RIZIN - Pride Is Alive!

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RIZIN - Pride Is Alive!

 

Hey guys!

 

My second attempt here on GDS!

 

Hope you will enjoy my Rizin dynasty, will try to be competitive in-game and looking forward to be as "realistic" as it gets.

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Good luck! I will follow!

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<strong>Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: 2nd Round</strong></p><p><strong>

September 25, 2016</strong></p><p><strong>

Live from Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Kanto, Japan)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rizin World Grand Prix 2016 Semi-Final:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1-1NC) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/27.gif> Mirko Cro Cop (31-11-2-1NC)</p><p>

<strong>Welterweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Shinji Sasaki (15-8-3) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazuyuki Miyata (14-9)</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/161.gif> Amir Aliakbari (2-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/12.gif> James Thompson (20-15-1NC)</p><p>

<strong>Rizin World Grand Prix 2016 Semi-Final:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/49.gif> Jiri Prochazka (16-3-1) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/13.gif> Kaido "Baruto" Hoovelson (1-0)</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/158.gif> Jaideep Singh (2-2) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/11.gif> Andreas Kraniotakes (16-7-1)</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Kiril Sidelnikov (10-4) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/44.gif> Karl Albrektsson (5-0)</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Vadim Nemkov (6-2) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Valentin Moldavsky (4-0)</p><p>

<strong>Middleweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Hisaki Kato (5-2) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Yuta Watanabe (18-5-4)</p><p>

<strong>Welterweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Daron Cruickshank (16-8-1NC) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Bernardo Magalhaes (12-3)</p><p>

<strong>Lightweight</strong>: <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Asen Yamamoto (0-1) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Maike Linhares (9-2)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Sakakibara announces three fights for New Year's Eve show</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Rizin Fighting Federation boss Noboyuki Sakakibara announced that his "Emperor" will fight at the New Year's Eve show on December 31! <strong>Fedor Emelianenko</strong> (36-4-1NC, 1-0 Rizin), Prides greatest fighter, will take on japanese MMA-legend <strong>Kazuyuki Fuyita</strong> (15-10, 0-1 Rizin) in an Heavyweight bout. Fuyita lost recently to the young czech Jiri Prochazka in April at Rizin FF 1, but he asks for this opportuniy to fight Fedor to settle his lost against the russian back in 2003.</p><p> </p><p>

47 years old <strong>Kazushi Sakuraba</strong> (26-17-1-2NC, 0-1 Rizin) is on the hunt for another Gracie, again! The "Gracie Hunter" will fight against <strong>Kron Gracie</strong> (2-0, 2-0 Rizin) in a Middleweight bout to prove that he can "kill" another Gracie family member. Kron, still undefeated, is looking forward to the bout with Sakuraba and said that he will submit Sakuraba and send him to a retirement home.</p><p> </p><p>

Also in action: Legendary dutch Kickboxer <strong>Andy Souwer</strong> (1-0, 1-0 Rizin) will be in action against New Japan Pro Wrestling champion <strong>Katsuyori Shibata</strong> (4-11-1) at Middleweight. Shibatas recent fight was back in 2010 against Satoshi Ishii, but the japanese wants to prove that he is a legit fighter at Mixed Martial Arts and Rizin is the best way to prove it, said Shibata.</p></div><p></p><p></p>

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<p>Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: 2nd Round</p><p>

September 25, 2016</p><p>

Live from Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Kanto, Japan)</p><p> </p><p>

Rizin World Grand Prix 2016 Semi-Final: <strong>Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1-1NC)</strong> vs. Mirko Cro Cop (31-11-2-1NC)</p><p>

Welterweight: Shinji Sasaki (15-8-3) vs. <strong>Kazuyuki Miyata (14-9)</strong></p><p>

Heavyweight: <strong>Amir Aliakbari (2-0)</strong> vs. James Thompson (20-15-1NC)</p><p>

Rizin World Grand Prix 2016 Semi-Final: <strong>Jiri Prochazka (16-3-1)</strong> vs. Kaido "Baruto" Hoovelson (1-0)</p><p>

Heavyweight: <strong>Jaideep Singh (2-2)</strong> vs. Andreas Kraniotakes (16-7-1)</p><p>

Heavyweight: <strong>Kiril Sidelnikov (10-4)</strong> vs. Karl Albrektsson (5-0)</p><p>

Heavyweight: Vadim Nemkov (6-2) vs. <strong>Valentin Moldavsky (4-0)</strong></p><p>

Middleweight: <strong>Hisaki Kato (5-2)</strong> vs. Yuta Watanabe (18-5-4)</p><p>

Welterweight: <strong>Daron Cruickshank (16-8-1NC)</strong> vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (12-3)</p><p>

Lightweight: Asen Yamamoto (0-1) vs. <strong>Maike Linhares (9-2)</strong></p>

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Bernardo Magalhaes out of action!

 

Brazilian fighter Bernardo Magalhaes is injured and won't compete at Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: 2nd Round on September 25, 2016 in Saitama, Japan. The former UFC fighter has sustained a spine injury and will be out for three months.

 

The fight against Cruickshank is off, the american won't be compete in September either. The "Detroit Superstar" didn't accept a new opponent on short notice, he will meet a new opponent at the end of the year.

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<p><strong>Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: 2nd Round</strong></p><p><strong>

September 25, 2016</strong></p><p><strong>

Live from Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Kanto, Japan)</strong></p><p><strong>

Attendance: 7,214</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lightweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Asen Yamamoto (1-1) besiegt <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Maike Linhares (9-3) via Unanimous Decision</p><p>

<strong>Welterweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Yuta Watanabe (19-5-4) besiegt <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Hisaki Kato (5-3) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) - Round 1, 5:37</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Valentin Moldavsky (5-0) besiegt <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Vadim Nemkov (6-3) via Unanimous Decision</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Kiril Sidelnikov (11-4) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/44.gif> Karl Albrektsson (5-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) - Round 1, 9:09</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/158.gif> Jaideep Singh (3-2) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/11.gif> Andreas Kraniotakes (16-8-1) via KO (Punch) - Round 1, 7:05</p><p>

<strong>Rizin World Grand Prix 2016 Semi-Final:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/13.gif> Kaido "Baruto" Hoovelson (2-0) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/49.gif> Jiri Prochazka (16-4-1) via Unanimous Decision</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/161.gif> Amir Aliakbari (3-0) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/12.gif> James Thompson (20-16-1NC) via Unanimous Decision</p><p>

<strong>Welterweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazuyuki Miyata (15-9) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Shinji Sasaki (15-9-3) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) - Round 1, 9:18</p><p>

<strong>Rizin World Grand Prix 2016 Semi-Final:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Wanderlei Silva (36-12-1-1NC) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/27.gif> Mirko Cro Cop (31-12-2-1NC) via KO (Elbow) - Round 1, 1:48</p><p> </p><p>

- Yuta Watanabe won the second bouth with Hisaki Kato and tied the "series" 1:1 after a huge first round Submission victory.</p><p>

- The indian fighter Jaideep Singh fought well against german veteran Andreas Kraniotakes and gains his first ever win at Rizin.</p><p>

- Baruto is going to the Openweight Grand Prix Final! The estonian didn't finish the fight, but he dominates a highly overstrained Jiri Prochazka. The young czech couldn't achieve many punches against a huge opponent.</p><p>

- "Little Hercules" Kazuyuki Miyata submits compatriot Shinji Sasaki with a Rear Naked Choke and achieved his first win at Rizin. The 40 years old veteran said that he wants a piece of "Streetfight Bancho" Hiroyuki Takaya.</p><p>

- What a Main Event! Wanderlei Silva sends Cro Cop down to the canvas with an Elbow and won the second Semi-Final of the World Grand-Prix today. The fight was not even two minutes long.</p><p> </p><p>

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

<strong>Fight Of The Night:</strong> Sidelnikov vs. Albrektsson</p><p>

<strong>KO Of The Night:</strong> Silva vs. Cro Cop</p><p>

<strong>Submission Of The Night:</strong> Miyata vs. Sasaki</p><p> </p><p>

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

<em>Wanderlei Silva:</em> "Cro Cop is the best fighter out here, and i love to fight him."</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Mirko Cro Cop:</em> "I'm old, he [Wand] got his victory against me [..] I will retired from MMA competition.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Kazuyuki Miyata:</em> "He [sasaki] was weak [..] Takaya is my next task here at Rizin.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Baruto:</em> "It was a great day for me, but now i will focus on Silva."</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Rizin FF Press Conference</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p>

~ Rizin FF Press Conference about the upcoming year 2017</p><p> </p><p>

~ Rizin FF President Noboyuki Sakakibara said that Rizin will host two Grand-Prix in 2017: Lightweight and Heavyweight.</p><p> </p><p>

~ Both GP-Winners will also awarded the first two Rizin FF championship belts</p><p> </p><p>

~ 32 Man will fight for the "2017 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix" & Rizin Heavyweight championship. 32 participants from all over the world and different MMA organisations. </p><p> </p><p>

~ 8 Man will fight for the "2017 Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix" & Rizin Lightweight Championship. </p><p> </p><p>

~ Sakakibara said that the "Grand Prix" Format will take place every year to determinate the "world champion" in every weight class.</p></div><p></p><p></p>

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~ What a huge tournament! Rizin will hold a 32-men Heavyweight Grand-Prix 2017 with fighters from 21 different countries!</p><p> </p><p>

~ Russian star Fedor Emelianenko will receive a bye in the first round, and will go for the action in the 2nd round against south korean fighter Hae Joon Yang. </p><p> </p><p>

~ Muhammed Lawal vs. Kazuhisa Tazawa & Teodoras Aukstuolis vs. Satoshi Ishii will take place on 31st December 2016 at the Saitama Super Arena.</p><p> </p><p>

~ The other bouts will take place in February.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>1st Round</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/161.gif> Amir Aliakbari (3-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/136.gif> Mike Hackert (7-1)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> William Baldutti (6-2) [Jungle Fight] vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/12.gif> Philip De Fries (11-5-1NC)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Ken Hasegawa (10-1-1) [DEEP] vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/28.gif> Konstantin Gluhov (26-13) [M-1 Global]</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/38.gif> Michal Wlodarek (7-0) [KSW] vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Cristiano Kaminishi (8-1-2NC)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/16.gif> Cheikh Kongo (24-10-2) [bellator MMA] vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Vitaly Minakov (18-0) [EFN]</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Valentin Moldavsky (5-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/12.gif> Brett McDermott (4-2) [bAMMA]</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/184.gif> Mu Bae Choi (12-6) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/44.gif> Yosef Mohamed (4-1)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Jared Rosholt (14-3) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Kirill Sidelnikov (11-4) [EFN]</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> David Oliva (6-1) vs. <img src=http://i.imgur.com/AX3OV6r.png> Paul Cheng (5-1) [ONE FC]</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/15.gif> Marcus Vanttinen (25-6) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Sergej Pavlovich (8-0) [EFN]</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Muhammed Lawal (19-5-1NC) [bellator MMA] vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazuhisa Tazawa (7-3-1)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/38.gif> Dawid Baziak (9-2) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/158.gif> Jaideep Singh (3-2)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/196.gif> Jim Yorke (16-5) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Rolles Gracie (8-3)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Vadim Nemkov (6-3) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/27.gif> Ante Delija (12-2)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/30.gif> Teodoras Aukstuolis (9-3)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/184.gif> Hae Joon Yang (6-1) [Road FC] received a bye for the following round and will face <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Fedor Emelianenko (36-4) in the 2nd round of the tournament. </p><p> </p><p>

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

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/38.gif> Michal Kita (12-7) [KSW] vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Seigo Mizuguchi (13-16)</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/17.gif> Levan Razmadze (5-1) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/12.gif> Mark Godbeer (8-2) [bAMMA]</p><p>

<img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/27.gif> Aljin Ahmic (8-1) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/136.gif> Martin Desilets (11-3-1NC)</p></div><p></p><p></p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: Final Round</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>

December 31, 2016</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>

Live from Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Kanto, Japan)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016 Final:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Wanderlei Silva (36-12-1-1NC) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/13.gif>Kaido "Baruto" Hoovelson (2-0)</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Fedor Emelianenko (36-3-1NC) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazuyuki Fujita (15-10)</p><p>

<strong>Middleweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Kron Gracie (2-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazushi Sakuraba (26-17-1-2NC)</p><p>

<strong>Rizin Heavyweight Grand-Prix 2017 First Round:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Muhammed Lawal (19-5-1NC) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazuhisa Tazawa (7-3-1)</p><p>

<strong>Rizin Heavyweight Grand-Prix 2017 First Round:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/30.gif> Teodoras Aukstuolis (9-3)</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://abload.de/img/flag_cam1mpf6.jpg> Sokoudjou (17-14) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Bob Sapp (11-17-1) </p><p>

<strong>Women's Strawweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> RENA (1-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Sarah McLeod (1-1)</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/21.gif> Rico Verhoeven (1-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Carlos Toyota (7-8-1)</p><p>

<strong>Women's Openweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Gabi Garcia (2-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Peggy Morgan (4-4)</p><p>

<strong>Middleweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/21.gif> Andy Souwer (1-0) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Katsuyori Shibata (4-11-1)</p><p>

<strong>Lightweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Akiyo Nishiura (13-7-1) vs. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Akhmet Aliev (13-4)</p><p> </p><p>

~ Six new fights for the New Years Eve Show announced!</p><p> </p><p>

~ Former DREAM & Pride Veteran Sokoudjou takes on Bob Sapp in a huge Heavyweight clash.</p><p> </p><p>

~ Everybodys Darling RENA will face a amateur kickbox champion called Sarah McLeod from the States, also kickbox-superstar Rico Verhoeven will face the huge Carlos Toyota from Brazil.</p><p> </p><p>

~ Gabi Garcia is in "Women's Skyscraper" action against Invicta-fighter Peggy Morgan.</p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://i.imgur.com/0aWlQVX.png></p></div><p></p><p></p>

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<p>Sorry guys! I was not at home the last days, and won't be untill sunday <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

Cheers lads!</p>

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<p><strong>Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: Final Round</strong></p><p><strong>

December 31, 2016</strong></p><p><strong>

Live from Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Kanto, Japan)</strong></p><p><strong>

Attendance: 18,365</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lightweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Akiyo Nishiura (14-7-1) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Akhmet Aliev (13-5) via Submission (North South Choke) - Round 1, 6:27</p><p>

<strong>Middleweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Katsuyori Shibata (5-11-1) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/21.gif> Andy Souwer (1-1) via Submission (Kimura) - Round 1, 4:22</p><p>

<strong>Women's Openweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Gabi Garcia (3-0) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Peggy Morgan (4-5) via Submission (Arm Triangle) - Round 1, 4:15</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/21.gif> Rico Verhoeven (2-0) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Carlos Toyota (7-9-1) via KO (Punch) - Round 1, 1:03</p><p>

<strong>Women's Strawweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> RENA (2-0) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Sarah McLeod (1-2) via Submission (Arm Triangle) - Round 1, 7:05</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://abload.de/img/flag_cam1mpf6.jpg> Sokoudjou (18-14) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Bob Sapp (11-18-1) via KO (Punch) - Round 1, 1:15</p><p>

<strong>Rizin Heavyweight Grand-Prix 2017 First Round:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/151.gif> Muhammed Lawal (20-5-1NC) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazuhisa Tazawa (7-4-1) via Unanimous Decision</p><p>

<strong>Rizin Heavyweight Grand-Prix 2017 First Round:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/30.gif> Teodoras Aukstuolis (10-3) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Satoshi Ishii (14-7-1) via KO (Punch) - Round 2, 2:57</p><p>

<strong>Middleweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Kron Gracie (3-0) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazushi Sakuraba (26-18-1-2NC) via Submission (Arm Triangle) - Round 1, 3:17</p><p>

<strong>Heavyweight:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/162.gif> Kazuyuki Fujita (16-10) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/41.gif> Fedor Emelianenko (36-4-1NC) via Unanimous Decision</p><p>

<strong>Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016 Final:</strong> <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/60.gif> Wanderlei Silva (37-12-1-1NC) def. <img src=http://s.weltsport.net/bilder/flaggen_neu/13.gif> Kaido "Baruto" Hoovelson (2-1) via Submission (Armbar) - Round 2, 4:35</p><p> </p><p>

- Six first round finishes in the first six fights! Kickbox superstar Rico Verhoeven did a excellent job against Toyota, also did Sokoudjou against Bob Sapp.</p><p>

- "King Mo" & Teodoras Aukstuolis both beats japanese fighters to advance to the next round of the 32-men Heavyweight Grand Prix.</p><p>

- Time to say goodbye for two legendary fighter: Kazushi Sakuraba tapped to Kron Gracie after three minutes in an Arm Triangle. A huge upset from Kazuyuki Fujita: The japanese veteran won against Heavyweight GOAT Fedor Emelianenko, after the fight Fedor announced that he will retire.</p><p>

- Wanderlei Silva won the Openweight Grand-Prix 2016! Sumo wrestler Kaido Hoovelson was overwhelmed with Silvas punches and finally got caught in an armbar and was forced to tap out.</p><p> </p><p>

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

<strong>Fight Of The Night:</strong> Silva vs. Baruto</p><p>

<strong>KO of The Night:</strong> Sokoudjou vs. Sapp</p><p>

<strong>Submission Of The Night:</strong> Silva vs. Baruto</p><p> </p><p>

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

<em>Wanderlei Silva:</em> "I'm happy to be a GP champion again. Fans? More Wand will come!"</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Baruto:</em> "It was an honour to fight with such a legend of this sport."</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Kazuyuki Fujita:</em> "I wanna fight Wanderlei soon!"</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Fedor Emelianenko:</em> "I had a long career, and i'm glad i'd made so many people happy."</p><p> </p><p>

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