PRIDE Fighting Championships

[Griffo]

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PRIDE Grand Prix Tournament Winners

1999

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Wanderlei Silva

def Kazushi Sakuraba (Final)

def Dan Severn (Semi-Final)

def Renzo Gracie (Quarter-Final)

 

1998

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Kazushi Sakuraba

def Dan Severn (Final)

def Daijiro Matsui (Semi-Final)

def Renzo Gracie (Quarter-Final)

 

1997

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Dan Severn

def Renzo Gracie (Final)

def Oleg Taktarov (Semi-Final)

def Akira Shoji (Quarter-Final)

[Judoku1819]

If you actually do this I will definitely follow! I PRIDE dynasty would be awesome

[Griffo]

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PRIDE 1: The Beginning

 

Saturday, Week 2 of October 1997 in Kanto

 

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Rickson Gracie vs. Nobuhiko Takada

 

Kimo Leopoldo vs. Dan Severn

 

Gary Goodridge vs. Oleg Taktarov

 

Koji Kitao vs. John Dixson

 

Akira Shoji vs. Renzo Gracie

[CageRage]

Looking forward to this!

 

Main Card

 

Rickson Gracie vs. Nobuhiko Takada

 

Kimo Leopoldo vs. Dan Severn

 

Gary Goodridge vs. Oleg Taktarov

 

Koji Kitao vs. John Dixson

 

Akira Shoji vs. Renzo Gracie

[Judoku1819]

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Main Card</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rickson Gracie</strong> vs. Nobuhiko Takada</p><p> </p><p>

Kimo Leopoldo vs. <strong>Dan Severn</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gary Goodridge vs. <strong>Oleg Taktarov</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Koji Kitao vs. <strong>John Dixson</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Akira Shoji vs. <strong>Renzo Gracie</strong></p>

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PRIDE 1: The Beginning

 

Saturday, Week 2 of October 1997 in Kanto

 

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Rickson Gracie defeated Nobuhiko Takada by Submission (Kneebar) in 3:07 of Round 1

 

Dan Severn defeated Kimo Leopoldo by Submission (Armbar) in 2:37 of Round 3

 

Oleg Taktarov defeated Gary Goodridge by Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:56 of Round 2

 

Koji Kitao defeated John Dixson by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:59 of Round 1

 

Renzo Gracie defeated Akira Shoji by TKO (Strikes) in 9:17 of Round 1

 

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Roster Movements

 

N/A

 

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Predictions

 

CageRage - 100% (5/5)

 

Judoku1819 - 80% (4/5)

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PRIDE Grand Prix 1997

 

Saturday, Week 4 of December 1997 in Kanto

 

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PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Final

Severn/Shoji/Taktarov/Kitao vs. Leopoldo/Goodridge/Gracie/Cikatic

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final

Severn/Shoji vs. Taktarov/Kitao

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final

Leopoldo/Goodridge vs. Gracie/Cikatic

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Dan Severn vs. Akira Shoji

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Oleg Taktarov vs. Koji Kitao

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Kimo Leopoldo vs. Gary Goodridge

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Renzo Gracie vs. Branko Cikatic

 

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Fighter Profiles

 

Akira Shoji

 

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Age: 23

Height: 5’8

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: Japanese

Fighting Style: Jiu-Jitsu

MMA Record: 1-2-1

PRIDE Record: 0-1

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

 

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Branko Cikatic

 

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Age: 42

Height: 6’1

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: Croatian

Fighting Style: Kick Boxing

MMA Record: 0-0

PRIDE Record: 0-0

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

 

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Dan Severn

 

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Age: 39

Height: 6’2

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: American

Fighting Style: Wrestling

MMA Record: 21-3-1

PRIDE Record: 1-0

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

 

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Gary Goodridge

 

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Age: 31

Height: 6’3

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: Canadian

Fighting Style: Kuk Soo Won/Boxing

MMA Record: 6-6

PRIDE Record: 0-1

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

 

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Kimo Leopoldo

 

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Age: 29

Height: 6’3

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: American

Fighting Style: Freestyle

MMA Record: 7-3

PRIDE Record: 0-1

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

 

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Koji Kitao

 

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Age: 34

Height: 6’7

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: Japanese

Fighting Style: Sumo

MMA Record: 1-2

PRIDE Record: 1-0

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

 

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Oleg Taktarov

 

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Age: 30

Height: 6’0

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: Russian

Fighting Style: Sambo

MMA Record: 13-4-2

PRIDE Record: 1-0

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

 

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Renzo Gracie

 

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Age: 30

Height: 5’10

Weight Class: N/A

Nationality: Brazilian

Fighting Style: Gracie Jiu Jitsu

MMA Record: 6-0-1 NC

PRIDE Record: 1-0

PRIDE GP Appearances: N/A

[CageRage]

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997

 

Saturday, Week 4 of December 1997 in Kanto

 

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PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Final

Severn/Shoji/Taktarov/Kitao vs. Leopoldo/Goodridge/Gracie/Cikatic

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final

Severn/Shoji vs. Taktarov/Kitao

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final

Leopoldo/Goodridge vs. Gracie/Cikatic

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Dan Severn vs. Akira Shoji

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Oleg Taktarov vs. Koji Kitao

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Kimo Leopoldo vs. Gary Goodridge

 

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final

Renzo Gracie vs. Branko Cikatic

[rodrigoviolim]

<p>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Final</p><p>

Severn/Shoji/Taktarov/Kitao vs. Leopoldo/Goodridge/<strong>Gracie</strong>/Cikatic</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final</p><p>

Severn/Shoji vs. <strong>Taktarov</strong>/Kitao</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final</p><p>

Leopoldo/Goodridge vs. <strong>Gracie</strong>/Cikatic</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

<strong>Dan Severn</strong> vs. Akira Shoji</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

<strong>Oleg Taktarov</strong> vs. Koji Kitao</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

Kimo Leopoldo vs. <strong>Gary Goodridge</strong></p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

<strong>Renzo Gracie</strong> vs. Branko Cikatic</p>

[Judoku1819]

<p>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Final</p><p>

Severn/Shoji/Taktarov/Kitao vs. Leopoldo/Goodridge/<strong>Gracie</strong>/Cikatic</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final</p><p>

<strong>Severn</strong>/Shoji vs. Taktarov/Kitao</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final</p><p>

Leopoldo/Goodridge vs.<strong> Gracie</strong>/Cikatic</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

<strong>Dan Severn</strong> vs. Akira Shoji</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

<strong>Oleg Taktarov</strong> vs. Koji Kitao</p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

Kimo Leopoldo vs. <strong>Gary Goodridge</strong></p><p> </p><p>

PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</p><p>

<strong>Renzo Gracie</strong> vs. Branko Cikatic</p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">PRIDE Grand Prix 1997</span></span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Saturday, Week 4 of December 1997 in Kanto</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Tournament Winner</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Dan Severn</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Final</strong></p><p>

Dan Severn defeated Renzo Gracie by Unanimous Decision to win the PRIDE Grand Prix 1997</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final</strong></p><p>

Dan Severn defeated Oleg Taktarov by Unanimous Decision</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Semi-Final</strong></p><p>

Renzo Gracie defeated Gary Goodridge by Submission (Armbar) in 8:31 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</strong></p><p>

Dan Severn defeated Akira Shoji by Unanimous Decision</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</strong></p><p>

Oleg Taktarov defeated Koji Kitao by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:51 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</strong></p><p>

Gary Goodridge defeated Kimo Leopoldo by TKO (Strikes) in 5:41 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PRIDE Grand Prix 1997 Tournament Quarter-Final</strong></p><p>

Renzo Gracie defeated Branko Cikatic by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:23 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Roster Movements</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Branko Cikatic</strong> has retired</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kazushi Sakuraba</strong>, <strong>Marco Ruas</strong>, <strong>Mark Kerr</strong>, <strong>Royler Gracie</strong>, <strong>Sanae Kikuta</strong> & <strong>Vernon White</strong> have been signed by PRIDE</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kimo Leopoldo</strong> has been released by PRIDE</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Predictions</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

CageRage - 83.3% (10/12)</p><p> </p><p>

Judoku1819 - 83.3% (10/12)</p><p> </p><p>

rodrigoviolim - 71.4% (5/7)</p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;">End of Year Awards 1997</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Fighter of the Year:</strong> Dan Severn (PRIDE)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Show of the Year:</strong> PRIDE 1: The Beginning</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rise of the Year:</strong> Roberto Traven (UFC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Fall of the Year:</strong> Kimo Leopoldo (PRIDE)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Fight of the Year:</strong> Oleg Taktarov vs. Gary Goodridge (PRIDE)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Worst Fight of the Year:</strong> Harry Moskowitz vs. Pat Miletich (UFC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Knock Out of the Year:</strong> Oleg Taktarov vs. Koji Kitao (PRIDE)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Submission of the Year:</strong> Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov vs. Jerry Bohlander (UFC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event of the Year:</strong> Rickson Gracie vs. Nobuhiko Takada (PRIDE)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Upset of the Year:</strong> Roberto Traven defeats Scott Ferrozzo (UFC)</p></div><p></p><p></p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">PRIDE 2: Clash of the Titans</span></span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Saturday, Week 2 of March 1998 in Kanto</em></p><p> </p><p>

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Rickson Gracie vs. Dan Severn</p><p> </p><p>

Oleg Taktarov vs. Royler Gracie</p><p> </p><p>

Marco Ruas vs. Gary Goodridge</p><p> </p><p>

Koji Kitao vs. Mark Kerr</p><p> </p><p>

Renzo Gracie vs. Sanae Kikuta</p><p> </p><p>

John Dixson vs. Akira Shoji</p><p> </p><p>

Vernon White vs. Kazushi Sakuraba</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[CageRage]

PRIDE 2: Clash of the Titans

 

Saturday, Week 2 of March 1998 in Kanto

 

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Rickson Gracie vs. Dan Severn

 

Oleg Taktarov vs. Royler Gracie

 

Marco Ruas vs. Gary Goodridge

 

Koji Kitao vs. Mark Kerr

 

Renzo Gracie vs. Sanae Kikuta

 

John Dixson vs. Akira Shoji

 

Vernon White vs. Kazushi Sakuraba

[Judoku1819]

<p>PRIDE 2: Clash of the Titans</p><p> </p><p>

Saturday, Week 2 of March 1998 in Kanto</p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rickson Gracie</strong> vs. Dan Severn</p><p> </p><p>

Oleg Taktarov vs. <strong>Royler Gracie</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Marco Ruas</strong> vs. Gary Goodridge</p><p> </p><p>

Koji Kitao vs. <strong>Mark Kerr</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Renzo Gracie</strong> vs. Sanae Kikuta</p><p> </p><p>

John Dixson vs. <strong>Akira Shoji</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Vernon White vs. <strong>Kazushi Sakuraba</strong></p>

[rodrigoviolim]

<p>PRIDE 2: Clash of the Titans</p><p> </p><p>

Saturday, Week 2 of March 1998 in Kanto</p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

Rickson Gracie vs. <strong>Dan Severn</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Oleg Taktarov</strong> vs. Royler Gracie</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Marco Ruas</strong> vs. Gary Goodridge</p><p> </p><p>

Koji Kitao vs. <strong>Mark Kerr</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Renzo Gracie</strong> vs. Sanae Kikuta</p><p> </p><p>

John Dixson vs. <strong>Akira Shoji</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Vernon White vs. <strong>Kazushi Sakuraba</strong></p>

[Griffo]

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">PRIDE 2: Clash of the Titans</span></span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Saturday, Week 2 of March 1998 in Kanto</em></p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

Dan Severn defeated Rickson Gracie by Unanimous Decision</p><p> </p><p>

Oleg Taktarov defeated Royler Gracie by Unanimous Decision</p><p> </p><p>

Marco Ruas defeated Gary Goodridge by Submission (Armbar) in 6:01 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

Mark Kerr defeated Koji Kitao by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:33 of Round 3</p><p> </p><p>

Renzo Gracie defeated Sanae Kikuta by TKO (Strikes) in 3:15 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

Akira Shoji defeated John Dixson by Unanimous Decision </p><p> </p><p>

Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Vernon White by Submission (Kneebar) in 5:23 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Roster Movements</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Amir Rahnavardi</strong>, <strong>Carlos Newton</strong>, <strong>Daijiro Matsui</strong>, <strong>Daiju Takase</strong>, <strong>Emmanuel Yarborough</strong> & <strong>Pedro Otavio</strong> have been signed by PRIDE</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gary Goodridge</strong> & <strong>Koji Kitao</strong> have been released by PRIDE</p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Predictions</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

CageRage - 89.5% (17/19)</p><p> </p><p>

rodrigoviolim - 85.7% (12/14)</p><p> </p><p>

Judoku1819 - 84.2% (16/19)</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Griffo]

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">PRIDE 3: New Blood</span></span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Saturday, Week 3 of June 1998 in Kanto</em></p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

Nobuhiko Takada vs. John Dixson</p><p> </p><p>

Oleg Taktarov vs. Vernon White</p><p> </p><p>

Marco Ruas vs. Amir Rahnavardi</p><p> </p><p>

Mark Kerr vs. Pedro Otavio</p><p> </p><p>

Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Carlos Newton</p><p> </p><p>

Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui</p><p> </p><p>

Daiju Takase vs. Emmanuel Yarbrough</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[CageRage]

PRIDE 3: New Blood

 

Saturday, Week 3 of June 1998 in Kanto

 

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Nobuhiko Takada vs. John Dixson

 

Oleg Taktarov vs. Vernon White

 

Marco Ruas vs. Amir Rahnavardi

 

Mark Kerr vs. Pedro Otavio

 

Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Carlos Newton

 

Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui

 

Daiju Takase vs. Emmanuel Yarbrough

[rodrigoviolim]

PRIDE 3: New Blood

 

Saturday, Week 3 of June 1998 in Kanto

 

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Nobuhiko Takada vs. John Dixson

 

Oleg Taktarov vs. Vernon White

 

Marco Ruas vs. Amir Rahnavardi

 

Mark Kerr vs. Pedro Otavio

 

Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Carlos Newton

 

Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui

 

Daiju Takase vs. Emmanuel Yarbrough

[Judoku1819]

PRIDE 3: New Blood

 

Saturday, Week 3 of June 1998 in Kanto

 

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Nobuhiko Takada vs. John Dixson

 

Oleg Taktarov vs. Vernon White

 

Marco Ruas vs. Amir Rahnavardi

 

Mark Kerr vs. Pedro Otavio

 

Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Carlos Newton

 

Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui

 

Daiju Takase vs. Emmanuel Yarbrough

[Griffo]

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">PRIDE 3: New Blood</span></span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Saturday, Week 3 of June 1998 in Kanto</em></p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

Nobuhiko Takada defeated John Dixson by Unanimous Decision</p><p> </p><p>

Oleg Taktarov defeated Vernon White by Submission (Armbar) in 8:18 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

Marco Ruas defeated Amir Rahnavardi by Submission (Armbar) in 2:06 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

Mark Kerr defeated Pedro Otavio by TKO (Strikes) in 6:35 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Carlos Newton by Submission (Armbar) in 4:06 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

Daijiro Matsui defeated Akira Shoji by Unanimous Decision</p><p> </p><p>

Daiju Takase defeated Emmanuel Yarbrough by Submission (Armbar) in 3:55 of Round 1</p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Roster Movements</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Alexander Otsuka</strong>, <strong>Allan Goes</strong>, <strong>Hugo Duarte</strong>, <strong>Igor Vovchanchyn</strong>, <strong>Satoshi Honma</strong> & <strong>Wallid Ismail</strong> have been signed by PRIDE</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>John Dixson</strong> & <strong>Vernon White</strong> have been released by PRIDE</p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Predictions</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

CageRage - 92.3% (24/26)</p><p> </p><p>

Judoku1819 - 88.5% (23/26)</p><p> </p><p>

rodrigoviolim - 81% (17/21)</p><p>

</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Griffo]

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">PRIDE 4: Collision Course</span></span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Saturday, Week 2 of October 1998 in Kanto</em></p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

Nobuhiko Takada vs. Dan Severn</p><p> </p><p>

Marco Ruas vs. Alexander Otsuka</p><p> </p><p>

Mark Kerr vs. Hugo Duarte</p><p> </p><p>

Daijiro Matsui vs. Sanae Kikuta</p><p> </p><p>

Akira Shoji vs. Wallid Ismail</p><p> </p><p>

Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Allan Goes</p><p> </p><p>

Igor Vovchanchyn vs. Satoshi Honma</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Griffo]

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Pedro Otavio Replaces Injured Alexander Otsuka, Faces Marco Ruas At Pride 4</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<a href="<a href="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/chrisgriffin89/media/123_l_zps323798c3.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s105.photobucket.com/user/chrisgriffin89/media/123_l_zps323798c3.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisgriffin89/123_l_zps323798c3.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisgriffin89/123_l_zps323798c3.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo 123_l_zps323798c3.jpg"/></a></p><p> </p><p>

Pedro Otavio will step in for the injured Alexander Otsuka and face Marco Ruas on short notice at Pride 4.</p><p> </p><p>

The promotion recently announced the change. Pride 4 takes place in Kanto, Japan and is headlined a match pitting Nobuhiko Takada vs. Dan Severn. The card also includes a match between Mark Kerr and Hugo Duarte.</p><p> </p><p>

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Otavio has 13 wins and 4 losses to his record with his last bout a TKO defeat against Mark Kerr at Pride 3.</p><p> </p><p>

Otsuka is a newcomer to PRIDE Fighting Championships but will have to make his debut at a later date after suffering a groin injury.</p><p> </p><p>

Ruas has won his two previous bouts with both victories occuring inside the PRIDE ring, defeating Gary Goodridge and Amir Rahnavardi in 1998.</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[rodrigoviolim]

<p>PRIDE 4: Collision Course</p><p> </p><p>

Saturday, Week 2 of October 1998 in Kanto</p><p> </p><p>

----------</p><p> </p><p>

Nobuhiko Takada vs. <strong>Dan Severn</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Marco Ruas</strong> vs. Pedro Otavio</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Mark Kerr</strong> vs. Hugo Duarte</p><p> </p><p>

Daijiro Matsui vs. <strong>Sanae Kikuta</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Akira Shoji vs. <strong>Wallid Ismail</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kazushi Sakuraba</strong> vs. Allan Goes</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Igor Vovchanchyn</strong> vs. Satoshi Honma</p>