PURE Fighting Championships: 21st Century Vale Tudo

wekka · May 15, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIV: Bantamweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Fukuoka Marine Messe (9,170)

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Opening Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Leandro Higo x Shunichi Shimizu

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Advancing, Hygo counters a left jab by using a solid left.
>Hygo uses a nice jab.
>Hygo throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Shimizu tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
>Hygo tries to ensnare Shimizu in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Shimizu is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free!
>Out of the blue, Shimizu breaks free! Hygo must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked.
>Hygo blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
>Hygo attempts to pass half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Shimizu struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard.
>In guard, Hygo begins working to pass to side control.
>Shimizu is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Hygo firmly in guard.
>Hygo gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Shimizu who remains on his back.
>Shimizu eats a vicious stomp!
>Shimizu is hit with a sharp kick to the calf.
>In comes Hygo looking to get some form of ground control.
>Shimizu moves quickly, scrambling for position before Hygo can get a hold.
>Hygo manages to come out on top with side control.
>Hygo begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He can't mount Shimizu.
>Hygo blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hygo looks to roll Shimizu slightly and slip behind.
>Hygo takes the back, Shimizu could do nothing about it.
>Hygo tries to flatten Shimizu out for a rear naked choke.
>Shimizu doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Shimizu tries a roll, but doesn't budge Hygo.
>Shimizu prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Hygo from getting hooks in.
>Shimizu tries to turn over and sweep Hygo but can't do it.
>Hygo tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
>Shimizu turtles up with Hygo still on top of him.
>Hygo tries to isolate and secure an arm.
>Shimizu keeps his arms in, giving Hygo nothing to work with.
>Hygo attempts to use his legs to get an armbar.
>With his opponent turtled tightly, Hygo cannot get an armbar set up.
>Hygo attempts to set up an armbar from behind.
>Shimizu keeps calm and does not allow Hygo to isolate an arm.
>Hygo tries to put Shimizu in a rear naked choke.
>With his opponent turtled tightly, Hygo cannot get the rear naked choke applied.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Hygo tries to get an armbar on Shimizu from behind.
>Hygo cannot secure an arm.
>Hygo tries to get the hooks in and lock on a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Shimizu manages to survive the few seconds until the end of the round though!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Leandro Hygo is breathing very hard.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Shimizu tries for a left jab but Hygo moves out of range.
>Shimizu throws a left jab but Hygo avoids it.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Hygo avoids a jab.
>Shunichi Shimizu looks very tired out there.
>Shimizu hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Time slips away as Hygo doesn't press Shimizu, allowing him to circle.
>Shimizu keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Hygo quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Hygo counters a wayward left jab with a couple of hard right hands!
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Hygo wants to wrestle Shimizu.
>He pulls Shimizu into a grapple.
>Hygo looks for a trip takedown.
>He has the takedown! Shimizu pulls guard.
>Leandro Hygo looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Hygo is trying to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Shimizu attempts to grab an arm of Hygo from the bottom of the guard.
>Hygo blocks it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Hygo looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Hygo isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Hygo blocks Shimizu as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>Shunichi Shimizu seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>In guard, Hygo catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Hygo attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Hygo doesn't allow Shimizu to lock him up with double underhooks.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>An errant jab sets Hygo up to counter-strike with a solid left.
>Shimizu misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Time slips away as Hygo doesn't press Shimizu, allowing him to circle.
>Leandro Hygo looks totally gassed.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Hygo.
>Shimizu tries to avoid the takedown.
>Shimizu avoids the takedown attempt.
>A straight left by Shimizu keeps Hygo from advancing.
>Hygo steps in closer to force the issue.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have given Hygo the win.
>Making Leandro 'Pitbull' Hygo the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Leandro 'Pitbull' Hygo defeats Shunichi Shimizu (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

2nd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
L.C. Davis x Russell Doane

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Doane steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Doane slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>A left jab misses and Davis strikes back with a kick to the body.
>Doane catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but Davis stuffs it.
>Davis is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Doane uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a nice left.
>Using head movement, Doane slips past a left jab and counters with a stinging jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Doane the chance to hit back with a clean left jab.
>Doane dodges a jab, and fires back with a punch.
>Doane uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a crisp left.
>A left jab misses, giving Davis the chance to hit back with a solid right hook to the body.
>Davis throws a flurry of punches but Doane covers up well.
>Davis backs away to create some more space.
>Doane feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Davis is just able to avoid them.
>Doane steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Davis counters a wayward left jab with a tasty jab - right cross combination.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Moving in closer, Davis looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Davis is in the pocket, ready to attack Doane.
>Davis throws rights and lefts, but Doane covers up well and none of the shots find a home.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Davis steps back and creates some space.
>A left jab misses and Doane strikes back with a jab.
>After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Doane is able to strike back with a solid left jab.
>Doane avoids a nice combination.
>Davis glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Doane steps in to put some pressure on.
>Doane comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Doane eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down!
>Davis looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Doane uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Davis.
>Davis slips past a left jab and counters with a pair of nice shots to the body.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Moving in closer, Doane looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Davis throws a big right hand as a counter, but it misses the target.
>A jab misses and Davis counters with a right hook that sends Doane reeling backward and down to the ground!
>Davis quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Doane!
>Davis fires away with punches, Doane is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>The winner, by TKO; LC Davis!
>Official Result: LC Davis defeats Russell Doane (TKO (Strikes) in 9:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

3rd Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Jimmie Rivera x Yodsanan Sityodtong

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Going toe-to-toe, both fighters start exchanging close range strikes!
>Winning the exchange, Sityodtong hits a right hand that puts Rivera down!
>Sityodtong quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Rivera!
>The punches rain down, but Rivera keeps composed and manages to pull half guard.
>Sityodtong attempts to pass half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Rivera skillfully moves to full guard.
>In guard, Sityodtong begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Sityodtong gets pulled in tight, and takes a vicious pair of rapid-fire elbow strikes to the top of the head.
>Sityodtong tries to pass the guard.
>Sityodtong struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Rivera tries a sweep from the guard.
>Sityodtong gets swept out of guard onto his back, and Rivera has full mount!
>Rivera unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Sityodtong is able to deal with most of them.
>Rivera fires away with elbows, but Sityodtong deals with them fairly well.
>Rivera pounds away with elbows from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>Rivera pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Sityodtong.
>Rivera fires away with punches, but Sityodtong deals with them fairly well.
>Rivera pounds away with punches from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Rivera pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Sityodtong.
>Rivera pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Sityodtong covers up well.
>Rivera controls Sityodtong, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.
>Rivera pounds away from the mount, but Sityodtong covers up and defends them well.
>Rivera controls Sityodtong, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.
>Rivera fires away with big punches, but Sityodtong covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Sityodtong tries to roll Rivera, but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>Rivera tries to get Sityodtong locked in a rear naked choke.
>Rivera gets rolled onto his back, and Sityodtong spins over so that he is now in guard.
>Rivera should have gotten hooks in first before attempting a rear naked choke, and Sityodtong has capitalised on the mistake.
>Sityodtong throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Sityodtong throws a few right hands to the body.
>Rivera applies double underhooks and keeps Sityodtong from launching any attacks.
>Sityodtong fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Sityodtong looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Rivera pulls Sityodtong down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head.
>Breathing very hard, Jimmie Rivera is looking ragged.
>Sityodtong fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Rivera telling him to lure Sityodtong in and catch him on the counter.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Rivera and Sityodtong break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Sityodtong counters a right kick to the legs with a crunching right hook to the body.
>Rivera throws out a quick left jab.
>Sityodtong doesn't let Rivera settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Sityodtong cooly stalks Rivera so that he is trapped in the corner.
>Sityodtong is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Sityodtong moves into the pocket.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Rivera to counter with a leg kick.
>Ouch! Sityodtong falls to the floor, that kick must have caught him low by accident!
>Luckily he looks like he will be able to continue.
>The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime.
>Sityodtong comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Sityodtong darts in and counters with a barrage of punches which sting Rivera and cause him to try and cover up!
>Rivera collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on!
>The referee pulls Sityodtong away, stopping the match!

>Yodsanan Sityodtong takes the victory by way of TKO!
>Official Result: Yodsanan '3K Battery' Sityodtong defeats Jimmie Rivera (TKO (Strikes) in 3:28 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

4th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Hiromasa Ogikubo x Lion Takeshi

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Ogikubo isn't drawn in by Inoue feinting to his left.
>Inoue throws a leg kick but Ogikubo avoids it.
>Inoue chooses to shoot in on Ogikubo.
>Ogikubo tries to avoid Inoue.
>Ogikubo avoids the takedown attempt.
>Ogikubo glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Ogikubo settle at all, Inoue comes in closer.
>Inoue throws a leg kick but Ogikubo avoids it.
>Ogikubo throws a left jab but Inoue avoids it.
>Ogikubo gets Inoue with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Ogikubo settle at all, Inoue comes in closer.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Ogikubo is trying to muscle Inoue up against the ropes.
>Inoue isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Inoue.
>Ogikubo tries to avoid the takedown.
>Inoue can't get the takedown, Ogikubo was too quick to back away.
>Inoue is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Ogikubo looks happy to engage Inoue in the pocket.
>Ogikubo backs away to create some more space.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Inoue.
>Ogikubo tries to step away from the takedown.
>Inoue gets a single leg takedown! Ogikubo pulls guard off it.
>Inoue pounds away on Ogikubo with elbow strikes, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Ogikubo bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Ogikubo manages to come out on top, with Inoue pulling guard.
>Ogikubo tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Inoue doesn't allow it.
>Inoue attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Ogikubo isn't caught tight enough to tap, but does get swept over into side control.
>Inoue attempts an armbar.
>Inoue gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Ogikubo has to tap!

>Takeshi Inoue takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Takeshi 'Lion Takeshi' Inoue defeats Hiromasa Ogikubo (Submission (Armbar) in 6:48 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

Bantamweight Grand Prix Opening Round:

5th Bout: Sirwan Kakai x Akitoshi Tamura

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Tamura uses a feint to get Kakai off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark.
>Tamura counters a left jab with a couple of hard right hands!
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Tamura hits a nice jab.
>Showing good head movement, Kakai slips past a flurry of strikes.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Tamura steps back and creates some space.
>A straight left from Kakai fails to land.
>Not letting Kakai settle at all, Tamura comes in closer.
>Tamura stalks Kakai back toward the corner of the ring.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Tamura shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>He has the takedown! Kakai is too quick though, and as soon as he hits the ground he spins away, getting back to his feet.
>Moving forward, Tamura counters a left jab with a couple of nice shots.
>Moving in closer, Tamura looks like he may want to wrestle Kakai.
>Kakai uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Tamura cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Tamura chooses to shoot in on Kakai.
>Kakai cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Tamura in half guard.
>Tamura attempts to kimura Kakai from the top of half guard.
>Kakai defends it well.
>Kakai tries to pull Tamura into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Tamura pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Tamura tries to lock Kakai into an arm triangle.
>Kakai doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Kakai works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Tamura ends up in half guard.
>Tamura attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Kakai attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Tamura pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Tamura looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Tamura cannot get close enough to the elusive Kakai to grapple.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Tamura shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Kakai tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Kakai pulls guard.
>Tamura begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Kakai is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Tamura firmly in guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Tamura looks for a trip takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Kakai is on his back and pulls guard.
>Tamura attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Kakai works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>The scramble leaves Kakai on his back pulling half guard.
>Tamura tries to ensnare Kakai in an arm triangle.
>Kakai defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Sirwan Kakai looks very tired out there.
>Kakai tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Tamura.
>Tamura attempts an arm triangle.
>Kakai defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Kakai gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Sirwan Kakai looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Tamura manages to come out on top, with Kakai pulling half guard.
>Tamura begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Tamura struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Kakai tries to get full guard on Tamura but doesn't get anywhere.
>Tamura reaches over and tries to lock Kakai in an arm triangle.
>Kakai doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Kakai bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>He isn't fast enough, and has to turtle up with Tamura on top of him.
>Akitoshi Tamura is looking really tired.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Kakai, turtled up, can do nothing to prevent Tamura from taking his back.
>Tamura tries to get the hooks in and lock on a rear naked choke.
>With his opponent turtled tightly, Tamura cannot get the rear naked choke applied.
>Sirwan Kakai looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Tamura attempts to flatten Kakai out for a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Kakai has no alternative but to tap out!

>Akitoshi 'Ironman' Tamura takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Akitoshi 'Ironman' Tamura defeats Sirwan 'Zohan' Kakai (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:27 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

6th Bout: Josh Hill x Iliarde Santos

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>A left hand misses, allowing Hill to counter with a right body kick.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>A left jab misses and Hill counters with a right kick to the thigh.
>A jab misses and Hill counters with a clean left.
>dos Santos swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Hill.
>Hill attempts to avoid dos Santos as he shoots in.
>dos Santos can't get the takedown, Hill was too quick to back away.
>dos Santos slips out of the way of a jab.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>dos Santos slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>dos Santos avoids a body kick.
>dos Santos slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>dos Santos comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Hill tries to avoid the takedown.
>dos Santos can't get the takedown, Hill was too quick to back away.
>dos Santos throws out a quick left jab.
>Not letting up, Hill quickly steps in closer to attack dos Santos.
>Hill counters a left jab by using a clean jab.
>dos Santos looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>dos Santos is now standing in the pocket.
>There's a double leg attempt from dos Santos, from the pocket.
>dos Santos is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Hill pounds away on the body and side of the head, dos Santos struggles to deal with them.
>Hill unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt dos Santos.
>Hill looks to unload with some big right hands, but dos Santos gets back to his feet before too many land.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Hill uses a feint to get dos Santos off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark.
>dos Santos comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Hill tries to avoid the takedown.
>dos Santos can't get the takedown, Hill was too quick to back away.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>dos Santos throws out a quick left jab.
>Not letting up, Hill quickly steps in closer to attack dos Santos.
>Hill counters a left jab by using a clean jab.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Hill to stand with dos Santos, but to be careful not to get caught.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>dos Santos shoots in for a takedown.
>Hill tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hill saw it coming and got out of range.
>Hill avoids a quick jab and hits a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross.
>A body kick misses, giving dos Santos an opening to score with a jab.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>dos Santos swings wildly to get Hill to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Hill sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing dos Santos down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Hill tries to drive a knee to the head, but dos Santos scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>dos Santos gets Hill with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Hill doesn't press the issue, allowing dos Santos to circle.
>An errant jab sets Hill up to counter-strike with a clean left.
>dos Santos throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting dos Santos settle at all, Hill comes in closer.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A straight left fails to land and Hill is able to fire back with a barrage of big punches on dos Santos!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Stepping back, dos Santos creates a bit of distance.
>There's a takedown attempt from dos Santos.
>dos Santos gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Hill counters a left jab with a left.
>Hill throws a barrage of big rights but dos Santos is quick to move out of range.
>dos Santos uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Hill presses in closer to attack.
>Breathing very hard, Josh Hill is looking ragged.
>dos Santos waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a jab.
>dos Santos shoots in for a takedown.
>Hill tries to step away from the takedown.
>Hill avoids the takedown attempt.
>Backing out of range, dos Santos circles tentatively.
>Not letting up, Hill steps in closer to pressure dos Santos into action.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Hill throws a barrage of big rights but dos Santos is quick to move out of range.
>dos Santos swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Hill.
>Hill sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Hill avoids the takedown attempt.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have Hill down as the winner.
>Making Josh Hill the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Josh Hill defeats Iliarde Sabino dos Santos (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

7th Bout: Soo Chul Kim x Manny Tapia

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Tapia avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Tapia the opportunity to counter with a jab.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Tapia to fire back with a nice left hand.
>Kim moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Kim counters a wayward left jab with a series of quick punches.
>A straight left fails to land and Kim is able to fire back with a swift right kick to the leg.
>Kim counters a left jab with a series of lefts.
>Kim avoids a jab and scores with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Kim avoids a jab and scores with a nice left hand.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Kim shoots in for a takedown.
>Tapia tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Kim has the takedown! Tapia pulls guard.
>In guard, Kim begins working to pass to side control.
>Kim gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kim uses side control to hold Tapia down, and looks for a knee strike.
>Kim gets caught - as soon as he was off balance Tapia bursts into life and tries to scramble!
>Tapia ends up in guard.
>Tapia stands and gets out of guard, but remains hovering above.
>Tapia hits a kick, but can do nothing to stop Kim getting back to his feet.
>Kim keeps his cool as Tapia throws a feint to the left.
>Tapia circles, looking for an opening.
>Kim doesn't let Tapia settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Kim shoots in for a takedown.
>Tapia stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Kim into a clinch.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Tapia tries for a left jab but Kim moves out of range.
>Kim isn't drawn in by Tapia feinting to his left.
>Tapia counters a right kick to the body by hitting a left.
>Kim comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Tapia stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Kim into a clinch.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Tapia and Kim break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Tapia is able to strike back with a nice jab.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Kim slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a series of quick lefts.
>Kim slips past a left jab and counters with a jab.
>A weak right kick is countered by Tapia with a barrage of hard punches!
>Tapia tries for a left jab but Kim uses head movement to avoid it.
>Stepping back, Tapia creates a bit of distance.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Tapia the opportunity to counter with two hard right hands!
>Tapia throws a barrage of big punches but Kim covers up and is no danger.
>From the pocket, Kim hits a stiff jab.
>Tapia sees a right kick coming and strikes first with a jab.
>Tapia throws a left jab but Kim uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Kim is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tapia.
>Kim grabs Tapia and pulls him into a grapple.
>Kim tries to wrestle Tapia backward and up against the ropes.
>Tapia ends up backed against the ropes.
>Kim tries to smother Tapia against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Kim against the ropes instead.
>Tapia takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Working from the pocket, Tapia hits several hard right hands!
>Kim staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked him!
>Kim is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big rights!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Tapia quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Kim!
>Kim shows great instincts, pulling half guard to put a halt to the shower of punches.
>Tapia punches down at Kim, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Tapia fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Kim attempts to sweep Tapia.
>Kim sweeps Tapia, and they both scramble back to their feet.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Kim slips out of the way of a jab.
>Tapia looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Tapia can't get near enough to engage, Kim uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Tapia looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Strikes from Kim keep Tapia from stepping in too close.
>Moving in closer, Kim looks like he may want to wrestle Tapia.
>Kim is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter right.
>Moving in closer, Tapia looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Kim seems happy to engage with Tapia in the pocket.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Tapia leans in and strikes with a crisp left.
>Kim slips past a superman punch and fires back with a stinging jab.
>Manny Tapia is breathing very hard.
>Using good head movement, Tapia slips past a punch and hits a punch.
>Soo Chul Kim is looking really tired.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges have Tapia down as the winner.
>Manny 'The Mangler' Tapia wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Manny 'The Mangler' Tapia defeats Soo Chul Kim (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

8th Bout: David Aranda x Aljamain Sterling

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Aranda avoids a flurry of punches.
>Sterling moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a quick series of punches.
>Sterling throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Sterling gets a single leg takedown, but as soon as Aranda hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet.
>Aranda looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Aranda can't get near enough to engage, Sterling uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Aranda avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Sterling hits Aranda with a nice left jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Sterling.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>In half guard, Sterling throws a couple of punches designed to keep Aranda guessing.
>Aranda uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>The scramble results in Sterling being on his back with Aranda in side control.
>Aranda starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Aranda blocks Sterling as he tries a transition to guard.
>Aranda begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He easily gets the mount.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Aranda pounds away from the mount, but Sterling covers up and defends them well.
>Sterling attempts to move Aranda out of mount.
>Sterling sweeps Aranda over, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet.
>Sterling throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Aranda gets taken down by a single leg but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet.
>Aranda swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Sterling.
>The takedown doesn't work, Sterling sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Aranda smothers Sterling when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Aranda looks for a trip takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Sterling defended it well.
>Sterling pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple.
>Moving forward, Sterling counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts.
>Aranda tries for a left jab but Sterling moves out of range.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A jab misses and Sterling counters with a solid left jab.
>Sterling throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Aranda.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Sterling throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Aranda avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Aranda chooses to shoot in on Sterling.
>The takedown doesn't work, Sterling stuffed it.
>Sterling slips out of the way of a jab.
>Aranda hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Sterling seems to be waiting for Aranda to make a move.
>Breathing very hard, David Aranda is looking ragged.
>A flicked jab from Aranda only finds gloves.
>Sterling doesn't press the issue, allowing Aranda to circle.
>Aranda throws a left jab but Sterling avoids it.
>A tired Aranda moves forward, looking for a takedown.
>Aranda can't get the takedown, Sterling defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Sterling is trying to push Aranda up against the ropes.
>Sterling achieves it, pinning Aranda to the ropes.
>Sterling pins Aranda up against the ropes and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly sixty seconds.
>David Aranda looks very, very tired.
>With Aranda stuck against the ropes, Sterling gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Aranda stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Sterling against the ropes.
>Breathing very hard, Aljamain Sterling is looking ragged.
>Aranda attempts to wrestle Sterling to the ground.
>Sterling keeps his composure, and Aranda cannot get past his takedown defence.
>Sterling wrestles free of Aranda and backs off to the center.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>A visibly tired Sterling is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Aranda.
>Seeing an opportunity, Aranda avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Sterling is equal to it.
>David Aranda looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Aranda, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Sterling sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Sterling avoided Aranda.
>A flicked jab from Sterling only finds gloves.
>Aranda presses in closer to attack.
>Aljamain Sterling looks very, very tired.
>Sterling avoids a jab.
>A straight left from Aranda fails to land.
>Sterling doesn't press the issue, allowing Aranda to circle.
>Sterling scores with a series of quick lefts.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A tired-looking Aranda approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Sterling tries to avoid the takedown.
>Aranda doesn't get the takedown, Sterling avoided it.
>Sterling, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Aranda saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Aranda can't get the guillotine choke.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Aranda is left on his back pulling guard.
>Sterling throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>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 Sterling the win.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Aljamain Sterling!
>Official Result: Aljamain Sterling defeats David Aranda (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

9th Bout: Shintaro Ishiwatari x Hideo Tokoro

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Ishiwatari just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a jab.
>A left jab misses and Ishiwatari counters with a straight left.
>An attempted teep is off-target and gives Ishiwatari the chance to counter with a straight left.
>A right kick to the legs misses and Ishiwatari fires back with a left.
>Ishiwatari looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Tokoro.
>Ishiwatari is surprised by a big countering right hand, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Ishiwatari slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Tokoro throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>The fight slows as Ishiwatari sits back and allows Tokoro to circle.
>Ishiwatari comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Tokoro.
>He pulls Tokoro into a grapple.
>Ishiwatari and Tokoro separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>A jab misses, allowing Tokoro to counter-strike with a solid left.
>Ishiwatari counters a left jab by hitting a stinging left jab.
>Tokoro feints rushing in for a takedown, but withdraws.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Moving forward, Tokoro counters a left jab with a couple of jabs and a right cross.
>Tokoro feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Ishiwatari only just able to evade them.
>A speculative right hand from Ishiwatari doesn't find a home.
>Tokoro steps in to put some pressure on.
>Tokoro counters a left jab by hitting a nice combination.
>Ishiwatari counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek.
>Ishiwatari looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Tokoro.
>Strikes from Tokoro keep Ishiwatari from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>A jab misses, allowing Ishiwatari to counter-strike with a left.
>Ishiwatari avoids a spinning back fist and scores with a couple of hard right hands!
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Tokoro uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Showing good head movement, Ishiwatari slips past a tight combination and counter-strikes with a massive uppercut, knocking Tokoro down to the ground!
>Without hesitation, Ishiwatari goes to finish Tokoro off with stomps and kicks!
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Tokoro to fire back with a clean left.
>Ishiwatari slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Ishiwatari covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a solid left jab.
>Ishiwatari steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Tokoro is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Tokoro can't close the distance, Ishiwatari keeps him away with strikes.
>Tokoro looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Ishiwatari.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Tokoro backs away from Ishiwatari, creating some space between them.
>Ishiwatari counters a right kick to the legs with a stinging left jab.
>Tokoro throws out a quick left jab.
>Ishiwatari seems to be waiting for Tokoro to make a move.
>Ishiwatari counters a tight combination by hitting a nice jab.
>Tokoro avoids a jab and scores with a right body kick.
>Ishiwatari moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Tokoro looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Tokoro can't get near enough to engage, Ishiwatari uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Ishiwatari steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Advancing, Tokoro counters a left jab by using a couple of nice rights.
>Ishiwatari counters a left jab by using a straight left.
>Tokoro looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Ishiwatari.
>Ishiwatari tries to counter Tokoro with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Tokoro backs away from Ishiwatari, creating some space between them.
>Moving in closer, Ishiwatari looks like he may want to wrestle Tokoro.
>Ishiwatari can't get close enough to grapple, Tokoro makes sure to keep out of range.
>Tokoro is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Tokoro and Ishiwatari get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>Stepping back, Tokoro creates a bit of distance.
>Tokoro looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Ishiwatari.
>Tokoro can't close the distance, Ishiwatari keeps him away with strikes.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Moving in closer, Tokoro looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Ishiwatari keeps himself moving out of range.
>Tokoro is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Tokoro is in the pocket, ready to attack Ishiwatari.
>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 have given Ishiwatari the win.
>Shintaro Ishiwatari wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Shintaro Ishiwatari defeats Hideo Tokoro (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

10th Bout: Cole Escovedo x Tuerxun Jumabieke

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Escovedo grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Jumabieke has to pull guard.
>Escovedo begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Jumabieke keeps Escovedo in guard.
>Jumabieke works some separation, and Escovedo ends up standing looking down at him.
>On his back, Jumabieke watches as Escovedo comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
>Escovedo can't hold Jumabieke down and a scramble starts.
>Escovedo ends up pushing down on Jumabieke who is facing him in turtle position.
>Turtled up, Jumabieke can do nothing about giving up his back.
>Escovedo pounds away on Jumabieke, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process.
>Escovedo pounds away with left hands, but Jumabieke absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Escovedo.
>Escovedo finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Jumabieke promptly wrestles him to the ground, ending up on top, in guard.
>Escovedo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Jumabieke off of him.
>Jumabieke wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard.
>Escovedo brings his legs up and tries to lock Jumabieke in a triangle choke.
>Jumabieke brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control.
>Jumabieke gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Escovedo time to stand too.
>Jumabieke counters a right jab by hitting a kick to the body.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Jumabieke to fire back with a sharp kick to the shin.
>Jumabieke counters a wayward right jab with a solid left jab.
>Jumabieke steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting up, Escovedo quickly steps in closer to attack Jumabieke.
>Escovedo comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Jumabieke tries to step away from the takedown.
>Escovedo doesn't get the takedown, Jumabieke avoided it.
>Moving in closer, Jumabieke looks like he may want to wrestle Escovedo.
>Escovedo is pulled into a grapple.
>Jumabieke is trying to push Escovedo so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Jumabieke manages it, and controls Escovedo up against the ropes.
>Jumabieke smothers Escovedo against the ropes and stomps down on his foot.
>Jumabieke pins Escovedo up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Jumabieke uses a vicious foot stomp.
>Jumabieke tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Escovedo uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
>Escovedo is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>Showing his ability to control opponents, Jumabieke simply smothers Escovedo against the ropes for about a minute.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center.
>Escovedo throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Jumabieke attempts to avoid Escovedo as he shoots in.
>Escovedo can't get the takedown, Jumabieke was too quick to back away.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving forward, Escovedo counters a left jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Jumabieke to fire back with a couple of hard right hands!
>Jumabieke looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Escovedo.
>Escovedo ends up grappling for supremacy with Jumabieke.
>Jumabieke tries to wrestle Escovedo backward and up against the ropes.
>Escovedo ends up backed against the ropes.
>Breathing very hard, Tuerxun Jumabieke is looking ragged.
>Jumabieke tries to use dirty boxing against Escovedo, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
>Jumabieke attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Escovedo is too hard to keep controlled against the ropes.
>Escovedo catches an unsuspecting Jumabieke in a guillotine, and falls backward to apply even more pressure!
>Escovedo gets the guillotine sunk in and Jumabieke has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Cole Escovedo!
>Official Result: Cole 'The Apache Kid' Escovedo defeats Tuerxun 'The Wild Wolf' Jumabieke (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:49 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

11th Bout: Wilson Reis x Kyoji Horiguchi

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Horiguchi throws a right kick to the body but Reis avoids it.
>Reis moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Reis avoids a low kick.
>Horiguchi avoids a jab.
>A straight right fails to land and Horiguchi is able to fire back with a right kick to the thigh.
>Reis avoids a flurry of punches and hits a right.
>Reis steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Horiguchi slips past a right jab and fires back with a stinging leg kick.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Reis gets Horiguchi with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Reis settle at all, Horiguchi comes in closer.
>Reis avoids a jab.
>Reis avoids a body kick.
>Reis throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Horiguchi tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>Horiguchi cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Reis in half guard.
>Reis looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Reis gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Reis tries to get into the mount position.
>He easily gets the mount.
>Reis unloads with some big elbows, but Horiguchi deals with them comfortably.
>Reis takes the back as Horiguchi tries to sweep him!
>Reis attempts an armbar.
>Horiguchi pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving Reis lying flat, easily secured in side control.
>Horiguchi throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Reis attempts to secure an arm.
>Horiguchi doesn't let his arm get taken.
>Horiguchi throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Horiguchi throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Horiguchi blocks an attempted sweep.
>Horiguchi throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>In side control, Horiguchi throws a couple of punches designed to keep Reis guessing.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Horiguchi steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Reis quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Reis looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Horiguchi.
>Horiguchi fires off a right hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Reis.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Horiguchi avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Horiguchi counters a right jab with a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Moving in closer, Reis looks like he may want to wrestle Horiguchi.
>Reis can't get close enough to grapple, Horiguchi makes sure to keep out of range.
>Horiguchi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Reis.
>Reis strikes first and manages to rock Horiguchi with a solid left!
>Reis comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Reis goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Reis gets a single leg takedown! Horiguchi pulls guard off it.
>Reis attempts to pass guard.
>Reis gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Reis tries to ensnare Horiguchi in an americana.
>Horiguchi stops Reis from applying it.
>Horiguchi tries to pull guard on Reis but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>Reis tries to lock Horiguchi in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Horiguchi refuses to tap out!
>No! Horiguchi manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>Reis feels Horiguchi prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>Kyoji Horiguchi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Reis tries to lock Horiguchi into an armbar.
>Reis gets an armbar fully applied!
>No! He pops his arm free. That was really close.
>Horiguchi tries to pull guard on Reis but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Reis attempts an arm triangle.
>Reis gets the arm triangle fully applied and Horiguchi has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Wilson Reis!
>Official Result: Wilson Reis defeats Kyoji Horiguchi (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 6:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Main Event: Rodolfo Marques x Masakatsu Ueda

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Ueda counters an errant right jab with a vicious leg kick.
>Ueda shoots in for a takedown.
>Ueda gets a single leg takedown! Marques pulls guard off it.
>Ueda attempts to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Marques tries to pull Ueda in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Ueda begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>Ueda starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Marques.
>Marques tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>Ueda increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>Ueda has solid control over Marques, and starts pounding away with right hands.
>There's lots of strikes landing, Marques needs to find a way out of this position quickly!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Marques was intelligently defending himself!

>The winner, by TKO; Masakatsu Ueda!
>Official Result: Masakatsu Ueda defeats Rodolfo Marques (TKO (Strikes) in 4:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 51-43

Jingo: 46-39

wekka · May 15, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXV Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXV: Flyweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round
@ Namihaya Dome/ 4th Week of December 2016

Opening Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Atsushi Takeuchi (8-9-3)
x
Danny Martinez (18-5)

2nd Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Sergio Pettis (9-1)
x
Junji Ito (11-4)

3rd Bout:
Liu Deli (2-2)
x
Mariusz Pudzianowski (8-3)

Flyweight Grand Prix Opening Round

4th Bout:
Takeshi Kasugai (10-2-1)
x
Hector Sandoval (5-1)

5th Bout:
Pat Runez (5-0)
x
Nam Jin Jo (8-6)

6th Bout:
Zach Makovsky (16-4)
x
Giorgio Andrews (11-0)

7th Bout:
Atsushi Yamamoto (19-8-3)
x
Akira Kibe (18-11-2)

8th Bout:
B.J. Kojima (15-6-5)
x
Allamurad Karayev (12-0)

9th Bout:
Henry Cejudo (6-1)
x
Pedro Nobre (16-3-2)

10th Bout:
Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo (14-2)
x
Kiyotaka Shimizu (13-8-3)

Main Event:
Yasuhiro Urushitani (20-7-6)
x
Frank Baca (18-2)

CageRage · May 15, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXV: Flyweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

@ Namihaya Dome/ 4th Week of December 2016

Opening Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Atsushi Takeuchi (8-9-3)

x

Danny Martinez (18-5)

2nd Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Sergio Pettis (9-1)

x

Junji Ito (11-4)

3rd Bout:

Liu Deli (2-2)

x

Mariusz Pudzianowski (8-3)

Flyweight Grand Prix Opening Round

4th Bout:

Takeshi Kasugai (10-2-1)

x

Hector Sandoval (5-1)

5th Bout:

Pat Runez (5-0)

x

Nam Jin Jo (8-6)

6th Bout:

Zach Makovsky (16-4)

x

Giorgio Andrews (11-0)

7th Bout:

Atsushi Yamamoto (19-8-3)

x

Akira Kibe (18-11-2)

8th Bout:

B.J. Kojima (15-6-5)

x

Allamurad Karayev (12-0)

9th Bout:

Henry Cejudo (6-1)

x

Pedro Nobre (16-3-2)

10th Bout:

Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo (14-2)

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Kiyotaka Shimizu (13-8-3)

Main Event:

Yasuhiro Urushitani (20-7-6)

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Frank Baca (18-2)

wekka · May 24, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXV: Flyweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round @ Namihaya Dome (7,214) http://images.beijing2008.cn/20071107/Img214191286.jpg http://www.anc-d.u-fukui.ac.jp/~ishikawa/japanese%20structure/osaka/1996-s.f-JPN-06/Photo/1996-s.f-JAPAN-Namihaya%20Dome-2.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-saOdqk7KPDk/T2_grJ8MhpI/AAAAAAAAJ6E/r5BMsqf3pqI/s1600/9014-karasia.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Opening Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout: Danny Martinez x Atsushi Takeuchi Round 1: >The fight begins! >Martinez steps back to avoid a right jab. >Martinez steps back to avoid a right jab. >Takeuchi feints left and tries to get Martinez to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Takeuchi bobs and weaves, trying to get Martinez to commit. >Takeuchi throws three punches in quick succession, but Martinez was out of range. >Not letting up, Martinez quickly steps in closer to attack Takeuchi. >Martinez throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Takeuchi. >Takeuchi gets taken down by a single leg but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet. >Moving forward, Martinez counters a right jab with a series of lefts. >Martinez looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Takeuchi. >Martinez cannot get close enough to the elusive Takeuchi. >Takeuchi avoids a right kick to the body and hits a nice right hand. >Martinez slips past a right jab and fires back with a hard leg kick. >Takeuchi circles, looking for an opening. >Martinez doesn't let Takeuchi settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >There's a takedown attempt from Martinez. >Takeuchi attempts to avoid Martinez as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Takeuchi avoided Martinez. >We move into the second half of this round. >Takeuchi is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Takeuchi moves into the pocket. >Takeuchi sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a crisp right. >Takeuchi uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a clean right jab. >A left jab misses, giving Takeuchi the chance to hit back with a crisp right jab. >Takeuchi tries for a left jab but Martinez uses head movement to avoid it. >Seeing a low kick coming, Takeuchi strikes first with a clean right jab. >Martinez shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Martinez shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Martinez dodges a jab, and fires back with a hard inside leg kick. >Atsushi Takeuchi is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. >Takeuchi goes down off the kick, he got caught low by the looks of things! >Luckily he looks like he will be able to continue. >The clock is stoppped, giving him time to recover. >Martinez comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Martinez gets the takedown, but as soon as Takeuchi hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet. >Martinez looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Takeuchi. >To counter, Takeuchi throws a big left hand which doesn't miss by much. >A right jab misses and Martinez strikes back with a quick series of punches. >Takeuchi tries for a right jab but Martinez moves out of range. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Takeuchi counters a left jab by hitting a right jab to the cheek. >Takeuchi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Takeuchi walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. Round 2: >And here we go, round two! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Martinez is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. >A right kick to the legs misses and Takeuchi fires back with a clean jab. >An errant jab sets Takeuchi up to counter-strike with a solid right. >There's a takedown attempt from Martinez. >Takeuchi gets taken down by a single leg but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet. >Martinez throws a feint. >Martinez slips past a right jab and fires back with a jab. >Martinez steps back to avoid a right jab. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Martinez to fire back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Takeuchi. >Takeuchi slips past a left jab and counters with a jab. >Takeuchi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Martinez seems happy to engage with Takeuchi in the pocket. >Slipping past a left jab, Takeuchi hits a jab. >Slipping past a right jab, Martinez hits a left hook to the body. >Martinez slips past a jab and scores with a nice jab. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Takeuchi to counter with a solid punch. >We move into the second half of this round. >Martinez uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >A right jab misses, Martinez counters with a kick to the inside of the right thigh. >Atsushi Takeuchi is showing the effects of the damage he is taking to the legs. >Martinez is doing the smart thing by targeting the legs. >It will clearly slow Takeuchi down and weaken his striking. >Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Martinez hits a sharp kick to the shin. >There is no doubt that the damage has added up and Atsushi Takeuchi has an injured leg. >Takeuchi sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a solid right jab. >Using head movement, Takeuchi slips past a left jab and counters with a jab. >Martinez uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Takeuchi slips past a jab and scores with a nice right. >Using head movement, Martinez slips past a right jab and counters with a nice jab. >Martinez dodges a huge left hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Martinez uses head movement to roll past a scorching left uppercut and comes back with a solid punch. >A leg kick gets checked by Takeuchi. >Takeuchi backs away from Martinez, creating some space between them. >Takeuchi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Martinez lets Takeuchi get closer. >Martinez uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a right body kick. >Martinez throws rights and lefts, but Takeuchi covers up well and none of the shots find a home. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Takeuchi circles away, creating some distance between them. >Takeuchi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Martinez counters with a left jab that catches Takeuchi hard. >A jab misses, allowing Takeuchi to counter-strike with a nice jab. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges give the result in favour of Martinez. >Danny 'The Gremlin' Martinez wins by unanimous decision! >Official Result: Danny 'The Gremlin' Martinez defeats Atsushi 'ATCH Anarchy' Takeuchi (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>2nd Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout: Junji Ito x Sergio Pettis Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >Pettis avoids a kick to the leg and hits a clean jab. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >An attempted body kick misses, giving Pettis the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >Advancing, Pettis counters a left jab by using two hard right hands! >A left jab misses, Ito counters with a right body kick. >Ito throws a leg kick but Pettis checks it easily. >Pettis, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body. >Standing in the pocket, Ito pushes a teep away and hits a clean left jab. >Ito uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a right body kick. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Pettis to counter with a barrage of big rights! >A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Ito to hit a kick to the inside of the left leg. >Pettis slips past a jab and scores with a solid punch. >Ito lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a solid punch. >Ito lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a kick to the body. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Ito hits a clean left jab. >Slipping past a left jab, Pettis hits a solid left jab. >A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Ito to hit a stinging jab. >We move into the second half of this round. >From the pocket, Pettis sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a flurry of quick punches. >Pettis lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice jab. >Pettis lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a solid punch. >Ito uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a crisp left jab. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Stepping back, Pettis creates a bit of distance. >A jab misses, allowing Ito to counter-strike with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >Pettis fakes a lunge. >Ito doesn't let Pettis settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Ito looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Pettis. >Ito is in the pocket, ready to attack Pettis. >Good head movement allows Ito to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a crisp left. >Pettis sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a crisp left hook to the body. >Pettis slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick jabs. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Ito hits a clean punch. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Pettis checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a clean left jab. >Ito uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a straight left. >Ito uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a stinging jab. >Pettis uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Ito. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. Round 2: >There's the bell and round number two begins! >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Advancing, Pettis counters a left jab by using a clean left. >Ito darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Backing out of range, Pettis circles tentatively. >Not letting up, Ito quickly steps in closer to attack Pettis. >A straight left fails to land and Pettis is able to fire back with a stinging left jab. >Advancing, Pettis counters a left jab by using a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Ito darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Pettis to commit to throwing a strike. >Advancing, Ito counters a left jab by using a sharp kick to the shin. >Sergio Pettis won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Ito counters a left jab by using a right body kick. >Ito counters a left jab with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >Sergio Pettis is showing the effects of the damage he is taking to the legs. >It's obvious that Ito has a clear plan to punish the legs. >Pettis clearly wants to use a lot of movement in this fight, and it's hard to do that effectively on an injured leg. >Ito is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Ito moves into the pocket. >A left jab misses, giving Pettis the chance to hit back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Standing in the pocket, Ito sees a flying knee strike about to come and so steps in and hits a straight left. >We move into the second half of this round. >Ito slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a left jab to the cheek. >Using head movement, Pettis slips past a left jab and counters with some big rights, putting Ito down! >Pettis quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Ito! >Pettis fires away with punches, Ito takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! >Ito pulls Pettis into side control to stop the attack. >Pettis tries to slip behind and take the back. >Ito tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Pettis fires away with punches, and Ito is stung by several big shots. >Ito is in increasing trouble, as Pettis gets both hooks in. >Pettis tries to pound away, but Ito covers up and defends them well. >Ito manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Pettis on his back. >Pettis successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Pettis fires away with small punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, as Ito covers up well. >Ito manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Pettis on his back. >Pettis fires away with right hands, but Ito covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Pettis blocks Ito as he tries to roll over. >Pettis tries to pound away, but Ito covers up and defends them well. >Sergio Pettis looks very tired out there. >Ito tries to get Pettis off of his back. >Pettis loses the back, but scrambles back to his feet to face Ito. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Ito narrowly misses Pettis with a right uppercut. >Pettis steps in closer to force the issue. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >Here come the official decisions. >All three judges have given the victory to Pettis. >Sergio Pettis wins by unanimous decision! >Official Result: Sergio Pettis defeats Junji 'Sarumaru' Ito (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>3rd Bout: Mariusz Pudzianowski x Liu Deli Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >A couple of wild punches go sailing past, giving Liu Deli the opportunity to counter with two big left hands! >Pudzianowski scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket. >Pudzianowski throws a wild left hand, but Liu Deli covers up and absorbs the strike. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Liu Deli hits a right jab to the cheek. >Slipping past two wild swings, Liu Deli hits back with a stinging jab. >Liu Deli tries for a left jab but Pudzianowski uses head movement to avoid it. >Standing in the pocket, Pudzianowski chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Liu Deli. >Pudzianowski doesn't get the takedown, Liu Deli saw it coming and was equal to it. >Mariusz Pudzianowski looks very tired out there. >Liu Deli shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Pudzianowski stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the ropes instead. >With the ropes trapping Pudzianowski, Liu Deli gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Pudzianowski is left on his back and has to pull half guard. >Liu Deli unloads with big left hands from half guard, landing several that clearly hurt Pudzianowski. >Liu Deli looks to get past the half guard. >Liu Deli isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Pudzianowski. >Pudzianowski tries to sweep Liu Deli but doesn't get anywhere. >Liu Deli fires away with left hands, and Pudzianowski is stung by several big shots. >Liu Deli throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Liu Deli blocks an attempted sweep. >Mariusz Pudzianowski looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >We move into the second half of this round. >Liu Deli starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Liu Deli isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Pudzianowski. >Pudzianowski tries to sweep Liu Deli but can't do it. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Liu Deli. >The takedown is successful, Pudzianowski pulls guard. >Liu Deli smothers Pudzianowski with his body by pushing forward and down. >Liu Deli looks to get past the guard. >Liu Deli gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Liu Deli tries to pound on Pudzianowski, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Pudzianowski tries to move to guard, but Liu Deli doesn't allow it. >Liu Deli fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Liu Deli pounds away from side control, but is unable to land many clean shots on Pudzianowski. >Liu Deli looks to get a mount. >Liu Deli struggles but cannot mount Pudzianowski. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. Round 2: >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Liu Deli gets Pudzianowski with a nice jab. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Liu Deli counters a couple of wild swings by hitting a clean right. >Liu Deli slips out of the way of a flurry of wild swings. >Mariusz Pudzianowski looks exhausted. >Pudzianowski counters a right jab with a looping right. >Liu Deli looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Pudzianowski finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Liu Deli looks very tired out there. >Liu Deli has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Pudzianowski down. >Liu Deli can't get the takedown, Pudzianowski defended it well. >A whizzer almost allows Pudzianowski to create enough space to get free, but Liu Deli shuts that opportunity down. >Using his wrestling skills, Liu Deli is trying to push Pudzianowski up against the ropes. >Pudzianowski out-wrestles him though. >Pudzianowski finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Liu Deli gains the dominant position in the grapple. >Liu Deli finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Pudzianowski gains the dominant position in the grapple. >From the looks of things, I don't think Liu Deli has much energy left. >Pudzianowski and Liu Deli break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >Despite being tired, Pudzianowski looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Liu Deli. >Pudzianowski moves into the pocket. >Liu Deli slips past a wild right hand and then hits a solid right jab. >Liu Deli uses head movement to go under a wild swing and counter-strike with a great left hand, Pudzianowski is knocked down! He is out! >By Knock Out, the winner is Liu Deli! >Official Result: Liu Deli defeats Mariusz 'The Dominator' Pudzianowski (Knock Out (Punch) in 5:02 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> Flyweight Grand Prix Opening Round: <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>4th Bout: Hector Sandoval x Takeshi Kasugai Round 1: >We are underway! >Kasugai avoids a leg kick and scores with a left jab to the cheek. >There's a takedown attempt from Kasugai. >Sandoval sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Kasugai down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Kasugai springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head. >Sandoval looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Kasugai sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Sandoval is able to defend it. >Kasugai shoots in for a takedown. >Sandoval tries to avoid Kasugai. >Sandoval avoids the takedown attempt. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Kasugai bobs and weaves. >Sandoval doesn't press the issue, allowing Kasugai to circle. >Kasugai uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Sandoval to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Sandoval blocked Kasugai. >A straight left by Kasugai keeps Sandoval from advancing. >Sandoval doesn't press the issue, allowing Kasugai to circle. >Kasugai steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >The fight slows as Sandoval sits back and allows Kasugai to circle. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Kasugai throws a looping punch, but Sandoval avoids it. >Sandoval seems to be waiting for Kasugai to make a move. >Sandoval counters a left jab with a flurry of small strikes. >Sandoval avoids a quick jab and hits a series of quick jabs. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Kasugai. >Kasugai walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >Sandoval tries for a left jab but Kasugai moves out of range. >Kasugai counters a left jab with a clean jab. >Kasugai chooses to shoot in on Sandoval. >Sandoval tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Sandoval avoided Kasugai. >A left jab misses and Sandoval strikes back with a quick series of punches. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Sandoval takes a stiff jab. >The time runs out on round one. Round 2: >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Sandoval is looking to avoid takedowns as much as possible in this round. >Kasugai tries for a left jab but Sandoval moves out of range. >Sandoval avoids a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek. >Kasugai shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Sandoval sprawls well, and Kasugai is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. >Kasugai is rolled over onto his back, where Sandoval secures side control. >Sandoval relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Kasugai stand too. >Sandoval counters a wayward left jab with a nice left hand. >A straight left fails to land and Sandoval is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >There's a takedown attempt from Kasugai. >Sandoval is too quick, and manages to hit Kasugai with a good clean left jab. >Sandoval hits a crisp left jab. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Kasugai counters a flurry of punches by hitting a straight left. >Kasugai comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in. >Kasugai can't get past the sprawl of Sandoval, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Takeshi Kasugai doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Sandoval fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Kasugai getting to his feet. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A jab misses, allowing Sandoval to counter-strike with a clean jab. >Sandoval comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Kasugai. >Kasugai tries to take down Sandoval as he steps in, but he blocks it. >Kasugai, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Kasugai is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Takeshi Kasugai looks very, very tired. >Sandoval hits a knee to the side of the head. >Sandoval rolls Kasugai out of turtle position and into side control. >Sandoval stands up and backs off, letting Kasugai stand up as well. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Breathing very hard, Hector Sandoval is looking ragged. >A tired-looking Kasugai throws some ragged looping punches to get Sandoval to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Kasugai can't get the takedown, Sandoval defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Sandoval is trying to push Kasugai so that his back is up against the ropes. >Sandoval manages it, and controls Kasugai up against the ropes. >Sandoval tries to smother Kasugai against the ropes, but is struggling to maintain control. >Kasugai manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke! >Kasugai gets the guillotine fully applied but Sandoval is fighting it! >Sandoval goes to sleep! The referee quickly gets in there to break the hold, it's all over! >The winner, by technical submission, is Takeshi 'Agar' Kasugai! >Official Result: Takeshi 'Agar' Kasugai defeats Hector Sandoval (Technical Submission in 8:35 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>5th Bout: Nam Jin Jo x Pat Runez Round 1: >And here we go! >After a flurry of punches miss, Jo is able to strike back with a left jab to the cheek. >A left jab misses and Runez strikes back with a flurry of small strikes. >Runez counters an errant left jab with a clean jab. >Jo throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Runez seems to be waiting for Jo to make a move. >Runez slips out of the way of a jab. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Jo to hit back with a clean left. >Jo steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Runez presses in closer to attack. >Moving in closer, Runez looks like he may want to wrestle Jo. >He pulls Jo into a grapple. >Runez has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Jo to the ground. >Jo stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. >Jo ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple; Runez takes control. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Jo, Runez looks for a takedown. >Runez can't get the takedown, as Jo wrestles his way into a dominant position. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >We move into the second half of this round. >A straight left from Jo fails to land. >Not letting up, Runez steps in closer to pressure Jo into action. >Runez shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Jo is left on his back pulling guard. >Runez looks to get past the guard. >He passes to side control. >Runez tries to ensnare Jo in an armbar. >Runez gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Jo is in huge trouble! >Out of the blue, Jo pops his arm free! Runez must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. >Jo tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Runez. >Runez attempts to arm triangle Jo from side control. >Runez gets the arm triangle fully applied! >No! Jo manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Jo tries to sweep Runez but can't. >Runez looks to get a mount. >Jo can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. >Runez tries to set up Jo for an americana. >Jo blocks it. >Runez controls Jo, who was trying to wriggle to half guard. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Runez tries to ensnare Jo in an americana. >Jo defends himself well. >Jo tries to move Runez enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. Round 2: >We are back underway! >Runez counters an errant left jab with a series of quick punches. >Jo throws a left jab but Runez avoids it. >Runez slips out of the way of a jab. >Advancing, Runez counters a left jab by using a series of quick jabs. >Runez slips out of the way of a jab. >Nam Jin Jo is breathing very hard. >Although visibly tired, Jo looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Jo gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >Runez comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Jo pulling guard. >Breathing very hard, Pat Runez is looking ragged. >Runez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. >Runez tries to lock Jo in an armbar. >Jo gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! >Shockingly, Runez loses it! Jo pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! >Jo tries to sweep Runez but can't do it. >Runez looks to roll Jo slightly and slip behind. >He does it, getting behind Jo. >Runez successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >With both hooks in, Runez tries to flatten Jo out for the rear naked choke. >Jo doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >From the looks of things, I don't think Nam Jin Jo has much energy left. >Jo struggles against Runez but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >Runez, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >The rear naked choke is fully applied, Runez has Jo flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is Pat Runez! >Official Result: Pat Runez defeats Nam Jin Jo (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:29 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>6th Bout: Giorgio Andrews x Zach Makovsky Round 1: >The fight begins! >Makovsky feints stepping in. >Makovsky shoots in for a takedown. >Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Makovsky into a clinch. >With control of the clinch, Andrews tries to complete a takedown. >Andrews can't get the takedown, Makovsky defended it well. >Makovsky tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >Andrews tries to take Makovsky down. >He has the takedown; Makovsky didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard. >Makovsky tries to sweep Andrews but can't do it. >Andrews smothers Makovsky with his body by pushing forward and down. >Andrews looks to get past the guard. >Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. >Andrews starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >Andrews isn't able to mount Makovsky this time around. >Andrews blocks Makovsky as he tries a sweep from side control. >Andrews attempts to move to mount. >He is too good for Makovsky, and has mount. >Andrews fires away with huge elbow strikes, and Makovsky is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >The referee jumps in and saves Makovsky from taking any more shots! >Giorgio Andrews takes the win by TKO! >Official Result: Giorgio Andrews defeats Zach 'Fun Size' Makovsky (TKO (Strikes) in 4:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>7th Bout: Akira Kibe x Atsushi Yamamoto Round 1: >The fight begins! >Kibe gets caught with a series of quick punches. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Kibe avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Yamamoto comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Seeing an opportunity, Kibe goes straight for a takedown, but Yamamoto is equal to it. >Kibe throws a left jab but Yamamoto avoids it. >Kibe chooses to shoot in on Yamamoto. >Kibe can't get the takedown, Yamamoto defended it well. >Yamamoto circles as he plans his next move. >Kibe steps in to put some pressure on. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Yamamoto to fire back with a series of quick lefts. >Yamamoto circles, looking for an opening. >Kibe quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Kibe shoots in for a takedown. >A counter right hook catches Kibe hard, putting him down! >Yamamoto quickly mounts the dazed Kibe! >Yamamoto pounds away from the mount, Kibe is barely able to offer any defence at all! >The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >Atsushi Yamamoto takes the win by TKO! >Official Result: Atsushi Yamamoto defeats Akira Kibe (TKO (Strikes) in 5:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>8th Bout: Allamurad Karayev x B.J. Kojima Round 1: >The fight begins! >Kojima steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Kojima has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Karayev down. >Kojima doesn't get the takedown, Karayev blocked it. >A whizzer almost allows Karayev to create enough space to get free, but Kojima shuts that opportunity down. >Getting underhooks, Kojima looks for a takedown. >Karayev blocks the takedown attempt. >Karayev turns Kojima slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >Kojima is looking to muscle Karayev back against the ropes. >Kojima manages it, and controls Karayev up against the ropes. >Karayev takes a hard foot stomp. >Karayev wrestles back against Kojima, not letting him maintain control for any length of time. >With the ropes trapping Karayev, Kojima gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >Karayev will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Kojima, but does give up his back in the struggle. >Karayev turns Kojima slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >Grappling from behind, Kojima tries to get up onto the back of Karayev to apply a choke. >Karayev does not allow Kojima to get the choke applied. >Grappling from behind, Kojima attempts to wrestle Karayev to the ground. >Karayev will not go down, he blocks the takedown and eventually turns so that Kojima is backed up against the ropes. >Karayev takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >A left jab misses, giving Karayev the chance to hit back with some big rights, Kojima can do nothing but try and cover up! >Kojima falls to the ground! Karayev continues to pound away, sensing victory! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Allamurad Karayev takes the victory by way of TKO! >Official Result: Allamurad 'Pretty Boy' Karayev defeats Shinichi 'BJ' Kojima (TKO (Strikes) in 4:42 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>9th Bout: Pedro Nobre x Henry Cejudo Round 1: >The fight begins! >Nobre slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Cejudo the opportunity to counter with a stinging left jab. >Cejudo avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >There's a takedown attempt from Nobre. >Cejudo stuffs the takedown attempt. >Moving in closer, Cejudo looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Cejudo is in the pocket, ready to attack Nobre. >Cejudo shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >He has the takedown! Nobre pulls guard. >In guard, Cejudo begins working to pass to side control. >Nobre keeps Cejudo in guard. >Nobre brings his legs up and tries to lock Cejudo in a triangle choke. >Cejudo defends well against it. >Cejudo looks to pass guard and get side control. >He manages to pass, but only to half guard. >Cejudo tries to pass the half guard. >He passes to side control. >Cejudo attempts to move to mount. >Nobre can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. >We move into the second half of this round. >Cejudo pounds away with punches from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. >Cejudo has solid control over Nobre, and starts pounding away with strikes. >There's lots of strikes landing, Nobre needs to find a way out of this position quickly! >The referee pulls Cejudo away, stopping the match! >By TKO, the winner is Henry Cejudo! >Official Result: Henry Cejudo defeats Pedro Nobre (TKO (Strikes) in 5:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>10th Bout: Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo x Kiyotaka Shimizu Round 1: >There's the opening bell! >Shimizu swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Pantoja drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Pantoja avoids a quick jab and hits a barrage of big right hands, knocking Shimizu down! >Pantoja knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Shimizu, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! >Pantoja unloads with big punches, Shimizu is struggling to cope! >The strikes are hard enough to force Shimizu to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process! >Pantoja tries to hook Shimizu in a rear naked choke. >Shimizu stops Pantoja from flattening him out. >Shimizu tries a roll, but doesn't budge Pantoja. >Pantoja tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. >Pantoja blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. >Pantoja tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. >Shimizu tries a roll, but doesn't budge Pantoja. >Pantoja tries to get Shimizu locked in a rear naked choke. >Shimizu stops Pantoja from flattening him out. >Shimizu tries to move Pantoja off his back but can't. >Pantoja gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >Pantoja, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Shimizu doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Shimizu tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. >Pantoja, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Shimizu doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Pantoja keeps both hooks, despite Shimizu trying to pull them apart. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Pantoja tries to finish Shimizu off with a rear naked choke. >Pantoja flattens Shimizu out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! >Alexandre Pantoja takes the victory by way of submission! >Official Result: Alexandre Pantoja defeats Kiyotaka Shimizu (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:30 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event: Frank Baca x Yasuhiro Urushitani Round 1: >Round one begins! >Advancing, Urushitani counters a left jab by using a solid right. >A left jab misses and Urushitani strikes back with a solid right. >Urushitani drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Baca in with a feint. >Baca throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Baca doesn't get the takedown, Urushitani saw it coming and was equal to it. >Urushitani comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Baca now has Urushitani standing in the pocket. >Baca shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >A left jab misses, Urushitani counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Baca. >Baca checks a leg kick. >A left jab misses, Urushitani counters with a scything low kick to the legs. >Baca takes a hard inside leg kick from the pocket. >Frank Baca won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Working from in the pocket, Urushitani catches Baca with a solid right jab. >From the pocket, Urushitani is able to work the body with a pair of nice punches. >Baca checks a leg kick. >Baca slips past a big left and hits a solid punch. >A left jab misses, giving Urushitani the chance to hit back with a solid left hook to the body. >Urushitani throws a leg kick but Baca checks it easily. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Baca looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Urushitani. >Baca can't get near enough to engage, Urushitani uses strikes to keep him out of range. >A jab misses, allowing Urushitani to counter-strike with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Baca throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Urushitani attempts to avoid Baca as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Urushitani avoided Baca. >A jab misses, allowing Baca to counter-strike with a stinging left jab. >Baca throws a looping punch, but Urushitani avoids it. >Urushitani steps in closer to force the issue. >Urushitani comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Urushitani moves into the pocket. >Baca sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a solid left jab. >Urushitani uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a solid left hook to the body. >Urushitani hits a right jab from the pocket. >Baca sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a nice left. >Urushitani slips past a jab and scores with a left hand that is perfectly placed, Baca hits the ground...and is out! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Yasuhiro Urushitani! >Official Result: Yasuhiro Urushitani defeats Frank Baca (Knock Out (Punch) in 9:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> Prediction Results: CageRage: 60-45 Jingo: 46-39

wekka · May 25, 2013

PURE presents: Ring of Warriors III @ The Pearl at the Palms (2,151) http://www.mmajunkie.com/files/large/1512 http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5966282120_7274f7db71.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Day 1: [Episode 1] Paolo Milano x Heath Herring (3R SUB) Radeem Rahman x Igor Pokrajac (1R TKO) Sami Aziz x Jack Hermansson (3R DEC) Tae Hyun Lee (2R DEC) x Larry Crowe [Episode 2] Vaymond Dennis x Katsuyori Shibata (2R DEC) Waachiim Spiritwolf x Mahmood Besharate (2R DEC) Xavier Foupa-Pokam (2R DEC) x Nam Sun Kim Ya Fei Zhao x Olaf Alonso (2R DEC) [Episode 3] Zane Kamaka (3R DEC) x Pat Bennett Aaron Rosa x Ramico Blackmon (2R DEC) Baru Harn x Samy Ben Amor (2R DEC) Cam Ward x Tamdan McCrory (1R SUB) [Episode 4] Daijiro Matsui (1R SUB) x Victor Kuku Eddie Arizmendi (2R SUB) x Wesley Correira Fabio Nascimento (2R DEC) x Yohan Mulia Legowo Gabriel Salinas-Jones (2R KO) x Zach Davis</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35278" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Day 2: [Episode 5] Heath Herring (2R DEC) x Igor Pokrajac Jack Hermansson (2R DEC) x Tae Hyun Lee Katsuyori Shibata x Mahmood Besharate (3R KO) Xavier Foupa-Pokam x Olaf Alonso (2R KO) [Episode 6] Zane Kamaka (3R DEC) x Ramico Blackmon Samy Ben Amor x Tamdan McCrory (3R DEC) Daijiro Matsui x Eddie Arizmendi (2R TKO) Fabio Nascimento x Gabriel Salinas-Jones (2R DEC) [season Finale] Heath Herring (2R DEC) x Jack Hermansson Mahmood Besharate x Olaf Alfonso (2R DEC) Zane Kamaka x Tamdan McCrory (3R DEC) Eddie Arizmendi x Gabriel Salinas-Jones (2R DEC) Heath Herring (1R TKO) x Olaf Alfonso Tamdan McCrory x Gabriel Salinas-Jones (2R TKO) Heath Herring x Gabriel Salinas-Jones (3R DEC) Gabriel Salinas-Jones is the Ring of Warriors III Champion! Salinas-Jones has earned a contract with PURE!</div></blockquote>

wekka · May 25, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVI Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVI: Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals
@ Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium

Opening Bout:
Ediane Gomes (11-3)
x
Fallon Fox (4-0)

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Mark Godbeer (9-2)
x
Marcus Vanttinen (23-5)

3rd Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Vitaly Minakov (12-2)
x
Jan Jorgensen (7-0)

4th Bout:
Riki Fukuda (19-8)
x
Iain Martell (14-1)

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Roy Boughton (10-3)
x
Sang Soo Lee (18-11)

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Jimi Manuwa (17-1)
x
Esteves Jones (10-5)

7th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Blagoi Ivanov (8-1)
x
Chris Birchler (6-0)

8th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Sergei Kharitonov (20-6)
x
Ajilin Ahmic (9-1)

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Jeff Monson (51-13-1)
x
Robert Drysdale (8-1)

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Ricardo Arona (19-6)
x
Marcio Cruz (10-3)

11th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Aleksander Emelianenko (24-6)
x
Mijain Lopez (4-1)

Main Event: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Josh Barnett (34-6)
x
Tyler East (12-4)

CageRage · May 25, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVI: Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium

Opening Bout:

Ediane Gomes (11-3)

x

Fallon Fox (4-0)

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Mark Godbeer (9-2)

x

Marcus Vanttinen (23-5)

3rd Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Vitaly Minakov (12-2)

x

Jan Jorgensen (7-0)

4th Bout:

Riki Fukuda (19-8)

x

Iain Martell (14-1)

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Roy Boughton (10-3)

x

Sang Soo Lee (18-11)

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Jimi Manuwa (17-1)

x

Esteves Jones (10-5)

7th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Blagoi Ivanov (8-1)

x

Chris Birchler (6-0)

8th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Sergei Kharitonov (20-6)

x

Ajilin Ahmic (9-1)

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Jeff Monson (51-13-1)

x

Robert Drysdale (8-1)

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Ricardo Arona (19-6)

x

Marcio Cruz (10-3)

11th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Aleksander Emelianenko (24-6)

x

Mijain Lopez (4-1)

Main Event: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Josh Barnett (34-6)

x

Tyler East (12-4)

wekka · May 28, 2013

I signed up just to tell you how great this dynasty is. I really hope you stick with this for a long time.

Thanks dude, that's awesome. Glad you enjoy it and I do have the outlines for this dynasty to last a few more years, so plenty more cards to enjoy.

Also have to ask, with your name you must be Georgia born? As you can tell, I am too lol.

Jingo · May 29, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVI: Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium

Opening Bout:

Ediane Gomes (11-3)

x

Fallon Fox (4-0)

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Mark Godbeer (9-2)

x

Marcus Vanttinen (23-5)

3rd Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Vitaly Minakov (12-2)

x

Jan Jorgensen (7-0)

4th Bout:

Riki Fukuda (19-8)

x

Iain Martell (14-1)

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Roy Boughton (10-3)

x

Sang Soo Lee (18-11)

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Jimi Manuwa (17-1)

x

Esteves Jones (10-5)

7th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Blagoi Ivanov (8-1)

x

Chris Birchler (6-0)

8th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Sergei Kharitonov (20-6)

x

Ajilin Ahmic (9-1)

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Jeff Monson (51-13-1)

x

Robert Drysdale (8-1)

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Ricardo Arona (19-6)

x

Marcio Cruz (10-3)

11th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Aleksander Emelianenko (24-6)

x

Mijain Lopez (4-1)

Main Event: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Josh Barnett (34-6)

x

Tyler East (12-4)

wekka · May 30, 2013

Yup, I moved away last year though.

I love that you created Mijain Lopez, Liu Deli and Cejudo for this dynasty. The idea of a 6'8" olympic wrestling convert is so PRIDE. You mind sharing the stats you used to create those guys?

I honestly just gave them the basic template of world class wrestler (high class, in regards to Liu Deli) and made further adjustments where needed. Like Lopez and Cejudo having decent boxing, due to their experience, low kick stats, middling submission defense, ridiculous strength for Lopez and Liu, etc.

If I can figure out how to screen cap it, I could give you the exact numbers no problem.

Since you're a fan of the Olympic combatants, you might like what I have in store for the future.

wekka · May 31, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVI: Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium (9,310)

http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldGrandPrix/2007/Venues/Osaka%20Municipal%20Central%20Gymnasium%202.JPG

http://en.korea.com/files/2011/12/310.jpg

Opening Bout: Fallon Fox x Ediane Gomes

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Gomes is suckered in by a feint, and only just avoids the follow-up spinning back fist attempt.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Gomes avoids a jab.
>A jab misses and Gomes counters with a solid left.
>Fox glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting up, Gomes quickly steps in closer to attack Fox.
>Gomes shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Fox tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Fox gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Gomes looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Fox can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>Gomes begins trying to get herself into a mount.
>Advancing her position, she gets mount.
>Gomes tries to lock Fox in an americana.
>Fox doesn't allow the americana to be applied.
>Fox tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Gomes doesn't allow it.
>Gomes attempts to set up an americana on Fox from the mount.
>Fox stops Gomes from applying it.
>Fox tries to roll Gomes, but only succeeds in giving up her back!
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Gomes attempts an armbar.
>Gomes gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Fox has to tap!

>Ediene 'India' Gomes takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Ediene 'India' Gomes defeats Fallon Fox (Submission (Armbar) in 5:35 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

2nd Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Marcus Vanttinen x Mark Godbeer

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Vänttinen avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Vänttinen feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but Godbeer avoids it.
>Vänttinen drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Vänttinen comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Vänttinen is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Vänttinen, turtled up, takes a brutal soccer kick to the ribs!
>Vänttinen rolls over onto his back.
>Godbeer tries to secure a ground position.
>Godbeer comes around the raised legs and gets side control.
>Godbeer pounds away with punches from side control, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>Godbeer begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>He can't mount Vänttinen.
>Vänttinen attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
>Godbeer looks to get a mount.
>Vänttinen keeps Godbeer at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Godbeer feels Vänttinen prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>Godbeer looks to get a mount.
>Godbeer shifts to mount.
>Godbeer pounds away on Vänttinen with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Godbeer pounds away with punches from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>Godbeer fires away with elbows, but Vänttinen deals with them fairly well.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Godbeer tries to pound on Vänttinen with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Mark Godbeer looks very tired out there.
>Vänttinen tries to turn over and sweep Godbeer, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Godbeer tries to pound away, but Vänttinen covers up and defends them well.
>Godbeer blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>Godbeer successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>With both hooks in, Godbeer tries to flatten Vänttinen out for the rear naked choke.
>Vänttinen stops Godbeer from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Godbeer, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Vänttinen doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Mark Godbeer looks very, very tired.
>Godbeer keeps both hooks, despite Vänttinen trying to pull them apart.
>Godbeer, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Vänttinen defends himself well against the choke.
>Godbeer loses both hooks, but still has the back.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Godbeer tries to ensnare Vänttinen in an armbar.
>Vänttinen pulls his arm free at the last second, and is able to secure side control over Godbeer.
>Vänttinen tries to put Godbeer into an americana.
>Godbeer fights off the americana attempt.
>Godbeer uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>The scramble ends with Vänttinen grabbing Godbeer and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.
>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 Vänttinen to take it to Godbeer in this round.
>Godbeer moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Vänttinen counters a right kick to the body by hitting a flurry of small strikes.
>Godbeer waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean jab.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range!
>Godbeer eats a right cross during the exchange.
>The gas tank looks empty on Mark Godbeer.
>Vänttinen is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Vänttinen moves into the pocket.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Breathing very hard, Marcus Vanttinen is looking ragged.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Godbeer, who covered up well.
>Vänttinen checks a low kick and quickly hits a quick series of punches.
>Vänttinen catches Godbeer with a solid jab.
>Godbeer covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>Vänttinen tries for a left jab but Godbeer uses head movement to avoid it.
>Godbeer backs away to create some more space.
>A wayward low right kick allows Vänttinen to hit a flurry of small strikes.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Vänttinen apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Godbeer covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Vänttinen checks a leg kick and comes right back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Godbeer is looking to muscle Vänttinen back against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Vänttinen pinned to the ropes.
>Marcus Vanttinen looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Godbeer hits a knee strike to the thigh.
>Vänttinen gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Vänttinen is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear.
>Godbeer uses dirty boxing to punish Vänttinen while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Vänttinen is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
>Vänttinen is trapped against the ropes and Godbeer punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek.
>It looks like Vänttinen has been cut under the eye by that strike.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Godbeer pins Vänttinen up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>The gas tank looks empty on Marcus Vanttinen.
>Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Vänttinen tries to get Godbeer into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Vänttinen doesn't manage it though, as Godbeer slips out of the grapple and gets away.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges have agreed that Godbeer is the winner.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Mark Godbeer!
>Official Result: Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer defeats Marcus Vanttinen (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

3rd Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Jan Jorgensen x Vitaly Minakov

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Minakov shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Jorgensen blocked Minakov.
>Jorgensen uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Minakov to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Minakov tries to avoid Jorgensen.
>Minakov avoids the takedown attempt.
>Jorgensen counters some wild swings with a kick to the ribs.
>Minakov avoids a body kick.
>Jorgensen avoids a couple of wild punches.
>Jorgensen shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Minakov tries to avoid the takedown.
>Jorgensen can't get the takedown, Minakov was too quick to back away.
>Minakov swings wildly to get Jorgensen to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Jorgensen sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Minakov up close into a clinch.
>Jorgensen attempts to pick Minakov up for a slam.
>Minakov has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Jorgensen ends up in guard.
>Jorgensen throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Jorgensen throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Minakov secures an arm and tries to ensnare Jorgensen in a triangle.
>Jorgensen pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Jorgensen attempts to pass guard.
>Jorgensen isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Jorgensen blocks an attempted sweep.
>Jorgensen looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Minakov grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Jorgensen into a triangle choke.
>Jorgensen blocks the attempt.
>Jorgensen looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Minakov keeps his guard secure.
>Minakov tries to ensnare Jorgensen in a triangle.
>Jorgensen defends well against it.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Jorgensen hits three big rights.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Minakov gets caught with a series of quick lefts from the pocket.
>Jorgensen uses a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Jorgensen gets a vicious leg kick on Minakov from the pocket.
>Jorgensen tries for a body kick but Minakov sees it coming and avoids it.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Jorgensen avoids a jab and scores with a stinging left jab.
>Minakov comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Jorgensen sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Minakov doesn't get the takedown, Jorgensen avoided it.
>Minakov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Jorgensen.
>Strikes from Jorgensen keep Minakov from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Minakov circles around Jorgensen.
>It seems that Jorgensen is happy to let Minakov circle for the moment.
>Minakov shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Jorgensen sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Using his wrestling skills, Jorgensen is trying to push Minakov up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Minakov pinned to the ropes.
>Jan Jorgensen doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Jorgensen attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Minakov pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them.
>Minakov takes a hard foot stomp.
>Breathing very hard, Vitaly Minakov is looking ragged.
>Jorgensen goes to use some dirty boxing, but Minakov is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Jan Jorgensen looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Jorgensen uses a hard foot stomp.
>Minakov is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp.
>Jorgensen smothers Minakov against the ropes and stomps down on his foot.
>Showing good control, Jorgensen keeps Minakov stuck against the ropes and hits him with short punches to the body for about thirty seconds.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>Minakov circles, looking for an opening.
>Jorgensen doesn't press the issue, allowing Minakov to circle.
>A tired Minakov moves forward, looking for a takedown.
>Jorgensen stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Minakov into a clinch.
>Jan Jorgensen looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Vitaly Minakov looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Using his wrestling skills, Jorgensen is trying to push Minakov up against the ropes.
>Jorgensen achieves it, pinning Minakov to the ropes.
>Jorgensen tries to smother Minakov against the ropes, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Jorgensen almost allows Minakov to hook a standing guillotine, but pulls away just in time.
>Jorgensen keeps Minakov up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
>Jorgensen hits a knee strike to the thigh.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Minakov is trapped against the ropes and held there, unable to do anything, for about half a minute.
>Jorgensen tries dirty boxing, but Minakov out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>A tired-looking Minakov throws some ragged looping punches to get Jorgensen to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Jorgensen attempts to avoid Minakov as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Jorgensen avoided Minakov.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A visibly tired Minakov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Jorgensen.
>Jorgensen is pulled into a grapple.
>The gas tank looks empty on Vitaly Minakov.
>Minakov, controlling the grapple with Jorgensen, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Jorgensen is able to block it and pull away from him.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Jorgensen.
>Jorgensen wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Jan 'The Saint' Jorgensen defeats Vitaly Minakov (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

4th Bout: Iain Martell x Riki Fukuda

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Martell steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Martell avoids a body kick.
>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Martell to hit back with a stinging left jab.
>Martell slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Fukuda looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Martell uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a punch.
>A left jab misses, Fukuda counters with a straight left.
>Martell uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Martell slips past a tidy combination and hits a clean punch.
>Fukuda uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Fukuda backs away from Martell, creating some space between them.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Martell uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Dodging to one side, Fukuda counters an attempted knock out punch with a right hook to the body.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Martell covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.
>Martell shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Martell covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>From the pocket, Martell shoots in for a double leg.
>A counter left catches Martell above the eye.
>Fukuda looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Martell lets Fukuda get closer.
>Martell comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fukuda.
>Martell grabs Fukuda and pulls him into a grapple.
>With control of the clinch, Martell tries to complete a takedown.
>Martell gets the takedown! Fukuda pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Fukuda is being smothered against the ground by Martell.
>Martell tries to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Fukuda pulls Martell in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.
>Fukuda doesn't allow Martell to smother him against the ground.
>Martell blocks an attempted sweep.
>Martell tries to pass the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Using his leg strength to push Martell back a bit, Fukuda looks to scramble for position.
>Martell seizes the opportunity, Fukuda was too slow and can do no more than turtle up with his opponent on top.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Martell unloads with big punches, Fukuda is struggling to cope!
>Fukuda takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Fukuda telling him to go right at Martell, hard and fast.
>Fukuda counters a left jab by using a nice one-two combination.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Martell shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Fukuda sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Martell can't get the takedown, Fukuda was too quick to back away.
>Martell comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Martell can't close the distance, Fukuda keeps him away with strikes.
>Fukuda comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Fukuda is now standing in the pocket.
>Fukuda throws rights and lefts, but Martell covers up well and none of the shots find a home.
>Fukuda backs away to create some more space.
>Fukuda throws a right kick to the body but Martell avoids it.
>Fukuda is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Martell catches the advancing Fukuda by surprise with a takedown.
>Martell lies on top of Fukuda, basically smothering him.
>In guard, Martell begins working to pass to side control.
>Fukuda is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Martell firmly in guard.
>Fukuda grabs Martell and draws him in close, smothering him.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Martell is trying to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Fukuda grabs Martell and draws him in close, smothering him.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Fukuda scores with a flurry of quick lefts.
>Riki Fukuda looks very tired out there.
>Fukuda throws a left jab but Martell uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Fukuda throws a flurry of punches but Martell covers up and takes them easily.
>Fukuda throws a flurry of punches but Martell covers up and takes them easily.
>Using head movement, Fukuda slips past a left jab and counters with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Fukuda throws a left jab but Martell uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Fukuda slips past a jab and scores with a thudding right hook to the body.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Martell covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>Martell looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Fukuda.
>Martell can't get close enough to grapple, Fukuda makes sure to keep out of range.
>Iain Martell is looking really tired.
>Riki Fukuda looks very, very tired.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Fukuda.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Martell.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Fukuda.
>Making Riki Fukuda the winner by split decision!
>Official Result: Riki Fukuda defeats Iain 'Badman' Martell (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

5th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Sang Soo Lee x Roy Boughton

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Boughton tries for a left jab but Lee moves out of range.
>Boughton avoids several big right hands and counters with a series of quick jabs.
>Boughton shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Lee blocked Boughton.
>Boughton is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Lee looks happy to engage Boughton in the pocket.
>A left jab misses, giving Lee the chance to hit back with a clean left jab.
>Dodging to one side, Boughton counters an attempted knock out punch with a straight left.
>Boughton throws a left jab but Lee uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Boughton is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lee.
>Lee counters with a takedown, and Boughton is forced to pull guard.
>Lee tries to smother Boughton, but he squirms free.
>Securing an arm, Boughton then brings his legs up and tries to lock Lee in a triangle choke.
>Lee blocks the triangle attempt.
>Boughton doesn't allow Lee to smother him against the ground.
>Boughton secures an arm and tries to ensnare Lee in a triangle.
>Lee pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>The clock runs down as Boughton is being smothered against the ground by Lee.
>Lee attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Boughton comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Lee in guard.
>Boughton tries to ensnare Lee in a triangle.
>Lee blocks the triangle attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Lee looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Boughton keeps Lee in guard.
>Boughton smothers Lee with close control, stopping him from posturing up.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>There's a takedown attempt from Boughton.
>Lee tries to step away from the takedown.
>Boughton doesn't get the takedown, Lee avoided it.
>Boughton looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lee.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Looking to take this fight to the ground, Lee tries to pull Boughton down into his guard.
>The attempt is unsuccessful, Boughton blocked it and takes control of the grappling.
>Boughton is trying to muscle Lee up against the ropes.
>Boughton does it, Lee is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Boughton tries to take Lee down.
>Lee blocks the takedown attempt and turns Boughton around so that he has his back to the ropes.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Lee has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Boughton down.
>Lee tries hard but cannot get Boughton off of his feet.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Lee throws a left jab but Boughton avoids it.
>Lee counters a flurry of punches by hitting a clean jab.
>A flurry of punches miss Lee and allow him to counter-strike with a nice jab.
>Lee sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Boughton doesn't press the issue, allowing Lee to circle.
>A jab misses and Boughton counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Lee throws three punches in quick succession, but Boughton was out of range.
>Boughton doesn't press the issue, allowing Lee to circle.
>Lee glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Boughton doesn't press the issue, allowing Lee to circle.
>Lee circles as he plans his next move.
>Boughton doesn't press the issue, allowing Lee to circle.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Lee gets Boughton with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Time slips away as Boughton doesn't press Lee, allowing him to circle.
>Breathing very hard, Sang Soo Lee is looking ragged.
>Boughton shoots in for a takedown.
>Boughton can't get the takedown, Lee defended it well.
>Lee throws three punches in quick succession, but Boughton was out of range.
>Time slips away as Boughton doesn't press Lee, allowing him to circle.
>Boughton comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Lee.
>Lee ends up grappling for supremacy with Boughton.
>Boughton tries to wrestle Lee backward and up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Lee pinned to the ropes.
>Roy Boughton is looking really tired.
>With Lee stuck against the ropes, Boughton tries to complete a takedown.
>Lee blocks the takedown attempt and turns Boughton around so that he has his back to the ropes.
>With the ropes trapping Boughton, Lee looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
>He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Boughton to the mat where he pulls guard!
>From the looks of things, I don't think Sang Soo Lee has much energy left.
>In guard, Lee catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Lee fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Lee leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Boughton.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Lee throws several small strikes at Boughton, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.
>Boughton attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Boughton gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Lee has to tap out!

>Roy Boughton takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Roy Boughton defeats Sang Soo Lee (Submission (Triangle) in 9:52 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

6th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Esteves Jones x Jimi Manuwa

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Manuwa avoids a quick jab and hits a right kick to the thigh.
>A jab misses and Manuwa counters with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>Manuwa avoids a quick jab and hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>Manuwa feints left and throws an excellent combination but Jones is just able to cover up in time.
>There's a takedown attempt from Manuwa.
>Jones sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Manuwa up close into a clinch.
>Jones is trying to push Manuwa so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Jones doesn't manage it though, as Manuwa slips out of the grapple and gets away.
>Moving in closer, Manuwa looks like he may want to try and clinch with Jones.
>Jones tries to counter Manuwa with a right hand, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Manuwa counters a left jab by using a nice left hand.
>Manuwa comes in closer, looking to clinch with Jones.
>Jones tries to counter Manuwa with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Jones circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Manuwa throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Manuwa is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Jones looks to unload with some big right hands, but Manuwa gets back to his feet before too many land.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Jones to fire back with a nice jab.
>A tight combination narrowly misses Jones and allow him to counter-strike with a superb spinning back fist, putting Manuwa down, dazed!
>Jones starts pounding away on Manuwa, looking to finish him off!
>Jones can't put Manuwa away, and gets sucked into half guard.
>Jones stands up and backs off, letting Manuwa stand up as well.
>Jones circles around Manuwa.
>Not letting Jones settle at all, Manuwa comes in closer.
>Manuwa uses a smart combination to get Jones to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Jones stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Manuwa into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Jones is trying to push Manuwa up against the ropes.
>Manuwa isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>Manuwa looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Jones uses strikes to keep Manuwa away.
>An attempted teep is off-target and gives Manuwa the chance to counter with a hard leg kick.
>Esteves Jones looks hurt, he is limping quite badly.
>Manuwa is getting in closer to Jones, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Jones tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Jones keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting up, Manuwa quickly steps in closer to attack Jones.
>Manuwa throws a feint.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>A straight left fails to land and Manuwa is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Manuwa comes in quick, feints one way, then goes the other and hits a clever combination ending in a big right hook.
>Jones avoids a huge right hand and hits a clean left.
>A straight left fails to land and Manuwa is able to fire back with a solid left jab.
>Jones narrowly misses Manuwa with a right uppercut.
>Manuwa doesn't let Jones settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Manuwa stalks Jones back toward the corner.
>Jones avoids a barrage of punches and hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Jones slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Manuwa looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Manuwa is in the pocket, ready to attack Jones.
>Jones covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.
>Breathing very hard, Jimi Manuwa is looking ragged.
>Jones backs away to create some more space.
>Jones comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Manuwa.
>Jones can't get close enough to grapple, Manuwa keeps him away with strikes.
>Jones is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Manuwa.
>Manuwa uses his strikes to stop Jones from getting close enough to grapple.
>Jones catches Manuwa with a solid left jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Backing out of range, Jones circles tentatively.
>Manuwa quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Manuwa cooly stalks Jones so that he is trapped in the corner.
>Manuwa moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a barrage of huge rights, knocking Jones down!
>Manuwa senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Dazed as he is, Jones still manages to do the smart thing and pull half guard.
>Jimi Manuwa looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Manuwa throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Manuwa punches down at Jones, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Manuwa fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Manuwa tries to ensnare Jones in an arm triangle.
>Manuwa gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Jones is still trying to fight out of it!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Manuwa blocks Jones as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>Esteves Jones looks very tired out there.
>Manuwa attempts a kneebar.
>Jones stops Manuwa from applying the kneebar.
>Jones works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Manuwa is too quick though, and grabs side control before Jones can get up.
>Manuwa tries to lock Jones into an armbar.
>An armbar is applied, Jones is trapped!
>Manuwa loses the hold! Somehow Jones got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Jones tries to pull guard on Manuwa but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Manuwa looks to get a mount.
>Manuwa isn't able to mount Jones this time around.
>Jimi Manuwa looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Jones tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Manuwa.
>Esteves Jones looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have agreed that Manuwa is the winner.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jimi Manuwa!
>Official Result: Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa defeats Esteves 'Quiet Riot' Jones (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

7th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Chris Birchler x Blagoi Ivanov

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Birchler counters a right jab with a clean jab.
>A jab misses and Birchler counters with a jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
>Birchler stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Ivanov into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Birchler is trying to push Ivanov up against the ropes.
>Birchler achieves it, pinning Ivanov to the ropes.
>Birchler tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Ivanov reverses so that he is the one in control.
>With Birchler stuck against the ropes, Ivanov gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Birchler keeps his composure, and Ivanov cannot get past his takedown defence.
>Birchler tries to uses a whizzer to turn Ivanov, but is blocked from doing so.
>With the ropes trapping Birchler, Ivanov gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Birchler has to pull guard.
>Ivanov throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Ivanov looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Ivanov gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Ivanov keeps Birchler guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Ivanov starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Birchler.
>He rolls Birchler over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Birchler is in increasing trouble, as Ivanov gets both hooks in.
>With both hooks in, Ivanov tries to flatten Birchler out for the rear naked choke.
>Birchler doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Birchler struggles against Ivanov but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Ivanov, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Ivanov flattens Birchler out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

>Blagoi Ivanov takes the victory by way of submission!
>Official Result: Blagoi Ivanov defeats Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:57 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

8th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Ajilin Ahmic x Sergei Kharitonov

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>A jab misses and Kharitonov counters with a nice jab.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Kharitonov throws a wild right hand, but Ahmic covers up and absorbs the strike.
>Ahmic backs away to create some more space.
>Kharitonov slips out of the way of a jab.
>Kharitonov counters a left jab by hitting a pair of nice shots to the body.
>Kharitonov uses a smart combination to get Ahmic to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Ahmic sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Kharitonov looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Kharitonov can't get close enough to clinch, Ahmic makes sure to keep out of range.
>Ahmic looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Kharitonov.
>Kharitonov ends up grappling for supremacy with Ahmic.
>Ahmic is trying to muscle Kharitonov up against the ropes.
>Kharitonov isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>Kharitonov throws three punches in quick succession, but Ahmic was out of range.
>Ahmic seems to be waiting for Kharitonov to make a move.
>Ahmic fakes a lunge.
>Not letting Ahmic settle, Kharitonov moves in closer.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Kharitonov looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Ahmic uses strikes to keep Kharitonov away.
>Kharitonov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Ahmic.
>He pulls Ahmic into a grapple.
>With underhooks giving him solid control over Ahmic, Kharitonov looks for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Ahmic blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>Ahmic is trying to muscle Kharitonov up against the ropes.
>Kharitonov doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple.
>Kharitonov slips out of the way of a jab.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Ahmic circles as he plans his next move.
>Kharitonov comes in closer to press the issue.
>Moving in closer, Kharitonov looks like he may want to try and clinch with Ahmic.
>Ahmic uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Kharitonov cannot get close enough to clinch.
>Breathing very hard, Ajlin Ahmic is looking ragged.
>Kharitonov goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Ahmic to cover up, then shoots in.
>Ahmic stuffs the takedown, so Kharitonov has to settle for pushing him up against the ropes.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>With Ahmic stuck against the ropes, Kharitonov gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Ahmic blocks the takedown attempt and turns Kharitonov around so that he has his back to the ropes.
>Ahmic launches an elbow strike but Kharitonov is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Ahmic is the one against the ropes.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Moving in closer, Kharitonov looks like he may want to try and clinch with Ahmic.
>He pulls Ahmic into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Ahmic wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
>Breathing very hard, Sergei Kharitonov is looking ragged.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Kharitonov wants to clinch with Ahmic.
>Kharitonov can't get close enough to clinch, Ahmic keeps him away with strikes.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Ajlin Ahmic has much energy left.
>Kharitonov, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Ahmic.
>Ahmic is pulled into a grapple.
>Kharitonov is looking to muscle Ahmic back against the ropes.
>Kharitonov achieves it, pinning Ahmic to the ropes.
>Kharitonov attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Ahmic pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them.
>Kharitonov tries to use some dirty boxing, but Ahmic uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>Sergei Kharitonov looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Ahmic takes a hard foot stomp.
>Kharitonov tries to smother Ahmic against the ropes, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Ahmic tries to slip on a guillotine choke, but can't quite hook it.
>Kharitonov has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Ahmic to the ground.
>Ahmic blocks the takedown attempt and turns Kharitonov around so that he has his back to the ropes.
>Ahmic tries to press him up against the ropes, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Out of the blue, Kharitonov slaps on a standing guillotine!
>Kharitonov gets the guillotine fully applied and Ahmic has to tap out!

>Sergei Kharitonov takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Sergei Kharitonov defeats Ajlin Ahmic (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:42 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

9th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Robert Drysdale x Jeff Monson

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>A jab misses, allowing Monson to counter-strike with a flurry of small strikes.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Monson hits a solid punch.
>Monson throws a wild right but Drysdale avoids it.
>Monson scores with a flurry of quick rights.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Monson shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Monson gets a single leg takedown! Drysdale pulls guard off it.
>Monson starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Monson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Drysdale secures an arm and tries to ensnare Monson in a triangle.
>Monson brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control.
>Monson fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Monson is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Drysdale keeps Monson at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Drysdale tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control.
>Monson defends it easily.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Monson drives a vicious knee strike to the ribs from side control!
>Monson tries to lock Drysdale into an arm triangle.
>Drysdale fights off the arm triangle attempt.
>Drysdale attempts to grab an arm of Monson from the bottom of side control.
>Monson defends it.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Drysdale throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Not letting Drysdale settle at all, Monson comes in closer.
>Monson throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Drysdale is on his back and pulls guard.
>Monson attempts to pass guard.
>Monson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Drysdale reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>A kimura attempt almost catches Monson, but Drysdale eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control.
>Drysdale fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Monson tries a sweep from side control.
>Drysdale gets swept out of side control, but scrambles back to his feet to face Monson.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Drysdale throws out a quick left jab.
>Monson presses in closer to attack.
>Monson counters a wayward left jab with a straight right.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Monson telling him to lure Drysdale in and catch him on the counter.
>Suddenly, Drysdale dives forward and tries to grab a leg!
>Grabbing a leg, Drysdale tries to lock it up in a submission hold but Monson simply pulls free.
>Monson ends up looking down on a grounded Drysdale.
>Drysdale is allowed to stand back up, Monson simply stepped away.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Drysdale attempts to wrestle Monson to the ground.
>Drysdale doesn't get the takedown, Monson blocked it.
>A whizzer allows Monson to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling.
>Drysdale dives forward, trying to grab a leg!
>Drysdale gets hold of a leg, but Monson is able to pull free before anything further can happen.
>Drysdale ends up flat on his back.
>In comes Monson looking to get some form of ground control.
>Drysdale is too quick, slipping away from Monson and starting to scramble.
>Jeff Monson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>As Monson goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Drysdale quickly tries to grab it.
>Monson pulls his leg free and comes out on top, with Drysdale pulling half guard.
>Monson is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Drysdale doesn't let Monson get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Drysdale reaches over and tries to lock Monson in a guillotine.
>Drysdale gets a guillotine but cannot get Monson to tap out!
>The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over.
>Drysdale releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>Monson tries to pass the guard.
>Drysdale keeps Monson in guard.
>Drysdale tries to smother Monson by holding him, but can't keep control.
>Monson attempts to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Drysdale brings his legs up and tries to lock Monson in a triangle choke.
>Monson defends well against it.
>Jeff Monson looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Monson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Drysdale raises his legs and tries to get Monson into a triangle choke.
>Monson pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Monson punches down at Drysdale, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Monson gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Drysdale quickly scrambles.
>It's a bad choice though, as Monson seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
>Monson tries to lock Drysdale into an arm triangle.
>Drysdale defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Breathing very hard, Robert Drysdale is looking ragged.
>Drysdale tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Monson attempts to arm triangle Drysdale from side control.
>Monson gets the arm triangle fully applied and Drysdale has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Jeff Monson!
>Official Result: Jeff 'The Snowman' Monson defeats Robert Drysdale (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 8:03 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

10th Bout: Cruiserweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Marcio Cruz x Ricardo Arona

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Cruz steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint.
>Cruz feints going high, but Arona doesn't buy it.
>Arona is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Cruz.
>Cruz moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>With control of the clinch, Cruz tries to complete a takedown.
>Arona blocks the takedown attempt.
>Arona pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple.
>Arona misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Cruz quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Cruz comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Arona tries to step away from the takedown.
>Cruz doesn't get the takedown, Arona avoided it.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Arona.
>Arona gets a single leg takedown! Cruz pulls guard off it.
>Arona starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Cruz keeps his guard secure.
>From the bottom, Cruz glances an elbow strike off the top of the head.
>In guard, Arona begins working to pass to side control.
>Cruz keeps his guard secure.
>Cruz tries to pull Arona in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Arona attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Cruz attempts to grab an arm of Arona from the bottom of the guard.
>Cruz cannot secure the arm.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Arona looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Cruz moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Arona tries to take Cruz down.
>He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
>Arona begins trying to get himself behind Cruz.
>Cruz does well to keep Arona at side control.
>Cruz tries to ensnare an arm.
>Arona blocks it.
>Arona begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Arona struggles but cannot mount Cruz.
>Cruz attempts to secure an arm.
>Arona blocks it.
>Arona looks to roll Cruz slightly and slip behind.
>Arona takes the back, Cruz couldn't stop it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Cruz prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Arona from getting hooks in.
>Cruz manages to turtle up, even with Arona on top of him.
>Arona tries to get an armbar on Cruz from behind.
>Cruz keeps calm and does not allow Arona to isolate an arm.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Arona scores with a jab that stops Cruz getting too close.
>Cruz throws a left jab but Arona avoids it.
>Breathing very hard, Marcio Cruz is looking ragged.
>Arona steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Arona shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Arona has to go to settle for pushing Cruz up against the ropes.
>Arona tries to foot stomp Cruz, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the ropes.
>Breathing very hard, Ricardo Arona is looking ragged.
>Cruz launches a knee strike but Arona is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Cruz is the one against the ropes.
>Marcio Cruz looks very, very tired.
>Arona tries a foot stomp, but Cruz avoids it.
>Arona tries to foot stomp Cruz, but misses.
>With the ropes trapping Cruz, Arona looks to try and take him down.
>The takedown is successful, Cruz pulls guard.
>Ricardo Arona seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Looking to catch his breath, Arona is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Arona throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Cruz grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Arona into a triangle choke.
>Arona doesn't let Cruz get it.
>Arona lies on top of Cruz, basically smothering him.
>Arona lies on top of Cruz, basically smothering him.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Arona slips out of the way of a jab.
>Despite being tired, Arona looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cruz.
>Arona cannot get close enough to the elusive Cruz.
>Marcio Cruz looks exhausted.
>Arona throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Cruz has to pull guard.
>Arona tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Cruz reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>Arona almost falls victim to a kimura, but in the end settles for being swept into side control.
>Cruz tries to put Arona into an americana.
>Arona fights off the americana attempt.
>The gas tank looks empty on Ricardo Arona.
>Cruz loses side control thanks to a sweep from Arona, but does manage to move to north-south position instead.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Cruz tries to secure a kimura.
>Cruz gets a kimura, he twists the arm backwards at a painful angle!
>No! Arona manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>Cruz blocks an attempted escape.
>Cruz tries to secure a kimura.
>A kimura is fully applied, Arona is in huge trouble!
>No! Arona manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>Arona tries to scramble out from underneath Cruz, but is held firmly in place.
>Cruz strikes Arona in the ribs with a few short elbows, but they lack venom.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>Judge #1 gives the result in favour of Cruz.
>Judge #2: Arona.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Arona.
>Making Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona the winner by split decision!
>Official Result: Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona defeats Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

11th Bout: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Mijain Lopez x Aleksander Emelianenko

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Emelianenko fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Mijain Lopez.
>Mijain Lopez throws a left jab but Emelianenko avoids it.
>Emelianenko feints left and tries to get Mijain Lopez to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>A left jab misses and Emelianenko strikes back with huge right hands, Mijain Lopez collapses against the ropes and can do nothing but just cover up!
>Mijain Lopez collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on!
>With Mijain Lopez taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!

>The winner, by TKO, is Aleksander Emelianenko!
>Official Result: Aleksander Emelianenko defeats Mijain Lopez Nunez (TKO (Strikes) in 1:21 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Main Event: Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Tyler East x Josh Barnett

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>East counters a wayward left jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>East slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Barnett counters an errant left jab with a clean jab.
>East looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Barnett.
>East grabs Barnett and pulls him into a grapple.
>East throws a few close-range strikes, but Barnett smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Barnett looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>East has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Barnett ends up in guard.
>Barnett begins trying to pass the guard.
>Barnett struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>East throws out some punches, but Barnett leans back to avoid them.
>Barnett throws a few right hands to the body.
>Barnett looks to get past the guard.
>East comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Barnett in guard.
>East tries to catch Barnett with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Barnett smothers East with his body by pushing forward and down.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Moving in closer, East looks like he may want to wrestle Barnett.
>Barnett is too quick, and manages to hit East with a good clean left jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Barnett.
>East tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>The takedown is successful, East pulls guard.
>Barnett keeps East guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Barnett begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Barnett struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>East tries to pull Barnett in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Barnett tries to pass the guard.
>East is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Barnett firmly in guard.
>East tries to catch Barnett with a punch, but it is not on target.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Barnett steps back to avoid a left jab.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Barnett.
>East tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>Barnett gets the takedown! East pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as East is being smothered against the ground by Barnett.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>A left jab misses and Barnett counters with a couple of jabs and a right cross.
>East moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight left.
>East looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Barnett.
>A counter left catches East above the eye.
>Moving in closer, Barnett looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Barnett is now standing in the pocket.
>Barnett tries for a left jab but East uses head movement to avoid it.
>East throws a left jab but Barnett uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Barnett shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Barnett dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left.
>East slips past a tidy combination and hits a nice left.
>East throws a left jab but Barnett uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Barnett uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>East tries for a left jab but Barnett uses head movement to avoid it.
>Barnett uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a solid right hook to the body.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>East slips past a jab and scores with a nice jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>East throws a left jab but Barnett uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Barnett slips past a jab and scores with a right hook to the body.
>Barnett dodges a jab, and fires back with a jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, East hits a barrage of big right hands, forcing Barnett back!
>Backing off, Barnett looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt!
>East steps in to capitalise and unleashes a right high kick, but Barnett is just able to recover and step away in time.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Barnett comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>East stuffs the takedown attempt.
>East throws a left jab but Barnett avoids it.
>A flurry of punches miss East and allow him to counter-strike with a solid left jab.
>Josh Barnett doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Barnett avoids a jab.
>A jab misses and Barnett counters with a flurry of small strikes.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Moving in closer, East looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Barnett uses strikes to keep East away.
>Moving in closer, East looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Barnett shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges have given the victory to Barnett.
>Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett defeats Tyler 'The Beast' East (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 68-49

Jingo: 53-44

AtlantaThrasher: 8-4

wekka · May 31, 2013

PURE Year-End Awards: 2013-2016

2013:

Fighter of the Year: Hiroshi Izumi

Fight of the Year: Hernani Perpetuo x Xavier Lucas

Card of the Year: PURE Fighting Championships IV: Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round

Upset of the Year: Yuka Tsuji over Megumi Fujii

2014:

Fighter of the Year: Rambaa Somdet

Fight of the Year: Guram Gugenishvili x Tyler East

Card of the Year: PURE Fighting Championships XV: Grand Championship

Upset of the Year: Xande Ribeiro over Ricardo Arona

2015:

Fighter of the Year: Anthony Johnson

Fight of the Year: Cole Escovedo x Nick Mamalis

Card of the Year: PURE Fighting Championships XXVII: Openweight Grand Prix Final Round

Upset of the Year: Kazuhiro Nakamura over Rampage Jackson

2016:

Fighter of the Year: Aleksander Emelianenko

Fight of the Year: Taisuke Okuno x Gasan Umalatov

Card of the Year: PURE Fighting Championships XXX: Middleweight Challenger Grand Prix Opening Round

Upset of the Year: Ryan Schultz over Kazuyuki Miyata

wekka · May 31, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVII Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVII: Middleweight/Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals
@ Hiroshima Green Arena

Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Young Choi (17-10-2)
x
Richardson Moreira (7-2)

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Yoel Romero (6-3)
x
Johnny Cisneros (8-2)

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Dhiego Lima (9-2)
x
Aslambek Saidov (15-4)

4th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
K-Taro Nakamura (28-6-2)
x
Gasan Umalatov (14-2-1)

5th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Magomed Shikshabekov (9-1)
x
Brian Melancon (8-2)

6th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Andre Galvao (7-2)
x
Jared Rollins (10-4)

7th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Tomasz Drwal (21-4-1)
x
Mats Nilsson (11-2-1)

8th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Mamed Khalidov (29-5-2)
x
Danillo Villefort (15-5)

9th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Gunnar Nelson (14-1-1)
x
Myung Ho Bae (15-5)

10th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Jorge Santiago (29-11)
x
Brian Foster (22-5)

11th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Kazuo Misaki (26-12-2)
x
Jesse Forbes (17-5)

Main Event: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Hiroshi Izumi (9-3)
x
Vitor Vianna (14-3-1)

AtlantaThrasher · May 31, 2013

Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Young Choi (17-10-2)

x

Richardson Moreira (7-2)

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yoel Romero (6-3)

x

Johnny Cisneros (8-2)

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Dhiego Lima (9-2)

x

Aslambek Saidov (15-4)

4th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

K-Taro Nakamura (28-6-2)

x

Gasan Umalatov (14-2-1)

5th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Magomed Shikshabekov (9-1)

x

Brian Melancon (8-2)

6th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Andre Galvao (7-2)

x

Jared Rollins (10-4)

7th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Tomasz Drwal (21-4-1)

x

Mats Nilsson (11-2-1)

8th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Mamed Khalidov (29-5-2)

x

Danillo Villefort (15-5)

9th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Gunnar Nelson (14-1-1)

x

Myung Ho Bae (15-5)

10th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Jorge Santiago (29-11)

x

Brian Foster (22-5)

11th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Kazuo Misaki (26-12-2)

x

Jesse Forbes (17-5)

Main Event: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Hiroshi Izumi (9-3)

x

Vitor Vianna (14-3-1)

CageRage · May 31, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVII: Middleweight/Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Hiroshima Green Arena

Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Young Choi (17-10-2)

x

Richardson Moreira (7-2)

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yoel Romero (6-3)

x

Johnny Cisneros (8-2)

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Dhiego Lima (9-2)

x

Aslambek Saidov (15-4)

4th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

K-Taro Nakamura (28-6-2)

x

Gasan Umalatov (14-2-1)

5th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Magomed Shikshabekov (9-1)

x

Brian Melancon (8-2)

6th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Andre Galvao (7-2)

x

Jared Rollins (10-4)

7th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Tomasz Drwal (21-4-1)

x

Mats Nilsson (11-2-1)

8th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Mamed Khalidov (29-5-2)

x

Danillo Villefort (15-5)

9th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Gunnar Nelson (14-1-1)

x

Myung Ho Bae (15-5)

10th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Jorge Santiago (29-11)

x

Brian Foster (22-5)

11th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Kazuo Misaki (26-12-2)

x

Jesse Forbes (17-5)

Main Event: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Hiroshi Izumi (9-3)

x

Vitor Vianna (14-3-1)

wekka · June 1, 2013

PURE Announces Plans for the Remainder of the Year:

Following the quarterfinals of PURE's Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals and the release of the upcoming Middleweight/Welterweight Grand Prix card, the company released a statement concerning immediate plans for cards following the Quarterfinal round.

The first announcement involved the expansion of their Featherweight division, by making three signings that are meant to impact the 145 weight class immediately. The new members of the PURE roster were announced as being former DREAM Featherweight Champion Hiroyuki Takaya, longtime DREAM/Pride vet Tatsuya Kawajiri, and Shooto/UFC vet Antonio Carvalho.

*Takaya is scheduled to make his debut at PURE XLI against Ring of Warriors I runner-up Yahir Reyes. Kawajiri is slated to fight Carvalho at PURE XL in what is being billed as a Number One Contender fight, which lead to the next announcement PURE had to make.

*PURE XLII is scheduled to be the Grand Finals for each respective weight class. Along with having the finals for all eight grand prix, PURE announced that five of their titles will also be slated for a defense, along with a superfight, which makes the plan to have 14 fights.

*Afterwards, PURE unveiled those six fights and are as followed:

Todd Duffee x Satoshi Ishii for the PURE Heavyweight Championship

Xande Ribeiro x PURE Openweight Champion Anthony Johnson for the PURE Cruiserweight Championship

Deividas Taurosevicius x the winner of Kawajiri/Carvalho for the PURE Featherweight Championship

Thales Leites x Yoshihiro Akiyama for the PURE Middleweight Championship

Luciano Azevedo x Marius Zaromskis for the PURE Lightweight Championship

KID Yamamoto x Wicky Akiyo in a Featherweight Superfight.

*PURE finished off with an announcement of two more Grand Prix to close out the year. They were announced as being a PURE Women's Openweight Grand Prix and the Son of Super Hulk Tournament. At conclusion, PURE hinted at three major free agent signings that they will announce at a later date.

ManUnderMask · June 2, 2013

Kawajiri AND Son of Super Hluk?! Sign me up!

Jingo · June 2, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVII: Middleweight/Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Hiroshima Green Arena

Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Young Choi (17-10-2)

x

Richardson Moreira (7-2)

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yoel Romero (6-3)

x

Johnny Cisneros (8-2)

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Dhiego Lima (9-2)

x

Aslambek Saidov (15-4)

4th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

K-Taro Nakamura (28-6-2)

x

Gasan Umalatov (14-2-1)

5th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Magomed Shikshabekov (9-1)

x

Brian Melancon (8-2)

6th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Andre Galvao (7-2)

x

Jared Rollins (10-4)

7th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Tomasz Drwal (21-4-1)

x

Mats Nilsson (11-2-1)

8th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Mamed Khalidov (29-5-2)

x

Danillo Villefort (15-5)

9th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Gunnar Nelson (14-1-1)

x

Myung Ho Bae (15-5)

10th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Jorge Santiago (29-11)

x

Brian Foster (22-5)

11th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Kazuo Misaki (26-12-2)

x

Jesse Forbes (17-5)

Main Event: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Hiroshi Izumi (9-3)

x

Vitor Vianna (14-3-1)

wekka · June 3, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVII: Middleweight & Welterweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Hiroshima Green Arena (8,631)

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Opening Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Richardson Moreira x Young Choi

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>RYO slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice jab.
>RYO drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Monstrão in with a feint.
>Monstrão moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Monstrão throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on RYO.
>Monstrão goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and RYO is left on his back pulling guard.
>Monstrão attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Monstrão struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>RYO attempts to secure an arm.
>Monstrão blocks it.
>Monstrão lies on top of RYO, basically smothering him.
>Monstrão tries to smother RYO, but he squirms free.
>RYO uses his legs to push Monstrão back, and tries to scramble for position.
>Monstrão manages to come out on top, with RYO pulling guard.
>Monstrão is trying to pass guard.
>Monstrão isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>RYO attempts a triangle choke on Monstrão from the bottom of the guard.
>Monstrão blocks the triangle attempt.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Monstrão begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
>Monstrão attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Monstrão blocks an attempted sweep.
>Monstrão attempts to pass half guard.
>RYO doesn't let Monstrão get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>RYO works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>The scramble leaves RYO turtled up, facing Monstrão.
>Monstrão prepares to throw a soccer kick to the body, but RYO is able to spring back up and step away.
>There's a takedown attempt from Monstrão.
>Monstrão can't get the takedown, RYO defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, RYO is trying to push Monstrão up against the ropes.
>RYO does it, Monstrão is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Monstrão waits for RYO to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that RYO now has his back to the ropes.
>Richardson Moreira looks very tired out there.
>Monstrão tries to foot stomp RYO, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the ropes.
>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 RYO has been instructed to try and get Monstrão to the floor in this round.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Monstrão, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Monstrão can't take RYO off his feet, so settles for pushing him up against the ropes instead.
>RYO applies a neck crank in order to get some leverage over Monstrão.
>RYO powers Monstrão down, forcing him to roll over and get trapped in side control!
>Richardson Moreira seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>RYO attempts to armbar Monstrão from side control.
>RYO gets an armbar fully applied!
>Shockingly, RYO loses it! Monstrão pops his arm free, and has somehow survived!
>RYO blocks Monstrão as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>RYO is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He can't get the mount.
>Monstrão tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>In side control, RYO begins working to get a mount.
>Monstrão can't stop it and gets mounted.
>RYO pounds away from the mount with huge elbow strikes, and Monstrão is in serious trouble!
>Monstrão has a large gash above his eye from that strike.
>RYO pounds away with elbows from the mount, hitting several big shots.
>Young Choi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>RYO pounds away with elbows from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>RYO fires away with big punches, but Monstrão covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Monstrão tries to sweep RYO out of mount but can't do it.
>Richardson Moreira looks totally gassed.
>RYO unloads with some big elbows, but Monstrão deals with them comfortably.
>Monstrão tries to roll RYO, but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>RYO attempts an armbar.
>RYO gets the armbar fully applied and Monstrão has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Young Choi!
>Official Result: Young 'RYO' Choi defeats Richardson 'Monstrão' Moreira (Submission (Armbar) in 5:34 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

2nd Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Johnny Cisneros x Yoel Romero

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Romero steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Romero hits a left jab.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Cisneros to hit back with a jab.
>Romero avoids a jab.
>Cisneros steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Cisneros counters a wayward left jab with a right kick to the thigh.
>Romero shoots in for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Cisneros pulls guard.
>Romero begins trying to pass the guard.
>Romero struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Cisneros grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Romero into a triangle choke.
>Romero counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control.
>Romero tries to lock Cisneros in an americana.
>Cisneros defends himself well.
>Cisneros tries to pull guard on Romero but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Romero fires away with rights, Cisneros is getting pounded.
>Cisneros is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Romero!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Cisneros was intelligently defending himself!

>By TKO, the winner is Yoel Romero!
>Official Result: Yoel 'Soldier of God' Romero defeats Johnny Cisneros (TKO (Strikes) in 5:33 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

3rd Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Aslambek Saidov x Dhiego Lima

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>A big right misses, giving Saidov the chance to counter with a clean punch.
>Saidov uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a stinging jab.
>Lima dodges a jab, and fires back with a flurry of small strikes.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Saidov, who covered up well.
>Lima backs away from Saidov, creating some space between them.
>Backing out of range, Saidov circles tentatively.
>Lima comes in closer to press the issue.
>Saidov steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Saidov throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Lima.
>Saidov gets caught with a right hand though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes!
>Lima senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
>Lima viciously stomps and kicks away at the stunned Saidov!
>The referee dives in, Saidov was getting destroyed!

>By TKO, the winner is Dhiego Lima!
>Official Result: Dhiego Lima defeats Aslambek Saidov (TKO (Strikes) in 3:05 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

4th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Gasan Umalatov x K-Taro Nakamura

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Nakamura to hit back with a nice left hand.
>A jab misses, allowing Nakamura to counter-strike with a jab.
>A straight left from Nakamura fails to land.
>Umalatov presses in closer to attack.
>Umalatov looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nakamura.
>Umalatov moves into the pocket.
>There's a double leg attempt from Umalatov, from the pocket.
>Umalatov gets the takedown, but as soon as Nakamura hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet.
>Umalatov circles, looking for an opening.
>Nakamura seems to be waiting for Umalatov to make a move.
>Umalatov comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Umalatov looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Nakamura tries to wrestle Umalatov backward and up against the ropes.
>Nakamura can't manage it, and Umalatov gets out of the grapple entirely.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Nakamura waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Umalatov uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Nakamura to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Nakamura sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt.
>Nakamura counters a flurry of punches by hitting a clean jab.
>Nakamura throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Umalatov steps in to put some pressure on.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Nakamura bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Nakamura settle, Umalatov moves in closer.
>Umalatov throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Nakamura.
>Nakamura sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Umalatov can't get the takedown, Nakamura was too quick to back away.
>Nakamura feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Umalatov just avoids it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nakamura circles around Umalatov.
>Umalatov steps in to put some pressure on.
>Umalatov looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Nakamura keeps himself moving out of range.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>Round two begins!
>Nakamura counters a left jab with a solid left.
>Umalatov chooses to shoot in on Nakamura.
>Nakamura sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Umalatov doesn't get the takedown, Nakamura avoided it.
>Nakamura circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting up, Umalatov quickly steps in closer to attack Nakamura.
>Umalatov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nakamura.
>Nakamura finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Umalatov has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Nakamura down.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Nakamura has to pull guard.
>Umalatov tries to pass the guard.
>Nakamura comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Umalatov in guard.
>Nakamura works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Nakamura manages to come out on top, with Umalatov pulling guard.
>Nakamura stands and gets out of guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>Nakamura hits a swift inside leg kick on Umalatov, using a feint to set it up.
>Umalatov swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Nakamura.
>Nakamura tries to avoid the takedown.
>Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt.
>Breathing very hard, Gasan Umalatov is looking ragged.
>Nakamura steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Umalatov presses in closer to attack.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Umalatov wants to wrestle Nakamura.
>Nakamura ends up grappling for supremacy with Umalatov.
>Umalatov uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Nakamura is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>Gasan Umalatov looks very, very tired.
>Umalatov starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Umalatov isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Nakamura raises his legs and tries to get Umalatov into a triangle choke.
>Umalatov pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>In guard, Umalatov begins working to pass to side control.
>Umalatov struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Nakamura attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Umalatov gets turned over via the guillotine, ending up on his back under side control.
>Nakamura gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Umalatov time to stand too.
>Umalatov gets Nakamura with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>It seems that Nakamura is happy to let Umalatov circle for the moment.
>A straight left by Nakamura keeps Umalatov from advancing.
>Umalatov quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>A tired-looking Umalatov throws some ragged looping punches to get Nakamura to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Nakamura sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Umalatov doesn't get the takedown, Nakamura avoided it.
>Gasan Umalatov looks totally gassed.
>Nakamura catches an oncoming Umalatov with a crisp jab.
>Nakamura misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Umalatov presses in closer to attack.
>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 given the victory to Nakamura.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'K-Taro' Keita Nakamura!
>Official Result: 'K-Taro' Keita Nakamura defeats Gasan 'Cobra' Umalatov (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

5th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Brian Melancon x Magomed Shikshabekov

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>A left jab misses and Melancon counters with a nice left hand.
>Melancon drops down as if looking to shoot, then withdraws, Shikshabekov not having fallen for the fake.
>Moving in closer, Shikshabekov looks like he may want to wrestle Melancon.
>He pulls Melancon into a grapple.
>Shikshabekov is looking to muscle Melancon back against the ropes.
>Shikshabekov achieves it, pinning Melancon to the ropes.
>Shikshabekov has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Melancon to the ground.
>He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Melancon pulls half guard.
>Shikshabekov begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Melancon finds his opponent too skilled, and Shikshabekov passes half guard into a full mount.
>Shikshabekov fires away with punches, and Melancon is stung by several big shots.
>Shikshabekov fires away with punches, and Melancon is stung by several big shots.
>Shikshabekov tries to pound on Melancon, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Melancon tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Shikshabekov has his back!
>Shikshabekov successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Shikshabekov attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Shikshabekov gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Melancon has to tap out!

>'The Eagle' Magomed Shikshabekov takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: 'The Eagle' Magomed Shikshabekov defeats Brian Melancon (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

6th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Jared Rollins x Andre Galvao

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Galvao steps back to avoid a left jab.
>An attempted teep is off-target and gives Galvao the chance to counter with a nice left hand.
>Galvao counters an errant left jab with a solid left.
>Galvao slips out of the way of a jab.
>Moving in closer, Galvao looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Galvao cannot get close enough to the elusive Rollins.
>Rollins throws a left jab but Galvao avoids it.
>Rollins misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Galvao comes in closer to press the issue.
>Galvao comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Rollins sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Rollins saw it coming and got out of range.
>Galvao looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Rollins tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Galvao defended it well.
>Rollins gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Rollins is able to strike back with a solid left jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Moving in closer, Galvao looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Galvao looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Rollins.
>He pulls Rollins into a grapple.
>Galvao is looking to muscle Rollins back against the ropes.
>Rollins ends up backed against the ropes.
>Galvao tries to take Rollins down.
>Galvao can't get the takedown, as Rollins wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Rollins smothers Galvao against the ropes, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.
>Rollins tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Galvao takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Rollins ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>With the ropes trapping Rollins, Galvao looks to try and take him down.
>Galvao doesn't get the takedown, Rollins instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Rollins smothers Galvao against the ropes, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.
>Rollins hits Galvao, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
>Rollins uses dirty boxing to punish Galvao while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Rollins tries to smother Galvao against the ropes, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Out of the blue, Galvao slaps on a standing guillotine!
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Rollins has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission, is Andre 'The Prophet' Galvao!
>Official Result: Andre 'The Prophet' Galvao defeats Jared 'J-Roc' Rollins (Submission (Guillotine) in 8:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

7th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Mats Nilsson x Tomasz Drwal

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Nilsson steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Drwal uses a smart combination to get Nilsson to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Nilsson saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Nilsson is unable to apply the guillotine choke.
>Nilsson gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Drwal unloads with some big elbows, but Nilsson deals with them comfortably.
>Nilsson attempts to guillotine Drwal from the bottom of the guard.
>Drwal stops Nilsson from applying it.
>Drwal pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Nilsson is comfortable holding guard.
>Nilsson tries to ensnare Drwal in a triangle.
>Drwal doesn't let Nilsson get it.
>Drwal begins trying to pass the guard.
>Nilsson keeps Drwal in guard.
>Nilsson attempts a triangle choke on Drwal from the bottom of the guard.
>Drwal pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Drwal begins trying to pass the guard.
>Drwal isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Nilsson attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Drwal blocks the attempt.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Drwal looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Nilsson tries to take down Drwal as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nilsson shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Drwal sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Nilsson down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Drwal unloads with big punches, Nilsson is struggling to cope!
>Turtled up, Nilsson takes a kicks to the ribs.
>Nilsson rolls over onto his back.
>Nilsson is allowed to stand back up, Drwal simply stepped away.
>Nilsson uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Not letting up, Drwal quickly steps in closer to attack Nilsson.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Drwal.
>Nilsson tries to avoid the takedown.
>Drwal can't get the takedown, Nilsson was too quick to back away.
>Drwal comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Nilsson lets Drwal get closer.
>Nilsson comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Drwal sprawls well, and Nilsson is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Drwal pounds away on the body and side of the head, Nilsson struggles to deal with them.
>Nilsson, turtled up, takes a soccer kick to the ribs.
>Breathing very hard, Tomasz Drwal is looking ragged.
>Nilsson scrambles back to his feet, clearly stung by that kick.
>A tired Drwal moves forward, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Nilsson has Drwal at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>In half guard, Nilsson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Drwal guessing.
>Nilsson blocks Drwal as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Moving forward, Drwal counters a left jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Nilsson swings wildly to get Drwal to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Drwal sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Drwal saw it coming and got out of range.
>A visibly tired Drwal is getting in closer to Nilsson, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Nilsson finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Tomasz Drwal looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Drwal tries a knee strike, but Nilsson blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.
>Nilsson steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Drwal steps in closer to force the issue.
>Drwal feints an attack, keeping Nilsson on his toes.
>A visibly tired Drwal is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nilsson.
>Nilsson ends up grappling for supremacy with Drwal.
>Using his wrestling skills, Drwal is trying to push Nilsson up against the ropes.
>Drwal achieves it, pinning Nilsson to the ropes.
>Mats Nilsson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Tomasz Drwal looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Drwal hits a knee strike to the thigh.
>Drwal tries to smother Nilsson against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Drwal against the ropes instead.
>Drwal takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>Nilsson has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Drwal to the ground.
>Drwal stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Nilsson against the ropes.
>Mats Nilsson seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Drwal catches Nilsson with a knee strike to the thigh.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Drwal tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Nilsson reverses so that he is the one in control.
>With the ropes trapping Drwal, Nilsson gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Drwal blocked it and then turns it so that Nilsson is the one against the ropes.
>Nilsson gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Drwal tries to hit Nilsson with an elbow, but Nilsson takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Drwal is the one backed against the ropes.
>The gas tank looks empty on Mats Nilsson.
>Nilsson uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Nilsson tries hard but cannot get Drwal off of his feet.
>Drwal uses a whizzer to half turn Nilsson, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center.
>Nilsson, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>It looks like Drwal is trying to grab a guillotine.
>Drwal can't get the guillotine choke.
>The takedown is successful, Drwal pulls guard.
>Nilsson throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>In guard, Nilsson catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Nilsson attempts to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Drwal secures an arm and tries to ensnare Nilsson in a triangle.
>The triangle is locked in deep, Nilsson has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Tomasz Drwal!
>Official Result: Tomasz 'Gorilla' Drwal defeats Mats Nilsson (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 9:55 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

8th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Danillo Villefort x Mamed Khalidov

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Khalidov slips out of the way of a jab.
>Khalidov slips past a left jab and counters with a series of big punches, putting Villefort down on the ground!
>Khalidov doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Villefort recovers his wits quickly.
>Khalidov leaps over, looking to drop a flying punch!
>Khalidov hits it, but it was so wild that it didn't connect fully and Villefort is able to survive and pull guard.
>Khalidov throws a few right hands to the body.
>Villefort attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Khalidov defends well against it.
>Villefort is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Khalidov off of him.
>Khalidov starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Khalidov isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Villefort grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Khalidov from the bottom of the guard.
>Khalidov blocks the attempt.
>Khalidov pounds away from the guard, but Villefort isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Villefort grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Khalidov from the bottom of the guard.
>Khalidov doesn't let Villefort get it.
>Khalidov fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Khalidov counters a left jab with a leg kick.
>Villefort throws a looping punch, but Khalidov avoids it.
>Khalidov quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Khalidov.
>Villefort cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Khalidov in half guard.
>Khalidov attempts to pass half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Villefort attempts to guillotine Khalidov from the bottom of half guard.
>Khalidov pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Khalidov attempts to pass half guard.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Villefort reaches over and tries to lock Khalidov in a guillotine.
>Khalidov defends it well.
>Khalidov throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Khalidov fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Villefort attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Khalidov blocks it.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Villefort shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Villefort can't get the takedown, Khalidov defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Khalidov is trying to push Villefort so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Khalidov can't do it though, and Villefort gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Khalidov has been instructed to try and get Villefort to the floor in this round.
>Khalidov feints left, then right.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Breathing very hard, Mamed Khalidov is looking ragged.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Getting underhooks, Khalidov looks for a takedown.
>Khalidov doesn't get the takedown, Villefort blocked it.
>Villefort uses a whizzer to turn Khalidov slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>Khalidov slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Villefort throws out a quick left jab.
>Khalidov seems to be waiting for Villefort to make a move.
>Villefort looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Khalidov.
>Khalidov tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Mamed Khalidov seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Moving forward, Villefort counters a left jab with a clever combination ending in a big right hook.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>A jab misses and Villefort counters with a nice one-two combination.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Villefort is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Khalidov seems happy to engage with Villefort in the pocket.
>Standing in the pocket, a visibly tired Khalidov chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Villefort.
>The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Villefort to wrestle Khalidov down to the ground instead! Khalidov pulls half guard.
>Villefort attempts an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Khalidov is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free!
>Out of the blue, Khalidov breaks free! Villefort must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked.
>Khalidov attempts to secure an arm.
>Khalidov cannot secure the arm.
>Villefort throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Khalidov attempts to secure an arm.
>Villefort blocks it.
>Mamed Khalidov looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Villefort fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Khalidov tries to sweep Villefort but doesn't get anywhere.
>Villefort attempts to americana Khalidov from the top of half guard.
>Khalidov defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Khalidov tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard.
>Villefort defends it.
>Danillo Villefort is looking really tired.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Villefort uses a jab to sting Khalidov.
>Khalidov has his hands too low, a result of fatigue.
>Despite being tired, Villefort looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Khalidov.
>Khalidov lets Villefort get closer.
>The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have agreed that Villefort is the winner.
>Villefort wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Danillo 'Indio' Villefort defeats Mamed 'Cannibal' Khalidov (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

9th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Myung Ho Bae x Gunnar Nelson

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Bae looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nelson.
>Nelson counters with a right hand that catches Bae flush, rocking him!
>Nelson throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bae.
>Bae tries to step away from the takedown.
>Nelson can't get the takedown, Bae was too quick to back away.
>Moving in closer, Bae looks like he may want to wrestle Nelson.
>Nelson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Bae is looking to muscle Nelson back against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Nelson pinned to the ropes.
>Nelson is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>Bae uses a vicious foot stomp.
>Bae looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Nelson fights it every inch of the way.
>Bae looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Nelson proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Nelson tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Bae isn't allowing it.
>Bae catches an unsuspecting Nelson in a standing guillotine!
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Nelson has to tap out!

>The winner, by submission; Myung Ho Bae!
>Official Result: 'Wolverine' Myung Ho Bae defeats Gunnar 'Gunni' Nelson (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:39 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

10th Bout: Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Brian Foster x Jorge Santiago

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>A right kick to the legs misses and Foster fires back with a series of quick lefts.
>Santiago avoids a jab.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Foster drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Santiago isn't buying it.
>Santiago grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, done as a judo-style trip, and gets it! Foster pulls guard.
>Santiago begins trying to pass the guard.
>He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
>Santiago throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Foster attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Santiago pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Santiago attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He can't get free of half guard.
>Foster tries to pull Santiago into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Santiago stops Foster from applying it.
>Santiago looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Foster doesn't let Santiago get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Foster reaches over and tries to lock Santiago in a guillotine.
>Santiago blocks it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Foster throws a left jab but Santiago avoids it.
>Backing out of range, Foster circles tentatively.
>Santiago quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Santiago shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Foster tries to avoid Santiago.
>Santiago doesn't get the takedown, Foster avoided it.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Foster throws a nice sequence of punches, but Santiago covers up and absorbs them.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>With Foster in his grasp, Santiago tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>Santiago uses a nice inside leg trip and Foster is forced to pull guard!
>Santiago looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Santiago attempts to kimura Foster from side control.
>A kimura is locked in tight, Foster has his arm bent at a terrible angle!
>Out of the blue, Foster pops his arm free! Santiago must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Foster telling him to go right at Santiago, hard and fast.
>Foster counters a left jab by hitting a quick series of punches.
>Foster darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Santiago to commit to throwing a strike.
>Foster throws a right kick to the body but Santiago avoids it.
>Moving in closer, Foster looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Santiago uses strikes to keep Foster away.
>Foster looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Santiago.
>Santiago now has Foster standing in the pocket.
>Santiago shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Stepping back, Foster creates a bit of distance.
>A feint sets up a body kick from Foster, but Santiago is able to move out of range in time.
>Santiago goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Foster to cover up, then shoots in.
>Santiago gets the takedown! Foster pulls guard.
>Santiago begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Foster tries to ensnare Santiago in a triangle.
>Santiago defends well against it.
>Santiago begins trying to pass the guard.
>He passes to half guard.
>Santiago attempts to kimura Foster from the top of half guard.
>Santiago gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Foster has to tap!

>The winner, by submission; Jorge Santiago!
>Official Result: Jorge Santiago defeats Brian Foster (Submission (Kimura) in 5:27 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

11th Bout: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Jesse Forbes x Kazuo Misaki

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Forbes and Misaki separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Forbes looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Misaki.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Forbes and Misaki separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Forbes drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Misaki isn't buying it.
>Misaki goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Forbes to cover up, then shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Forbes sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Forbes is trying to push Misaki so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Forbes can't do it though, and Misaki is able to get free.
>Advancing, Misaki counters a left jab by using a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Misaki comes in closer, looking to clinch with Forbes.
>Misaki is forced to use his gloves to deflect a big counter right.
>Misaki avoids a jab.
>A left hand misses, allowing Misaki to counter with a kick to the ribs.
>Misaki is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Misaki is now standing in the pocket.
>There's a double leg attempt from Misaki, from the pocket.
>The takedown doesn't work, Forbes sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Forbes and Misaki separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Misaki throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Forbes doesn't press the issue, allowing Misaki to circle.
>A right kick to the legs misses and Forbes fires back with a left.
>Forbes is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Misaki.
>They start grappling, Misaki looks happy to engage Forbes at close quarters.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Moving forward, Misaki counters a left jab with a hard leg kick.
>Forbes glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Misaki presses in closer to attack.
>Misaki uses a clever feint to set up a right high kick, but Forbes is able to duck under it.
>Misaki is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Misaki is in the pocket, ready to attack Forbes.
>Misaki comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Forbes.
>Misaki can't get close enough to grapple, Forbes makes sure to keep out of range.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Misaki avoids a quick jab and hits a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Forbes tries to wrestle Misaki backward and up against the ropes.
>Forbes can't do it though, and Misaki is able to get free.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Forbes has been instructed to look to finish it in this round.
>Forbes feints stepping in.
>Forbes avoids a body kick.
>Misaki avoids a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a couple of nice rights.
>Forbes is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Forbes uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a great right hand, Misaki is knocked down! He is out!

>The winner, by Knock Out, is Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes!
>Official Result: Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes defeats 'Grabaka Hitman' Kazuo Misaki (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:57 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

Main Event: Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Vitor Vianna x Hiroshi Izumi

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Vianna slips out of the way of a jab.
>Vianna throws a barrage of big right hands but Izumi moves out of range.
>Vianna shoots in for a takedown.
>Izumi stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Izumi tries for a left jab but Vianna moves out of range.
>Izumi comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Vianna attempts to snare Izumi in a guillotine off the takedown.
>The takedown is too fast, Vianna cannot grab the guillotine.
>Vianna gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Izumi attempts to pass guard.
>Vianna keeps his guard secure.
>Vianna grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Izumi from the bottom of the guard.
>Izumi pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control.
>Izumi keeps Vianna guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Izumi moves from side control to north-south position, the result of an attempted sweep.
>Izumi throws some elbows to the body, albeit with not much in the way of power.
>Izumi blocks an attempted escape.
>Izumi shifts from north-south to side control.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Izumi throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Izumi attempts to roll Vianna slightly and take his back.
>Izumi struggles but cannot get behind Vianna.
>Izumi blocks Vianna as he tries a transition to guard.
>Izumi fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Izumi attempts to roll Vianna slightly and take his back.
>He takes the back!
>Izumi attempts a rear naked choke.
>Vianna fights off the rear naked choke attempt by rolling and then sharply turning over, brilliantly ending up in guard.
>Izumi should have gotten hooks in first before attempting a rear naked choke, and Vianna has capitalised on the mistake.
>In guard, Vianna begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Izumi tries a sweep from the guard.
>Izumi sweeps Vianna over, taking full mount in one fluid motion!
>Izumi unloads with some big punches, but Vianna deals with them comfortably.
>Vianna tries to roll Izumi, but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>Izumi attempts a rear naked choke.
>Vianna rolls them so that they are staring at the lights, then sharply turns over to wind up in guard.
>Izumi should have gotten hooks in first before attempting a rear naked choke, and Vianna has capitalised on the mistake.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Vianna looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Izumi grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Vianna from the bottom of the guard.
>Vianna pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Izumi avoids a tight combination.
>Izumi moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.
>A straight left fails to land and Izumi is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Moving in closer, Izumi looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Vianna keeps himself moving out of range.
>Vianna is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Vianna moves into the pocket.
>Vianna throws a flurry of punches but Izumi covers up well.
>Vianna slips past a jab and scores with a straight left.
>Izumi slips past a big right and hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Vitor Vianna is looking really tired.
>Using head movement, Izumi slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp left jab.
>Vianna gets tagged with a crisp jab.
>Izumi dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid punch.
>Izumi throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Vianna covers up well.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Izumi counters with a sequence of quick punches.
>Vianna gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking his head back.
>A powerful straight right goes wide and Izumi is able to counter with a crisp left jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Izumi works the jab.
>Izumi lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of quick punches to sting Vianna.
>Izumi throws rights and lefts, but Vianna covers up well and none of the shots find a home.
>Vianna backs away from Izumi, creating some space between them.
>A straight left from Vianna fails to land.
>Izumi doesn't press the issue, allowing Vianna to circle.
>Vianna circles as he plans his next move.
>It seems that Izumi is happy to let Vianna circle for the moment.
>Vitor Vianna looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Vianna waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a nice left hand.
>Vianna throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Not letting Vianna settle, Izumi moves in closer.
>Izumi uses a nice jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Vianna throws a looping punch, but Izumi avoids it.
>Time slips away as Izumi doesn't press Vianna, allowing him to circle.
>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 Izumi down as the winner.
>Making Hiroshi Izumi the winner by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Hiroshi Izumi defeats Vitor Vianna (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 76-54

Jingo: 58-51

AtlantaThrasher: 16-8 (you really have been following, haven't you!?)

Predictions will be reset after the 49th card. Winner will get to choose what title will be defended out of the healthy champions whom are available and will also get to make eight fights on top of that, one for each weight class.

wekka · June 3, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVIII Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVIII: Lightweight & Featherweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals
@ Sun Dome Fukui

Opening Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
James Edson Berto (19-10-1)
x
Joseph Duffy (11-3)

2nd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Doo Ho Choi (13-4)
x
Tomoyuki Fukami (10-2-6)

3rd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Yoshihiro "Barbaro44" Tomioka (18-10-6)
x
E.J. Brooks (8-1)

4th Bout:
Dongi Yang (11-4)
x
Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (20-2)

5th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Alvin Robinson (14-7)
x
Brandon Bender (12-0)

6th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Tyson Griffin (17-6)
x
Paul Sass (15-2)

7th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Daisuke Nakamura (29-13)
x
Joe Ellenberger (17-2)

8th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Yuji Hoshino (22-8-7)
x
Ryan Schultz (25-13-1)

9th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Michihiro Omigawa (15-13-1)
x
Jon Shores (13-3)

10th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Mizuto Hirota (17-7-1)
x
Mark Striegl (14-0)

11th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
ISAO Kobayashi (15-2-3)
x
Maciej Jewtuszko (14-3)

Main Event: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
JZ Calvan (19-7-1)
x
Kuniyoshi Hironaka (23-8)

wekka · June 3, 2013

Lineups Revealed for Son of Super Hulk Tournament and Women's Openweight Grand Prix, Respectively Slated for PURE XLII & XLIII; Grand Finals Moved Back to XLIV:

Son of Super Hulk Tournament:

Minowaman

Mariusz Pudzianowski

Shane Carwin

Yusuke Kawaguchi

James Thompson

Bob Sapp

Lavar Johnson

Soa Palelei

Neil Grove

Jan Jorgensen

Tadas Rimkevicius

Geronimo Dos Santos

Dhafir Harris

Chris Barnett

Robert Burneika

Azunna Anyanwu

Women's Openweight Grand Prix:

Megumi Fujii

Cristiane Santos

Marloes Coenen

Ayaka Hamasaki

Randi Miller

Holly Holm

Mizuki Inoue

Seo Hee Ham

Hitomi Akano

Roxanne Modafferi

Takayo Hashi

Naho Sugiyama

Lena Ovchynnikova

Yana Kunitskaya

Milana Dudieva

Lina Eklund

CageRage · June 3, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVIII: Lightweight & Featherweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Sun Dome Fukui

Opening Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

James Edson Berto (19-10-1)

x

Joseph Duffy (11-3)

2nd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Doo Ho Choi (13-4)

x

Tomoyuki Fukami (10-2-6)

3rd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Yoshihiro "Barbaro44" Tomioka (18-10-6)

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E.J. Brooks (8-1)

4th Bout:

Dongi Yang (11-4)

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Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (20-2)

5th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Alvin Robinson (14-7)

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Brandon Bender (12-0)

6th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Tyson Griffin (17-6)

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Paul Sass (15-2)

7th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Daisuke Nakamura (29-13)

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Joe Ellenberger (17-2)

8th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Yuji Hoshino (22-8-7)

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Ryan Schultz (25-13-1)

9th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Michihiro Omigawa (15-13-1)

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Jon Shores (13-3)

10th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Mizuto Hirota (17-7-1)

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Mark Striegl (14-0)

11th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

ISAO Kobayashi (15-2-3)

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Maciej Jewtuszko (14-3)

Main Event: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

JZ Calvan (19-7-1)

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Kuniyoshi Hironaka (23-8)

wekka · June 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXVIII: Lightweight & Featherweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Sun Dome Fukui (11,021)

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Opening Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Joseph Duffy x James Edson Berto

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Berto catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, but Duffy is able to block it.
>Moving in closer, Duffy looks like he may want to wrestle Berto.
>Duffy grapples with Berto, who made no attempt to escape.
>Berto tries to wriggle free, but Duffy controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Duffy hits Berto with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Berto tries to wriggle free, but Duffy controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Duffy attempts to wrestle Berto to the ground.
>Berto stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Berto is trying to push Duffy up against the ropes.
>Duffy out-wrestles him though.
>Duffy looks for a trip takedown.
>He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
>In side control, Duffy throws a couple of punches designed to keep Berto guessing.
>Duffy begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Berto doesn't let Duffy get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>Duffy blocks Berto as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Duffy throws a few right hands to the body.
>Berto works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>The scramble leaves Berto on top in side control.
>Berto relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Duffy comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Berto.
>Berto is pulled into a grapple.
>Duffy hits Berto with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Clinched with Berto, Duffy looks to try and take him down.
>The takedown is successful, Berto pulls guard.
>Duffy attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Berto keeps Duffy in guard.
>Berto brings his legs up and tries to lock Duffy in a triangle choke.
>Duffy pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Duffy throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Berto reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>Duffy doesn't let his arm get taken.
>Duffy looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Breathing very hard, Joseph Duffy is looking ragged.
>Berto tries to get double underhooks on Duffy so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Duffy looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>We are back underway!
>Berto avoids a right kick to the body and hits a nice jab.
>Berto feints stepping in.
>Duffy steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Duffy narrowly misses Berto with a right uppercut.
>Berto doesn't let Duffy settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Berto looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Duffy keeps himself moving out of range.
>Berto throws a left jab but Duffy avoids it.
>An attempted body kick misses and Berto fires back with a clean left.
>Berto feints left and tries to get Duffy to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>Berto steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Moving in closer, Berto looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Duffy now has Berto standing in the pocket.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Berto counters with a clean left jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Berto hits a crisp left.
>Duffy slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches.
>Joseph Duffy looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Berto shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Duffy uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Berto tries for a left jab but Duffy uses head movement to avoid it.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Berto dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a punch.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Berto strikes first with a solid punch.
>Berto throws a left jab but Duffy uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Duffy backs away from Berto, creating some space between them.
>Berto avoids several big right hands and counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Duffy throws out a quick left jab.
>Berto quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Berto looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Duffy.
>Berto is in the pocket, ready to attack Duffy.
>Duffy shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Duffy backs away from Berto, creating some space between them.
>Duffy gets Berto with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Duffy settle at all, Berto comes in closer.
>Joseph Duffy looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1: Duffy.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Berto.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Berto.
>Making 'Little Tiger' James Edson Berto the winner by split decision!
>Official Result: 'Little Tiger' James Edson Berto defeats Joseph Duffy (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

2nd Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Tomoyuki Fukami x Doo Ho Choi

Round 1:
>There's the opening bell!
>Fukami steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Fukami feints to the right, trying to draw Choi into throwing a strike.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>A straight left by Choi keeps Fukami from advancing.
>It seems that Fukami is happy to let Choi circle for the moment.
>Fukami steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Choi tries for a leg kick but Fukami moves out of range.
>Choi counters a wayward left jab with a nice left hand.
>Fukami moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.
>Fukami keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Choi doesn't let Fukami settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Fukami avoids a tight combination.
>Fukami avoids a nice combination.
>Fukami steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Fukami glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting up, Choi quickly steps in closer to attack Fukami.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Fukami slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Choi steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Fukami feints stepping in.
>Choi narrowly misses Fukami with a right uppercut.
>Time slips away as Fukami doesn't press Choi, allowing him to circle.
>Fukami just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a crisp jab.
>A straight left fails to land and Choi is able to fire back with a stinging left jab.
>A straight left fails to land and Choi is able to fire back with a powerful right hook to the body.
>Fukami sneaks a glance at his corner.
>The fight slows as Choi sits back and allows Fukami to circle.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Fukami moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Fukami feints left, then right.
>Fukami feints left, then right.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Fukami hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Choi steps in closer to force the issue.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Having ended up close together from the strikes they threw, a wild exchange of punches begins!
>A huge right hook sends Fukami down hard!
>Choi senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
>Somehow Fukami hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks!
>In comes Choi looking to get some form of ground control.
>Choi dives in, but Fukami pushes him away and starts to scramble.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>Fukami slips past a left jab and fires back with a straight left.
>Fukami throws a looping punch, but Choi avoids it.
>It seems that Choi is happy to let Fukami circle for the moment.
>Fukami throws a looping punch, but Choi avoids it.
>Not letting up, Choi steps in closer to pressure Fukami into action.
>Doo Ho Choi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Choi feints going high, but Fukami doesn't buy it.
>Fukami circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Choi steps in closer to pressure Fukami into action.
>Choi comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Choi cannot get close enough to the elusive Fukami.
>Fukami darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Choi to commit to throwing a strike.
>A flicked jab from Fukami only finds gloves.
>Time slips away as Choi doesn't press Fukami, allowing him to circle.
>Choi throws a feint.
>Fukami fakes a lunge.
>Choi steps in to put some pressure on.
>Despite being tired, Choi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Fukami.
>Choi cannot get close enough to the elusive Fukami.
>A straight left from Choi fails to land.
>Fukami presses in closer to attack.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Choi counters a wayward left jab with a hard leg kick.
>Fukami misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Choi seems to be waiting for Fukami to make a move.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Choi.
>Choi wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: 'The Korean Super Boy' Doo Ho Choi defeats Tomoyuki Fukami (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

3rd Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
E.J. Brooks x Yoshihiro Tomioka

Round 1:
>And here we go!
>Brooks steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>A jab misses and Tomioka counters with a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>An errant jab sets Brooks up to counter-strike with a flurry of quick punches to sting Tomioka.
>A left jab misses and Tomioka strikes back with a straight left.
>Brooks comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Brooks moves into the pocket.
>Brooks dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a clean punch.
>Tomioka uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Brooks uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Brooks sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a nice left.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Tomioka has the angle to counter with a solid left jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Tomioka to counter with a leg kick.
>Emanuel Brooks is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes.
>Tomioka uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a leg kick.
>There are signs that Emanuel Brooks is definitely feeling the damage done to his legs.
>Tomioka is doing the smart thing by targeting the legs.
>It will slow Brooks down considerably and lessen the threat of his striking.
>Brooks falls to the ground, that kick looks like it may have been an accidental low blow!
>The referee checks on him and gets an assurance that he will be fit to continue.
>The referee stops the clock while him takes a minute to recover.
>Tomioka steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Brooks comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Tomioka uses his strikes to stop Brooks from getting too close.
>Moving in closer, Brooks looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Brooks is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter right.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Tomioka the opportunity to counter with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>Emanuel Brooks is finding it hard to put any weight on his injured leg.
>Moving in closer, Brooks looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Tomioka uses his strikes to stop Brooks from getting too close.
>Tomioka counters an errant left jab with a nice left hand.
>Brooks throws a left jab but Tomioka avoids it.
>Brooks looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>A counter left catches Brooks above the eye.
>A straight left fails to land and Tomioka is able to fire back with a vicious leg kick.
>Brooks is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Tomioka catches Brooks with a hard kick to the outside of the knee.
>Emanuel Brooks winced as that strike landed.
>Brooks checks a low kick.
>Brooks backs away from Tomioka, creating some space between them.
>Tomioka moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a body kick.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Brooks looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Brooks lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a crisp left.
>Good head movement allows Tomioka to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a straight left.
>Tomioka throws a leg kick but Brooks checks it easily.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 1:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Tomioka avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Tomioka slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Moving in closer, Brooks looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Brooks is in the pocket, ready to attack Tomioka.
>Tomioka uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Tomioka covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>Showing good head movement, Tomioka slips past a flurry of strikes.
>A barrage of big right hands are thrown but Tomioka covers up well.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Brooks steps back and creates some space.
>Brooks sneaks a glance at his corner.
>It seems that Tomioka is happy to let Brooks circle for the moment.
>Brooks counters a left jab by hitting a couple of hard rights!
>Tomioka uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Good head movement allows Tomioka to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Emanuel Brooks winces in pain after yet another shot to the leg.
>Tomioka uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a vicious leg kick.
>There was an audible groan from the crowd there, as Emanuel Brooks took yet another shot to the leg.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>From the pocket, Tomioka hits a swift leg kick on Brooks.
>Standing in the pocket, Tomioka throws an inside leg kick but Brooks shows good footwork to avoid it.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Tomioka counters with a crisp left jab.
>Tomioka snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Brooks strikes first with a flurry of quick punches to sting Tomioka.
>Brooks slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches.
>Tomioka uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Using good head movement, Tomioka ducks under a punch and scores with a stinging inside leg kick.
>Wincing, Emanuel Brooks must be in agony by now, his leg is bruised and battered.
>Tomioka avoids a scorching uppercut and come back with a clean punch.
>Tomioka snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Using good head movement, Tomioka ducks under a punch and scores with a swift leg kick.
>Emanuel Brooks winced as that strike landed.
>Brooks falls down, clutching his groin...I think the kick accidentally caught him south of the border!
>The referee checks on him and gets an assurance that he will be fit to continue.
>The clock is stoppped, giving him time to recover.
>Tomioka feints left and tries to get Brooks to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>Brooks steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Tomioka doesn't press the issue, allowing Brooks to circle.
>Emanuel Brooks looks very tired out there.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Tomioka to hit back with a solid left jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Brooks still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Brooks and Tomioka get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>Tomioka slips past a big right and hits a left jab to the cheek.
>A left jab misses, Tomioka counters with a solid punch.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have Tomioka down as the winner.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Yoshihiro Tomioka!
>Official Result: 'Barbaro44' Yoshihiro Tomioka defeats Emanuel 'The Pretty Boy' Brooks (Unanimous Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

4th Bout: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky x Dongi Yang

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Yang counters a left jab with a big left kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Vasilevsky side-steps an attempted knock out left and hits a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut.
>Yang shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Vasilevsky tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>Vasilevsky cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Yang in half guard.
>In half guard, Yang begins working to get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Vasilevsky looks to scramble for position.
>Yang seizes the opportunity, Vasilevsky was too slow and gets caught in side control.
>Yang begins trying to get himself behind Vasilevsky.
>He does it, getting behind Vasilevsky.
>Yang successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Yang has solid control over Vasilevsky, and starts pounding away with left hands.
>Vasilevsky had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>The referee has seen enough, he pulls Yang off!

>The winner, by TKO; Dongi Yang!
>Official Result: Dongi Yang defeats Vyacheslav 'Slava' Vasilevsky (TKO (Strikes) in 3:33 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

5th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Brandon Bender x Alvin Robinson

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Robinson avoids a jab.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Robinson the opportunity to counter with a straight left.
>Bender shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful! It's a single leg, but Bender can't get any sort of control as Robinson spins away instantly and is able to regain his footing.
>Bender looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Robinson slips past a straight punch and then hits a solid left jab.
>Robinson snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Bender uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Bender comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Bender gets the takedown, but as soon as Robinson hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet.
>Robinson comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Bender attempts to snare Robinson in a guillotine off the takedown.
>The takedown is completed, but Bender is on his back with a guillotine applied!
>Robinson can't escape the guillotine, it's tight enough that he has to tap!

>Brandon Bender takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Brandon Bender defeats Alvin 'Kid' Robinson (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

6th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Paul Sass x Tyson Griffin

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Griffin throws a right kick to the body but Sass avoids it.
>Griffin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sass.
>He pulls Sass into a grapple.
>Griffin tries to wrestle Sass backward and up against the ropes.
>Griffin does it, Sass is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Sass gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Sass waits for Griffin to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Griffin now has his back to the ropes.
>Sass looks for a trip takedown.
>Sass can't get the takedown, as Griffin wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Griffin tries to hit Sass with an elbow, but Sass takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Griffin is the one backed against the ropes.
>Sass tries to foot stomp Griffin, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the ropes.
>Griffin launches an elbow strike but Sass is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Griffin is the one against the ropes.
>Sass tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Griffin reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>There's a takedown attempt from Sass.
>Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Moving in closer, Griffin looks like he may want to wrestle Sass.
>He pulls Sass into a grapple.
>Griffin is looking to muscle Sass back against the ropes.
>Sass ends up backed against the ropes.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Griffin tries to throw an elbow, but Sass takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Griffin ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Sass attempts to wrestle Griffin to the ground.
>Sass can't get the takedown, as Griffin wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Griffin pins Sass up against the ropes and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly sixty seconds.
>Tyson Griffin doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Showing his ability to exert control, Griffin smothers Sass up against the ropes for about a minute.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates them.
>Sass looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Griffin.
>He gets into range.
>Sass sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a flurry of quick punches to sting Griffin.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Sass hits a nice sequence of jabs.
>Sass slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left jab.
>Griffin gets caught with a stiff jab.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Griffin, who covered up well.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Griffin backs away to create some more space.
>Sass uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Griffin to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Sass.
>Sass has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Griffin has to pull guard.
>Sass begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Griffin comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Sass in guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Griffin slips out of the way of a jab.
>Moving in closer, Sass looks like he may want to wrestle Griffin.
>Griffin finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Breathing very hard, Paul Sass is looking ragged.
>Clinched with Griffin, Sass looks to try and take him down.
>Griffin blocks the takedown attempt.
>Griffin uses a whizzer to turn Sass slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Griffin to fire back with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>A tired-looking Sass throws some ragged looping punches to get Griffin to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Griffin sprawls well, and Sass is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Tyson Griffin looks very, very tired.
>Rolled over from turtle position Sass is left caught in side control.
>Griffin lets go of side control and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>Griffin counters a wayward left jab with a straight left.
>Griffin steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Looking very tired, Sass comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Griffin sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Griffin avoided Sass.
>Although visibly tired, Sass looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Sass is in the pocket, ready to attack Griffin.
>Sass slips past a straight punch and then hits a crisp left.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Sass to hit a straight left.
>Griffin uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Griffin circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Griffin apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Sass fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Griffin.
>Paul Sass looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Sass comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Sass is now standing in the pocket.
>Slipping past a left jab, Griffin hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Sass.
>Sass steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>A barrage of big right hands are thrown but Sass covers up well.
>Griffin shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Sass checks a leg kick.
>From the pocket, a tired-looking Sass shoots in for a double leg.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Sass.
>The takedown is successful, Griffin pulls guard.
>Tyson Griffin looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Sass smothers Griffin with his body by pushing forward and down.
>In guard, Sass begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Sass gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.
>Sass begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Griffin tries to ensnare Sass in a triangle.
>Sass blocks the triangle attempt.
>Paul Sass looks like he is completely out of gas.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Sass starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 gives the result in favour of Sass.
>Judge #2 has Griffin as the winner.
>Judge #3 has Sass as the winner.
>Making Paul 'Sassangle' Sass the winner by split decision!
>Official Result: Paul 'Sassangle' Sass defeats Tyson Griffin (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

7th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Joe Ellenberger x Daisuke Nakamura

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Ellenberger moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid left.
>Ellenberger comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nakamura.
>Ellenberger grabs Nakamura and pulls him into a grapple.
>Ellenberger is trying to push Nakamura so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Ellenberger does it, Nakamura is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Ellenberger hits two knee strikes to the thigh.
>Ellenberger tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Nakamura reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Ellenberger waits for Nakamura to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
>Nakamura takes a hard knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>Nakamura takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>Nakamura is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
>With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center.
>Ellenberger looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nakamura.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Ellenberger is looking to muscle Nakamura back against the ropes.
>Ellenberger achieves it, pinning Nakamura to the ropes.
>Ellenberger goes to use some dirty boxing, but Nakamura is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Ellenberger tries to smother Nakamura against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Ellenberger against the ropes instead.
>With Ellenberger stuck against the ropes, Nakamura gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Ellenberger stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Nakamura against the ropes.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nakamura uses his wrestling skills to prevent Ellenberger from attacking with dirty boxing.
>Ellenberger tries to dirty box Nakamura, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the ropes.
>Nakamura tries a foot stomp, but Ellenberger avoids it.
>With the ropes trapping Ellenberger, Nakamura gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>Nakamura gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Ellenberger pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Ellenberger is being smothered against the ground by Nakamura.
>Nakamura looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Ellenberger brings his legs up and tries to lock Nakamura in a triangle choke.
>Nakamura blocks the attempt.
>Nakamura throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Time slips away as Nakamura successfully keeps Ellenberger stuck against the ground.
>Nakamura tries to pass the guard.
>Nakamura struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Breathing very hard, Daisuke Nakamura is looking ragged.
>Ellenberger attempts a triangle choke on Nakamura from the bottom of the guard.
>Nakamura blocks the attempt.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Ellenberger comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nakamura.
>Nakamura is pulled into a grapple.
>Ellenberger is looking to muscle Nakamura back against the ropes.
>Ellenberger manages it, and controls Nakamura up against the ropes.
>Joe Ellenberger doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Ellenberger looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Nakamura proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Ellenberger waits for Nakamura to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
>Ellenberger tries to smother Nakamura against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Ellenberger against the ropes instead.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Joe Ellenberger has much energy left.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Daisuke Nakamura has much energy left.
>Nakamura breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Ellenberger.
>Nakamura works from the pocket and hits Ellenberger with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Ellenberger covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Ellenberger, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Nakamura.
>He pulls Nakamura into a grapple.
>Ellenberger tries to wrestle Nakamura backward and up against the ropes.
>Ellenberger manages it, and controls Nakamura up against the ropes.
>Ellenberger launches an elbow strike but Nakamura is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Ellenberger is the one against the ropes.
>Nakamura steps back to achieve some separation from Ellenberger and gets ready to strike.
>Ellenberger checks a low kick.
>Daisuke Nakamura looks exhausted.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>From the grapple, Ellenberger tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Nakamura is alert and smothers them quickly.
>Joe Ellenberger looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Ellenberger is looking to muscle Nakamura back against the ropes.
>Ellenberger achieves it, pinning Nakamura to the ropes.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Ellenberger tries some dirty boxing, but Nakamura wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Ellenberger ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Nakamura launches an elbow strike but Ellenberger is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Nakamura is the one against the ropes.
>Ellenberger tries to throw an elbow, but Nakamura takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Ellenberger ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Ellenberger waits for Nakamura to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Nakamura now has his back to the ropes.
>Ellenberger goes to use some dirty boxing, but Nakamura is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>A tired-looking Nakamura throws some ragged looping punches to get Ellenberger to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Ellenberger sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Ellenberger saw it coming and got out of range.
>Despite being tired, Nakamura looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Ellenberger.
>Nakamura and Ellenberger get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>Nakamura catches Ellenberger with a left hand from the pocket.
>Ellenberger gets caught with a stiff jab.
>Nakamura hits a left hand from inside the pocket.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Ellenberger gets caught with a straight right from the pocket.
>Ellenberger takes a huge close range right hand and falls to the ground while trying to back-pedal!
>Almost as soon as he hits the ground, Ellenberger has recovered his wits and is ready to defend himself.
>Nakamura tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Nakamura tries to get side control, but has to settle for being in half guard.
>Nakamura attempts an arm triangle.
>Nakamura gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Ellenberger is still trying to fight out of it!
>Out of the blue, Ellenberger breaks free! Nakamura must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has Ellenberger as the winner.
>Judge #2 has Nakamura as the winner.
>Judge #3 has given Nakamura the win.
>Daisuke Nakamura wins by split decision!
>Official Result: Daisuke Nakamura defeats Joe 'Excalibur' Ellenberger (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

8th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Ryan Schultz x Yuji Hoshino

Round 1:
>The fight begins!
>Hoshino keeps his cool as Schultz throws a feint to the left.
>A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Hoshino to fire back with a solid left jab.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Hoshino is able to strike back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Schultz glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Hoshino doesn't let Schultz settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hoshino is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Schultz backs away.
>Schultz looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Hoshino counters with a takedown, and Schultz is forced to pull guard.
>Schultz is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Hoshino off of him.
>Hoshino smothers Schultz with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Hoshino lies on top of Schultz, basically smothering him.
>In guard, Hoshino begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Hoshino leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Schultz.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Hoshino side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a straight left.
>Hoshino moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>A straight left by Schultz keeps Hoshino from advancing.
>Hoshino doesn't let Schultz settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hoshino is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Hoshino cannot get close enough to the elusive Schultz.
>A flurry of punches miss Hoshino and allow him to counter-strike with a vicious leg kick.
>A straight left fails to land and Schultz is able to fire back with a flurry of quick punches.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Hoshino to hit back with a solid left jab.
>Hoshino comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Schultz tries to avoid Hoshino.
>Hoshino can't get the takedown, Schultz was too quick to back away.
>Schultz counters a weak right kick with a series of quick lefts.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Schultz slams a crisp right into the gloves of Hoshino, but can't follow up.
>Hoshino presses in closer to attack.
>Moving in closer, Hoshino looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Hoshino is now standing in the pocket.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Hoshino side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a vicious leg kick.
>Ryan Schultz won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Hoshino slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a hard right kick to the legs.
>Ryan Schultz is now clearly favouring one leg.
>Punishing the legs is a great strategy on the part of Hoshino.
>It will slow Schultz down considerably and lessen the threat of his striking.
>Hoshino uses a smart combination to get Schultz to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Schultz cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Hoshino in half guard.
>Hoshino tries to lock Schultz into an arm triangle.
>Schultz doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Hoshino blocks Schultz as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Hoshino tries to lock Schultz into an arm triangle.
>Schultz defends it well.
>Hoshino blocks Schultz as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Ryan Schultz doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Hoshino starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Schultz can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control.
>Schultz takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>Hoshino is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Schultz can't stop it and gets mounted.
>Hoshino attempts to set up an armbar on Schultz from the mount.
>Schultz rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control.
>Schultz lets go of side control and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Schultz bobs and weaves.
>Time slips away as Hoshino doesn't press Schultz, allowing him to circle.
>Hoshino throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Hoshino has the takedown! Schultz pulls half guard.
>Hoshino reaches over and tries to lock Schultz in a kimura.
>Schultz gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

>By submission, the winner is Yuji Hoshino!
>Official Result: Yuji Hoshino defeats 'Lion' Ryan Schultz (Submission (Kimura) in 6:19 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

9th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Jon Shores x Michihiro Omigawa

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Shores steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>There's a takedown attempt from Shores.
>Omigawa attempts to avoid Shores as he shoots in.
>Shores doesn't get the takedown, Omigawa avoided it.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Omigawa.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Omigawa tries to pass the half guard.
>He can't get free of half guard.
>Omigawa blocks Shores as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>Omigawa is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Shores tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard.
>Omigawa defends it.
>In half guard, Omigawa begins working to get side control.
>Omigawa struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Omigawa blocks Shores as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Omigawa looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He can't get free of half guard.
>Shores attempts to secure an arm.
>Omigawa blocks it.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Shores looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Omigawa.
>Omigawa lets Shores get closer.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Omigawa to counter with a solid right jab.
>Using head movement, Omigawa slips past a left jab and counters with a quick left hook, catching Shores wide open and putting him down!
>Shores shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Omigawa to make a move.
>Omigawa tries to secure a ground position.
>Shores scoots backward as soon as Omigawa comes in, initiating a scramble for position.
>The scramble leaves Omigawa on top in side control.
>Omigawa starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Shores.
>Shores doesn't allow Omigawa to take his back.
>Shores tries to ensnare an arm.
>Omigawa blocks it.
>Omigawa tries to put Shores into an americana.
>Shores stops Omigawa from applying it.
>Omigawa blocks Shores as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>Omigawa starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He can't get the mount.
>Shores 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.
>Omigawa attempts the mount.
>Shores keeps Omigawa from mounting him.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Omigawa swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Omigawa steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Shores circles, looking for an opening.
>Time slips away as Omigawa doesn't press Shores, allowing him to circle.
>Advancing, Shores counters a right jab by using a series of quick jabs.
>Shores fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Omigawa.
>Omigawa looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>There's a double leg attempt from Omigawa, from the pocket.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Omigawa.
>Omigawa has the takedown! Shores pulls half guard.
>In half guard, Omigawa begins working to get side control.
>Shores doesn't let Omigawa get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Shores gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>The scramble leaves Shores on his back pulling guard.
>Omigawa looks to get past the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Shores raises his legs and tries to get Omigawa into a triangle choke.
>Omigawa blocks the attempt.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Shores is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Omigawa off of him.
>Breathing very hard, Michihiro Omigawa is looking ragged.
>In guard, Omigawa catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Grabbing an arm, Shores attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Omigawa blocks the triangle attempt.
>Omigawa throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Using his leg strength to push Omigawa back a bit, Shores looks to scramble for position.
>Omigawa is too quick though, and grabs side control before Shores can get up.
>Omigawa starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Shores.
>He can't take the back.
>Shores bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Jon Shores is breathing very hard.
>The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing.
>Omigawa gets Shores with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Omigawa settle at all, Shores comes in closer.
>Michihiro Omigawa looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Shores tries for a spinning back fist but Omigawa moves out of range.
>Omigawa moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Jon Shores looks very, very tired.
>A straight left from Shores fails to land.
>The fight slows as Omigawa sits back and allows Shores to circle.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has given Omigawa the win.
>Judge #2 has given Shores the win.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Omigawa.
>So the winner, by split decision, is Michihiro Omigawa!
>Official Result: Michihiro Omigawa defeats 'Killer' Jon Shores (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

10th Bout: Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Mark Striegl x Mizuto Hirota

Round 1:
>Round one begins!
>Striegl slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint.
>Hirota counters a left jab by using a kick to the side of the ribs.
>A wayward right kick to the body allows Striegl to hit a solid left jab.
>Striegl avoids a nice combination.
>Striegl slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Striegl.
>Striegl gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Hirota drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Striegl isn't buying it.
>Striegl looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Hirota into a grapple.
>Looking to take this fight to the ground, Striegl tries to pull Hirota down into his guard.
>Hirota defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch.
>Hirota tries to get Striegl into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Hirota achieves it, Striegl could not fight out of it.
>From the clinch, Hirota drives a knee into the face of Striegl!
>From the clinch, Striegl gets hit with a knee to the side of the face!
>That strike has opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Striegl.
>Using the clinch, Hirota blasts Striegl with a powerful knee to the cheek!
>Hirota loses his control of the Muay Thai clinch.
>Striegl bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Hirota quickly steps in closer to attack Striegl.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A jab misses, allowing Striegl to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek.
>Hirota tries for a leg kick but Striegl moves out of range.
>The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Striegl.
>The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it's a bad one! The fight is over!

>The winner, by TKO due to a cut; Mizuto Hirota!
>Official Result: Mizuto Hirota defeats Mark 'Mugen' Striegl (TKO (Cut) in 5:50 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

11th Bout: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Maciej Jewtuszko x ISAO Kobayashi

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>Jewtuszko counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, but Kobayashi is able to block it.
>Kobayashi feints going high, but Jewtuszko doesn't buy it.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Kobayashi feints stepping in.
>Jewtuszko grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, but it is blocked.
>Kobayashi covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a stinging leg kick.
>Kobayashi hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Jewtuszko doesn't let Kobayashi settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Jewtuszko goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Kobayashi to cover up, then shoots in.
>Kobayashi attempts to avoid Jewtuszko as he shoots in.
>Jewtuszko can't get the takedown, Kobayashi was too quick to back away.
>Jewtuszko grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, but Kobayashi is able to stuff it.
>Jewtuszko slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Jewtuszko comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Kobayashi.
>Kobayashi finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Jewtuszko is trying to muscle Kobayashi up against the ropes.
>Jewtuszko manages it, and controls Kobayashi up against the ropes.
>Kobayashi is trapped up against the ropes and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute.
>Kobayashi wrestles back against Jewtuszko, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Kobayashi is trapped against the ropes and Jewtuszko hits him with a short left uppercut.
>Jewtuszko tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Kobayashi reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Kobayashi uses dirty boxing to punish Jewtuszko while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Kobayashi takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Kobayashi slips past a nice combination and hits a crisp left jab.
>A left jab misses, Kobayashi counters with a kick to the side of the ribs.
>A leg kick gets checked by Jewtuszko.
>Kobayashi throws a leg kick but Jewtuszko checks it easily.
>Jewtuszko checks a low kick and quickly hits a solid punch.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Jewtuszko hits a series of quick punches.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Jewtuszko tries for a left jab but Kobayashi uses head movement to avoid it.
>A left jab misses, giving Kobayashi the chance to hit back with a vicious leg kick.
>Jewtuszko goes down off the kick, he got caught low by the looks of things!
>The referee checks on him and gets an assurance that he will be fit to continue.
>The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime.
>Kobayashi tries for a leg kick but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2:
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Jewtuszko avoids a jab.
>A tight combination narrowly misses Kobayashi and allow him to counter-strike with a spinning back fist on Jewtuszko!
>Kobayashi counters an errant left jab with a solid left.
>A jab misses and Kobayashi counters with a solid left.
>A left jab misses and Jewtuszko counters with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.
>Jewtuszko isn't drawn in by Kobayashi feinting to his left.
>Kobayashi counters a flurry of punches with a sharp kick to the shin.
>Maciej Jewtuszko is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes.
>Jewtuszko grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, but it is stuffed.
>Jewtuszko chooses to shoot in on Kobayashi.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Kobayashi blocked Jewtuszko.
>Jewtuszko throws three punches in quick succession, but Kobayashi was out of range.
>Kobayashi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Maciej Jewtuszko is looking really tired.
>Jewtuszko avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab.
>Jewtuszko slips past a left jab and counters with a quick series of punches.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Jewtuszko moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits two hard right hands!
>There's a ragged-looking double leg attempt from Jewtuszko, from the pocket.
>Kobayashi stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Kobayashi steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Jewtuszko quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Kobayashi waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a crisp left hand punch.
>Maciej Jewtuszko looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>A straight left fails to land and Kobayashi is able to fire back with a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>Advancing, Kobayashi counters a left jab by using a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Using his wrestling skills, Jewtuszko is trying to push Kobayashi up against the ropes.
>Jewtuszko does it, Kobayashi is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Jewtuszko looks for a trip takedown.
>Kobayashi keeps his composure, and Jewtuszko cannot get past his takedown defence.
>Maciej Jewtuszko looks totally gassed.
>Kobayashi turns Jewtuszko slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Isao Kobayashi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Jewtuszko tries to take Kobayashi down.
>Kobayashi shows stubborn resistance and Jewtuszko cannot complete the takedown.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 gives the result in favour of Kobayashi.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Jewtuszko.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Kobayashi.
>Isao Kobayashi wins by split decision!
>Official Result: Isao Kobayashi defeats Maciej 'Irokez' Jewtuszko (Split Decision in 10:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

Main Event: Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Kuniyoshi Hironaka x JZ Calvan

Round 1:
>We are underway!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Hironaka slips out of the way of a jab.
>Hironaka slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Cavalcante looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>They start grappling, Hironaka looks happy to engage Cavalcante at close quarters.
>Cavalcante is trying to push Hironaka so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Hironaka doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple.
>Hironaka looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Cavalcante.
>Hironaka grabs Cavalcante and pulls him into a grapple.
>Hironaka is looking to muscle Cavalcante back against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Cavalcante pinned to the ropes.
>Hironaka attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Cavalcante is too hard to keep controlled against the ropes.
>Cavalcante manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke, and takes Hironaka down with it!
>A guillotine choke is applied; Hironaka isn't tapping out though!
>It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Hironaka to breathe.
>Cavalcante releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>Looking to catch his breath, Hironaka is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Cavalcante tries to ensnare Hironaka in a guillotine.
>Hironaka defends it well.
>Hironaka stands and gets out of guard, but remains hovering above.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hironaka throws a bomb, but it misses and he can do nothing to stop Cavalcante getting back to his feet.
>Cavalcante counters a left jab with a clean jab.
>Hironaka gets Cavalcante with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting up, Cavalcante quickly steps in closer to attack Hironaka.
>A weak body kick is countered by Hironaka with a crisp jab.
>Hironaka looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Hironaka can't get near enough to engage, Cavalcante uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Cavalcante comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Cavalcante throws a left jab but Hironaka uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Cavalcante throws a left jab but Hironaka uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Cavalcante looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hironaka.
>He pulls Hironaka into a grapple.
>Cavalcante tries to wrestle Hironaka backward and up against the ropes.
>Hironaka isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>Hironaka steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Cavalcante doesn't press the issue, allowing Hironaka to circle.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Cavalcante comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Hironaka cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Cavalcante looks to get past the guard.
>Hironaka keeps Cavalcante in guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2:
>And here we go, round two!
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Cavalcante to fire back with a nice jab.
>Cavalcante avoids a jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Cavalcante.
>Hironaka tries to avoid the takedown.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Hironaka has to pull guard.
>Hironaka is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cavalcante off of him.
>Cavalcante begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Hironaka works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>It's a bad choice though, as Cavalcante seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
>Cavalcante attempts to armbar Hironaka from side control.
>Hironaka fights off the armbar attempt.
>Hironaka attempts to pull Cavalcante into an arm-in guillotine.
>Cavalcante fends off Hironaka, and doesn't give up the choke.
>Cavalcante tries to ensnare Hironaka in an armbar.
>Cavalcante gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Hironaka is in huge trouble!
>No! Hironaka manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>Kuniyoshi Hironaka is looking really tired.
>Hironaka tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of side control.
>Cavalcante doesn't let his arm get taken.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Cavalcante attempts to roll Hironaka slightly and take his back.
>He rolls Hironaka over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>Cavalcante attempts an armbar.
>Hironaka doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
>Cavalcante blocks Hironaka as he tries to roll over.
>Kuniyoshi Hironaka looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Cavalcante attempts an armbar.
>Cavalcante gets the armbar fully applied and Hironaka has to tap out!

>Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante defeats Kuniyoshi Hironaka (Submission (Armbar) in 6:51 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

Prediction Results:

CageRage: 81-61

Jingo: 58-51

AtlantaThrasher: 16-8

wekka · June 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIX Card Finalized:

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIX: Bantamweight & Flyweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals
@ Kagoshima Arena

Opening Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
L.C. Davis (19-7)
x
Leandro Higo (14-3)

2nd Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Sergio Pettis (10-1)
x
Danny Martinez (19-5)

3rd Bout:
Taisuke Okuno (15-9-2)
x
Hernani Perpetuo (16-5)

4th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Lion Takeshi (24-8)
x
Yodsanan Sityodtong (3-1)

5th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Manny Tapia (14-4-1)
x
Josh Hill (12-0)

6th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Akitoshi Tamura (19-13-2)
x
Aljamain Sterling (11-0)

7th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Takeshi Kasugai (11-2-1)
x
Allamurad Karayev (13-0)

8th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Atsushi Yamamoto (20-8-3)
x
Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo (15-2)

9th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Henry Cejudo (7-1)
x
Giorgio Andrews (12-0)

10th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Yasuhiro Urushitani (21-7-6)
x
Pat Runez (6-0)

11th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Shintaro Ishiwatari (16-5-4)
x
Cole Escovedo (19-9)

Main Event: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:
Masakatsu Ueda (21-3-2)
x
Wilson Reis (17-5)

AtlantaThrasher · June 7, 2013

PURE Fighting Championships XXXIX: Bantamweight & Flyweight Challenger Grand Prix Quarterfinals

@ Kagoshima Arena

Opening Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

L.C. Davis (19-7)

x

Leandro Higo (14-3)

2nd Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Sergio Pettis (10-1)

x

Danny Martinez (19-5)

3rd Bout:

Taisuke Okuno (15-9-2)

x

Hernani Perpetuo (16-5)

4th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout:

Lion Takeshi (24-8)

x

Yodsanan Sityodtong (3-1)

5th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Manny Tapia (14-4-1)

x

Josh Hill (12-0)

6th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Akitoshi Tamura (19-13-2)

x

Aljamain Sterling (11-0)

7th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Takeshi Kasugai (11-2-1)

x

Allamurad Karayev (13-0)

8th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Atsushi Yamamoto (20-8-3)

x

Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo (15-2)

9th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Henry Cejudo (7-1)

x

Giorgio Andrews (12-0)

10th Bout: Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Yasuhiro Urushitani (21-7-6)

x

Pat Runez (6-0)

11th Bout: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Shintaro Ishiwatari (16-5-4)

x

Cole Escovedo (19-9)

Main Event: Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal:

Masakatsu Ueda (21-3-2)

x

Wilson Reis (17-5)

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