so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Carl can't move Shikshabekov at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
>Getting underhooks, Shikshabekov looks for a takedown.
>Carl blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>Carl finds himself out-wrestled, and Shikshabekov takes control of the grapple.
>Shikshabekov uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Shikshabekov can't get the takedown, as Carl wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Carl and Shikshabekov break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>A speculative right hand from Carl doesn't find a home.
>Not letting up, Shikshabekov steps in closer to pressure Carl into action.
>Shikshabekov comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Carl.
>Shikshabekov grabs Carl and pulls him into a grapple.
>Shikshabekov tries to pick Carl up for a slam.
>Carl defends it well though, and slips away from Shikshabekov.
>Carl counters an errant left jab with a solid left jab.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Carl is able to strike back with a clean jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Carl keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Shikshabekov comes in closer to press the issue.
>Shikshabekov uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Carl to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Carl pulls guard.
>In guard, Shikshabekov begins working to pass to side control.
>Carl keeps his guard secure.
>Magomed Shikshabekov doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Using his leg strength to push Shikshabekov back a bit, Carl looks to scramble for position.
>Shikshabekov is too quick though, and grabs side control before Carl can get up.
>Shikshabekov tries to lock Carl in an arm triangle.
>Shikshabekov gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Carl is still trying to fight out of it!
>Shikshabekov loses the hold! Somehow Carl got himself free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Carl tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Shikshabekov.
>Shikshabekov begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Shikshabekov struggles but cannot mount Carl.
>Shikshabekov blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>Shikshabekov is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He can't get the mount.
>Magomed Shikshabekov looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Shikshabekov blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Shikshabekov begins trying to get himself behind Carl.
>Carl rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back!
>Shikshabekov tries to ensnare Carl in an armbar.
>Shikshabekov gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Carl has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Magomed Shikshabekov!
>Official Result: 'The Eagle' Magomed Shikshabekov defeats Steve Carl (Submission (Armbar) in 9:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

5th Bout: Dong Sik Yoon x Andre Galvao

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Galvao throws a left jab but Yoon avoids it.
>Moving in closer, Yoon looks like he may want to wrestle Galvao.
>Yoon can't get near enough to engage, Galvao uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Yoon looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Yoon grabs Galvao and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Yoon is trying to push Galvao up against the ropes.
>Yoon does it, Galvao is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Yoon moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Yoon uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a series of quick punches.
>Galvao slips past a jab and scores with a solid punch.
>Yoon slips past a jab and scores with a jab.
>Galvao dodges a jab, and fires back with a punch.
>Yoon uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Stepping back, Yoon creates a bit of distance.
>Moving in closer, Galvao looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Yoon throws a big right hand as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Galvao darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Galvao shoots in for a takedown.
>Yoon stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Galvao into a clinch.
>Yoon is trying to muscle Galvao up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Galvao pinned to the ropes.
>Unable to get free, Galvao is smothered up against the ropes for about sixty seconds.
>Yoon breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Galvao.
>Galvao catches Yoon with a crisp jab from the pocket.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Yoon covers up to absorb a barrage of big right hands.
>Yoon shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Yoon is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Galvao.
>Galvao keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Yoon looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Galvao.
>Galvao ends up grappling for supremacy with Yoon.
>Using his wrestling skills, Yoon is trying to push Galvao up against the ropes.
>Galvao ends up backed against the ropes.
>Unable to break free, Galvao is smothered up against the ropes, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.
>Yoon shows his grappling ability by pinning Galvao up against the ropes and keeps him there for about thirty seconds.
>With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center.
>Yoon is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Yoon moves into the pocket.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Yoon looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Galvao into a grapple.
>Yoon is trying to muscle Galvao up against the ropes.
>Yoon achieves it, pinning Galvao to the ropes.
>Yoon looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Galvao proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Dong Sik Yoon doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Yoon is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.
>Yoon keeps his cool as Galvao throws a feint to the left.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>A tired Yoon shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Yoon.
>The takedown is completed, Galvao is on his back and pulls guard.
>Yoon throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Galvao doesn't allow Yoon to smother him against the ground.
>Galvao secures an arm and tries to ensnare Yoon in a triangle.
>Yoon doesn't let Galvao get it.
>Perhaps wary of submissions, Yoon keeps extremely tight to Galvao and peppers him with short punches.
>Galvao brings his legs up and tries to lock Yoon in a triangle choke.
>The triangle is locked in deep, Yoon has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Andre Galvao!
>Official Result: Andre 'The Prophet' Galvao defeats Dong Sik Yoon (Submission (Triangle) in 2:43 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

6th Bout: Brian Melancon x Hailin Ao

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Melancon tries for a left jab but Ao moves out of range.
>Melancon catches Ao with a solid left jab.
>Melancon steps in, faking as if going for a shot, but Ao is alive to the deception.
>Melancon keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Ao steps in closer to force the issue.
>Ao comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Melancon tries to step away from the takedown.
>Melancon avoids the takedown attempt.
>Melancon fires off a barrage of big right hands, forcing Ao to step back.
>Ao looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike!
>Ao is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big rights!
>Melancon dives in quickly and secures mount on the dazed Ao!
>Melancon pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Ao covers up and defends them well.
>Ao tries to move Melancon out of mount but can't.
>Melancon pounds away from the mount, and Ao struggles to deal with them.
>Melancon tries to pound on Ao with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Melancon maintains control, despite Ao trying to wriggle free.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Melancon fires away with big punches, but Ao covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Ao tries to move Melancon out of mount but can't.
>Melancon pounds away on Ao, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Melancon pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Ao covers up well.
>Ao tries to roll Melancon, but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>Ao is in increasing trouble, as Melancon gets both hooks in.
>Melancon, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Ao fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Melancon loses both hooks, but still has the back.
>Ao is in increasing trouble, as Melancon gets both hooks in.
>Melancon, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Ao doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Melancon attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Ao stops Melancon from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Ao manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Melancon on his back.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Melancon successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Melancon, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Ao stops Melancon from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 1:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Ao has to cover up to take a barrage of big punches.
>Brian Melancon doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Ao looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats, that last blow may have rocked him!
>Melancon unloads with heavy right hands, knocking Ao down!
>Melancon senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Melancon pounds away with punches and Ao is in big trouble!
>Melancon is only stopped by Ao pulling him down into side control.
>Melancon throws a few right hands to the body.
>Ao tries to move to guard, but Melancon doesn't allow it.
>In side control, Melancon throws a couple of punches designed to keep Ao guessing.
>Melancon punches down at Ao, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Ao tries to sweep Melancon but can't.
>Melancon throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Ao tries to sweep Melancon but can't do it.
>Melancon begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Melancon blocks an attempted sweep.
>Breathing very hard, Hai Lin Ao is looking ragged.
>Melancon throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Ao tries to pull guard on Melancon but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Melancon catches Ao with a crisp left jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Ao throws a wild and sloppy right hand as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Ao eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down!
>Brian Melancon looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Melancon still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Ao sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Melancon is able to defend it.
>Ao throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Melancon seems to be waiting for Ao to make a move.
>Ao, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Melancon tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Melancon pulling guard.
>Brian Melancon looks exhausted.
>Hai Lin Ao seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Ao throws a few right hands to the body.
>Ao attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Ao leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Melancon.
>Looking to catch his breath, Ao is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Ao looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Melancon tries to sweep Ao but doesn't get anywhere.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Ao looks to get past the guard.
>Ao struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Hai Lin Ao looks exhausted.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have given Melancon the win.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Brian Melancon!
>Official Result: Brian Melancon defeats Hai Lin Ao (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

7th Bout: Jared Rollins x Alberto Mina

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Moving forward, Rollins counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek.
>Mina avoids a quick jab and hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>Rollins steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Rollins bobs and weaves.
>Mina comes in closer to press the issue.
>Mina looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Rollins into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Mina is trying to push Rollins up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Rollins pinned to the ropes.
>Mina pins Rollins up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Mina looks to set up a judo throw.
>Rollins blocks the attempted throw and turns Mina around so that he has his back to the ropes.
>Rollins launches an elbow strike but Mina is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Rollins is the one against the ropes.
>Rollins is trapped up against the ropes and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly half a minute.
>Mina breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Rollins.
>Showing good head movement, Rollins slips past a flurry of strikes.
>Mina comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Rollins.
>Mina grabs Rollins and pulls him into a grapple.
>Mina is looking to muscle Rollins back against the ropes.
>Mina does it, Rollins is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Mina takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Rollins snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Working from in the pocket, Rollins catches Mina with a solid left jab.
>Mina slips to one side to avoid a flying knee strike.
>From the pocket, Rollins catches Mina with a crisp jab.
>Slipping past a left jab, Mina hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Mina throws a kick to the body but Rollins dodges it.
>Mina looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Rollins.
>Rollins ends up grappling for supremacy with Mina.
>Mina is trying to push Rollins so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Mina manages it, and controls Rollins up against the ropes.
>Mina looks to take Rollins down by setting up a judo throw.
>Mina doesn't get the throw, Rollins instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Unable to break free, Mina is smothered up against the ropes, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.
>Rollins tries to foot stomp Mina, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the ropes.
>Alberto Mina is looking really tired.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Rollins is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>Rollins hits a great spinning back fist, Mina is momentarily wobbly!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Rollins has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Mina in this round.
>A flying knee strike from Rollins hits Mina, momentarily putting him on rubbery legs!
>Mina lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Rollins covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Rollins sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a spinning kick to the legs, stinging Mina!
>Using good head movement, Rollins slips past a punch and hits a stinging jab.
>Rollins hits a nice crisp left jab.
>Using good head movement, Rollins ducks under a punch and scores with a straight left.
>Rollins lands a crisp jab.
>From the pocket, Rollins hits a stiff jab.
>Rollins lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice jab.
>Mina uses great head movement to avoid a flashy high spinning heel kick and counters with a clean punch.
>A left jab misses, Rollins counters with a straight left.
>Rollins catches Mina with a solid jab.
>Rollins slips past a big right and hits a solid punch.
>Rollins hits a nice crisp left jab.
>Rollins lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice right hook to the body that leaves Mina wobbly!
>Mina looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats, that last blow may have rocked him!
>A right head kick lands flush, Mina is knocked down and left dazed!
>Without hesitation, Rollins mounts his stunned opponent!
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Rollins tries to pound on Mina, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Mina tries to move Rollins out of mount but can't.
>Alberto Mina seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Rollins unloads with some big punches, but Mina deals with them comfortably.
>Breathing very hard, Jared Rollins is looking ragged.
>Mina tries to move Rollins out of mount but can't.
>Rollins pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Mina covers up and defends them well.
>Rollins blocks an attempt to move him from mount.
>Rollins pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Mina covers up well.
>Mina tries to turn over and sweep Rollins, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Rollins tries to lock Mina in an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Mina has to tap out!

>Jared 'J-Roc' Rollins takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Jared 'J-Roc' Rollins defeats 'Soldier of God' Alberto Mina (Submission (Armbar) in 7:47 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

8th Bout: Myung Ho Bae x Takenori Sato

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Bae slips out of the way of a jab.
>Bae counters a wayward left jab with a stinging left jab.
>Sato shoots in for a takedown.
>Bae attempts to snare Sato in a guillotine off the takedown.
>Bae is unable to apply the guillotine choke.
>Bae cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Sato looks to get past the guard.
>Sato isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Bae tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Bae gets a kimura and wrenches back, Sato has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is 'Wolverine' Myung Ho Bae!
>Official Result: 'Wolverine' Myung Ho Bae defeats Takenori Sato (Submission (Kimura) in 2:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

9th Bout: Ryan Ford x Brian Foster

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>A wayward right kick to the body allows Ford to hit a series of quick lefts.
>A body kick misses, giving Ford an opening to score with a nice jab.
>Ford shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Foster won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the ropes.
>Ford pins Foster up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>With Foster stuck against the ropes, Ford gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Ford gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Foster pulls guard.
>Ford begins trying to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Foster secures an arm and tries to ensnare Ford in a triangle.
>Ford blocks the attempt.
>Ford is trying to pass guard.
>Foster keeps his guard secure.
>Foster secures an arm and tries to ensnare Ford in a triangle.
>Ford defends well against it.
>Ford begins trying to pass the guard.
>Foster comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Ford in guard.
>Foster raises his legs and tries to get Ford into a triangle choke.
>The triangle is locked in deep, Ford is in a world of trouble!
>Ford rises up while still in the triangle...and slams Foster down into the mat with a powerbomb!
>The powerbomb doesn't shake Foster off, and in fact seems to have only sunk the triangle deeper...forcing the tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Brian Foster!
>Official Result: Brian Foster defeats 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford (Submission (Triangle) in 5:51 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

10th Bout: Carlos Eduardo Rocha x Gunnar Nelson

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Rocha chooses to shoot in on Nelson.
>Nelson attempts to avoid Rocha as he shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Nelson saw it coming and got out of range.
>A straight left fails to land and Nelson is able to fire back with a quick series of punches.
>Rocha is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson.
>Nelson seems happy to grapple with Rocha.
>Clinched with Rocha, Nelson looks to try and take him down.
>Rocha cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull half guard.
>Nelson begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Nelson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Rocha attempts to guillotine Nelson from the bottom of half guard.
>Nelson defends it well.
>In half guard, Nelson begins working to get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Rocha tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard.
>Nelson defends it.
>In half guard, Nelson begins working to get side control.
>Rocha comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Nelson in half guard.
>Rocha attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Nelson blocks it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Rocha shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Nelson saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Nelson can't get the guillotine choke.
>The takedown is completed, Nelson is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Rocha tries to ensnare Nelson in an arm triangle.
>Nelson blocks it.
>Nelson tries to ensnare Rocha in a guillotine.
>Rocha pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Rocha throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Rocha begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Nelson attempts to guillotine Rocha from the bottom of half guard.
>Rocha blocks it.
>Rocha tries to lock Nelson into an arm triangle.
>Nelson doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Nelson attempts to guillotine Rocha from the bottom of half guard.
>Rocha stops Nelson from applying it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Nelson fakes a lunge.
>Rocha doesn't let Nelson settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Breathing very hard, Gunnar Nelson is looking ragged.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, his corner told Rocha to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Nelson slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>A left hand misses, allowing Rocha to counter with a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>A jab misses and Nelson counters with a solid left.
>Moving in closer, Rocha looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Nelson throws a big right hook first, but it just misses.
>Rocha chooses to shoot in on Nelson.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Nelson is left on his back pulling guard.
>Time slips away as Rocha successfully keeps Nelson stuck against the ground.
>In guard, Rocha catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Time slips away as Rocha successfully keeps Nelson stuck against the ground.
>Rocha looks to get past the guard.
>Nelson keeps his guard secure.
>Nelson tries to catch Rocha with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Nelson is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Rocha off of him.
>Rocha looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Carlos Eduardo Rocha looks very tired out there.
>Nelson tries to pull Rocha in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Rocha throws out a quick left jab.
>Nelson seems to be waiting for Rocha to make a move.
>Moving forward, Nelson counters a left jab with a quick series of punches.
>Rocha, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Nelson tries to avoid Rocha.
>Nelson avoids the takedown attempt.
>Rocha avoids a flurry of punches.
>Gunnar Nelson looks very, very tired.
>Despite being tired, Rocha looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nelson.
>He gets into range.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Nelson strikes first with a quick series of punches.
>Rocha uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a solid punch.
>Rocha catches Nelson with a crisp jab from the pocket.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Nelson strikes first with a left hook to the body.
>Nelson takes a stiff jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>From the pocket, Nelson sees a body kick coming and hits a flurry of small strikes.
>From the pocket, Nelson catches Rocha with a crisp jab.
>Using head movement, Rocha slips past a left jab and counters with a quick series of punches.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have agreed that Nelson is the winner.
>Gunnar 'Gunni' Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Gunnar 'Gunni' Nelson defeats Carlos 'Ta Danado' Eduardo Rocha (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

Main Event: Marius Zaromskis x Jorge Santiago

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Santiago an opening to score with a nice one-two combination.
>Zaromskis throws a right jab but Santiago avoids it.
>Santiago looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Zaromskis finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Santiago looks to set up a judo throw.
>An outside leg trip sweeps Zaromskis down to the ground, where he is left on his back pulling guard!
>Santiago looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He passes to side control.
>Santiago tries to lock Zaromskis in an arm triangle.
>Santiago gets the arm triangle fully applied and Zaromskis has to tap

>The winner, by submission, is Jorge Santiago!
>Official Result: Jorge Santiago defeats Marius 'Whitemare' Zaromskis (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 2:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 36-24

Jingo: 28-22

wekka · May 2, 2013

PURE presents: Ring of Warriors II

@ Trump Taj Mahal (3,041)

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Day 1:

Ian James Schaffa x Zach Light (2R DEC)
Jacob Devree x Abner Lloveras (3R DEC)
Kaleo Kwan x Bastien Huveneers (2R DEC)
Landon Piercy (3R TKO) x Calvin Kattar
Magno Almeida x Eddy Ellis (3R DEC)
Nate Jolly x Dan Bobish (2R DEC)
Oriol Gaset (3R DEC) x Fabiano Capoani
Panapa Pereira x Gary Kelly (3R DEC)
Quek Kim Hock x Herbert Goodman (3R DEC)
Rafael Rodrigues (2R DEC) x Ido Pariente
Salvador Augusto Montavo (2R SUB) x J.A. Dudley
Takaaki Aoki x Kawika Morton (3R TKO)
Valdines Silva x Lawson Tennant (2R DEC)
Wayne Cole (3R DEC) x Majee Overall
Xing Yu Ma (2R DEC) x Nate Lamotte
Yoatzin Meza x Ousmane Thomas Diagne (3R DEC)

Day 2:
Zach Light x Abner Lloveras (2R DEC)
Bastien Huveneers (2R DEC) x Landon Piercy
Eddy Ellis (3R DEC) x Dan Bobish
Fabiano Capoani x Gary Kelly (3R KO)
Herbert Goodman (3R DEC) x Rafael Rodrigues
Salvador Augusto Montavo (3R DEC) x Kawika Morton
Lawson Tennant (3R DEC) x Wayne Cole
Xing Yu Ma x Ousmane Thomas Diagne (2R DEC)

Abner Lloveras (1R KO) x Bastien Huveneers
Eddy Ellis (2R SUB) x Gary Kelly
Herbert Goodman (2R DEC) x Salvador Augusto Montavo
Lawson Tennant (2R DEC) x Ousmane Thomas Diagne

Abner Lloveras x Eddy Ellis (3R DEC)
Herbert Goodman (3R DEC) x Lawson Tennant

Eddy Ellis x Herbert Goodman (3R DEC)

Herbert Goodman is the Ring of Warriors II Champion! He has earned himself a contract with PURE.

wekka · May 2, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXII Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXII: Lightweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round
@ Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center/ 4th Week of September 2016

Opening Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Joseph Duffy (10-3)
x
Grant Blackler (8-1)

2nd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
James Edson Berto (18-10-1)
x
Matt Ricehouse (6-1)

3rd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
E.J. Brooks (7-1)
x
Jordan Rinaldi (7-1)

4th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Yoshihiro "Barbaro44" Tomioka (17-10-6)
x
Juha-Pekka Vainikainen (20-7-1)

Lightweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:
Daisuke Nakamura (28-13)
x
Musa Khamanaev (13-3)

6th Bout:
ISAO Kobayashi (14-2-3)
x
Yui Chul Nam (16-4-1)

7th Bout:
Leonardo Santos (12-3)
x
Paul Sass (14-2)

8th Bout:
Kuniyoshi Hironaka (22-8)
x
Dan Lauzon (17-4)

9th Bout:
Joe Ellenberger (16-2)
x
Mairbek Taisumov (19-5)

10th Bout:
Maciej Jewtuszko (13-3)
x
Kamal Shalorus (8-3-2)

11th Bout:
Tyson Griffin (16-6)
x
Willamy Chiquerim (26-5)

Main Event:
JZ Calvan (18-7-1)
x
Kajan Johnson (20-10-1)

CageRage · May 2, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXII: Lightweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center/ 4th Week of September 2016

Opening Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Joseph Duffy (10-3)

x

Grant Blackler (8-1)

2nd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

James Edson Berto (18-10-1)

x

Matt Ricehouse (6-1)

3rd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

E.J. Brooks (7-1)

x

Jordan Rinaldi (7-1)

4th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yoshihiro "Barbaro44" Tomioka (17-10-6)

x

Juha-Pekka Vainikainen (20-7-1)

Lightweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:

Daisuke Nakamura (28-13)

x

Musa Khamanaev (13-3)

6th Bout:

ISAO Kobayashi (14-2-3)

x

Yui Chul Nam (16-4-1)

7th Bout:

Leonardo Santos (12-3)

x

Paul Sass (14-2)

8th Bout:

Kuniyoshi Hironaka (22-8)

x

Dan Lauzon (17-4)

9th Bout:

Joe Ellenberger (16-2)

x

Mairbek Taisumov (19-5)

10th Bout:

Maciej Jewtuszko (13-3)

x

Kamal Shalorus (8-3-2)

11th Bout:

Tyson Griffin (16-6)

x

Willamy Chiquerim (26-5)

Main Event:

JZ Calvan (18-7-1)

x

Kajan Johnson (20-10-1)

Jingo · May 5, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXII: Lightweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center/ 4th Week of September 2016

Opening Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Joseph Duffy (10-3)

x

Grant Blackler (8-1)

2nd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

James Edson Berto (18-10-1)

x

Matt Ricehouse (6-1)

3rd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

E.J. Brooks (7-1)

x

Jordan Rinaldi (7-1)

4th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yoshihiro "Barbaro44" Tomioka (17-10-6)

x

Juha-Pekka Vainikainen (20-7-1)

Lightweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:

Daisuke Nakamura (28-13)

x

Musa Khamanaev (13-3)

6th Bout:

ISAO Kobayashi (14-2-3)

x

Yui Chul Nam (16-4-1)

7th Bout:

Leonardo Santos (12-3)

x

Paul Sass (14-2)

8th Bout:

Kuniyoshi Hironaka (22-8)

x

Dan Lauzon (17-4)

9th Bout:

Joe Ellenberger (16-2)

x

Mairbek Taisumov (19-5)

10th Bout:

Maciej Jewtuszko (13-3)

x

Kamal Shalorus (8-3-2)

11th Bout:

Tyson Griffin (16-6)

x

Willamy Chiquerim (26-5)

Main Event:

JZ Calvan (18-7-1)

x

Kajan Johnson (20-10-1)

wekka · May 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXII: Lightweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center (8,359)

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Opening Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Grant Blackler x Joseph Duffy

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Duffy avoids a jab.
>Duffy catches Blackler with a crisp left jab.
>Blackler steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Blackler.
>The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Duffy to wrestle Blackler down to the ground instead! Blackler pulls guard.
>In guard, Duffy catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Duffy looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Duffy gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Duffy keeps Blackler guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Blackler tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Duffy begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Duffy shifts to mount.
>Duffy fires away with elbows, but Blackler deals with them fairly well.
>Duffy pounds away with elbows from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>Duffy unloads with big punches from the mount, but Blackler is able to deal with most of them.
>Duffy unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Blackler is able to deal with most of them.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Duffy pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Blackler covers up well.
>Blackler tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Duffy.
>Duffy pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Blackler covers up well.
>Blackler tries to move Duffy out of mount but can't.
>Duffy tries to pound on Blackler, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Duffy blocks Blackler as he tries a sweep.
>Duffy tries to pound on Blackler, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Duffy blocks Blackler as he tries a sweep.
>Duffy pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Blackler covers up well.
>Blackler tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Duffy.
>Duffy pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Blackler covers up and defends them well.
>Blackler tries to turn over and sweep Duffy, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Duffy attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Blackler.
>Blackler rolls to face up, and then manages to spin over so that he is in guard.
>Duffy should have gotten hooks in first before attempting a rear naked choke, and Blackler has capitalised on the mistake.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Blackler starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Duffy comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Blackler in guard.
>Duffy drags Blackler in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Duffy waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Duffy throws a left jab but Blackler avoids it.
>Blackler comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Duffy tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Duffy avoided Blackler.
>Blackler looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Duffy.
>Duffy uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Blackler.
>Blackler throws a left jab but Duffy avoids it.
>Duffy gets Blackler with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Blackler presses in closer to attack.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Blackler.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Duffy is left on his back pulling guard.
>Blackler looks to get past the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Duffy uses his legs to push Blackler away, into a standing position.
>Joseph Duffy looks very tired out there.
>Blackler steps in, but Duffy grabs a leg and pulls him into guard.
>Blackler attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Grant Blackler is breathing very hard.
>Blackler leans back, preventing Duffy from throwing any elbows to the top of the head.
>Blackler starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Duffy comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Blackler in guard.
>Duffy works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>The scramble leaves Blackler turtled up with Duffy behind.
>Blackler is rolled over onto his back, where Duffy secures side control.
>Duffy attempts to roll Blackler slightly and take his back.
>Duffy takes the back, Blackler could do nothing about it.
>Blackler is in increasing trouble, as Duffy gets both hooks in.
>Duffy pounds away, and Blackler struggles to deal with them.
>Joseph Duffy looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Duffy, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Duffy flattens Blackler out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

>Joseph Duffy takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Joseph Duffy defeats Grant 'Bull Ant' Blackler (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:41 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

2nd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Matt Ricehouse x Jame Edson Berto

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>A couple of wild punches miss, allowing Berto to counter with a stinging jab.
>Using head movement, Berto slips past a left jab and counters with a solid punch.
>Berto uses a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Berto hits a solid left jab.
>Ricehouse slips past a jab and scores with a quick series of punches.
>Berto uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>There's a double leg attempt from Ricehouse, from the pocket.
>He has the takedown! Berto is too quick though, and as soon as he hits the ground he spins away, getting back to his feet.
>Berto comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Ricehouse counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Berto is forced to pull guard.
>Ricehouse smothers Berto with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Ricehouse attempts to pass guard.
>Ricehouse isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Using his leg strength, Berto pushes Ricehouse away, where he stands.
>Ricehouse tries to secure a ground position.
>Ricehouse can't hold Berto down and a scramble starts.
>The scramble results in Ricehouse being on his back pulling half guard.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Berto attempts to kimura Ricehouse from the top of half guard.
>Ricehouse doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.
>Ricehouse reaches over and tries to lock up an arm.
>Berto defends it.
>Berto reaches over and tries to lock Ricehouse in a kimura.
>Ricehouse defends it well.
>Ricehouse attempts to guillotine Berto from the bottom of half guard.
>Berto pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Berto attempts to pass half guard.
>Ricehouse keeps Berto in half guard.
>Ricehouse bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Berto is too quick though, and grabs side control before Ricehouse can get up.
>Berto begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>He can't get the mount.
>Ricehouse tries to sweep Berto but can't do it.
>Berto looks to get a mount.
>Ricehouse doesn't let Berto get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>Ricehouse tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Berto attempts to arm triangle Ricehouse from side control.
>Ricehouse stops Berto from applying it.
>Berto feels Ricehouse prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds, his corner told Berto to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Berto uses a jab to keep Ricehouse back.
>Berto slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a solid left jab.
>Berto avoids a couple of wild swings.
>Matt Ricehouse is looking really tired.
>There's a takedown attempt from Berto.
>Ricehouse stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the ropes.
>Berto attempts to wrestle Ricehouse to the ground.
>He has the takedown! Ricehouse pulls guard.
>Berto begins trying to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Ricehouse grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Berto from the bottom of the guard.
>Berto doesn't let Ricehouse get it.
>Berto tries to smother Ricehouse, but he squirms free.
>Ricehouse raises his legs and tries to get Berto into a triangle choke.
>Berto doesn't let Ricehouse get it.
>Berto punches down at Ricehouse, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Ricehouse grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Berto from the bottom of the guard.
>Berto blocks the attempt.
>Matt Ricehouse looks very, very tired.
>Ricehouse is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Berto off of him.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Berto smothers Ricehouse with his body by pushing forward and down.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>A straight left from Ricehouse fails to land.
>Berto seems to be waiting for Ricehouse to make a move.
>Ricehouse throws a left jab but Berto avoids it.
>Berto comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Ricehouse tries to avoid the takedown.
>Berto doesn't get the takedown, Ricehouse avoided it.
>Berto looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ricehouse.
>Ricehouse finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>James Edson Berto looks very tired out there.
>Berto is looking to muscle Ricehouse back against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Ricehouse pinned to the ropes.
>Matt Ricehouse looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Berto shows great control, keeping Ricehouse pressed against the ropes while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly a minute.
>James Edson Berto looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Berto tries a foot stomp, but that puts him off balance and allows Ricehouse to turn him so that he ends up backed against the ropes.
>Ricehouse launches a knee strike but Berto is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Ricehouse is the one against the ropes.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have Berto down as the winner.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is James Edson Berto!
>Official Result: 'Little Tiger' James Edson Berto defeats Matt Ricehouse (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

3rd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
E.J. Brooks x Jordan Rinaldi

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Brooks counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>A left jab misses and Brooks counters with a solid left.
>Rinaldi chooses to shoot in on Brooks.
>Brooks sprawls well, and Rinaldi is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Rinaldi cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control.
>Brooks tries to pound on Rinaldi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Brooks blocks Rinaldi as he tries a transition to guard.
>Brooks attempts to roll Rinaldi slightly and take his back.
>He takes the back!
>Brooks increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>Brooks, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Rinaldi stops Brooks from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Brooks keeps both hooks, despite Rinaldi trying to pull them apart.
>Brooks attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Rinaldi defends himself well against the choke.
>Rinaldi attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Brooks doesn't allow it.
>Brooks, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Rinaldi stops Brooks from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Brooks, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Rinaldi doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Rinaldi tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Brooks tries to finish Rinaldi off with a rear naked choke.
>Rinaldi defends himself well against the choke.
>Brooks, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Rinaldi fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Brooks tries to finish Rinaldi off with a rear naked choke.
>Rinaldi stops Brooks from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Brooks, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Rinaldi doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Rinaldi manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Brooks on his back.
>Brooks tries to get Rinaldi locked in a rear naked choke.
>Brooks gets rolled onto his back, and Rinaldi spins over so that he is now in guard.
>Brooks should have gotten hooks in first before attempting a rear naked choke, and Rinaldi has capitalised on the mistake.
>Rinaldi looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Rinaldi struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Rinaldi blocks an attempted sweep.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Brooks has been instructed to vary his angles of approach a bit more.
>A left jab misses and Rinaldi strikes back with a right kick to the thigh.
>Rinaldi swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Rinaldi avoids a jab.
>A jab misses, allowing Rinaldi to counter-strike with a right kick to the thigh.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Brooks circles as he plans his next move.
>Rinaldi presses in closer to attack.
>Rinaldi throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Rinaldi walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek.
>A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Rinaldi to fire back with a nice jab.
>A jab misses and Rinaldi counters with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Rinaldi slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab.
>Brooks glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Brooks settle at all, Rinaldi comes in closer.
>Rinaldi shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Brooks counters with a left jab that catches Rinaldi hard.
>Emanuel Brooks looks very tired out there.
>Rinaldi avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a leg kick.
>Jordan Rinaldi is breathing very hard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Looking tired, Rinaldi comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Brooks.
>Brooks finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Rinaldi tries to wrestle Brooks backward and up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Brooks pinned to the ropes.
>Rinaldi tries to take Brooks down.
>Rinaldi tries hard but cannot get Brooks off of his feet.
>Jordan Rinaldi looks very, very tired.
>Brooks creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for him to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center.
>Brooks circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Rinaldi steps in closer to pressure Brooks into action.
>Emanuel Brooks seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Brooks counters a right kick to the legs with a barrage of hard punches!
>Rinaldi backs off but does not look at all steady on his feet, he has clearly been rocked by that last blow!
>Regaining his wits just in time, Rinaldi is able to avoid a barrage of big right hands.
>Rinaldi counters a wayward left jab with a stinging left jab.
>A tired-looking Rinaldi throws a couple of ragged punches to get Brooks to cover up, then tries a takedown.
>Brooks attempts to avoid Rinaldi as he shoots in.
>Rinaldi doesn't get the takedown, Brooks avoided it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Rinaldi wants to wrestle Brooks.
>Rinaldi grabs Brooks and pulls him into a grapple.
>Rinaldi tries to pick Brooks up for a slam.
>Brooks defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Jordan Rinaldi looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Rinaldi, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Rinaldi can't get past the sprawl of Brooks, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Brooks.
>Emanuel 'The Pretty Boy' Brooks wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Emanuel 'The Pretty Boy' Brooks defeats Jordan Rinaldi (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

4th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Juha-Pekka Vainikainen x Yoshihiro Tomioka

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Vainikainen counters a weak right kick with a nice jab.
>Tomioka throws a left jab but Vainikainen avoids it.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Tomioka tries for a left jab but Vainikainen moves out of range.
>Tomioka is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Vainikainen counters with a takedown, and Tomioka is forced to pull guard.
>In guard, Vainikainen begins working to pass to side control.
>Vainikainen isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Tomioka tries to pull Vainikainen in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Vainikainen starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Vainikainen struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Vainikainen doesn't allow Tomioka to lock him up with double underhooks.
>Vainikainen fires away with big elbows, but Tomioka keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Vainikainen leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Tomioka.
>Vainikainen pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Tomioka is comfortable holding guard.
>Tomioka bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Vainikainen ends up on the bottom with Tomioka in side control.
>Tomioka lets go of side control and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>Tomioka throws a feint.
>Vainikainen shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Vainikainen has to go to settle for pushing Tomioka up against the ropes.
>Tomioka is trapped against the ropes and Vainikainen punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Tomioka is trapped against the ropes and Vainikainen punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Tomioka is trapped against the ropes and Vainikainen hits him with a short left uppercut.
>With the ropes trapping Tomioka, Vainikainen looks to try and take him down.
>Tomioka keeps his composure, and Vainikainen cannot get past his takedown defence.
>Tomioka tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Vainikainen attempts to wrestle Tomioka to the ground.
>Tomioka will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Vainikainen.
>Breathing very hard, Juha-Pekka Vainikainen is looking ragged.
>Tomioka tries to get clear of the grapple, but Vainikainen holds him in place.
>Vainikainen looks for a trip takedown.
>Vainikainen tries hard but cannot get Tomioka off of his feet.
>Tomioka tries to get clear of the grapple, but Vainikainen holds him in place.
>With Tomioka stuck against the ropes, Vainikainen tries to complete a takedown.
>Tomioka shows stubborn resistance and Vainikainen cannot complete the takedown.
>A whizzer almost allows Tomioka to create enough space to get free, but Vainikainen shuts that opportunity down.
>Juha-Pekka Vainikainen looks very, very tired.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Vainikainen attempts to wrestle Tomioka to the ground.
>Tomioka digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Tomioka tries to get clear of the grapple, but Vainikainen holds him in place.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Vainikainen avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>Tomioka throws a right kick to the body but Vainikainen avoids it.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Tomioka to fire back with a right hand.
>Yoshihiro Tomioka is breathing very hard.
>Tomioka moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a right hand.
>Vainikainen uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Not letting Vainikainen settle at all, Tomioka comes in closer.
>Tomioka stalks Vainikainen back toward the corner of the ring.
>A left jab misses and Tomioka strikes back with a looping right.
>Vainikainen slips out of the way of a flurry of wild swings.
>Although visibly tired, Tomioka looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Vainikainen uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Tomioka.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Tomioka counters a left jab by using a barrage of big right hands!
>Vainikainen shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Vainikainen steps back and creates some space.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Although visibly tired, Tomioka looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Tomioka is now standing in the pocket.
>Vainikainen steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Tomioka tries for a left jab but Vainikainen uses head movement to avoid it.
>Tomioka throws a barrage of big punches but Vainikainen covers up safely.
>Yoshihiro Tomioka looks very, very tired.
>Vainikainen steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Vainikainen circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Tomioka comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Vainikainen backs away.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Tomioka still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Tomioka throws a wild right but Vainikainen avoids it.
>Tomioka uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a barrage of hard right hands!
>Backing off, Vainikainen stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt!
>Vainikainen gets hit with a barrage of big right hands that put him down!
>Tomioka starts pounding away on Vainikainen, looking to finish him off!
>Tomioka pounds away, the stunned Vainikainen struggles to deal with them.
>Tomioka is only stopped by Vainikainen pulling him down into side control.
>The gas tank looks empty on Yoshihiro Tomioka.
>Tomioka relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Vainikainen stand too.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Vainikainen sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Vainikainen settle at all, Tomioka comes in closer.
>Tomioka throws a left jab but Vainikainen avoids it.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have Tomioka down as the winner.
>'Barbaro44' Yoshihiro Tomioka wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: 'Barbaro44' Yoshihiro Tomioka defeats Juha-Pekka Vainikainen (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

Lightweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout: Musa Khamanaev x Daisuke Nakamura

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A left jab misses and Khamanaev strikes back with a straight left.
>Nakamura drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Nakamura comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Khamanaev attempts to snare Nakamura in a guillotine off the takedown.
>Khamanaev can't get the guillotine choke.
>The takedown is completed, Khamanaev is on his back and pulls guard.
>Nakamura looks to get past the guard.
>Khamanaev can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Nakamura at half guard.
>Nakamura tries to lock Khamanaev into an arm triangle.
>Nakamura gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Khamanaev is still trying to fight out of it!
>Nakamura loses the hold! Somehow Khamanaev got himself free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Nakamura blocks an attempted sweep.
>In half guard, Nakamura begins working to get side control.
>Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control.
>Nakamura tries to lock Khamanaev into an arm triangle.
>Nakamura gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, and Khamanaev has to tap!

>The winner, by submission, is Daisuke Nakamura!
>Official Result: Daisuke Nakamura defeats Musa Khamanaev (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

6th Bout: Yui Chul Nam x ISAO Kobayashi

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>A jab misses and Nam counters with a clean left.
>A left jab misses and Kobayashi strikes back with a kick to the body.
>Countering a wild off-target spinning back fist, Nam hits a series of lefts.
>Kobayashi throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting up, Nam quickly steps in closer to attack Kobayashi.
>Kobayashi avoids a jab.
>Kobayashi circles around Nam.
>Not letting Kobayashi settle at all, Nam comes in closer.
>Moving in closer, Nam looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Kobayashi uses his strikes to stop Nam from getting too close.
>A straight left fails to land and Kobayashi is able to fire back with a clean jab.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Kobayashi to hit back with a solid left jab.
>A jab misses and Kobayashi counters with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Kobayashi slips past a left jab and counters with a swift right kick to the leg.
>Kobayashi looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Kobayashi is in the pocket, ready to attack Nam.
>Nam lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a barrage of heavy right hands, forcing Kobayashi to cover up!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Kobayashi to hit a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Nam sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a series of quick jabs.
>Nam slips past a jab and scores with a nice jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Kobayashi to counter with a jab.
>Kobayashi uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a solid left jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Nam hits a crisp left.
>A left jab misses, giving Kobayashi the chance to hit back with a clean punch.
>Using good head movement, Kobayashi ducks under a punch and scores with a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Kobayashi has the angle to counter with a nice jab.
>Kobayashi uses head movement to roll past a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a straight left.
>Kobayashi catches Nam with a solid jab.
>Kobayashi slips past a straight punch and then hits a punch.
>Nam dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Kobayashi.
>Kobayashi uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Nam lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of quick punches.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, both fighters start swinging!
>A right hook lands from Kobayashi, the best punch of the exchange.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A left jab misses, Kobayashi counters with a clean left jab.
>Working from in the pocket, Kobayashi catches Nam with a solid left jab.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Kobayashi to stand and try to use counter striking against Nam in this round.
>Kobayashi waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean jab.
>Advancing, Nam counters a left jab by using some big right hands!
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Nam hits some heavy right hands!
>Using good head movement, Nam ducks under a punch and scores with a clean left jab.
>Kobayashi slips past a big right and hits a stinging jab.
>Yui Chul Nam is looking really tired.
>A left jab misses, giving Kobayashi the chance to hit back with a solid right hook to the body.
>Dodging to one side, Kobayashi counters an attempted knock out punch with a flurry of quick punches to sting Nam.
>Kobayashi gets a vicious leg kick on Nam from the pocket.
>Yui Chul Nam won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Working from the pocket, Kobayashi stings Nam with a kick to the thigh.
>Yui Chul Nam is now clearly favouring one leg.
>Punishing the legs is a great strategy on the part of Kobayashi.
>It will slow Nam down considerably and lessen the threat of his striking.
>Nam takes a hard inside leg kick.
>Yui Chul Nam is obviously limping.
>From the pocket, Kobayashi hits a flurry of punches on Nam.
>Kobayashi slips past a jab and scores with a nice jab.
>From the pocket, Kobayashi hits a swift leg kick on Nam.
>Yui Chul Nam visibly winced then as another shot landed to the legs.
>Slipping past a left jab, Kobayashi hits a kick to the outside of the knee.
>Nam sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a straight left.
>Slipping past a left jab, Kobayashi hits a jab.
>Standing in the pocket, Kobayashi throws an inside leg kick but Nam shows good footwork to avoid it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Good head movement allows Kobayashi to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a kick to the body.
>Slipping past a left jab, Kobayashi hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>A right cross misses, giving Kobayashi the perfect angle to counter-strike with a massive uppercut, knocking Nam down to the ground...he is out cold!

>Isao Kobayashi takes the win by Knock Out!
>Official Result: Isao Kobayashi defeats Yui Chul Nam (Knock Out (Punch) in 5:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

7th Bout: Paul Sass x Leonardo Santos

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Santos tries for a left jab but Sass moves out of range.
>Sass counters a wayward left jab with a crisp jab.
>Sass keeps his cool as Santos throws a feint to the left.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Sass.
>Sass can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Santos up against the ropes.
>With the ropes trapping Santos, Sass looks to try and take him down.
>He has the takedown! Santos pulls guard.
>Sass is trying to pass guard.
>Sass struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Santos brings his legs up and tries to lock Sass in a triangle choke.
>Sass pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>In guard, Sass begins working to pass to side control.
>Santos keeps his guard secure.
>Santos tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Sass.
>Sass begins trying to pass the guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Sass begins trying to get himself behind Santos.
>He does it, getting behind Santos.
>Sass tries to hook Santos in a rear naked choke.
>Sass gets rolled onto his back, and Santos spins over so that he is now in guard.
>Sass paid the price for not getting his hooks in first.
>Santos fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Santos gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Sass, who is on his back.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Sass gets hit with a big stomp!
>Apparently unwilling to engage, Santos lets his opponent stand back up.
>A speculative right hand from Santos doesn't find a home.
>Not letting up, Sass quickly steps in closer to attack Santos.
>Sass is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Santos.
>Sass grabs Santos and pulls him into a grapple.
>Sass tries to take Santos down.
>The takedown is completed, Santos is on his back and pulls guard.
>Sass attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Sass isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Santos secures an arm and tries to ensnare Sass in a triangle.
>Sass defends well against it.
>Santos is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sass off of him.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Santos doesn't allow Sass to smother him against the ground.
>Santos attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Sass pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Sass begins trying to pass the guard.
>Santos comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Sass in guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Santos slips past a left jab and counters with a hard kick across the side.
>Santos comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Sass tries to avoid Santos.
>Sass avoids the takedown attempt.
>Sass counters a left jab with a clean left.
>Moving in closer, Santos looks like he may want to wrestle Sass.
>Sass is pulled into a grapple.
>Santos is trying to muscle Sass up against the ropes.
>Santos does it, Sass is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>With Sass stuck against the ropes, Santos tries to complete a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Sass is on his back and pulls guard.
>Santos throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Sass tries to ensnare an arm.
>A kimura attempt almost catches Santos, but Sass eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control.
>Sass begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Sass struggles but cannot mount Santos.
>Sass feels Santos prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>Sass attempts an armbar.
>Santos stops Sass from applying it.
>Leonardo Santos looks very tired out there.
>Santos tries to pull guard on Sass but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Sass tries to lock Santos in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Santos has to tap out!

>Paul Sass takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Paul 'Sassangle' Sass defeats Leonardo Santos (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 6:05 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

8th Bout: Dan Lauzon x Kuniyoshi Hironaka

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Lauzon backs away from Hironaka, creating some space between them.
>Hironaka moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.
>Lauzon feints going high, but Hironaka doesn't buy it.
>Hironaka avoids a tight combination.
>Lauzon looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Hironaka seems happy to engage with Lauzon in the pocket.
>A big right misses, giving Hironaka the chance to counter with a nice left.
>Hironaka tries for a left jab but Lauzon uses head movement to avoid it.
>Standing in the pocket, Hironaka chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Lauzon.
>Lauzon counters with a left jab that catches Hironaka hard.
>Lauzon comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Hironaka counters with a takedown, and Lauzon is forced to pull guard.
>Hironaka lies on top of Lauzon, basically smothering him.
>Hironaka seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity.
>Lauzon blocks it by keeping his guard secure.
>Lauzon brings his legs up and tries to lock Hironaka in a triangle choke.
>Hironaka blocks the attempt.
>Hironaka tries to break the guard of Lauzon, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity.
>Lauzon blocks it by keeping his guard secure.
>Hironaka deflects a couple of punches that Lauzon threw from below.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>The clock runs down as Lauzon is being smothered against the ground by Hironaka.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Hironaka is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lauzon.
>Lauzon ends up grappling for supremacy with Hironaka.
>Hironaka is looking to muscle Lauzon back against the ropes.
>Lauzon ends up backed against the ropes.
>Hironaka attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Lauzon to the ground.
>Hironaka uses a nice inside leg trip and Lauzon is forced to pull guard!
>Hironaka throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Using his leg strength to push Hironaka back a bit, Lauzon looks to scramble for position.
>He isn't fast enough, and has to turtle up with Hironaka on top of him.
>Lauzon, turtled up, can do nothing to prevent Hironaka from taking his back.
>Hironaka attempts to set up a rear naked choke.
>With his opponent turtled tightly, Hironaka cannot get the rear naked choke applied.
>Hironaka tries to put Lauzon in a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is locked in, Lauzon is flattened out and has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Kuniyoshi Hironaka!
>Official Result: Kuniyoshi Hironaka defeats Dan 'The Upgrade' Lauzon (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:06 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

9th Bout: Mairbek Taisumov x Joe Ellenberger

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Ellenberger slips past a left jab and counters with a nice jab.
>A feint sets Taisumov up for an inside leg kick, but Ellenberger evades it.
>Ellenberger throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Taisumov.
>Ellenberger gets a single leg takedown! Taisumov pulls guard off it.
>Looking to catch his breath, Ellenberger is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Ellenberger begins trying to pass the guard.
>Ellenberger isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Ellenberger leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Taisumov.
>Ellenberger begins trying to pass the guard.
>Taisumov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Ellenberger firmly in guard.
>Taisumov throws out some punches, but Ellenberger leans back to avoid them.
>Ellenberger begins trying to pass the guard.
>Ellenberger isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Taisumov throws out some punches, but Ellenberger leans back to avoid them.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Ellenberger swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Ellenberger slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>Taisumov counters a left jab by using a flurry of quick punches.
>An errant jab sets Ellenberger up to counter-strike with a sharp kick to the shin.
>Mairbek Taisumov won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Taisumov slips past a left jab and fires back with a left.
>Taisumov drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Ellenberger in with a feint.
>Taisumov throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Ellenberger presses in closer to attack.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ellenberger.
>The takedown is completed, Taisumov is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Ellenberger starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Taisumov keeps Ellenberger in half guard.
>Taisumov tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Ellenberger.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Ellenberger looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He can't get free of half guard.
>Taisumov tries to sweep Ellenberger but doesn't get anywhere.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Taisumov telling him to go right at Ellenberger, hard and fast.
>Ellenberger throws a right kick to the body but Taisumov avoids it.
>Ellenberger slips past a left jab and counters with a nice left hand.
>Taisumov looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Ellenberger backs away.
>Moving in closer, Ellenberger looks like he may want to wrestle Taisumov.
>Taisumov keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Moving in closer, Ellenberger looks like he may want to wrestle Taisumov.
>Taisumov tries to counter Ellenberger with a huge right hand, but it doesn't hit the target.
>A straight left fails to land and Taisumov is able to fire back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Ellenberger.
>Moving in closer, Taisumov looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Ellenberger counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Taisumov is forced to pull guard.
>Ellenberger smothers Taisumov with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Ellenberger lies on top of Taisumov, basically smothering him.
>Ellenberger begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Ellenberger isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Ellenberger deflects a couple of punches that Taisumov threw from below.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Taisumov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Ellenberger off of him.
>Taisumov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Ellenberger off of him.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Taisumov looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Ellenberger lets Taisumov get closer.
>Ellenberger gets caught with a series of quick lefts from the pocket.
>A left jab misses, giving Ellenberger the chance to hit back with a clean left jab.
>Ellenberger uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and he hits a clean punch.
>A big right misses, giving Ellenberger the chance to counter with a kick to the ribs.
>A left jab misses, Ellenberger counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Ellenberger slips past a straight punch and hits a stinging inside leg kick.
>Mairbek Taisumov is obviously limping.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Ellenberger to hit a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>Mairbek Taisumov winces in pain after yet another shot to the leg.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Joe Ellenberger is looking really tired.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>From the pocket, Taisumov hits a stiff jab.
>Ellenberger slips past a straight punch and hits a nice left.
>Ellenberger slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have Ellenberger down as the winner.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Joe Ellenberger!
>Official Result: Joe 'Excalibur' Ellenberger defeats Mairbek 'Beckan' Taisumov (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

10th Bout: Kamal Shalorus x Maciej Jewtuszko

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>A straight left fails to land and Jewtuszko is able to fire back with a left.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Jewtuszko throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Shalorus tries to hook a guillotine as Jewtuszko comes in.
>Shalorus can't get the guillotine choke.
>The takedown is completed, but Shalorus is on his back less than a few seconds; spinning out and away, he quickly gets back up.
>Shalorus slips past a left jab and counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>A left hand misses, allowing Jewtuszko to counter with a crazy flying knee strike, but Shalorus somehow doesn't go down!
>Jewtuszko shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Shalorus sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Jewtuszko up close into a clinch.
>Shalorus has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Jewtuszko down.
>Shalorus gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Jewtuszko pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Jewtuszko is being smothered against the ground by Shalorus.
>Shalorus attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He passes to half guard.
>Shalorus looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Jewtuszko comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Shalorus in half guard.
>Jewtuszko tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Shalorus.
>Shalorus tries to pass the half guard.
>Jewtuszko keeps his half guard secure.
>Jewtuszko tries to sweep Shalorus but doesn't get anywhere.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Shalorus looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Jewtuszko tries to sweep Shalorus but can't do it.
>Shalorus is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Shalorus blocks an attempted sweep.
>Shalorus attempts to pass half guard.
>Shalorus isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Jewtuszko.
>Jewtuszko tries to sweep Shalorus but doesn't get anywhere.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Shalorus throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Jewtuszko attempts to avoid Shalorus as he shoots in.
>Shalorus can't get the takedown, Jewtuszko was too quick to back away.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Jewtuszko comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Shalorus tries to avoid the takedown.
>Jewtuszko can't get the takedown, Shalorus was too quick to back away.
>Shalorus counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a left.
>Shalorus throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Jewtuszko.
>Jewtuszko tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Jewtuszko avoided Shalorus.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Jewtuszko counters a left jab with a solid left jab.
>Shalorus comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>A counter right hook catches Shalorus hard, almost putting him down!
>Shalorus slips out of the way of a body kick.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Shalorus to hit back with a solid left.
>Jewtuszko is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Shalorus looks happy to engage Jewtuszko in the pocket.
>Shalorus eats a murderous right hand, he is out before he hits the ground!

>Maciej Jewtuszko takes the victory by way of Knock Out!
>Official Result: Maciej 'Irokez' Jewtuszko defeats Kamal Shalorus (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:31 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

11th Bout: Willamy Chiquerim x Tyson Griffin

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Griffin isn't drawn in by Chiquerim feinting to his left.
>Griffin tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Chiquerim moves out of range.
>Griffin gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Griffin steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint.
>Moving in closer, Chiquerim looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Griffin catches the advancing Chiquerim by surprise with a takedown.
>Griffin looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Chiquerim is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Griffin firmly in guard.
>Griffin gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Chiquerim quickly scrambles.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Griffin the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.
>Griffin attempts to roll Chiquerim slightly and take his back.
>Chiquerim is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Chiquerim prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Griffin from getting hooks in.
>Chiquerim tries a roll, but doesn't budge Griffin.
>Chiquerim is in huge trouble now, as Griffin successfully gets both hooks in.
>Griffin, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Griffin gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Chiquerim has to tap out!

>Tyson Griffin takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Tyson Griffin defeats Willamy 'Chiquerim' Freire (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:03 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Main Event: Kajan Johnson x JZ Calvan

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Advancing, Cavalcante counters a left jab by using a nice jab.
>A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Johnson is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick.
>Cavalcante uses a smart combination to get Johnson to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Johnson cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Cavalcante fires away with elbows, but Johnson deals with them fairly well.
>Cavalcante doesn't let Johnson pull him in close to be smothered.
>The clock runs down as Johnson is being smothered against the ground by Cavalcante.
>In guard, Cavalcante begins working to pass to side control.
>Johnson finds his opponent too skilled, and Cavalcante passes guard into side control.
>Cavalcante begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He easily gets the mount.
>Cavalcante tries to ensnare Johnson in an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Johnson has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission; Gesias Cavalcante!
>Official Result: Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante defeats 'Rajin'' Kajan Johnson (Submission (Armbar) in 3:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 41-31

Jingo: 35-27

wekka · May 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIII Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIII: Featherweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round
@ Komazawa Gymnasium/ 4th Week of October 2016

Opening Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Toshihiro Shimizu (15-13-10)
x
Tomoyuki Fukami (9-2-6)

2nd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Doo Ho Choi (12-4)
x
Masaki Yanagisawa (14-11-1)

3rd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Wicky Akiyo (15-9-1)
x
Savant Young (12-9)

Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout:
Alvin Robinson (13-7)
x
Noad Lahat (8-0)

5th Bout:
SHOJI Maruyama (13-9-1)
x
Jon Shores (12-3)

6th Bout:
John Teixeira (15-1-1)
x
Brandon Bender (11-0)

7th Bout:
Mackens Semerzier (8-4)
x
Mark Streigl (13-0)

8th Bout:
Yuji Hoshino (21-8-7)
x
Giovanni da Silva Santos (13-1)

9th Bout:
Michihiro Omigawa (14-13-1)
x
Renato Carneiro (8-1-2)

10th Bout:
Kazuyuki Miyata (13-10)
x
Ryan Schultz (24-13-1)

Main Event:
Mizuto Hirota (16-7-1)
x
Alan Omer (17-3)

CageRage · May 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIII: Featherweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Komazawa Gymnasium/ 4th Week of October 2016

Opening Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Toshihiro Shimizu (15-13-10)

x

Tomoyuki Fukami (9-2-6)

2nd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Doo Ho Choi (12-4)

x

Masaki Yanagisawa (14-11-1)

3rd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Wicky Akiyo (15-9-1)

x

Savant Young (12-9)

Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout:

Alvin Robinson (13-7)

x

Noad Lahat (8-0)

5th Bout:

SHOJI Maruyama (13-9-1)

x

Jon Shores (12-3)

6th Bout:

John Teixeira (15-1-1)

x

Brandon Bender (11-0)

7th Bout:

Mackens Semerzier (8-4)

x

Mark Streigl (13-0)

8th Bout:

Yuji Hoshino (21-8-7)

x

Giovanni da Silva Santos (13-1)

9th Bout:

Michihiro Omigawa (14-13-1)

x

Renato Carneiro (8-1-2)

10th Bout:

Kazuyuki Miyata (13-10)

x

Ryan Schultz (24-13-1)

Main Event:

Mizuto Hirota (16-7-1)

x

Alan Omer (17-3)

Jingo · May 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIII: Featherweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Komazawa Gymnasium/ 4th Week of October 2016

Opening Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Toshihiro Shimizu (15-13-10)

x

Tomoyuki Fukami (9-2-6)

2nd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Doo Ho Choi (12-4)

x

Masaki Yanagisawa (14-11-1)

3rd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Wicky Akiyo (15-9-1)

x

Savant Young (12-9)

Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout:

Alvin Robinson (13-7)

x

Noad Lahat (8-0)

5th Bout:

SHOJI Maruyama (13-9-1)

x

Jon Shores (12-3)

6th Bout:

John Teixeira (15-1-1)

x

Brandon Bender (11-0)

7th Bout:

Mackens Semerzier (8-4)

x

Mark Streigl (13-0)

8th Bout:

Yuji Hoshino (21-8-7)

x

Giovanni da Silva Santos (13-1)

9th Bout:

Michihiro Omigawa (14-13-1)

x

Renato Carneiro (8-1-2)

10th Bout:

Kazuyuki Miyata (13-10)

x

Ryan Schultz (24-13-1)

Main Event:

Mizuto Hirota (16-7-1)

x

Alan Omer (17-3)

wekka · May 12, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIII: Featherweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Komazawa Gymnasium (5,239)

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Opening Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Tomoyuki Fukami x Toshihiro Shimizu

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Fukami moves out of range of some wild punches.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Fukami fakes a lunge.
>Shimizu quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Shimizu manages to wrestle his way into a dominant position in the grapple.
>Shimizu attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Fukami to the ground.
>Shimizu doesn't get the throw, Fukami instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Fukami is looking to muscle Shimizu back against the ropes.
>Fukami can't manage it, and Shimizu gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Fukami counters some wild swings with a jab.
>A couple of wild punches go sailing past, giving Fukami the opportunity to counter with a jab.
>A straight left by Fukami keeps Shimizu from advancing.
>Shimizu steps in to put some pressure on.
>Shimizu shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Fukami tries to avoid Shimizu.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Fukami avoided Shimizu.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Shimizu looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Fukami lets Shimizu get closer.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Fukami tries to wrestle Shimizu backward and up against the ropes.
>Shimizu out-wrestles him though.
>Shimizu looks to set up a judo throw.
>Fukami is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
>Shimizu looks to get past the guard.
>Shimizu isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Toshihiro Shimizu doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Grabbing an arm, Fukami attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Fukami gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Shimizu has to tap out!

>Tomoyuki Fukami takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Tomoyuki Fukami defeats Toshihiro Shimizu (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 7:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Poor.

2nd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Masaki Yanagisawa x Doo Ho Choi

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Choi hits a swift leg kick on Yanagisawa.
>Choi catches Yanagisawa moving in with a jab.
>Stepping in, Choi is able to nail a tasty jab - right cross combination.
>Yanagisawa didn't like that one bit, and quickly backs off.
>Choi lands a powerful right hook to the body, having set it up with a couple of sharp jabs.
>Yanagisawa gets caught with a nice one-two combination.
>Yanagisawa has his hands far too low.
>Choi scores with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body.
>Choi tries for a right body kick but Yanagisawa moves out of range.
>Choi glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Yanagisawa seems to be waiting for Choi to make a move.
>A jab misses and Choi counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>Choi scores with a couple of jabs and a right cross.
>Yanagisawa avoids a low kick.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Choi hits a barrage of big punches on Yanagisawa and knocks him down!
>Choi senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
>Choi hits several vicious stomps and kicks!
>The referee dives in to save Yanagisawa from any further shots!

>The winner, by TKO; Doo Ho Choi!
>Official Result: 'The Korean Super Boy' Doo Ho Choi defeats Masaki Yanagisawa (TKO (Strikes) in 5:36 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

3rd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Savant Young x Wicky Akiyo

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Young throws a left jab but Nishiura avoids it.
>Young just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Nishiura throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Young.
>Nishiura finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Young promptly wrestles him to the ground, taking his back in the process.
>Young tries to lock Nishiura in an armbar.
>Nishiura pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving Young lying flat, easily secured in side control.
>Nishiura starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Young tries to break free and scramble for position, but Nishiura keeps him trapped.
>In side control, Nishiura begins working to get a mount.
>He can't mount Young.
>Young attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
>In side control, Nishiura throws a couple of punches designed to keep Young guessing.
>Nishiura tries to lock Young in an armbar.
>Young blocks it.
>Nishiura blocks Young as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Young uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Nishiura to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Nishiura tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Nishiura avoided Young.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Nishiura comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Young.
>Young tries to single leg Nishiura as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away.
>Nishiura throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Young sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Nishiura doesn't get the takedown, Young avoided it.
>Young steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Nishiura feints going high, but Young doesn't buy it.
>Nishiura tries for a spinning back fist but Young moves out of range.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Nishiura.
>Nishiura can't get the takedown, Young defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Young looks for a trip takedown.
>Young doesn't get the takedown, Nishiura blocked it.
>A whizzer allows Nishiura to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Nishiura is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Young tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Nishiura defended it well.
>There's a takedown attempt from Nishiura.
>Young looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>Young can't get the guillotine choke.
>Nishiura gets a single leg takedown! Young pulls guard off it.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, his corner told Young to be ready to sprawl if Nishiura shoots in.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Young to hit back with a clean left.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Young the opportunity to counter with a clean jab.
>An errant jab sets Nishiura up to counter-strike with a quick series of punches.
>Nishiura side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Savant Young looks very tired out there.
>Nishiura looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Nishiura moves into the pocket.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Young has the angle to counter with a nice left.
>Akiyo Nishiura doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Nishiura hits a left hook to the body.
>Good head movement allows Young to go under a vicious left hand and immediately counter with a crisp left.
>Young slips past a jab and scores with a straight left.
>Young slips past a straight punch and then hits a punch.
>Nishiura dodges a jab, and fires back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Young, who covered up well.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Young steps back and creates some space.
>Nishiura counters an errant left jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Young the opportunity to counter with a left.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Young uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Nishiura comes in closer to press the issue.
>Akiyo Nishiura looks very, very tired.
>Young counters a left kick to the body by hitting a quick series of punches.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Nishiura still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Strikes from Young keep Nishiura from stepping in too close.
>Despite being tired, Nishiura looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Young.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Young uses strikes to keep Nishiura away.
>Young counters a left kick to the body by hitting a left jab to the cheek.
>Nishiura steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Nishiura comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Nishiura can't get near enough to engage, Young uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>A flurry of punches miss Young and allow him to counter-strike with a solid left.
>A straight left fails to land and Nishiura is able to fire back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>An errant jab sets Nishiura up to counter-strike with a clean right.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Despite being tired, Nishiura looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Young.
>Nishiura is now standing in the pocket.
>A right jab misses the mark and allows Young to counter with a quick series of punches.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1: Nishiura.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Young.
>Judge #3 has Nishiura as the winner.
>Akiyo 'Wicky Akiyo' Nishiura wins by split decision!
>Official Result: Akiyo 'Wicky Akiyo' Nishiura defeats Savant 'Black Superman' Young (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

4th Bout: Noad Lahat x Alvin Robinson

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Robinson throws a left jab but Lahat avoids it.
>Robinson steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Robinson uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Lahat to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>It looks like Lahat is trying to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is too fast, Lahat cannot grab the guillotine.
>Lahat cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Robinson starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Robinson starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Lahat doesn't let Robinson get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>Robinson blocks an attempted sweep.
>Robinson begins trying to get himself behind Lahat.
>He takes the back!
>Robinson attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Lahat.
>Lahat stops Robinson from flattening him out.
>Lahat manages to turtle up, even with Robinson on top of him.
>Lahat is rolled over onto his back, where Robinson secures side control.
>Robinson tries to ensnare Lahat in an americana.
>Lahat fights off the americana attempt.
>Lahat brings his legs in to trap Robinson in half guard.
>Robinson attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Robinson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Lahat tries to ensnare an arm.
>Robinson fends off Lahat, and doesn't give up an arm.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Robinson starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Lahat keeps his half guard secure.
>Lahat attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Robinson blocks it.
>Robinson attempts a kimura.
>Lahat defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Lahat struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard.
>Robinson lies on top of Lahat, basically smothering him.
>Time slips away as Robinson successfully keeps Lahat stuck against the ground.
>Robinson attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Robinson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Robinson starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Lahat.
>Lahat is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Robinson tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds, his corner told Robinson to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Robinson slips out of the way of a jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Lahat comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>It looks like Robinson is trying to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is successful, but Robinson has caught Lahat in a guillotine!
>Noad Lahat looks very tired out there.
>Robinson gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out!
>The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over.
>Robinson releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>Breathing very hard, Alvin Robinson is looking ragged.
>Lahat starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Robinson brings his legs up and tries to lock Lahat in a triangle choke.
>Lahat blocks the attempt.
>Lahat throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Robinson raises his legs and tries to get Lahat into a triangle choke.
>Lahat defends well against it.
>Lahat looks to get past the guard.
>Robinson is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Lahat firmly in guard.
>Robinson secures an arm and tries to ensnare Lahat in a triangle.
>Robinson gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Lahat has to tap out!

>Alvin Robinson takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Alvin 'Kid' Robinson defeats Noad 'Neo' Lahat (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 4:56 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

5th Bout: Jon Shores x SHOJI Maruyama

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Shores counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches.
>Shoji avoids a flurry of punches and hits a clean left.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Shores chooses to shoot in on Shoji.
>Shoji sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Shoji avoided Shores.
>Shoji looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Shores.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Shores uses strikes to keep Shoji away.
>Shoji looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Shores.
>Shoji is in the pocket, ready to attack Shores.
>Shoji tries for a left jab but Shores uses head movement to avoid it.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Shoji steps back and creates some space.
>Shoji comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Shoji steps back and creates some space.
>Shores throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Shoji cannot stop the takedown but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet.
>Shores just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Shores uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Shores comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>The takedown is completed, Shoji is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Shores attempts to arm triangle Shoji from the top of half guard.
>Shores gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Shoji is still trying to fight out of it!
>Out of the blue, Shoji breaks free! Shores must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked.
>Shoji tries to sweep Shores but can't do it.
>Shores looks to get past the half guard.
>Shores gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
>Shores unloads with big punches from the mount, landing several that clearly hurt Shoji.
>Shores fires away with punches, and Shoji is stung by several big shots.
>Shores unloads with big punches from the mount, landing several that clearly hurt Shoji.
>Shores fires away with punches, but Shoji deals with them fairly well.
>Shores pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Shoji.
>Shores pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Shoji covers up well.
>Shoji tries to turn over and sweep Shores, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Shores successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Shores, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Shoji stops Shores from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Shoji struggles against Shores but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Shores, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Shores has Shoji flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is 'Killer' Jon Shores!
>Official Result: 'Killer' Jon Shores defeats Shoji 'Noboru Samurai' Maruyama (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:22 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

6th Bout: Brandon Bender x John Teixeira

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>A left jab misses and Teixeira strikes back with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Using his wrestling skills, Bender is trying to push Teixeira up against the ropes.
>Teixeira out-wrestles him though.
>Using his wrestling skills, Teixeira is trying to push Bender up against the ropes.
>Teixeira achieves it, pinning Bender to the ropes.
>Bender avoids a foot stomp attempt.
>Teixeira goes to use some dirty boxing, but Bender is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Bender is trapped against the ropes and Teixeira punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek.
>Teixeira tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Bender uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
>Teixeira catches Bender with a knee strike to the thigh.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>Teixeira tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Bender takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Teixeira ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>With Teixeira stuck against the ropes, Bender tries to complete a takedown.
>Bender gets the takedown! Teixeira pulls guard.
>Bender attempts to pass guard.
>Bender gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Bender attempts to roll Teixeira slightly and take his back.
>Bender takes the back, Teixeira could do nothing about it.
>Bender pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Teixeira prevents Bender from getting his hooks in.
>Teixeira tries to turn over and sweep Bender but can't do it.
>Teixeira prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Bender from getting hooks in.
>Teixeira tries to turn over and sweep Bender but can't do it.
>Teixeira is in huge trouble now, as Bender successfully gets both hooks in.
>Bender attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Teixeira fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Bender tries to finish Teixeira off with a rear naked choke.
>Teixeira doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Teixeira struggles against Bender but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Bender pounds away, and Teixeira struggles to deal with them.
>Bender, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Teixeira fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Teixeira improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Teixeira is in huge trouble now, as Bender successfully gets both hooks in.
>Bender, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>The rear naked choke is in deep, but Teixeira only has to survive a few seconds before the round ends!
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Bender has been instructed to try and get Teixeira to the floor in this round.
>A barrage of punches miss and Bender strikes back with a left.
>A flurry of punches miss Teixeira and allow him to counter-strike with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Bender back!
>Teixeira works the jab.
>Bender, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Teixeira has to pull guard.
>John Teixeira looks very tired out there.
>Bender looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Teixeira finds his opponent too skilled, and Bender passes guard into side control.
>Bender starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Teixeira.
>He shows excellent control to move Teixeira over and take his back.
>Teixeira is in huge trouble now, as Bender successfully gets both hooks in.
>Bender, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Teixeira fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Breathing very hard, Brandon Bender is looking ragged.
>Bender maintains his hooks, despite Teixeira trying to break them.
>With both hooks in, Bender tries to flatten Teixeira out for the rear naked choke.
>Teixeira doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Teixeira struggles against Bender but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Bender pounds away on Teixeira, landing several good shots in the process.
>Bender, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Teixeira stops Bender from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>John Teixeira looks very, very tired.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Bender attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Bender flattens Teixeira out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

>The winner, by submission, is Brandon Bender!
>Official Result: Brandon Bender defeats John 'Macapa' Teixeira (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:53 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

7th Bout: Mark Striegl x Mackens Semerzier

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Semerzier grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Striegl pulls guard.
>Looking to catch his breath, Semerzier is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Striegl works some separation, and Semerzier ends up standing looking down at him.
>Semerzier looks to get on top of Striegl.
>Striegl stops Semerzier at half guard, preventing him from getting side control.
>Semerzier attempts an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Striegl is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free!
>Shockingly, Semerzier loses it! Striegl pops his head free, and has somehow survived!
>Semerzier blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
>In half guard, Semerzier catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Striegl attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Semerzier blocks it.
>Semerzier begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Semerzier blocks Striegl as he tries a transition to full guard.
>Semerzier attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Striegl tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Semerzier doesn't allow it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Striegl.
>Striegl can't take Semerzier off his feet, so settles for pushing him face-first up against the ropes instead.
>Striegl tries to get up onto the back of Semerzier and apply a choke.
>Striegl cannot get the choke applied, Semerzier fought him off.
>Striegl tries to get up onto the back of Semerzier and apply a choke.
>Semerzier fights hard and does not let Striegl get a grip.
>With the ropes trapping Semerzier, Striegl, holding him from behind, looks to try and take him down.
>Semerzier shows stubborn resistance and Striegl cannot complete the takedown.
>Striegl tries to take Semerzier down from behind.
>Semerzier shows excellent takedown defence and turns so that Striegl is backed against the ropes.
>Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>An errant jab sets Striegl up to counter-strike with a leg kick.
>A straight left by Striegl keeps Semerzier from advancing.
>Time slips away as Semerzier doesn't press Striegl, allowing him to circle.
>Striegl shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Semerzier sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Semerzier tries to wrestle Striegl backward and up against the ropes.
>Semerzier does it, Striegl is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Semerzier has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Striegl down.
>Semerzier can't get the takedown, as Striegl wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Mark Striegl is breathing very hard.
>With Semerzier stuck against the ropes, Striegl tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>Semerzier keeps his composure, and Striegl cannot get enough leverage to throw him.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Striegl avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Mackens Semerzier looks very tired out there.
>A tired-looking Semerzier approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Striegl stuffs the takedown, so Semerzier has to settle for pushing him up against the ropes.
>Semerzier has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Striegl down.
>Striegl keeps his composure, and Semerzier cannot get past his takedown defence.
>Striegl turns Semerzier slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Semerzier has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Striegl to the ground.
>Semerzier can't get the takedown, but does get behind Striegl when he attempts to wriggle free.
>Mackens Semerzier looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Striegl uses a whizzer to half turn Semerzier, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center.
>Mark Striegl seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Looking tired, Semerzier comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Striegl.
>Striegl uses his strikes to stop Semerzier from getting close enough to grapple.
>Semerzier, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Striegl sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Striegl avoided Semerzier.
>Semerzier throws out a quick left jab.
>Time slips away as Striegl doesn't press Semerzier, allowing him to circle.
>Semerzier keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>It seems that Striegl is happy to let Semerzier circle for the moment.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Semerzier chooses to move forward and try to take Striegl down.
>Striegl tries to step away from the takedown.
>Semerzier doesn't get the takedown, Striegl avoided it.
>Mark Striegl looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Striegl sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Semerzier presses in closer to attack.
>Looking tired, Semerzier comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Striegl.
>Semerzier can't get near enough to engage, Striegl uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>A drained-looking Semerzier tries to close the distance between them.
>Strikes from Striegl keep Semerzier from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Mackens Semerzier looks like he is completely out of gas.
>A tired-looking Semerzier approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Striegl tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Striegl saw it coming and got out of range.
>Semerzier hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Striegl seems to be waiting for Semerzier to make a move.
>Semerzier uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>It seems that Striegl is happy to let Semerzier circle for the moment.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>A tired-looking Semerzier approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Striegl tries to avoid Semerzier.
>Striegl avoids the takedown attempt.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1: Semerzier.
>Judge #2 has Striegl as the winner.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Striegl.
>The winner, by split decision, is Mark Striegl!
>Official Result: Mark 'Mugen' Striegl defeats Mackens 'Mack Da Menace' Semerzier (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

8th Bout: Giovanni da Silva Santos x Yuji Hoshino

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Hoshino avoids a barrage of punches and hits a nice left hand.
>Santos throws a barrage of big right hands but Hoshino moves out of range.
>Santos looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Hoshino dodges a jab, and fires back with a nice jab.
>Good head movement allows Santos to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Standing in the pocket, Hoshino chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Santos.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Santos pulling guard.
>In guard, Hoshino begins working to pass to side control.
>Hoshino isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Santos tries to pull Hoshino in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Hoshino lies on top of Santos, basically smothering him.
>Hoshino begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Santos throws out some punches, but Hoshino leans back to avoid them.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Hoshino looks to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Santos tries to catch Hoshino with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Time slips away as Hoshino successfully keeps Santos stuck against the ground.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Hoshino uses a smart combination to get Santos to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
>Hoshino punches down at Santos, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Hoshino looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Hoshino looks to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Santos.
>Hoshino pounds away with elbows from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>Hoshino starts hammering away at Santos with punches.
>Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Santos is going to lose this fight!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Santos was intelligently defending himself!

>Yuji Hoshino takes the win by TKO!
>Official Result: Yuji Hoshino defeats Giovanni 'Soldado' da Silva Santos (TKO (Strikes) in 9:23 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

9th Bout: Renato Carneiro x Michihiro Omigawa

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Moicano avoids a quick jab and hits a left.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Omigawa steps back and creates some space.
>Omigawa avoids a quick jab and hits a superb combination of right hook to the body and a big left cross.
>Omigawa uses a smart combination to get Moicano to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Moicano tries to step away from the takedown.
>Omigawa can't get the takedown, Moicano was too quick to back away.
>Moicano fakes a lunge.
>Omigawa comes in closer to press the issue.
>Omigawa looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Omigawa cannot get close enough to the elusive Moicano to grapple.
>Omigawa counters a left jab by hitting a thudding left hook to the body.
>Moicano hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Moicano settle at all, Omigawa comes in closer.
>Omigawa shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Moicano sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Moicano avoided Omigawa.
>Moicano counters a tight combination by hitting a crisp jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Omigawa comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Omigawa cannot get close enough to the elusive Moicano.
>Omigawa throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Moicano tries to avoid the takedown.
>Omigawa can't get the takedown, Moicano was too quick to back away.
>Moicano throws a left jab but Omigawa avoids it.
>Omigawa looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Moicano.
>Moicano uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Omigawa.
>Omigawa looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Moicano.
>Moicano uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Omigawa.
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Moicano the opportunity to counter with a clean jab.
>Omigawa is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Omigawa moves into the pocket.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Moicano shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Moicano steps back and creates some space.
>Moicano tries for a left jab but Omigawa moves out of range.
>Moicano narrowly misses Omigawa with a right uppercut.
>Omigawa steps in closer to force the issue.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Omigawa uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a right jab to the cheek.
>Omigawa uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a right jab to the cheek.
>Omigawa throws a wild right hand, but Moicano covers up and absorbs the strike.
>Moicano backs away from Omigawa, creating some space between them.
>Omigawa shoots in for a takedown.
>Moicano tries to avoid Omigawa.
>Omigawa can't get the takedown, Moicano was too quick to back away.
>Moicano slams a crisp right into the gloves of Omigawa, but can't follow up.
>The fight slows as Omigawa sits back and allows Moicano to circle.
>A straight left by Moicano keeps Omigawa from advancing.
>The fight slows as Omigawa sits back and allows Moicano to circle.
>Renato Carneiro looks very tired out there.
>Omigawa comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Moicano sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Omigawa doesn't get the takedown, Moicano avoided it.
>Omigawa is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Moicano uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Omigawa.
>Moicano eats a pair of nice shots to the body.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Omigawa looks to set up a judo throw.
>Omigawa can't get the throw, as Moicano wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>A straight left fails to land and Omigawa is able to fire back with a superb combination of right hook to the body and a big left cross.
>A jab misses, allowing Omigawa to counter-strike with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great left cross.
>Omigawa scores with a solid right jab.
>Moicano throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>The fight slows as Omigawa sits back and allows Moicano to circle.
>Omigawa shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Moicano attempts to avoid Omigawa as he shoots in.
>Omigawa can't get the takedown, Moicano was too quick to back away.
>Renato Carneiro looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Omigawa throws a looping punch, but Moicano avoids it.
>Moicano doesn't press the issue, allowing Omigawa to circle.
>Moving in closer, Omigawa looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Omigawa is now standing in the pocket.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Omigawa is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Moicano.
>Moicano ends up grappling for supremacy with Omigawa.
>With Moicano in his grasp, Omigawa tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>Omigawa can't get the throw, as Moicano wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Omigawa.
>Omigawa wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Michihiro Omigawa defeats Renato 'Moicano' Carneiro (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Awful.

10th Bout: Ryan Schultz x Kazuyuki Miyata

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Schultz unloads with heavy right hands, knocking Miyata down!
>Schultz moves in quickly, kneeling beside Miyata and starting to hammer down with punches!
>Dazed as he is, Miyata still manages to do the smart thing and pull half guard.
>Schultz tries to stand up, but Miyata keeps him firmly in half guard.
>Miyata tries to pull Schultz into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Schultz defends it well.
>Schultz wants to stand up, but cannot get out of half guard.
>Miyata attempts to guillotine Schultz from the bottom of half guard.
>Schultz stops Miyata from applying it.
>Miyata keeps Schultz, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard.
>Miyata attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Miyata gets a guillotine but cannot get Schultz to tap out!
>It looks like Schultz must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in.
>The guillotine is finally released, Miyata may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out.
>In guard, Schultz throws a couple of punches designed to keep Miyata guessing.
>Miyata brings his legs up and tries to lock Schultz in a triangle choke.
>Schultz doesn't let Miyata get it.
>In guard, Schultz throws a couple of punches designed to keep Miyata guessing.
>Schultz starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Miyata attempts a triangle choke on Schultz from the bottom of the guard.
>Schultz blocks the attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Schultz attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Miyata keeps Schultz in guard.
>Miyata brings his legs up and tries to lock Schultz in a triangle choke.
>Schultz defends well against it.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Schultz moves in after a nice feint and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Miyata.
>Miyata gets caught with several big right hands! He tries to cover up, but is getting blitzed!
>Miyata gets knocked down and Schultz keeps up the pressure with punch after punch!
>With Miyata taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!

>The winner, by TKO, is 'Lion' Ryan Schultz!
>Official Result: 'Lion' Ryan Schultz defeats Kazuyuki 'Little Hercules' Miyata (TKO (Strikes) in 7:27 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Main Event: Alan Omer x Mizuto Hirota

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Countering a wild off-target spinning back fist, Hirota hits a crisp jab.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Hirota throws a barrage of big punches but Omer covers up and is no danger.
>Hirota tries for a left jab but Omer uses head movement to avoid it.
>There's a double leg attempt from Omer, from the pocket.
>Omer can't get past the sprawl of Hirota, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Omer gets up sharply, sensing that Hirota was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
>Omer avoids a kick to the leg and hits a jab.
>Hirota drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Hirota tries for a right body kick but Omer moves out of range.
>A left jab misses and Hirota counters with a leg kick.
>Omer throws three punches in quick succession, but Hirota was out of range.
>Not letting up, Hirota quickly steps in closer to attack Omer.
>Hirota throws a left jab but Omer avoids it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Hirota counters a left jab by using a sharp kick to the shin.
>Alan Omer is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes.
>Hirota throws a barrage of big rights but Omer is quick to move out of range.
>A left jab misses and Hirota counters with a clean left.
>Moving in closer, Omer looks like he may want to wrestle Hirota.
>He pulls Hirota into a grapple.
>Omer has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Hirota down.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Hirota blocked Omer.
>Hirota pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple.
>Omer just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a jab.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Hirota to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Omer slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Hirota avoids a jab and scores with a hard leg kick.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Omer comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Omer can't get past the sprawl of Hirota, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Hirota pounds away with punches and Omer is in big trouble!
>The referee pulls Hirota away, stopping the match!
>Omer looks furious at that decision, he's complaining that it was an early stoppage...and he does have a point!

>The winner, by TKO; Mizuto Hirota!
>Official Result: Mizuto Hirota defeats Alan Omer (TKO (Strikes) in 9:40 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 46-36

Jingo: 41-32

wekka · May 12, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIV Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIV: Bantamweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round
@ Fukuoka Marine Messe/ 4th Week of November 2016

Opening Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Leandro Higo (13-3)
x
Shunichi Shimizu (28-10-2)

2nd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Russell Doane (10-1)
x
L.C. Davis (18-7)

3rd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Yodsanan Sityodtong (2-1)
x
Jimmie Rivera (12-3)

4th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout
Lion Takeshi (23-8)
x
Hiromasa Ogikubo (11-3-2)

Bantamweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:
Akitoshi Tamura (18-13-2)
x
Sirwan Kakai (9-1)

6th Bout:
Iliarde Santos (28-6-1)
x
Josh Hill (11-0)

7th Bout:
Manny Tapia (13-4-1)
x
Soo Chul Kim (8-4)

8th Bout:
Aljamain Sterling (10-0)
x
David Aranda (9-0)

9th Bout:
Hideo Tokoro (31-26-2)
x
Shintaro Ishiwatari (15-5-4)

10th Bout:
Tuerxun Jumabieke (15-0)
x
Cole Escovedo (18-9)

11th Bout:
Kyoji Horiguchi (12-2)
x
Wilson Reis (16-5)

Main Event:
Masakatsu Ueda (20-3-2)
x
Rodolfo Marques (15-2-1)

CageRage · May 12, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIV: Bantamweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Fukuoka Marine Messe/ 4th Week of November 2016

Opening Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Leandro Higo (13-3)

x

Shunichi Shimizu (28-10-2)

2nd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Russell Doane (10-1)

x

L.C. Davis (18-7)

3rd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yodsanan Sityodtong (2-1)

x

Jimmie Rivera (12-3)

4th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout

Lion Takeshi (23-8)

x

Hiromasa Ogikubo (11-3-2)

Bantamweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:

Akitoshi Tamura (18-13-2)

x

Sirwan Kakai (9-1)

6th Bout:

Iliarde Santos (28-6-1)

x

Josh Hill (11-0)

7th Bout:

Manny Tapia (13-4-1)

x

Soo Chul Kim (8-4)

8th Bout:

Aljamain Sterling (10-0)

x

David Aranda (9-0)

9th Bout:

Hideo Tokoro (31-26-2)

x

Shintaro Ishiwatari (15-5-4)

10th Bout:

Tuerxun Jumabieke (15-0)

x

Cole Escovedo (18-9)

11th Bout:

Kyoji Horiguchi (12-2)

x

Wilson Reis (16-5)

Main Event:

Masakatsu Ueda (20-3-2)

x

Rodolfo Marques (15-2-1)

Jingo · May 12, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIV: Bantamweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Fukuoka Marine Messe/ 4th Week of November 2016

Opening Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Leandro Higo (13-3)

x

Shunichi Shimizu (28-10-2)

2nd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Russell Doane (10-1)

x

L.C. Davis (18-7)

3rd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yodsanan Sityodtong (2-1)

x

Jimmie Rivera (12-3)

4th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout

Lion Takeshi (23-8)

x

Hiromasa Ogikubo (11-3-2)

Bantamweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout:

Akitoshi Tamura (18-13-2)

x

Sirwan Kakai (9-1)

6th Bout:

Iliarde Santos (28-6-1)

x

Josh Hill (11-0)

7th Bout:

Manny Tapia (13-4-1)

x

Soo Chul Kim (8-4)

8th Bout:

Aljamain Sterling (10-0)

x

David Aranda (9-0)

9th Bout:

Hideo Tokoro (31-26-2)

x

Shintaro Ishiwatari (15-5-4)

10th Bout:

Tuerxun Jumabieke (15-0)

x

Cole Escovedo (18-9)

11th Bout:

Kyoji Horiguchi (12-2)

x

Wilson Reis (16-5)

Main Event:

Masakatsu Ueda (20-3-2)

x

Rodolfo Marques (15-2-1)

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