PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

McDojoDelux · March 16, 2021

Main-Card

Welterweight Bout: Matt Hughes (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Dan Severn (250 lbs) vs. Tank Abbott (265 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Royce Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Wes Sims (260 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Roger Huerta (165 lbs) vs. Yusuke Endo (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (165 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (260 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Matt Lindland (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Antonio McKee (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hornbuckle (185 lbs) vs. Josh Burkman (170 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2021

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

rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2021

PRIDE 49 AND BUSHIDO 23 ANNOUNCED

by Sean Smith

After the battle between Hughes and Bustamante on the last PRIDE Bushido card the welterweight division promises another month of action.

This afternoon in Tokyo, PRIDE announced its two cards for the month of November and the main attractions will be the duels between welterweights. In PRIDE 49, the undefeated Paulo Filho (18-0, 12-0 PRIDE) will face tough Hector Lombard (14-2-1 NC, 3-2 PRIDE). Both fighters were at this year's PRIDE GP, but injured, they had to withdraw from the tournament and are now on a collision course in search of the title shot.

The card will also feature Zentsov vs. Goodridge in the heavyweight division; Kazushi Sakuraba returning against Ryo Kawamura at welterweight; Veterans Ikuhisa Minowa against Jeremy Horn at middleweight; Yushin Okami returning to PRIDE against Sanae Kikuta in the welterweight division and Marcio Cruz against Hong Man Choi in the heavyweight open the main card.

On the other card, PRIDE arrives in Canada for the first time with the country's greatest fighter leading the card. Georges St.Pierre (13-2, 0-0 PRIDE) will make his debut at the biggest event in the world against Frank Trigg (17-8, 4-2 PRIDE) in a rematch of the fight that took place at UFC 54 in August 2005 .

St.Pierre has not competed since being defeated by Matt Serra at UFC 69 and ended up losing his belt. After a long period away he became a free agent and signed with PRIDE and now begins his career in the Japanese organization. Trigg is already a veteran of the sport, and made his last fight at PRIDE Bushido 18 where he put Josh Neer to sleep with a rear naked choke in the second round.

The main card will have a Canada vs. World, with Canadian fighters facing fighters from other parts of the world. In a fight between champions from other organizations, M-1 featherweight champion Antonio Carvalho faces Cage Warriors champion Joe Pearson; Another CW champion, Canadian David Louiseau faces Arman Gambaryan at welterweight; Veterans Carlos Newton and Jorge Patino duel in the welterweight division; Takeshi Inoue returns against the PRIDE rookie, Mark Hominick and Denis Kang face Akihiro Gono in a battle between PRIDE veterans.

PRIDE 49: Intensity will take place at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan and PRIDE Bushdo 23 will take place at Colisée Desjardins in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada. All cards broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full cards:

PRIDE 49: Intensity

Date: November 15, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake Arena

Local: Tokyo, Japan

PRIDE Bushido 23

Date: November 22, 2008

Venue: Colisée Desjardins

Local: Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

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rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2021

PRIDE 49 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

It's all systems go for PRIDE 49, as every fighter has now officially made weight.

The PRIDE Fighting Championships busy march through November begins with 12 fights on Saturday. PRIDE 49 is headlined by a pair of welterweight contenders, Paulo Filho and Hector Lombard. The card is now official after the weigh-ins took place this morning, and every fighter eventually made weight.

Filho is riding one of the more impressive active carrers inside the ring currently, having had his hand raised in all his eighteen fights, twelve of them in the PRIDE ring. Victories over Murilo 'Ninja' Rua, Kazuo Misaki and Yuki Kondo have placed “Paulão” in a prime position for a title shot if he gets past Lombard.

“Shungo” will try to make sure that fans do just that with a victory over the top-ranked Filho. Lombard is riding a three-fight win streak, and has won eight of his last 10 bouts. Recent triumphs over Krysztof Kulak and Jose Landi-Jons have cemented his place as a contender in the division. The Cuban fighter stepped on the scales at 185 pounds on the dot for his first main event bout inside the PRIDE.

PRIDE 49: Intensity takes place at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia.

Check out the Results:

PRIDE 49: Intensity

Date: November 15, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake Arena

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Hector Lombard (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gary Goodrige (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Marcio Cruz (230 lbs) vs. Hong Man Choi (265 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (145 lbs) vs. Yoshiro Maeda (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Daisuke Nakamura (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (185 lbs) vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs)

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vladjarca · March 16, 2021

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Hector Lombard (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gary Goodrige (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Marcio Cruz (230 lbs) vs. Hong Man Choi (265 lbs)

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Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (145 lbs) vs. Yoshiro Maeda (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Daisuke Nakamura (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (185 lbs) vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs)

CageRage · March 16, 2021

PRIDE 49: Intensity

Date: November 15, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake Arena

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Hector Lombard (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gary Goodrige (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Marcio Cruz (230 lbs) vs. Hong Man Choi (265 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (145 lbs) vs. Yoshiro Maeda (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Daisuke Nakamura (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (185 lbs) vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 17, 2021

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

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PRIDE BUSHIDO 23 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

PRIDE will finally make its long-awaited debut in Canada, bringing the greatest fighter in the country's history into its headline.

Georges St.Pierre will face Frank Trigg at the PRIDE Bushido 23 main event to be held tomorrow in Quebec. The fighters of the main event of the evening quietly reached the 185 lbs contracted mark. Just like the main fight stars, the rest of the card also reached the required marks and the card will happen with all fights.

St.Pierre (13-2) has not fought since April 2007 when he was defeated by Matt Serra and ended up losing his belt, by TKO, in one of the biggest underdogs in the sport to date. After a long period without a fight he decided to leave the UFC after the end of the contract and sign with PRIDE.

His opponent Frank Trigg (17-8) in his last fight defeated Josh Neer with a rear naked choke that put Neer to sleep and helped his team to Xtreme Couture advance the Team Tournament final.

This will be a rematch of the fight that took place at UFC 56 in August 2005 and had St.Pierre as the winner at 4:09 with a submission by rear naked choke.

PRIDE Bushido 23 takes place at Colisée Desjardins in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia.

Check out the Results:

PRIDE Bushido 23

Date: November 22, 2008

Venue: Colisée Desjardins

Local: Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Georges St.Pierre (185 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Antonio Carvalho (145 lbs) vs. Joe Pearson (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: David Louiseau (185 lbs) vs. Arman Gambaryan (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Newton (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Patino (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Takeshi Inoue (145 lbs) vs. Mark Hominick (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Akihiro Gono (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Joe Doerksen (185 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kryzstof Sozsynski (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Patrick Cote (185 lbs) vs. Haim Gozali (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Bernard Ackah (205 lbs) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: David Baron (165 lbs) vs. Luiz Firmino (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Jason Black (170 lbs) vs. Mamed Khalidov (185 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD

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vladjarca · March 18, 2021

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Georges St.Pierre (185 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Antonio Carvalho (145 lbs) vs. Joe Pearson (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: David Louiseau (185 lbs) vs. Arman Gambaryan (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Newton (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Patino (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Takeshi Inoue (145 lbs) vs. Mark Hominick (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Akihiro Gono (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Joe Doerksen (185 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kryzstof Sozsynski (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Patrick Cote (185 lbs) vs. Haim Gozali (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Bernard Ackah (205 lbs) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: David Baron (165 lbs) vs. Luiz Firmino (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Jason Black (170 lbs) vs. Mamed Khalidov (185 lbs)

CageRage · March 18, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 23

Date: November 22, 2008

Venue: Colisée Desjardins

Local: Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Georges St.Pierre (185 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Antonio Carvalho (145 lbs) vs. Joe Pearson (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: David Louiseau (185 lbs) vs. Arman Gambaryan (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Newton (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Patino (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Takeshi Inoue (145 lbs) vs. Mark Hominick (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Akihiro Gono (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Joe Doerksen (185 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kryzstof Sozsynski (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Patrick Cote (185 lbs) vs. Haim Gozali (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Bernard Ackah (205 lbs) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: David Baron (165 lbs) vs. Luiz Firmino (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Jason Black (170 lbs) vs. Mamed Khalidov (185 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 19, 2021

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout

Jason Black (25-3-1) vs. Mamed Khalidov (12-5)

The first of the prelim fights is 'The Black Legion' Jason Black (25-3-1, 1-2 PRIDE) taking on Mamed Khalidov (12-5, 0-1 PRIDE).

Our referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Patricia Morse Jarman, Richard Bertrand, and Douglas Crosby.

The size difference is clear for all to see; Khalidov looks a good 25lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Khalidov throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Seizing the opportunity, Black clinches.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Black attempts to wrestle Khalidov to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Black doesn't get the takedown, Khalidov instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Black gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Black defends himself from an attempted knee.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Using his wrestling skills, Khalidov is trying to push Black up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Khalidov manages it and controls Black up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Khalidov keeps Black up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Khalidov looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) The takedown doesn't work, Black blocked it and then turns it so that Khalidov is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Khalidov, stuck with his back against the ropes, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Black is exerting.
(Rd 1 - 08:07) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Black looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Black doesn't get the takedown, Khalidov instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:02) With the ropes trapping Black, Khalidov looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:02) It doesn't work, Black defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) Khalidov tries to take Black down.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) Khalidov can't get Black down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 06:33) Khalidov looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 06:33) Khalidov has the takedown and gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Khalidov looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Khalidov almost gets mount, but Black was ready and a scramble for position ensues.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Khalidov ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Black fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 05:34) Black fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 05:10) Black blocks Khalidov as he tries a transition to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Looking to catch his breath, Black is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Khalidov tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Black doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) Black attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) He is too good for Khalidov slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Black fires away with punches, and Khalidov is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Black fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Black pounds away with rights, but Khalidov covers up and only a couple manage to get through.
(Rd 1 - 02:58) Black unloads with big rights, but Khalidov covers up well.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Black fires away with punches, and Khalidov is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Black fires off some rights, but Khalidov isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 02:14) Black blocks an attempt to move him from mount.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Black unloads with some right hands, but Khalidov deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Black counters an attempt by Khalidov to move him from mount by taking his back!
(Rd 1 - 01:18) Black attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 01:18) Khalidov doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) Khalidov tries to move Black off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Black tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Khalidov stops Black from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Khalidov gets in close and clinches with Black.
(Rd 2 - 04:43) Using his wrestling skills, Khalidov is trying to push Black up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:43) Khalidov can't move Black at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
(Rd 2 - 04:20) Black looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:20) It's unsuccessful, Khalidov maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Black attempts a trip to put Khalidov on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Black doesn't get the trip, Khalidov instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:35) Khalidov hits Black with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:19) Khalidov uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Black to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 03:06) Khalidov is trying to muscle Black up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:06) He does so and now has Black pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) Breathing very hard, Khalidov is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) Although pressed against the ropes, Black still hits a few small punches to the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Khalidov ducks down and grabs a leg. Black remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Khalidov cannot get a takedown though, Black blocked it and manages to pull him back into a clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) With the ropes trapping Black, Khalidov looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Black to the mat where he pulls guard!
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Khalidov attempts to pass guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Black starts a scramble for position.
(Rd 2 - 01:53) The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing.
(Rd 2 - 01:38) Breathing very hard, Black is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Black.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Black couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Khalidov hops in place on the other.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Black uses the position to drive Khalidov up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:13) Looking pretty gassed, Black buys some recovery time by smothering Khalidov up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:13) The grappling continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters only occasionally throwing short strikes. Both competitors look very fatigued.
(Rd 2 - 00:06) Black drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 2 - 00:06) Black can't get Khalidov down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 00:06) Khalidov may have stopped the takedown but he is having less luck getting away from the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of Black.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) 'The Black Legion' Jason Black wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Jason Black def. Mamed Khalidov by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout
David Baron (15-4) vs. Luiz Firmino (11-5)

Next up is a match in which David Baron (15-4, 2-3 PRIDE) takes on Luiz 'Buscape' Firmino (11-5, 3-4 PRIDE).

Our referee is Herb Dean. Our judges at ringside are: Hector Gomez, Patricia Morse Jarman, and Richard Bertrand.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Baron looked like he was about to shoot, but Firmino stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Firmino looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Baron blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Baron attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Firmino to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Firmino is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Baron fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Baron blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Baron unloads with big rights, but Firmino covers up well.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Firmino tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 07:59) Baron pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Firmino tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Baron attempts to pass half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Firmino can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Baron gains side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:53) Baron fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:30) Baron blocks Firmino as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) In side control, Baron throws a couple of punches designed to keep Firmino guessing.
(Rd 1 - 05:48) Firmino tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:34) Baron begins trying to get himself into mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:34) Firmino keeps Baron at side control, not letting the mount happen.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Baron blocks Firmino as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:42) Baron begins trying to get himself into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:42) He mounts Firmino.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Baron pounds away and Firmino struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Firmino turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!
(Rd 1 - 03:48) Baron pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 1 - 03:37) Firmino is in increasing trouble, as Baron gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Baron, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Firmino fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) Baron pounds away, landing several clean blows on Firmino in the process.
(Rd 1 - 02:35) Baron pounds away, but Firmino isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) Firmino improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Baron increases his control by getting both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 01:59) With both hooks in, Baron tries to flatten Firmino out for the rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 01:59) Baron flattens Firmino out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
(Rd 1 - 01:38) By submission, the winner is David Baron!

Official Result: David Baron def. Luiz Firmino by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:22 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout
Bernard Ackah (2-1) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (8-0)

Moving on to the next match, in which Bernard 'The Tragic Comedian' Ackah (2-1, 1-1 PRIDE) battles Rafael 'Feijão' Cavalcante (8-0, 0-0 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. The judges are: Richard Bertrand, Douglas Crosby, and Rubben Carrion.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Cavalcante misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ackah attacks with a glancing blow with a high kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Cavalcante misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ackah attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Ackah goes to the body with a left kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Cavalcante lands a left jab and also lands a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Cavalcante feints, causing Ackah to move to one side and leave himself wide open.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Ackah doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Ackah connects with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Cavalcante hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Cavalcante doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Ackah misses with a pair of jabs but unleashes a superb head kick!
(Rd 1 - 06:36) He's down! Cavalcante falls to the floor!
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Ackah moves in quickly to try and finish Cavalcante with stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Incredibly, Cavalcante holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 06:19) Cavalcante takes a kick, but times it so that he uses that moment to stand back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Cavalcante hits a kick to the lead leg.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Ackah misses with a left jab but lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Cavalcante steps back and tries to cover up...I think he has been hurt!
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Ackah moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Cavalcante goes down!
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Ackah quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Cavalcante!
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Ackah fires away with punches and Cavalcante takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
(Rd 1 - 04:53) Ackah over-commits and that allows Cavalcante to tip him off balance and start to scramble!
(Rd 1 - 04:53) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) The scramble results in Ackah being on his back pulling guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Cavalcante throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Cavalcante fires off a few punches.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Ackah tries to pull Cavalcante in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Cavalcante fires away with punches, but Ackah deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 1 - 03:41) Cavalcante doesn't let Ackah pull him in close to be smothered.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Cavalcante starts trying to work to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
(Rd 1 - 02:56) In side control, Cavalcante begins working to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:56) He is too good for Ackah, and has mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Cavalcante pounds away on Ackah, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!
(Rd 1 - 02:19) With Ackah taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 02:01) By TKO, the winner is Rafael Cavalcante!

Official Result: Rafael Cavalcante def. Bernard Ackah by TKO (Strikes) in 7:56 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Patrick Cote (9-5) vs. Haim Gozali (6-2)

Moving on, Patrick 'The Predator' Cote (9-5, 0-0 PRIDE) takes on Haim Gozali (6-2, 0-0 PRIDE).

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Hector Gomez, Patricia Morse Jarman, and Richard Bertrand.

Cote may have weighed in the same as Gozali yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

About to fight in front of a home crowd, Cote unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Gozali shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Gozali gets hold of a leg but Cote remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Gozali uses the position to drive Cote up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Gozali attempts a trip to put Cote on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Cote blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Gozali tries to take Cote down.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) The takedown is ugly but ultimately successful, he ends up on top of a turtled up Cote, holding him in a loose facelock-type hold.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Cote gets up sharply, sensing that Gozali was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Gozali shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Gozali gets hold of a leg but Cote remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Gozali can't get Cote down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Cote, stuck with his back against the ropes, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Gozali is exerting.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) The gruelling grappling contest continues for about the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) With Cote stuck against the ropes, Gozali tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) Cote cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Gozali throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Gozali throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Cote tries to pull guard on Gozali but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) In side control, Gozali catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) Gozali blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:21) In side control, Gozali catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:02) In side control, Gozali catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Gozali blocks Cote as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee John McCarthy standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Gozali, but Cote was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Cote lands a left hand and then hits Gozali with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Cote can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Gozali warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to shoot in.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Cote can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Cote connects with a nice jab and then catches Gozali with a stunning right hook!
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Gozali wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 03:31) Cote knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Gozali, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
(Rd 1 - 03:31) Cote starts unloading with massive rights and Gozali is getting pasted!
(Rd 1 - 03:31) The referee pulls Cote away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 03:13) The winner, by TKO, is Patrick 'The Predator' Cote!

Official Result: Patrick Cote def. Haim Gozali by TKO (Strikes) in 6:47 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout
Kryzstof Sozsynski (18-8-1) vs. Zelg Galesic (8-2)

Moving on to the next match, in which Krzysztof 'The Experiment' Soszynski (18-8-1, 1-1 PRIDE) takes on Zelg 'Benkei' Galesic (8-2, 1-1 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. Our judges are: Patricia Morse Jarman, Richard Bertrand, and Douglas Crosby.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Galesic hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Galesic can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Galesic can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Galesic can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:45) A jab is wide from Galesic, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:17) Galesic hits a left jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Galesic confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Galesic lands a left hand and then scores with a fantastic right cross!
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Soszynski is knocked down!
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Galesic quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Soszynski!
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Incredibly, Soszynski holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 06:24) Galesic steps in and lands a big axe kick on the grounded Soszynski!
(Rd 1 - 06:13) Galesic fires off a stomp, but it is caught and Soszynski uses it to pull him into guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:53) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Galesic keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:42) Soszynski reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
(Rd 1 - 05:42) Galesic defends it.
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Galesic throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Soszynski attempts to grab an arm of Galesic from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Soszynski gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out!
(Rd 1 - 04:32) The winner, by submission, is Krzysztof 'The Experiment' Soszynski!

Official Result: Krzysztof Soszynski def. Zelg Galesic by Submission (Armbar) in 5:28 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Joe Doerksen (40-10) vs. Josh Neer (23-9-1)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Joe 'El Dirte' Doerksen (40-10, 0-0 PRIDE) goes head to head with Josh 'The Dentist' Neer (23-9-1, 2-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

Our referee is Herb Dean. Our ringside judges are: Richard Bertrand, Douglas Crosby, and Rubben Carrion.

The weight difference here is obvious, as Neer must be giving up at least 25lbs to his opponent.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Neer can't connect with a jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Doerksen.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Up close, they start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Neer is the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Neer is looking to muscle Doerksen back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Neer can't do it though, and Doerksen gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Doerksen looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Neer blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Neer tries to wrestle Doerksen backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Neer can't move Doerksen at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) Doerksen looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) The takedown doesn't work, Neer blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) Using his wrestling skills, Neer is trying to push Doerksen up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) Neer manages it and controls Doerksen up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) With Doerksen stuck against the ropes, Neer tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Doerksen cannot stop the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Neer takes the back off the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) Neer successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Neer, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Doerksen fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Doerksen attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Neer doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:05) Neer, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 06:05) Doerksen stops Neer from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) Doerksen struggles against Neer and manages to free himself from the hooks.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) Neer pounds away on Doerksen, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Neer tries to finish Doerksen off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Doerksen doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Doerksen tries a roll, but doesn't budge Neer.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Neer attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Doerksen stops Neer from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Doerksen tries a roll, but doesn't budge Neer.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Neer gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) With both hooks in, Neer tries to flatten Doerksen out for the rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) Doerksen gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
(Rd 1 - 02:53) By submission, the winner is Josh Neer!

Official Result: Josh Neer def. Joe Doerksen by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:07 of Round 1.

Main Card

Welterweight Bout
Denis Kang (29-11-1) vs. Akihiro Gono (28-16-7)

We open the main portion of the show with Denis Kang (29-11-1, 6-4 PRIDE) going up against 'The Japanese Sensation' Akihiro Gono (28-16-7, 6-7 PRIDE).

Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Patricia Morse Jarman, Richard Bertrand, and Douglas Crosby.

The size difference is clear for all to see; Kang looks a good 25lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Gono comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Kang may have been setting up to shoot, but Gono aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Gono throws a two-punch combo but Kang avoids both.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Gono can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Kang with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Without taking too much damage, Kang is able to clinch with Gono.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) Kang attempts to wrestle Gono to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) It's ugly as sin, but Gono does end up on the ground. He is turtled up on his hands and knees, Kang on top and facing him.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) Moving with intent, Kang tries to lock Gono in a D'Arce choke.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) The D'Arce choke is fully applied, Gono has no option but to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 08:19) The winner, by submission, is Denis Kang!

Official Result: Denis Kang def. Akihiro Gono by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 1:41 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout
Takeshi Inoue (16-4) vs. Mark Hominick (15-6)

Next up, 'Lion' Takeshi Inoue (16-4, 3-1 PRIDE) going up against Mark 'The Machine' Hominick (15-6, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be John McCarthy. Our judges are: Patricia Morse Jarman, Richard Bertrand, and Douglas Crosby.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:55) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Inoue steps in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Inoue misses a high kick that leaves him open. Hominick comes in quickly with a jab and a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Hominick lets Inoue step in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Inoue goes for a high kick but misses.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Hominick is off-target with a jab and also has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Hominick lets Inoue step in, ready to counter.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Inoue misses with a left jab but nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Hominick looks like he has a broken jaw after that shot.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Inoue steps in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Inoue misses with a big right hand, allowing Hominick to counter with a solid right hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Stepping in, Inoue looks to engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Hominick connects cleanly with a right hand. Inoue misses with a left jab but hits a right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) Hominick immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the ropes! I think that he is dazed!
(Rd 1 - 07:24) Inoue smashes Hominick with a big right hand through the guard! Hominick can do nothing but try and cover up!
(Rd 1 - 07:18) Inoue smashes Hominick with a big right hand through the guard! Hominick can do nothing but try and cover up!
(Rd 1 - 07:18) Referee John McCarthy pulls Inoue away, stopping the fight! Hominick is left slumped against the ropes, dazed and wobbling.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) That's poor refereeing in my opinion, referee John McCarthy should have gotten in there and stopped the bout faster.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) 'Lion' Takeshi Inoue takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Takeshi Inoue def. Mark Hominick by TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Carlos Newton (18-13) vs. Jorge Patino (27-13-1-1 NC)

Another match is about to begin; 'The Ronin' Carlos Newton (18-13, 7-5 PRIDE) fighting Jorge 'Macaco' Patino (27-13-1-1 NC, 1-1 PRIDE).

Our referee is Herb Dean. Our ringside judges are: Douglas Crosby, Rubben Carrion, and Hector Gomez.

Newton may have weighed in the same as Patino yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Patino manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Patino tries to wrestle Newton backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Patino manages it and controls Newton up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Patino attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Newton on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) A great inside leg trip sees Newton get thrown to the mat and Patino is left in guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Patino tries to pound on Newton, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Newton tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Patino has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 08:38) 'The Ronin' Carlos Newton takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Carlos Newton def. Jorge Patino by Submission (Armbar) in 1:22 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
David Louiseau (17-8) vs. Arman Gambaryan (19-6-1)

Another match is about to begin; David 'The Crow' Loiseau (17-8, 0-1 PRIDE) vs. Arman Gambaryan (19-6-1, 1-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. The judges for this bout are: Richard Bertrand, Douglas Crosby, and Rubben Carrion.

About to fight in front of a home crowd, Loiseau unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Gambaryan chooses to shoot in on Loiseau.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Loiseau almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Gambaryan has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) With Loiseau not going down, Gambaryan settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Gambaryan exerts total control, keeping Loiseau smothered against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) With the ropes trapping Loiseau, Gambaryan looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Loiseau cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Gambaryan keeps Loiseau guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Gambaryan blocks Loiseau as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) In side control, Gambaryan catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:02) Loiseau tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) Gambaryan fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Loiseau tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Gambaryan tries to lock Loiseau in an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Loiseau defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 1 - 05:39) Loiseau tries to move to guard, but Gambaryan doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:22) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Herb Dean standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Gambaryan shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Loiseau almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Gambaryan has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Gambaryan can't get Loiseau down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Gambaryan looks to sweep a leg out from under Loiseau so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) An outside leg trip sweeps Loiseau down to the ground!
(Rd 1 - 05:01) The takedown allows Gambaryan to take the back of Loiseau.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Gambaryan increases his control by getting both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Gambaryan, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) The rear naked choke is in deep, Loiseau has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 03:58) The winner, by submission, is Arman Gambaryan!

Official Result: Arman Gambaryan def. David Louiseau by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:02 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout
Antonio Carvalho (13-3) vs. Joe Pearson (20-9-1)

The co-main event is up next. Antonio 'Pato' Carvalho (13-3, 1-1 PRIDE) takes on 'The Triangular Strangler' Joe Pearson (20-9-1, 1-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Featherweight division.

The referee is Herb Dean. Our judges at ringside are: Rubben Carrion, Hector Gomez, and Patricia Morse Jarman.

Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Carvalho clearly has a significant weight advantage now.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) There's a takedown attempt from Pearson.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Carvalho partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Pearson has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Unable to complete the takedown, Pearson instead pushes Carvalho up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) With Carvalho stuck against the ropes, Pearson tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) The takedown doesn't work, Carvalho blocked it and then turns it so that Pearson is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Carvalho looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) It doesn't work, Pearson defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Pearson may have stopped the takedown but he is having less luck getting away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) With Pearson stuck against the ropes, Carvalho tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) A great inside leg trip sees Pearson get thrown to the mat and Carvalho is left in guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Carvalho throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Pearson works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) There wasn't enough separation though, Carvalho is able to catch him and secure side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Carvalho throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Carvalho throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) In side control, Carvalho catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) Carvalho punches down at Pearson, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Carvalho fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Carvalho blocks Pearson as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:18) The lack of progress forces referee Herb Dean to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Carvalho steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Carvalho can't keep control of Pearson in the grapple, and is soon being pushed around.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Pearson tries to suck Carvalho to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Carvalho gets pulled down and sucked into the guard position.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Pearson moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Carvalho is fighting it too hard.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Carvalho throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) Pearson pulls Carvalho down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 03:15) Carvalho throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Pearson wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Carvalho keeps him at bay.
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Carvalho fires off a few punches.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) Carvalho pounds away, but Pearson calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 01:56) Pearson bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 01:56) It's a bad choice though, as Carvalho seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Carvalho tries to ensnare Pearson in an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Pearson defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Pearson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 00:39) Carvalho throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) Pearson tries to move to guard, but Carvalho doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:04) Carvalho fires away with punches, but Pearson doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Pearson shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) The takedown is completed, Carvalho is on his back and pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) That's his first successful takedown from three attempts.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) In guard, Pearson is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 04:01) Pearson deflects a couple of punches that Carvalho threw from below.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Pearson tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Carvalho was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 2 - 03:29) The scramble ends with Carvalho grabbing Pearson and shoving him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Pearson waits for Carvalho to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:49) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 2 - 02:49) Pearson works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Pearson grabs an arm and tries and pull Carvalho down to the ground into his guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Carvalho defends the attempt to drag him down, and takes control of the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:19) Carvalho hits Pearson with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:02) Carvalho tries to wrestle Pearson backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:02) Carvalho manages it and controls Pearson up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Carvalho stomps down on his opponent's foot.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Pearson is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 2 - 01:29) Carvalho pins Pearson up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 2 - 01:14) Carvalho looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 01:14) It doesn't work, Pearson defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) Dropping down, Carvalho secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Pearson is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) Showing great tenacity, Pearson pulls his leg free and is able to circle out.
(Rd 2 - 00:14) The two fighters clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:14) Carvalho aggressively gets to a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) Pearson prevents Carvalho from hitting a knee.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given Carvalho the win.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Antonio 'Pato' Carvalho is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Antonio Carvalho def. Joe Pearson by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Georges St.Pierre (13-2) vs. Frank Trigg (17-8)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre (13-2, 0-0 PRIDE) squares off with Frank Trigg (18-7, 4-2 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. The judges are: Rubben Carrion, Hector Gomez, and Patricia Morse Jarman.

St. Pierre is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) St. Pierre is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) St. Pierre is aiming to get Trigg into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) St. Pierre manages it and now controls Trigg by the back of the head.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) St. Pierre loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Trigg the opportunity to wrestle free.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) St. Pierre sets up a nice takedown attempt.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) St. Pierre has the takedown! Trigg pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) St. Pierre throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) St. Pierre throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:16) St. Pierre punches down at Trigg, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) St. Pierre throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 07:32) St. Pierre pounds away, but Trigg isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) St. Pierre pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) St. Pierre throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) St. Pierre throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) In half guard, St. Pierre catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:53) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:42) A jab is wide from St. Pierre, but then he hits Trigg with a great high right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) That last blow may have really hurt Trigg, he staggers backward against the ropes and tries to cover up as best he can!
(Rd 1 - 05:35) St. Pierre is trying to lock Trigg into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Trigg struggles against it and doesn't get caught. He is doing a great job of buying time to recover!
(Rd 1 - 05:20) Trigg clears his head and circles away from the ropes back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) A jab hits home from St. Pierre and then he hits a body kick.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) St. Pierre moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) St. Pierre can't connect with a jab, but then hits a high right kick to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 04:40) St. Pierre can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for St. Pierre.
(Rd 1 - 04:17) Trigg seizes the chance and grabs St. Pierre into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) Trigg uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) Trigg doesn't get the takedown, St. Pierre instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) St. Pierre is trying to lock Trigg into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) St. Pierre can't get it though, and Trigg is able to get free.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) St. Pierre uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) St. Pierre has the takedown! Trigg pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) That's his second takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) St. Pierre throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) St. Pierre fires away with punches, but Trigg doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) St. Pierre fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) St. Pierre fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:43) St. Pierre punches down at Trigg, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) St. Pierre punches down at Trigg, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:57) In half guard, St. Pierre throws a couple of punches designed to keep Trigg guessing.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) St. Pierre throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 00:04) There's a takedown attempt from St. Pierre, who set it up well.
(Rd 1 - 00:04) St. Pierre has the takedown and gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Up close, they start wrestling.
(Rd 2 - 04:55) St. Pierre works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) St. Pierre is trying to lock Trigg into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) St. Pierre achieves it, Trigg could not fight out of it.
(Rd 2 - 04:35) Trigg blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) Using the clinch, St. Pierre hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Trigg.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) His ribs may have broken off that last strike, Trigg looks badly hurt.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) If the ribs are broken then he's really going to struggle to breathe properly, let alone fight.
(Rd 2 - 03:41) St. Pierre misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:11) Using the Muay Thai clinch, St. Pierre blasts Trigg with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) St. Pierre keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) St. Pierre breaks the Muay Thai clinch, deciding to try a different strategy.
(Rd 2 - 02:11) St. Pierre throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 2 - 02:07) Trigg seizes the chance and grabs St. Pierre into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:59) Trigg uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:59) Trigg doesn't get the takedown, St. Pierre instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) St. Pierre hits Trigg with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) St. Pierre is trying to push Trigg so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) Trigg ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) St. Pierre uses a vicious foot stomp.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) Smothered against the ropes, Trigg cannot get free.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) They remain there for the rest of the round, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to St. Pierre.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Georges St.Pierre def. Frank Trigg by Unanimous Decision.

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PRIDE Bushido 23
Date: November 22, 2008
Venue: Colisée Desjardins
Local: Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Attendance: 380
Gate: $ 80,370
Critical Rating: 69%
Commercial Rating: 60%

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Georges St.Pierre def. Frank Trigg by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Antonio Carvalho def. Joe Pearson by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Arman Gambaryan def. David Louiseau by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:02 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Newton def. Jorge Patino by Submission (Armbar) in 1:22 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Takeshi Inoue def. Mark Hominick by TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang def. Akihiro Gono by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 1:41 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Josh Neer def. Joe Doerksen by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:07 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Kryzstof Sozsynski def. Zelg Galesic by Submission (Armbar) in 5:28 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Patrick Cote def. Haim Gozali by TKO (Strikes) in 6:47 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante def. Bernard Ackah by TKO (Strikes) in 7:59 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: David Baron def. Luiz Firmino by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:22 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Jason Black def. Mamed Khalidov by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Takeshi Inoue

Submission of the Night: Denis Kang

Fight of the Night: Takeshi Inoue vs. Mark Hominick

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara said that he is happy to bring PRIDE to a new country and added that next year PRIDE will go to Brazil and Russia.

- St.Pierre said he was happy to win in front of his fans, but he thought that his performance was not so good.

- Trigg said he was frustrated once again that he was defeated by St.Pierre and maybe will go up to the middleweight in his next fight.

-Carvalho said that Pearson was a tough opponent and that he hopes to have a chance at the title soon.

PREDICTIONS

vladjarca - (8-4)

CageRage - (9-3)

rodrigoviolim · March 20, 2021

LAST PRIDE BUSHIDO OF THIS YEAR REVEALED

by Sean Smith

The end of 2008 is approaching and PRIDE promises two great cards for fans starting with PRIDE Bushido 24 that will be held at the Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo and will have a heavyweight collision between Olympic judo medalist, Hidehiko Yoshida (9-8) -1, 6-7-1 PRIDE) against the kickboxer and rising star, Peter Graham (2-0, 2-0 PRIDE) as the main event of the night.

Yoshida is currently at his worst in the organization, he has lost three of his last four fights and will seek to return to winning ways against Graham.

'The Chief' made his debut this year against the giant Hong Man Choi and got a TKO in the first round and in his second and last fight so far he overcame boxer Eric 'Butterbean' by unanimous decision, emerging as a great name in the MMA scene. Now he will have a challenge to prove himself in the face of an opponent with a strong ground game.

The main card will also feature great attractions such as the lightweight division duel between local idol Shinya Aoki who will face former UFC champion Sean Sherk, who returns to PRIDE and the duel between heavyweights Mark Hunt against Bob Sapp.

PRIDE Bushido 24 will take place at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full card:

PRIDE Bushido 24

Date: December 11, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake Arena

Local: Tokyo, Japan

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rodrigoviolim · March 20, 2021

PRIDE BUSHIDO 24 RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS ON WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

The PRIDE Fighting Championships continues its stretch of events with PRIDE Bushido 24. The card is headlined by heavyweights Hidehiko Yoshida and Peter Graham, who will both be looking to enter the next Openweight GP picture with a statement win. All 11 fights on the card are now official.

The Olympic gold medalist in Barcelona 92, Yoshida (9-8-1), who had a promising start in MMA, returns to the PRIDE ring trying to break his two-game losing streak to Carmelo Marrero and Alistair Overeem. Yoshida scored 235 lbs in his seventh main event.

Graham (2-0) emerged as a rising star after his start with two MMA victories and for the first time will face a fighter with a ground as sharp as Yoshida's. Graham has reached 245 lbs and is released for the duel.

PRIDE Bushido 24 will take place at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full card:

PRIDE Bushido 24

Date: December 11, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake Arena

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Hidehiko Yoshida (235 lbs) vs. Peter Graham (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Sean Sherk (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Pat Healy (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleynik (235 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs) vs. Rumina Sato (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Jens Pulver (146 lbs) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

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Judoku1819 · March 20, 2021

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Hidehiko Yoshida (235 lbs) vs. Peter Graham (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Sean Sherk (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Pat Healy (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleynik (235 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs) vs. Rumina Sato (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Jens Pulver (146 lbs) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

McDojoDelux · March 21, 2021

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Hidehiko Yoshida (235 lbs) vs. Peter Graham (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Sean Sherk (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Pat Healy (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleynik (235 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs) vs. Rumina Sato (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Jens Pulver (146 lbs) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

CageRage · March 21, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 24

Date: December 11, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake Arena

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Hidehiko Yoshida (235 lbs) vs. Peter Graham (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Sean Sherk (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Pat Healy (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleynik (235 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs) vs. Rumina Sato (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Jens Pulver (146 lbs) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

vladjarca · March 21, 2021

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Hidehiko Yoshida (235 lbs) vs. Peter Graham (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Sean Sherk (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Pat Healy (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleynik (235 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs) vs. Rumina Sato (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Jens Pulver (146 lbs) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 22, 2021

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Mu Bae Choi (7-4) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (2-1)

Our first fight of the night is Mu Bae Choi (7-4, 5-3 PRIDE) battling Yusuke 'Crusher' Kawaguchi (2-1, 1-1 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. The judges for this bout are: Tahara Shoraku, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Junichiro Kamijo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Kawaguchi seems to get the advantage.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Kawaguchi uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Choi to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Using his wrestling skills, Kawaguchi is trying to push Choi up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) He does so and now has Choi pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Kawaguchi pins Choi up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) With the ropes trapping Choi, Kawaguchi looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Kawaguchi can't get Choi down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) The takedown may have been blocked, but Choi is still stuck against the ropes and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Kawaguchi looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Kawaguchi doesn't get it, Choi blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) With the ropes trapping Choi, Kawaguchi looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Kawaguchi can't get Choi down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:08) Kawaguchi looks to take Choi down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:08) Choi blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Kawaguchi looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Choi is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Kawaguchi throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Choi tries to catch Kawaguchi with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Kawaguchi throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 06:32) Choi throws out some punches, but Kawaguchi leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 06:15) Kawaguchi pounds away with rights, but Choi covers up and only a couple manage to get through.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Choi tries to catch Kawaguchi with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Kawaguchi throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Choi throws out some punches, but Kawaguchi leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) Kawaguchi throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Choi tries to pull Kawaguchi in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 04:31) Kawaguchi fires off some rights, but Choi isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Kawaguchi leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Choi.
(Rd 1 - 04:05) Kawaguchi fires off a few punches.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Choi tries to catch Kawaguchi with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) Kawaguchi is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) A pair of tentative jabs from Choi land, but have zero effect.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) A punch from Kawaguchi fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 03:02) Kawaguchi throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 02:42) Kawaguchi gets in close and clinches with Choi.
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Choi defends himself from an attempted knee.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Kawaguchi is trying to muscle Choi up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Kawaguchi achieves it, pinning Choi to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Kawaguchi attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Choi to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) It doesn't work, Choi defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) With Choi stuck against the ropes, Kawaguchi tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Choi blocks the attempted throw and turns Kawaguchi around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Looking for a takedown, Choi drops down and gets hold of a leg. Kawaguchi remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) The takedown isn't forthcoming, Kawaguchi defended it well by grabbing Choi and dragging him back into a tight clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:20) Choi looks to take Kawaguchi down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 01:20) An outside leg trip sweeps Kawaguchi down to the ground!
(Rd 1 - 01:20) Choi takes the back off the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Choi attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Kawaguchi fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Choi blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) Choi unloads with big rights and Kawaguchi is getting rocked!
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Kawaguchi steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Kawaguchi is trying to push Choi so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Choi ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Kawaguchi is breathing very hard.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) With the ropes trapping Choi, Kawaguchi looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Choi to the mat where he pulls guard!
(Rd 2 - 03:53) Kawaguchi looks to pass guard and get side control.
(Rd 2 - 03:53) He passes guard, but Choi was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Kawaguchi is up first and quickly grabs Choi as he too stands up, getting back control.
(Rd 2 - 03:23) Controlling Choi from behind, Kawaguchi tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:23) Choi will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Kawaguchi.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Kawaguchi stops Choi from breaking free of back control.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) Kawaguchi looks to drag Choi down while holding him from behind.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) Choi digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Controlling Choi from behind, Kawaguchi tries to drag him down.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Choi keeps his composure, and Kawaguchi cannot get past his takedown defence.
(Rd 2 - 01:10) Breathing very hard, Choi is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 01:10) Kawaguchi tries to take Choi down from behind.
(Rd 2 - 01:10) A very tired looking Kawaguchi drags Choi down.
(Rd 2 - 00:51) Choi winds up on his back with Kawaguchi in side control.
(Rd 2 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:51) Kawaguchi fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.
(Rd 2 - 00:39) Kawaguchi blocks Choi as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:19) Kawaguchi pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) Kawaguchi blocks Choi as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have Kawaguchi down as the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Yusuke 'Crusher' Kawaguchi wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Yusuke Kawaguchi def. Mu Bae Choi by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout
Jens Pulver (21-11-1) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (7-3-2)

Next up, Jens 'Lil' Evil' Pulver (21-11-1, 2-5 PRIDE) going head to head with Katsunori Kikuno (7-3-2, 0-2 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges for this bout are: Tahara Shoraku, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Junichiro Kamijo.

Kikuno, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Kikuno slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a body kick that fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Pulver misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a spinning kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Pulver misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) Kikuno is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) Pulver hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Kikuno misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Pulver attacks with a massive right hook to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Kikuno is knocked down!
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Pulver quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Kikuno!
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Pulver unloads with massive right hands and Kikuno is getting destroyed!
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Referee John McCarthy jumps in quickly as Kikuno has gone out!
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Jens Pulver takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Jens Pulver def. Katsunori Kikuno by KO (Punch) in 2:13 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout
Kotetsu Boku (13-5-1 lbs) vs. Rumina Sato (26-13-2)

Moving on, Kotetsu Boku (13-5-1, 2-2 PRIDE) takes on 'Moon Wolf' Rumina Sato (26-13-2, 2-3 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be John McCarthy. Our judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Junichiro Kamijo, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

The crowd are buzzing during the entrances, this is a battle between two local fighters.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Sato chooses to shoot in on Boku.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Boku partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sato has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Unable to complete the takedown, Sato instead pushes Boku up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Sato looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Boku cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Sato tries to lock Boku in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) The armbar is fully applied, Boku has no option but to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 08:56) The winner, by submission, is 'Moon Wolf' Rumina Sato!

Official Result: Rumina Sato def. Kotetsu Boku by Submission (Armbar) in 1:04 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Valentjin Overeem (28-25) vs. Alexey Oleynik (17-5)

Moving on, Valentijn 'The Python' Overeem (28-25, 3-6 PRIDE) fights 'The Boa Constrictor' Alexey Oleynik (17-5, 0-2 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. Our ringside judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Tahara Shoraku, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Overeem throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Oleynik takes the chance and grabs Overeem into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Oleynik attempts to wrestle Overeem to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) The takedown is completed, Overeem is on his back and pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Oleynik begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Oleynik gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Oleynik pounds away on Overeem, landing several great shots that rock him!
(Rd 1 - 08:55) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 08:42) By TKO, the winner is Alexey Oleynik!

Official Result: Alexey Oleynik def. Valentjin Overeem by TKO (Strikes) in 1:18 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout
Tatsuya Kawajiri (20-9-2) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (13-6-2)

Moving on to the next match, in which Tatsuya 'The Crusher' Kawajiri (20-9-2, 5-7 PRIDE) takes on Alexandre 'Pequeno' Franca Nogueira (13-6-2, 1-2 PRIDE).

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges at ringside are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Junichiro Kamijo, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

About to fight in front of a home crowd, Kawajiri unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance.

Kawajiri spends the introductions stretching, preparing himself for battle.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Kawajiri gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Kawajiri hits Nogueira with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Kawajiri is trying to muscle Nogueira up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Kawajiri achieves it, pinning Nogueira to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Nogueira takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Kawajiri looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Kawajiri doesn't get it, Nogueira blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) With the ropes trapping Nogueira, Kawajiri looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Kawajiri can't get Nogueira down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) With the ropes trapping Nogueira, Kawajiri looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) Kawajiri can't get Nogueira down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Kawajiri drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Kawajiri throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 07:23) Nogueira tries to pull guard on Kawajiri but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:12) Kawajiri fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 06:53) Nogueira tries to pull guard on Kawajiri but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Kawajiri throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Kawajiri blocks Nogueira as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Kawajiri throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Kawajiri blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Kawajiri pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) Kawajiri blocks Nogueira as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) There's a takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Kawajiri gets the takedown! Nogueira pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Kawajiri left his neck exposed though, and Nogueira grabbed a guillotine on the way down!
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Kawajiri gets caught in a guillotine, but is not tapping!
(Rd 1 - 04:21) It looks like Kawajiri must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Nogueira releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
(Rd 1 - 03:47) For the moment Kawajiri is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:19) For the moment Kawajiri is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kawajiri pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Nogueira tries to smother Kawajiri by holding him, but can't keep control.
(Rd 1 - 02:36) Kawajiri fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 02:08) Nogueira tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Kawajiri.
(Rd 1 - 01:51) Kawajiri punches down at Nogueira, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) With no progress being made, referee John McCarthy stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 01:17) Nogueira chooses to shoot in on Kawajiri.
(Rd 1 - 01:17) A great sprawl from Kawajiri prevents the takedown and allows him to push Nogueira down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Kawajiri unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) Nogueira gets up sharply, sensing that Kawajiri was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Kawajiri moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Kawajiri is trying to push Nogueira so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Kawajiri can't do it though, and Nogueira gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Nogueira appeared to be going for a takedown, but Kawajiri took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Kawajiri connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) The takedown is successful, Nogueira pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) Nogueira grabbed a guillotine off the takedown though; Kawajiri is now the one in trouble!
(Rd 2 - 04:10) Nogueira gets the guillotine sunk in and Kawajiri has to tap!
(Rd 2 - 03:39) Alexandre Franca Nogueira takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Alexandre Franca Nogueira def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:21 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout
Kevin Randleman (18-16) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (28-25-3-1 NC)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Kevin 'The Monster' Randleman (18-16, 6-11 PRIDE) competes against Kazuo Takahashi (28-25-3-1 NC, 0-6 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Junichiro Kamijo, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Fukaya Kaemon.

Randleman may have weighed in the same as Takahashi yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

Takahashi, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Takahashi stalks forward, pressuring Randleman.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Randleman scores with two counter jabs.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) A jab lands from Takahashi but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Takahashi shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) The takedown is unsuccessful, Randleman sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Takahashi lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Randleman nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Randleman can't connect with a jab, but then lands a vicious right cross!
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Takahashi is knocked down!
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Randleman moves in quickly, kneeling beside Takahashi and starting to hammer down with punches!
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Randleman pounds away, Takahashi is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 1 - 08:27) With Takahashi taking a beating, referee John McCarthy has to stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 08:09) The winner, by TKO; Kevin Randleman!

Official Result: Kevin Randleman def. Kazuo Takahashi by TKO (Strikes) in 1:51 of Round 1.

Main Card

Lightweight Bout
Hayato Sakurai (32-11-2) vs. Pat Healy (20-15)

We open the main portion of the show with Hayato 'Mach' Sakurai (32-11-2, 10-7 PRIDE) competing against Pat 'Bam Bam' Healy (20-15, 0-1 PRIDE).

The referee is Marc Goddard. Our judges at ringside are: Junichiro Kamijo, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Fukaya Kaemon.

About to fight in front of a home crowd, Sakurai unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Healy had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Sakurai lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Healy looked like he was going to shoot, but Sakurai simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Sakurai connects with a nice jab and then catches Healy with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Sakurai can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Healy is the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Healy tries to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Healy achieves it, Sakurai could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Sakurai wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) Healy seems to be the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Healy is trying to lock Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) He has it hooked, Sakurai needs to find a way out quickly.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Using the clinch, Healy hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Sakurai.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Healy tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Sakurai isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 06:24) Sakurai tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) From the clinch, Sakurai gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Sakurai partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Sakurai connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Healy is able to grab Sakurai.
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Healy is trying to lock Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Sakurai can't fight it off and ends up caught.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) Healy loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Sakurai the opportunity to wrestle free.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Sakurai confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Sakurai connects with a jab, but Healy avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Sakurai is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 03:31) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:31) Sakurai misses a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.
(Rd 1 - 03:31) Healy lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Sakurai looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Healy may have been aiming to get in close, but Sakurai aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Sakurai fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 02:58) Healy stalks forward, pressuring Sakurai.
(Rd 1 - 02:58) Sakurai fires off a counter jab.
(Rd 1 - 02:58) Healy throws a two-punch combo but Sakurai avoids both.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) Sakurai throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Healy defended them all.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) Healy moves in fast and clinches with Sakurai.
(Rd 1 - 02:18) Healy is trying to muscle Sakurai up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:18) Healy can't do it though, Sakurai defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 02:06) Healy hits Sakurai with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) Healy tries to wrestle Sakurai backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) Sakurai ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:39) Healy is aiming to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:39) Healy achieves it, Sakurai could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) From the clinch, Sakurai gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Sakurai is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Sakurai blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:29) From the clinch, Healy drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 00:12) Sakurai blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Sakurai has developed a large, deep purple bruise on his side. That looks nasty, and will definitely be affecting his movement.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Sakurai misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a great right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Healy is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Sakurai, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Healy is aiming to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Healy achieves it, Sakurai could not fight out of it.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Using the clinch, Healy blasts Sakurai with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Sakurai blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) From the clinch, Sakurai gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 02:42) From the looks of things, I don't think Sakurai has much energy left.
(Rd 2 - 02:42) Healy tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Sakurai isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 2 - 02:07) Using the clinch, Healy blasts Sakurai with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 01:50) Healy keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Healy breaks his grip and steps back to consider a new strategy.
(Rd 2 - 01:13) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.
(Rd 2 - 01:13) Healy is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Using his wrestling skills, Healy is trying to push Sakurai up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Sakurai ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Healy is aiming to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Healy manages it and now controls Sakurai by the back of the head.
(Rd 2 - 00:37) From the clinch, Healy drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) Healy keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given Healy the win.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Pat 'Bam Bam' Healy wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Pat Healy def. Hayato Sakurai by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Kiyoshi Tamura (33-16-3) vs. Roger Gracie (4-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which Kiyoshi Tamura (33-16-3, 7-7 PRIDE) battles Roger Gracie (4-1, 3-1 PRIDE).

The referee is Yuji Shimada. The judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tahara Shoraku.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Gracie chooses to shoot in on Tamura.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:42) Gracie looks to pass half guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 09:42) Gracie shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Gracie pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Gracie fires away with punches, and Tamura is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 08:46) Gracie fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Gracie fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Gracie takes the back as Tamura tries to sweep him!
(Rd 1 - 07:52) Tamura prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Gracie from getting hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Tamura tries to move Gracie off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Gracie tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 06:58) Tamura tries to move Gracie off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) Gracie tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Tamura blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 06:30) Tamura tries to turn over and sweep Gracie but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Tamura prevents Gracie from applying a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Gracie blocks Tamura as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 05:39) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Gracie shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Tamura gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) In guard, Gracie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Tamura guessing.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) Tamura tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) Gracie doesn't let his arm get taken.
(Rd 1 - 04:40) Gracie fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Tamura tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Gracie fends off Tamura, and doesn't give up an arm.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Gracie attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Gracie is too much for Tamura, passing guard and gaining side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) Gracie attempts to trap Tamura in a crucifix.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) He can't quite manage to get it on this attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:41) Tamura tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Gracie looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Gracie takes the back instead, Tamura rolled over rather than get mounted.
(Rd 1 - 01:58) Tamura prevents Gracie from getting his hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 01:40) Gracie blocks Tamura as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) Gracie tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) Tamura defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Tamura tries to turn over and sweep Gracie but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Gracie tries to finish Tamura off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Tamura defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Gracie may have been setting up to shoot, but Tamura aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Tamura throws a two-punch combo but Gracie avoids both.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Gracie chooses to shoot in on Tamura.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Tamura almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Gracie holds the other.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) With Tamura not going down, Gracie settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:10) Smothered against the ropes, Tamura cannot get free.
(Rd 2 - 04:10) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.
(Rd 2 - 03:03) With Tamura stuck against the ropes, Gracie tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 2 - 03:03) An outside leg trip sweeps Tamura down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling half guard!
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Gracie begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Tamura can do nothing about the pass, and gets mounted.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Gracie pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Gracie takes the back as Tamura tries to sweep him!
(Rd 2 - 01:43) Tamura does well to block an attempt to apply a body triangle.
(Rd 2 - 01:21) Tamura tries to turn over and sweep Gracie but can't do it.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Gracie attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Tamura stops Gracie from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 2 - 00:36) Tamura tries to move Gracie off his back but can't.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) Gracie tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) Tamura doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given Gracie the win.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Roger Gracie wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Roger Gracie def. Kiyoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout
Mark Hunt (8-6) vs. Bob Sapp (9-7-1)

Another match is about to begin; Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt (8-6, 8-6 PRIDE) vs. Bob 'The Beast' Sapp (9-7-1, 3-6 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Junichiro Kamijo, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:49) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Hunt misses with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Sapp misses a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Sapp shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Sapp couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Hunt hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Sapp can't get Hunt down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:02) Hunt scores with a few punches to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) Sapp tries to take Hunt down.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) Sapp can't get Hunt down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Sapp tries to take Hunt down.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Hunt blocks the takedown attempt and turns Sapp around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:06) Sapp takes a knee strike just above the hip.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) Hunt pins Sapp up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Hunt hits Sapp with a short, sharp right uppercut, wobbling him.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Hunt hits Sapp, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) Sapp is trapped against the ropes and Hunt punishes him with some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) Sapp eats a short right uppercut that rocks him.
(Rd 1 - 06:42) Hunt pins Sapp up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Hunt attempts to hit a knee but Sapp tightens the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) Sapp is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear.
(Rd 1 - 05:48) With the fight having been stuck against the ropes for a lengthy period of time, referee Yuji Shimada restarts them back in the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:48) For the first time, Hunt is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 05:48) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Sapp is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Sapp hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Hunt connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Sapp is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Covering up, Sapp backs off! Hunt may have rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Hunt smashes Sapp with a big right hand through the guard! Down he goes!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Hunt quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Sapp!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Hunt goes to work on Sapp with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him!
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Hunt is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) On his back, Sapp watches as Hunt comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Hunt almost sneaks around, but Sapp ultimately gets him in half guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Hunt unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) Hunt looks to pass half guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Sapp tries to get back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) The scramble sees Hunt up first, and he is quick to wrestle Sapp up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) Hunt smothers Sapp against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Hunt catches Sapp with a knee strike to the thigh.
(Rd 1 - 03:19) Hunt smothers Sapp against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Hunt pins Sapp up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Sapp waits for Hunt to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) Sapp keeps Hunt up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) With the ropes trapping Hunt, Sapp looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Sapp can't get Hunt down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) Hunt seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) Sapp drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) Hunt cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Sapp seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Sapp tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Hunt can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) In side control, Sapp catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) Hunt tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 00:42) Sapp throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Hunt tries to move to guard, but Sapp doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) Sapp fires away with punches, and Hunt is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.
(Rd 2 - 04:18) Hunt connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:59) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 2 - 03:59) Hunt misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Sapp attacks with a great right hook.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Hunt moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Sapp had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Hunt can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:29) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:29) Hunt can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 03:29) Sapp doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) A tired Sapp moves forward, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) Hunt almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Sapp has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) Sapp drives Hunt up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Sapp looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Sapp can't get the trip, as Hunt wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:22) Hunt pins Sapp up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) Hunt looks exhausted.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) Sapp looks exhausted.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) Hunt hits Sapp with a short, sharp right uppercut, knocking him down!
(Rd 2 - 01:46) Hunt moves in quickly, kneeling beside Sapp and starting to hammer down with punches!
(Rd 2 - 01:46) Hunt pounds away on Sapp, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Hunt pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Sapp.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Hunt forces Sapp to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back!
(Rd 2 - 01:14) Hunt successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
(Rd 2 - 00:49) Hunt pounds away, landing several clean blows on Sapp in the process.
(Rd 2 - 00:38) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Hunt tries to finish Sapp off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 2 - 00:38) Sapp defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have Hunt down as the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Mark Hunt def. Bob Sapp by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout
Shinya Aoki (17-5) vs. Sean Sherk (36-2-1)

The co-main event is up next. 'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki (17-5, 8-3 PRIDE) fights 'The Muscle Shark' Sean Sherk (36-2-1, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our ringside judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Tahara Shoraku, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Sherk clearly has a significant weight advantage now.

Aoki, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Sherk is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) Sherk is looking to muscle Aoki back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) Sherk manages it and controls Aoki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) With the ropes trapping Aoki, Sherk looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) He has the takedown! Aoki pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Sherk throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Sherk fires away with punches, but Aoki doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Aoki attempts to secure an arm.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Aoki gets an armbar and straightens it out, Sherk has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 08:00) By submission, the winner is Shinya Aoki!

Official Result: Shinya Aoki def. Sean Sherk by Submission in 2:00 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Hidehiko Yoshida (9-8-1) vs. Peter Graham (2-0)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Hidehiko Yoshida (9-8-1, 6-7-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Peter 'The Chief' Graham (2-0, 2-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

Yuji Shimada will be the referee. Our judges at ringside are: Tahara Shoraku, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Junichiro Kamijo.

Graham is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 25lbs at least on Yoshida. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds.

There's a roar from the crowd as Yoshida enters, he is from around here.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Yoshida uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Graham throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Yoshida defended them all.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Slipping, Graham crashes to the floor, ending up on his back.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Yoshida looks to get on top of Graham.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Yoshida can't hold Graham down and a scramble starts.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) Yoshida somehow ends up on top of Graham in north-south position.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Yoshida looks to spin out and secure an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Yoshida gets the armbar applied and extended...Graham has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 09:09) The winner, by submission, is Hidehiko Yoshida!

Official Result: Hidehiko Yoshida def. Peter Graham by Submission (Armbar) in 0:51 of Round 1.

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PRIDE Bushido 24
Date: December 11, 2008
Venue: Differ Ariake Arena
Local: Tokyo, Japan
Attendance: 1,299
Gate: $ 379,372
Critical Rating: 67%
Commercial Rating: 69%

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Hidehiko Yoshida def. Peter Graham by Submission (Armbar) in 0:51 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki def. Sean Sherk by Submission (Armbar) in 2:00 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt def. Bob Sapp by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Roger Gracie def. Kiyoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Pat Healy def. Hayato Sakurai by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman def. Kazuo Takahashi by TKO (Strikes) in 1:51 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Alexandre Franca Nogueira def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:21 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout: Alexey Oleynik def. Valentjin Overeem by TKO (Strikes) in 1:18 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Rumina Sato def. Kotetsu Boku by Submission (Armbar) in 1:04 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Jens Pulver def. Katsunori Kikuno by KO (Punch) in 2:13 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Yusuke Kawaguchi def. Mu Bae Choi by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Jens Pulver

Submission of the Night: Hidehiko Yoshida

Fight of the Night: Shinya Aoki vs. Sean Sherk

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara confirmed a press conference next weekend with the participants of the five main fights of PRIDE Shockwave 2008

- Yoshida said that he followed the planned strategy to win and that he hopes to return by participating in the GP Openweight.

- Aoki said that even with Sherk being extremely strong, his technique was superior and he looks forward to next year's GP Lightweight.

- Hunt said he was happy to win again and like Yoshida, he also asked for his place in the GP Openweight.

PREDICTIONS

Judoku1819 - (6-5) - Hey Judoku1819 is back! Welcome my friend!

McDojoDelux - (7-4)

CageRage - (7-4)

vladjarca - (8-3)

rodrigoviolim · March 22, 2021

PRIDE: SHOCKWAVE 2008 IS OFFICIAL

by Sean Smith

It was held this morning the conference of the most awaited event for MMA fans, PRIDE: Shockwave 2008.

The conference brought together the five PRIDE champions and their challengers to the belt and had the card announced. The total card will have the traditional 20 fights, 10 on the main cards, with the first five being the belt disputes, and 10 preliminaries.

The main event will be between heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko (33-1-1 NC, 20-0-1 NC PRIDE) against challenger Alistair Overeem (28-12, 11-9 PRIDE). The card will also have the return of former PRIDE champions, Wanderlei Silva and Dan Henderson, who return as challengers to the titles of Glover Teixeira and Ronaldo Souza, who became the new champions after winning this year's GPs. Teixeira will face Silva and Souza against Henderson.

The other title contests will be between featherweight champion Brad Pickett against Urijah Faber, who debuts at the event with much anticipation from fans and Norifumi Yamamoto returns after the loss to Pickett in his last fight, against jiu jitsu specialist Vitor Ribeiro.

Check out some moments of the interviews at the press conference:

Nobuyuki Sakakibara talked expectations for the card and about possible changes in PRIDE.

Sakakibara: "We will have big title fights, Fedor putting his unbeaten record against a dangerous opponent like Overeem, the return of the legends of PRIDE, Silva and Henderson against two champions who are emerging as possible stars, Pickett vs. Faber, which is the biggest fight in history between featherweights and of course Yamamoto against Ribeiro that will be a duel of styles ... I'm sure it will be one of the greatest cards in MMA history to date. "

"Since the athletic commission was regulated we are in talks, they suggested some changes to us and we are evaluating, but, only for the year of 2010."

Champion Fedor Emelianenko and challenger Alistair Overeem

Fedor: "I respect Overeem a lot, but I hope to remain the champion for a long time to come."

Overeem: "Fedor is a legend and you can only build a name if you hit this type of guy. I will bring a striker game that he never came across and I will knock out the legend."

Champion Glover Teixeira and challenger Wanderlei Silva

Teixeira: "I have a lot of respect for Wanderlei and it will be an honor to share the ring with him. The training was great, Chuck Liddell helped me a lot for this fight and I see myself defending my title."

Silva: "He training with Liddell doesn't tell me much, but I respect this guy because he won a big tournament, but, the belt is mine and I'm going to take it back."

Champion Ronaldo Souza and challenger Dan Henderson

Souza: "Henderson is a legend of the sport, but I'm from a new generation and I'm going to show him that PRIDE now has a new champion."

Henderson: "The idea is to beat Souza and recover the first belt and then if I am allowed to go up and take the middleweight belt again."

Champion Brad Pickett and challenger Urijah Faber

Pickett: ""Faber is one of the biggest in this sport and has led the featherweight division to stand out, but, I am the champion and he will be just another name in my winning cartel."

Faber: ""Pickett is a tough opponent, perhaps the biggest challenge yet, but I have the weapons to overcome him and win another belt in my career"

Champion Norifumi Yamamoto and challenger Vitor Ribeiro

Yamamoto: ""I had a very hard defeat in my last fight, and Ribeiro will have to pay for it."

Ribeiro: ""I trust my ground game a lot and I know that Yamamoto has a knockout power so I have to follow my strategy of wanting to win."

PRIDE: Shockwave 2008 will take place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It will be broadcast in PPV by SkyPerfect. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full card:

PRIDE: Shockwave 2008

Date: December 31, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

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vladjarca · March 22, 2021

:eek:

rodrigoviolim · March 22, 2021

:eek:

Ah, you can be sure that Dana would try as hard as possible to reduce the fights, saying that Wand and Hendo are old and finished and that Fedor only fights with the weak and that if he wants to be the best, he has to go to the UFC hehehehe

McDojoDelux · March 22, 2021

Suspension for Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar rejects failure

In the words of the great Nate Diaz, "Hey, I'm not surprised mother*******", also this one of the most stacked cards I ever seen in a Dynasty Thread my lord.

rodrigoviolim · March 22, 2021

In the words of the great Nate Diaz, "Hey, I'm not surprised mother*******", also this one of the most stacked cards I ever seen in a Dynasty Thread my lord.

Well the year-end cards in Japan are always special and this could not be different and of course each year the tendency is to be better.

rodrigoviolim · March 22, 2021

PRIDE: SHOCKWAVE 2008 WEIGH IN RESULTS: 5 TITLE FIGHTS SET

by Sean Smith

The PRIDE Fighting Championships is ending its year of 2008 with its new pay-per-view offer. The event, which includes five title fights, will be closed by heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko against challenger Alistair Overeem. PRIDE's 20-fight card: Shockwave 2008 also brings four additional fights for the title, with Glover Teixeira putting his middleweight belt in play against PRIDE legend Wanderlei Silva, Ronaldo 'Jacaré' Souza faces former PRIDE double champion Dan Henderson, Brad Pickett makes his first defense against Urijah Faber, while lightweight champion Norifumi Yamamoto will try to stop the dangerous grappler Vitor Ribeiro. None of the fighters in any of the fights on the card had any weight problems.

Emelianenko (33-1-1 NC) has been impressing since he started his career at PRIDE, there have been 21 fights and he still remains undefeated. A win over Hidehiko Yoshida, Kevin Randleman and Mark Hunt made the Russian win the heavyweight belt again. Since then, there have been three title defenses against Josh Barnett, Andrei Arlovski and Rolles Gracie. The Russian champion officially weighed 230 pounds.

Overeem (20-0) has not yet established itself as a reality in the division and fickle performances leave him as the big underdog of the night. With only one loss, by knockout to Josh Barnett, in the last five fights he arrives motivated after two knockouts over Yoshida and Arlovski. The challenger weighed 245 pounds wanting the strength to help him in this fight.

The co-main event will be between Brazilians Glover Teixeira and Wanderlei Silva. Teixeira (11-2) does not know what defeat is in the PRIDE ring where he won the six fights, curiously in his last three fights all at this year's PRIDE GP, won three Brazilians: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Vitor Belfort, and Renato Sobral.

Silva (31-7-1-1 NC) returns to Japan, where he has had the most success in his career. In early 2007, "The Ax Murderer" signed with the UFC to the delight of fans who dreamed of fighting in front of Chuck Liddell, but, after negotiations failed, Silva saw Liddell facing other opponents and ended up running out of fights. After his contract entered the negotiation period, he decided to return to PRIDE and has returned to fight for the title despite the fact that in his last two fights he was knocked out by Mirko Filipovic and Dan Henderson.

Souza (11-1) as well as Teixeira remains undefeated with 6-0 in the PRIDE ring and will make his first defense against another legend. With a very dangerous ground game Souza appears as a favorite in the odds, while Henderson (23-6) tries to win back his title that he left vacant after a run for the UFC title where he ended up successful, defeating Anderson Silva, but losing soon then to Nate Marquardt.

In the duel for the featherweight title, Brad Pickett (145 lbs) comes in an incredible sequence, and in the last seven fights Pickett ended them all in the first round with a TKO or KO. In his last fight he won the KOTC Bantamweight title, which was abandoned after signing an exclusive contract with PRIDE.

Faber (145 lbs) has not lost since October 2005 and the last six bouts have been title defenses at the WEC. And in all of them, Faber won by submission. Certainly this fight should not reach the end of the three rounds.

The first card title fight will be between 'Kid' Yamamoto (21-2-1 NC) against Vitor 'Shaolin' (23-2). They could have faced each other in a possible PRIDE GP final in 2007, but Ribeiro was defeated by Aoki, who was defeated by Yamamoto in the final. Yamamoto will make his first defense, as during the year he competed in the GP Featherweight and ended up defeated by Brad Pickett in the first round. Ribeiro comes from a streak of four victories, the last two impressive against Takanori Gomi and Nick Diaz, who did the accreditation to fight for the title.

PRIDE: Shockwave 2008 will take place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It will be broadcast in PPV by SkyPerfect. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full card:

PRIDE: Shockwave 2008

Date: December 31, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) vs. Ricardo Arona (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (250 lbs) vs. Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Robbie Lawler (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (165 lbs) vs. Marcus Aurelio (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (145 lbs) vs. Jose Aldo (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Heath Herring (250 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (165 lbs)

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Welterweight Bout: Jose Landi-Jons (185 lbs) vs. Keita Nakamura (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Emanuel Newton (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Masakazui Imanari (145 lbs) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Cristiano Marcello (165 lbs) vs. Evan Dunham (165 lbs)

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