PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

McDojoDelux · April 1, 2021

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Mark Coleman (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Peter Graham (250 lbs) vs. Soa Palelei (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. James Irvin (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jose Aldo (145 lbs) vs. Joachin Hansen (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Jason Black (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (145 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs) vs. Charles Bennett (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach (145 lbs) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Dylan Andrews (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes (145 lbs) vs. Nam Phan (145 lbs)

Judoku1819 · April 1, 2021

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Mark Coleman (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Peter Graham (250 lbs) vs. Soa Palelei (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. James Irvin (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jose Aldo (145 lbs) vs. Joachin Hansen (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Jason Black (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (145 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs) vs. Charles Bennett (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach (145 lbs) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Dylan Andrews (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes (145 lbs) vs. Nam Phan (145 lbs)

vladjarca · April 1, 2021

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Mark Coleman (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Peter Graham (250 lbs) vs. Soa Palelei (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. James Irvin (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jose Aldo (145 lbs) vs. Joachin Hansen (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Jason Black (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (145 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs) vs. Charles Bennett (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach (145 lbs) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Dylan Andrews (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes (145 lbs) vs. Nam Phan (145 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · April 1, 2021

Preliminary Card

Bibiano Fernandes (4-2) vs. Nam Phan (12-6)

The preliminary fights start with Bibiano 'The Flash' Fernandes (4-2, 2-0 PRIDE) fighting Nam Phan (12-6, 0-3 PRIDE).

Our referee is Yuji Shimada. The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Phan moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Fernandes had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Phan connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Fernandes comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Fernandes gets a single leg takedown! Phan pulls guard off it.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) In guard, Fernandes begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Fernandes passes to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Fernandes tries to pass the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Phan can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Fernandes gains side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Fernandes fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Fernandes throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Fernandes tries to lock Phan into a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Phan defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Fernandes begins trying to get himself into mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Fernandes takes the back instead, Phan rolled over rather than get mounted.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) Fernandes tries to put Phan in a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) Phan doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:50) Phan tries a roll, but doesn't budge Fernandes.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Fernandes tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Phan defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) Phan tries a roll, but doesn't budge Fernandes.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Fernandes increases his control by applying a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Fernandes, with the body triangle, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Fernandes flattens Phan out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Bibiano Fernandes takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Bibiano Fernandes def. Nam Phan by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:43 of Round 1.

Gregor Gracie (3-2) vs. Dylan Andrews (7-1)
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Next up is a match in which Gregor Gracie (3-2, 3-1 PRIDE) battles Dylan 'The Villian' Andrews (7-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

The referee is Yuji Shimada. Our judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Andrews looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Gracie chooses to shoot in on Andrews.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Gracie couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Andrews hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Unable to complete the takedown, Gracie instead pushes Andrews up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Andrews is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Gracie looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Gracie doesn't get it, Andrews blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Gracie drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) It doesn't work, Andrews defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Andrews remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) With Andrews stuck against the ropes, Gracie tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Andrews blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) With Andrews stuck against the ropes, Gracie tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) He has the takedown! Andrews pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Gracie fires off some rights, but Andrews isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Gracie unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) In guard, Gracie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Andrews guessing.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) In guard, Gracie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Andrews guessing.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) Gracie punches down at Andrews, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Gracie tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Andrews can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Gracie throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Gracie pounds away, landing several clean blows on Andrews in the process.
(Rd 1 - 05:41) Gracie tries to pound on Andrews, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Gracie throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:59) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:59) Gracie starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 04:59) Gracie gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Gracie throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) In side control, Gracie catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:09) Gracie tries to ensnare Andrews in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 03:09) Andrews doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) Gracie attempts to kimura Andrews from side control.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) The kimura is fully applied, Andrews has no option but to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Gregor Gracie takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Gregor Gracie def. Dylan Andrews by Submission (Kimura) in 7:27 of Round 1.

Bao Quach (10-9-1) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (6-0)
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Another match is about to begin; Bao 'The Taz' Quach (10-9-1, 2-0 PRIDE) battling Georgi 'Insane' Karakhanyan (6-0, 1-0 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. The judges are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Joe Ancona, and Fukaya Kaemon.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) There's a takedown attempt from Karakhanyan.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Karakhanyan couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Quach hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) With Quach not going down, Karakhanyan settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Looking for a takedown, Karakhanyan drops down and gets hold of a leg. Quach remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Karakhanyan cannot get a takedown though, Quach blocked it and manages to pull him back into a clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Karakhanyan tries to get Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Karakhanyan can't get it though, Quach is fighting too hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Karakhanyan is trying to lock Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Karakhanyan achieves it, Quach could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Using the clinch, Karakhanyan blasts Quach with a powerful knee to the cheek!
(Rd 1 - 08:42) It looks like Quach has been cut under the eye.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Karakhanyan keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) From the clinch, Quach gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Karakhanyan loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Quach the opportunity to wrestle free.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Quach gets in close and clinches with Karakhanyan.
(Rd 1 - 06:27) With control of the clinch, Quach tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:27) Quach can't get Karakhanyan down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Quach looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Karakhanyan is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Quach fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 05:39) Karakhanyan tries to get full guard on Quach but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) Quach keeps Karakhanyan guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Karakhanyan tries to get full guard on Quach but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) In half guard, Quach catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:31) Quach throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) Quach throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Looking to catch his breath, Quach is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Quach blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:49) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) There's a takedown attempt from Karakhanyan.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) Quach partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Karakhanyan has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) With Quach not going down, Karakhanyan settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:21) Referee Mario Yamasaki calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Quach.
(Rd 1 - 02:21) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.
(Rd 1 - 02:21) The fight recommences!
(Rd 1 - 02:13) Quach aggressively moves in and grapples with Karakhanyan.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Quach looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Quach can't get the takedown as Karakhanyan wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Karakhanyan attempts to wrestle Quach to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Quach stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) With control of the clinch, Quach tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) It doesn't work, Karakhanyan defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Quach tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Karakhanyan stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) With control of the clinch, Karakhanyan tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) It's unsuccessful, Quach maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Karakhanyan is trying to push Quach so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Karakhanyan manages it and controls Quach up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Karakhanyan tries to get Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Quach doesn't let himself get caught in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:02) Karakhanyan is trying to force Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:02) Karakhanyan achieves it, Quach could not fight out of it.
(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) Moving in fast, Quach wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:37) Quach looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:37) Quach doesn't get it, Karakhanyan blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Clinched with Karakhanyan, Quach looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Quach can't get the takedown as Karakhanyan wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 04:10) Karakhanyan attempts to wrestle Quach to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:10) It's unsuccessful, Quach maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) Karakhanyan is trying to lock Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) Quach fights it off and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
(Rd 2 - 03:39) Karakhanyan is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Karakhanyan shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Quach partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Karakhanyan has a hold of the other.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Unable to complete the takedown, Karakhanyan instead pushes Quach up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) Karakhanyan is trying to force Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) Karakhanyan can't get the clinch and it allows Quach to wrestle his way out of trouble and circle back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Taking a few gulps of breath, Quach is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Karakhanyan chooses to shoot in on Quach.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Quach almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Karakhanyan holds the other.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Karakhanyan can't get Quach down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:31) Karakhanyan is trying to force Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:31) Karakhanyan can't manage it, Quach blocked it.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) Karakhanyan tries to get Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) Karakhanyan achieves it, Quach could not fight out of it.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Karakhanyan tries a knee strike, but Quach blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Quach moves in and clinches.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) Quach looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) The takedown doesn't work, Karakhanyan blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:48) Karakhanyan is trying to lock Quach into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:48) He gets it, and now has Quach in trouble.
(Rd 2 - 00:31) Using the clinch, Karakhanyan blasts Quach with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Karakhanyan misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is 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 Karakhanyan down as the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Georgi 'Insane' Karakhanyan is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Georgi Karakhanyan def. Bao Quach by Unanimous Decision.

Satoru Kitaoka (19-11-9) vs. Charles Bennett (20-17-2)
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Moving on to the next match, in which Satoru Kitaoka (19-11-9, 0-4 PRIDE) fights Charles 'Krazy Horse' Bennett (20-17-2, 2-6 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. The judges for this bout are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Joe Ancona.

Kitaoka gets a good reaction from the fans as he enters the arena, he's fighting in front of a home crowd tonight.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:48) A one-two from Krazy Horse fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) A jab is wide from Krazy Horse, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Kitaoka appeared to be going for a takedown, but Krazy Horse took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Krazy Horse fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Kitaoka with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Kitaoka shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Kitaoka couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Krazy Horse hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Kitaoka can't get Krazy Horse down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Smothered against the ropes, Krazy Horse is trapped there, unable to get free.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) Kitaoka looks to take Krazy Horse down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) Kitaoka gets side control off a superb outside leg trip!
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Kitaoka is trying to move from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) He can't get the mount as Krazy Horse rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 06:52) Krazy Horse is in huge trouble now, as Kitaoka successfully gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 06:37) Kitaoka attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
(Rd 1 - 06:37) The rear naked choke is in deep, Krazy Horse has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 06:14) The winner, by submission; Satoru Kitaoka!

Official Result: Satoru Kitaoka def. Charles Bennett by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:46 of Round 1.

Ivan Menjivar (23-8) vs. Hatsu Hioki (15-5-1)
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Next up is a match in which 'The Pride of El Salvador' Ivan Menjivar (23-8, 3-1 PRIDE) battles Hatsu Hioki (15-5-1, 3-3 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our ringside judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Hioki shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Hioki can't get past the sprawl of Menjivar and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Menjivar pounds away, landing several clean blows on Hioki in the process.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) Menjivar pounds away but Hioki deals with the blows fairly easily.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Menjivar tries to pound on Hioki, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Menjivar allows Hioki to stand, keeping him in a tight clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Menjivar gets out-wrestled in the grapple and Hioki takes control.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Hioki looks to sweep a leg out from under Menjivar so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Menjivar stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Menjivar is looking to muscle Hioki back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Menjivar does it, Hioki is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Menjivar goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Hioki hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Hioki fights free though and gets some separation.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Hioki looked like he was about to shoot, but Menjivar stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Menjivar is trying to push Hioki so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Menjivar manages it and controls Hioki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) With Hioki stuck against the ropes, Menjivar tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) Menjivar doesn't get the takedown, Hioki instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Looking for a takedown, Hioki drops down and gets hold of a leg. Menjivar remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Hioki smartly sweeps the standing leg and gets side control!.
(Rd 1 - 05:32) Hioki throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) In side control, Hioki catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) Looking to catch his breath, Hioki is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Hioki blocks Menjivar as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) Hioki keeps Menjivar guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Menjivar tries to move to guard, but Hioki doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Hioki tries to lock Menjivar into a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Menjivar fights off the kimura attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Hioki blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Hioki shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Menjivar sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Hioki down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Menjivar tries to pound on Hioki, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Hioki gets back to his feet but Menjivar stays with him and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 01:43) Menjivar tries to wrestle Hioki backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:43) Menjivar can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) Hioki tries to take Menjivar down.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) It's not pretty, but he forces Menjivar down to the ground and ends up holding him in a turtled up position.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Hioki unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Hioki hits a crunching knee strike to the head!
(Rd 1 - 00:35) Hioki prepares to throw a soccer kick to the head, but Menjivar wisely springs back up as fast as he can and backs off.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) There's a takedown attempt from Hioki.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Menjivar partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Hioki has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Hioki can't get Menjivar down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(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) Hioki shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Menjivar almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Hioki holds the other.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Unable to complete the takedown, Hioki instead pushes Menjivar up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Hioki looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Menjivar stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Hioki against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Menjivar looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Menjivar has the takedown and gets side control from it.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Menjivar throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Menjivar blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Menjivar fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 2 - 02:54) Hioki tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 02:36) Menjivar fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.
(Rd 2 - 02:19) Menjivar blocks Hioki as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Menjivar unloads with some right hands, but Hioki deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 2 - 01:43) Hioki tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Menjivar throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Menjivar blocks Hioki as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) Menjivar throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 2 - 00:30) Hioki tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Menjivar fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Hioki is the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Hatsu Hioki is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Hatsu Hioki def. Ivan Menjivar by Unanimous Decision.

Denis Kang (30-11-1) vs. Yuki Sasaki (22-15-1)
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In the last of the preliminary fights, Denis Kang (30-11-1, 7-4 PRIDE) battles Yuki Sasaki (22-15-1, 1-3 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our judges at ringside are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Joe Ancona.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Sasaki.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Kang chooses to shoot in on Sasaki.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Kang looks to pass half guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) He does brilliantly, getting out of half guard straight into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Kang attempts to set up an armbar on Sasaki from the mount.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Sasaki has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 08:57) The winner, by submission; Denis Kang!

Official Result: Denis Kang def. Yuki Sasaki by Submission (Armbar) in 1:03 of Round 1.

Main Card

Sanae Kikuta (29-11-3-1 NC) vs. Jason Black (26-3-1)
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The first of the main fights is Sanae Kikuta (29-11-3-1 NC, 6-6-1 PRIDE) fighting 'The Black Legion' Jason Black (26-3-1, 2-2 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Black timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Black attempts to wrestle Kikuta to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Kikuta blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Kikuta tries to take Black down.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Kikuta can't get Black down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Clinched with Black, Kikuta looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Black blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Kikuta tries to wrestle Black backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Kikuta achieves it, pinning Black to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Kikuta presses Black into the ropes, forcing him to carry all of his weight.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 08:01) Kikuta drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 08:01) Kikuta doesn't get it, Black blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Kikuta attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Black on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) It's unsuccessful, Black maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Kikuta goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Black hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Fighting it, Black gets his leg free and is able to circle back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:53) Black chooses to shoot in on Kikuta.
(Rd 1 - 06:53) Black can't get past the sprawl of Kikuta and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 1 - 06:33) Kikuta does a nice job of floating over and taking his back.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Kikuta attempts to set up some sort of leglock.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Kikuta attempts to put a calf slicer on Black!
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Black blocks the calf slicer and then bursts into action, attempting to scramble for position.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) The scramble results in Kikuta turtled with Black on his back.
(Rd 1 - 05:46) Black pounds away but Kikuta deals with the blows fairly easily.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Black pounds away on Kikuta, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Black pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:02) Black pounds away with rights, but Kikuta covers up and only a couple manage to get through.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Black fires away and Kikuta is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Black pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:10) Kikuta takes the opportunity to stand up.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Black shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) A great sprawl from Kikuta prevents the takedown and allows him to push Black down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 03:31) Black gets up sharply, sensing that Kikuta was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 03:12) Stepping in, Black aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Black attempts to wrestle Kikuta to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Kikuta blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Kikuta is trying to muscle Black up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Kikuta does it, Black is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:18) Black is trapped up against the ropes, unable to get free.
(Rd 1 - 02:18) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Kikuta looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:06) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Black to the mat where he pulls half guard!
(Rd 1 - 00:47) In half guard, Kikuta catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:29) Black tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kikuta doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) Kikuta pounds away, but Black calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 00:06) Black tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Moving in fast, Black wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:38) With control of the clinch, Black tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:38) It's unsuccessful, Kikuta maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Black tries to take Kikuta down.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Black can't get the takedown as Kikuta wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) Kikuta is trying to muscle Black up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) Kikuta achieves it, pinning Black to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) With the ropes trapping Black, Kikuta looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) Black gets slammed down, ending up on his hands and knees with Kikuta on top of him.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Kikuta rolls Black out of turtle position and into side control.
(Rd 2 - 03:03) Kikuta fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 02:45) Kikuta blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Kikuta throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Black tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:44) Kikuta attempts to arm triangle Black from side control.
(Rd 2 - 01:44) Black defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 2 - 01:20) Black tries to move to guard, but Kikuta doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Kikuta attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Black.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Black fights off the kneebar attempt.
(Rd 2 - 00:29) Black tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) Kikuta pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Sanae Kikuta the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Sanae Kikuta def. Jason Black by Unanimous Decision.

Jose Aldo (14-1) vs. Joachin Hansen (19-7-1)
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Next up is a match in which Jose Aldo (14-1, 2-0 PRIDE) squares off with Joachim 'Hellboy' Hansen (19-7-1, 8-4 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but neither fighter lands anything good.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Aldo comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Hansen throws a counter jab but misses.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Aldo can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a nice right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Hansen immediately backs up against the ropes and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Aldo sees an opportunity and lands a massive head kick! Hansen is knocked out cold!
(Rd 1 - 08:15) The winner, by knock out; Jose Aldo!

Official Result: Jose Aldo def. Joachin Hansen by KO (Head Kick) in 1:45 of Round 1.

Kiyoshi Tamura (33-17-3) vs. James Irvin (15-5-1 NC)
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Next up, Kiyoshi Tamura (33-17-3, 7-8 PRIDE) taking on James 'The Sandman' Irvin (15-5-1 NC, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Fukaya Kaemon, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

The fighters both weighed in at 205lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Irvin is much bigger.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Irvin moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Tamura may have been aiming to get in close, but Irvin aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Irvin throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 09:02) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Irvin throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) A jab is wide from Irvin, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:58) Irvin can't connect with a jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 07:58) Tamura hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Irvin quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Tamura!
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Tamura is back up too fast though.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Irvin throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Tamura takes the chance and grabs Irvin into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Using his wrestling skills, Tamura is trying to push Irvin up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Tamura can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Irvin is trying to lock Tamura into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) He gets it, and now has Tamura in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Using the clinch, Irvin blasts Tamura with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Tamura blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Irvin tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Tamura isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) From the clinch, Irvin drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Tamura tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) Tamura is released from the clinch, Irvin looks to change tactics.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Taking a few gulps of breath, Irvin is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Irvin acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Irvin feints an attack that leaves Tamura slightly off balance.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Tamura misses with a big right hand, allowing Irvin to counter with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Irvin has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Tamura misses a jab and also has a right hand blocked.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Irvin moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Tamura into exchanging strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Tamura hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Irvin throws a one-two, but Tamura was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Irvin is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Irvin attacks with strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Tamura hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Irvin hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) A jab is wide from Irvin, but then he hits Tamura with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Irvin doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Irvin confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Irvin lands a left jab, but Tamura evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 01:53) Irvin throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Tamura seizes the chance and grabs Irvin into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Using his wrestling skills, Tamura is trying to push Irvin up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Tamura manages it and controls Irvin up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Tamura attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Irvin on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) It's unsuccessful, Irvin maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Tamura looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Irvin blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Irvin is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Tamura goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Irvin hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Irvin blocks the takedown by acting swiftly and pulling Tamura back into a tight clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Tamura looks for a foot stomp but Irvin works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.
(Rd 1 - 00:17) Irvin hits a left jab and then catches Tamura with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Tamura is showing clear signs of the beating his body has taken thus far tonight, there are red marks all around his rib cage.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Irvin, but then he scores with a fantastic right cross!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Tamura is out! It's all over!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) The winner, by knock out; James Irvin!

Official Result: James Irvin def. Kiyoshi Tamura by KO (Punch) in 0:13 of Round 2.

Peter Graham (2-1) vs. Soa Palelei (11-2)
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Moving on, Peter 'The Chief' Graham (2-1, 2-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Soa 'The Hulk' Palelei (11-2, 0-1 PRIDE).

Our referee is Marc Goddard. Our ringside judges are: Joe Ancona, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Palelei misses with a big right hand, allowing Graham to counter with a left jab and a leg kick that misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Graham uses a left jab, but then can't connect with a head kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Moving forward constantly, Graham is pressuring Palelei.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Graham is now in the pocket.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Graham hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Palelei misses a right hook and gets countered with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Graham acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight.
(Rd 1 - 07:53) Palelei moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening for a takedown attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:53) Graham lands a left jab, but Palelei steps back to avoid a high right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Graham is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Palelei misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Graham comes in with a quick kick.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Graham steps forward, looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Palelei hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Graham throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Palelei avoids them all.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Graham slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Graham looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Palelei, but Graham was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Graham.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) A one-two from Graham fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Seizing the opportunity, Palelei clinches.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Palelei hits Graham with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Using his wrestling skills, Palelei is trying to push Graham up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Palelei doesn't manage it though, Graham defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Palelei hits Graham with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Palelei tries to knee Graham, but gets blocked.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Palelei is looking to muscle Graham back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Palelei achieves it, pinning Graham to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Palelei looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Graham blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Graham can't seem to work his way free though.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) Palelei looks very tired out there.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) Palelei tries to take Graham down.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) Palelei gets the takedown! Graham pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) In guard, Palelei is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Graham tries to smother Palelei by holding him, but can't keep control.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Palelei begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Palelei passes to side control with ease.
(Rd 1 - 02:15) Palelei pounds away, landing several clean blows on Graham in the process.
(Rd 1 - 01:59) Palelei pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Graham.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Palelei fires away with punches, but Graham deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 1 - 01:29) Palelei blocks Graham as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) Palelei pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Graham.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Palelei fires away with punches, and Graham is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) Palelei looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) Palelei pounds away and Graham eats a few big strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Palelei pounds away, but Graham calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) Palelei blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(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 and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) A one-two from Graham fails to land.
(Rd 2 - 04:33) Palelei seizes the chance and grabs Graham into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) Palelei is trying to muscle Graham up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) Palelei can't move Graham at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Graham looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Clinched with Palelei, Graham looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) It's unsuccessful, Palelei maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Graham attempts to wrestle Palelei to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Palelei blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:37) Palelei catches Graham with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:18) Palelei is looking to muscle Graham back against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:18) Palelei can't do it though, and Graham gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Graham tries to take Palelei down.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Palelei blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:20) The gas tank looks empty on Palelei.
(Rd 2 - 02:20) Palelei tries to wrestle Graham backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:20) Palelei can't manage it, Graham fought it.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Palelei tries to wrestle Graham backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Palelei manages it and controls Graham up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) Palelei looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) Graham cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Graham looks totally gassed.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Palelei unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 2 - 01:16) Palelei unloads with big rights, but Graham covers up well.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Palelei doesn't allow Graham to lock him up with double underhooks.
(Rd 2 - 00:49) Palelei unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Graham.
(Rd 2 - 00:33) Palelei fires away and Graham is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) Palelei pounds away, but Graham calmly deals with them.
(Rd 2 - 00:04) Graham tries to smother Palelei by holding him, but can't keep control.
(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 give the result in favour of Palelei.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Soa 'The Hulk' Palelei the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Soa Palelei def. Peter Graham by Unanimous Decision.

Stephan Bonnar (12-6) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (38-28-8)
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The co-main event is up next. 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar (12-6, 2-1 PRIDE) battles 'Minowaman' Ikuhisa Minowa (38-28-8, 12-11 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

Marc Goddard will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Joe Ancona.

Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Bonnar looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Bonnar lands a jab and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) A jab hits home from Bonnar and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Bonnar throws some strikes and a spin kick, but Minowa defended against them all.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Minowa seizes the chance and grabs Bonnar into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) With control of the clinch, Minowa tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Minowa can't get the takedown as Bonnar wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Bonnar is trying to force Minowa into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) He gets it, and now has Minowa in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Using the clinch, Bonnar blasts Minowa with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Bonnar misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Minowa wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Bonnar acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Bonnar throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 1 - 06:55) Minowa moves in fast and clinches with Bonnar.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) With control of the clinch, Minowa tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) The takedown doesn't work, Bonnar blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Bonnar is aiming to get Minowa into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) He has it hooked, Minowa needs to find a way out quickly.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Bonnar finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Minowa to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) A jab lands from Bonnar, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) Bonnar looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) Minowa appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Bonnar took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) Bonnar connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Minowa wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Bonnar lands a left hand and then hits Minowa with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) Minowa looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Bonnar simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) Bonnar lands a jab and then hits a spin kick to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Bonnar connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 03:51) Bonnar confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:51) A punch from Bonnar fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Bonnar uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Bonnar is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Minowa hits a tentative left hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Bonnar lands a left jab, but a spin kick fails to make contact.
(Rd 1 - 02:56) Bonnar misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a spin kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:56) Minowa catches the last kick!
(Rd 1 - 02:50) Minowa tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) The takedown is unsuccessful, Bonnar pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety.
(Rd 1 - 02:17) Bonnar hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 01:53) Bonnar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Bonnar misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a spin kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:26) Bonnar lands a jab and then hits Minowa with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Minowa comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Bonnar can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 00:42) Minowa gets hold of Bonnar.
(Rd 1 - 00:32) Clinched with Bonnar, Minowa looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 00:32) The takedown is completed, Bonnar is on his back and pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) Minowa tries to pound on Bonnar, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 00:02) Minowa deflects a couple of punches that Bonnar threw from below.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Bonnar hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Bonnar lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Minowa looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) Breathing very hard now, Bonnar is looking a little ragged.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) For the first time, Minowa is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 04:07) A jab hits home from Bonnar and then he catches Minowa with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 03:56) Bonnar looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Minowa comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Bonnar sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.
(Rd 2 - 03:24) A jab is wide from Bonnar, but then he hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Minowa may have been aiming to get in close, but Bonnar aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Bonnar lands a left jab, but Minowa evades a big right punch.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Bonnar can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Minowa with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Coming forward, Minowa is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Bonnar hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) The clock is stopped as referee Marc Goddard wants to check the cut on Minowa.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) The fight will be restarted in the center!
(Rd 2 - 01:51) Minowa looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Bonnar simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 01:51) Bonnar lands a left hand and then catches Minowa with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Bonnar comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Minowa looked like he was going to shoot, but Bonnar simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Bonnar throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) A jab hits home from Bonnar and then he scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) Minowa starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut above his eye.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Bonnar seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Bonnar comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) A combo that ends with a spinning back kick fails to land for Bonnar.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) Bonnar steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) Minowa had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) A jab is wide from Bonnar, but then he catches Minowa with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Bonnar confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Minowa appeared to be going for a takedown, but Bonnar took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Bonnar connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.
(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 Bonnar down as the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Stephan Bonnar def. Ikuhisa Minowa by Unanimous Decision.

Vitor Belfort (20-10) vs. Mark Coleman (15-9)
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It's time for the main event of the evening! Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort (20-10, 10-5 PRIDE) takes on Mark 'The Hammer' Coleman (15-9, 8-6 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

Our referee is Yuji Shimada. Our judges are: Joe Ancona, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Belfort closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) A jab hits home from Belfort and then he scores with a fantastic left cross!
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Coleman is out! It's all over!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Vitor Belfort takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Vitor Belfort def. Mark Coleman by KO (Punch) in 0:15 of Round 1.

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PRIDE Bushido 26
Date: February 14, 2009
Venue: Ookini Arena Maishima
Local: Osaka, Japan
Attendance: 876
Gate: $ 196,224
Critical Rating: 64%
Commercial Rating: 69%

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort def. Mark Coleman by KO (Punch) in 0:15 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar def. Ikuhisa Minowa by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Soa Palelei def. Peter Graham by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: James Irvin def. Kiyoshi Tamura by KO (Punch) in 0:13 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Jose Aldo def. Joachin Hansen by KO (Head Kick) in 1:45 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta def. Jason Black by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang def. Yuki Sasaki by Submission (Armbar) in 1:03 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki def. Ivan Menjivar by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka def. Charles Bennett by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:46 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan def. Bao Quach by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie def. Dylan Andrews by Submission (Kimura) in 7:27 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes def. Nam Phan by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:43 of Round 1.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Vitor Belfort

Submission of the Night: Sanae Kikuta

Fight of the Night: Vitor Belfort vs. Mark Coleamn

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara confirmed Vitor Belfort as another qualifier for the GP Openweight and confirmed that Wanderlei Silva will not recover in time and is out of the tournament.

-Belfort said he is very happy to win quickly, as he will have more time to prepare for the tournament.

-Coleman said that Belfort was fast and accurate and that at 44 he will no longer try to fight between 205 lbs and will return to heavyweights in his next fight.

-Bonnar said that he feared Minowa's leg locks and that he managed to impose his game and is happy to be victorious.

- After losing to James Irvin, Kiyoshi Tamura announced his retirement from MMA.

PREDICTIONS

CageRage - (10-2)

McDojoDelux - (8-4)

Judoku1819 - (11-1)

vladjarca - (9-3)

Only one was missing for Judoku1819 to become the first perfect prediction, but even so, congratulations big guesses. CageRage will also honor you for the 10-2.

rodrigoviolim · April 1, 2021

PRIDE 51 WEIGH IN RESULTS: FABER, BRANDAO OFFICIAL FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT

by Sean Smith

Featherweight gold will be on the line when Urijah Faber and Diego Brandao square off in main event at PRIDE 51.

Both Faber and Brandao made weight ahead of their championship bout in the PRIDE Fighting Championships 51 headliner. Faber tipped the scales at 145 pounds, while Brandao checked in at 145 pounds.

Faber (23-1, 1-0 PRIDE), who is a former WEC champion, made his debut at the end of the year event, PRIDE Shockwave 2008, and then competed for the title and defeated Brad Pickett via submission in the first round.

Brandao (8-2, 0-0 PRIDE) comes as a former champion of DREAM and like Faber, in his debut he already disputes the title. Faber in his last seven fights won all by submission while Brandao won his last five fights by knockout or TKO and all his victories did not reach the judges' decision.

PRIDE 51: Road to Gold will take place at Osaka Dome, Osaka, Japan. It will be exclusive broadcast in PPV by SkyPerfect. The all cards will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full cards:

PRIDE 51: Road to Gold

Date: February 21, 2009

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Featherweight Championship Bout: Urijah Faber (145 lbs) vs. Diego Brandao (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tito Ortiz (205 lbs) vs. Ricardo Arona (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Rumina Sato (145 lbs) vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (145 lbs) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Chael Sonnen (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mike Brown (145 lbs) vs. Bryan Caraway (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Frank Trigg (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Acacio (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (170 lbs) vs. Joe Doerksen (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Duane Ludwig (165 lbs) vs. Jason High (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD

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CageRage · April 1, 2021

PRIDE 51: Road to Gold

Date: February 21, 2009

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Featherweight Championship Bout: Urijah Faber (145 lbs) vs. Diego Brandao (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tito Ortiz (205 lbs) vs. Ricardo Arona (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Rumina Sato (145 lbs) vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (145 lbs) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Chael Sonnen (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mike Brown (145 lbs) vs. Bryan Caraway (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Frank Trigg (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Acacio (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (170 lbs) vs. Joe Doerksen (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Duane Ludwig (165 lbs) vs. Jason High (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

vladjarca · April 1, 2021

Main Card

Featherweight Championship Bout: Urijah Faber (145 lbs) vs. Diego Brandao (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tito Ortiz (205 lbs) vs. Ricardo Arona (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Rumina Sato (145 lbs) vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (145 lbs) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Chael Sonnen (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mike Brown (145 lbs) vs. Bryan Caraway (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Frank Trigg (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Acacio (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (170 lbs) vs. Joe Doerksen (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Duane Ludwig (165 lbs) vs. Jason High (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · April 2, 2021

Preliminary Card

Daijiru Matsui (10-23-4) vs. Evangelista Santos

Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Daijiro Matsui (10-23-4, 5-12-2 PRIDE) competes against 'Cyborg' Evangelista Santos (15-14, 1-4 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Steve Armstrong, and Takenaka Suzu.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:55) A jab hits home from Cyborg and then he catches Matsui with a right kick to the head.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) A jab hits home from Cyborg and then he hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Matsui hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Cyborg senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Stuck on his back, the dazed Matsui takes some vicious stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Matsui is getting destroyed, the referee has no option but to stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 09:14) By TKO, the winner is Evangelista Santos!

Official Result: Evangelista Santos def. Daijiru Matsui by TKO (Stomps and Soccer Kicks) in 0:46 of Round 1.

Duane Ludwig (17-8) vs. Jason High (10-0)
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Moving on to the next match, in which Duane 'Bang' Ludwig (17-8, 2-1 PRIDE) competes against 'The Kansas City Bandit' Jason High (10-0, 4-0 PRIDE).

Marc Goddard will be the referee. The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Steve Armstrong, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Ludwig connects with a jab, but the body kick follow-up is telegraphed and allows High to grab it!
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Seizing his chance, High attempts a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) The takedown is completed, Ludwig is on his back and pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) High throws a few left hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) High fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) High pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Ludwig.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) High fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 08:08) High keeps Ludwig guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) High pounds away, but Ludwig isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:28) High throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) In half guard, High throws a couple of punches designed to keep Ludwig guessing.
(Rd 1 - 06:42) High throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) The lack of progress forces referee Marc Goddard to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Ludwig.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) Ludwig was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught!
(Rd 1 - 06:07) Seizing his chance, High attempts a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) High drives Ludwig up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Ludwig takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) With the ropes trapping Ludwig, High looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) High can't get Ludwig down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) High looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) The takedown is completed, Ludwig is left turtled up on his hands and knees, High on top of him.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Rolled over from turtle position Ludwig is left caught in side control.
(Rd 1 - 04:43) High punches down at Ludwig, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:17) In side control, High begins working to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:17) He tries to get the mount but Ludwig was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 04:05) Ludwig scrambles to his feet, but High immediately drives him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) High tries to take Ludwig down.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) He has the takedown! Ludwig pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) In guard, High begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) Ludwig tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) High manages to come out on top, with Ludwig pulling half guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) High attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) Ludwig was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Ludwig scrambles to his feet, but High immediately drives him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) High attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Ludwig on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Ludwig is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
(Rd 1 - 02:20) High fires away with lefts, but does little in the way of actual damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) High throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 1 - 01:39) High fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:28) High begins trying to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:28) High passes to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:28) High unloads with some left hands, but Ludwig deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) High pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Ludwig forces an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) High hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Ludwig lands a left jab but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) High counters a right hand with a right jab and a left hook that is ducked.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Ludwig misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) Ludwig comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) High hits two right hands on the counter.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) Ludwig hits a left jab and then he hits a body kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) For the first time, Ludwig is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.
(Rd 2 - 02:32) Ludwig lands a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) Ludwig comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) High hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) Ludwig fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 01:56) Ludwig hits a left hand, but High avoids the kick to the body that it set up.
(Rd 2 - 01:38) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Ludwig moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Ludwig can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 2 - 00:13) High shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:13) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Ludwig has to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:13) That's his fifth successful takedown from seven attempts.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) High pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making 'The Kansas City Bandit' Jason High the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Jason High def. Duane Ludwig by Unanimous Decision.

Akihiro Gono (28-17-7) vs. Joe Doerksen (40-11)
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Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Japanese Sensation' Akihiro Gono (28-17-7, 6-8 PRIDE) takes on Joe 'El Dirte' Doerksen (40-11, 0-1 PRIDE).

Our referee is Marc Goddard. The judges for this bout are: Takenaka Suzu, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

The size difference is clear for all to see; Doerksen 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 closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) A jab hits home from Gono and then he hits Doerksen with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Doerksen looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Gono moves in on Doerksen, preparing to throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) A punch from Gono fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) There's a takedown attempt from Doerksen.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Gono gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Doerksen pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Gono tries to pull Doerksen in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) Doerksen looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) Gono was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) The scramble sees Gono up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the ropes almost immediately.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Doerksen looks to sweep a leg out from under Gono so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Gono has no answer to a great trip!
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Doerksen takes the back off the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) Doerksen tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) The rear naked choke is in deep, Gono has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Joe Doerksen takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Joe Doerksen def. Akihiro Gono by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:40 of Round 1.

Frank Trigg (17-9) vs. Daniel Acacio (12-8)
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Next up is a match in which Frank Trigg (17-9, 4-3 PRIDE) squares off with Daniel Acacio (12-8, 3-4 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Steve Armstrong, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Acacio throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Seizing the opportunity, Trigg shoots.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Trigg couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Acacio hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Trigg drives Acacio up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Trigg has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Acacio to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Acacio is left on his back and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) For the moment Trigg is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Acacio tries to pull Trigg in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) In guard, Trigg begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Trigg passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Acacio starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Trigg is up first and quickly grabs Acacio, pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Trigg has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Acacio down.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Trigg can't get Acacio down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Trigg has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Acacio down.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Acacio pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:22) Trigg throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Trigg blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Trigg pounds away on Acacio but can't land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Acacio tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) Trigg throws a few left hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) Acacio tries to get full guard on Trigg but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) Trigg throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Acacio tries to get full guard on Trigg but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 05:03) Referee Marc Goddard decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Trigg hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Acacio uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Trigg comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Trigg gets hold of a leg but Acacio remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Unable to complete the takedown, Trigg instead pushes Acacio up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) With the ropes trapping Acacio, Trigg gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Acacio cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard!
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Trigg is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) He passes guard, but Acacio was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 03:30) The scramble sees Acacio up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the ropes almost immediately.
(Rd 1 - 03:12) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Trigg is wearing Acacio down by keeping him trapped up against the ropes and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.
(Rd 1 - 03:12) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) Acacio is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) With the fight having been stuck against the ropes for a lengthy period of time, referee Marc Goddard restarts them back in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) A jab hits home from Acacio and then he hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Trigg keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Acacio lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) Taking a few gulps of breath, Acacio is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 00:24) Acacio fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Trigg, but Acacio was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) Acacio can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Trigg with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Acacio confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 2 - 04:50) A jab lands from Acacio, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) Acacio connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) Trigg struts around the ring like he owns the place.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) Acacio uses a left jab, but Trigg evades a big right punch.
(Rd 2 - 03:56) Acacio lands a left jab, but Trigg evades a big right punch.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Trigg gets hold of Acacio without taking too much damage.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) Trigg has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Acacio down.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) Trigg doesn't get it, Acacio blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Using his wrestling skills, Trigg is trying to push Acacio up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Trigg achieves it, pinning Acacio to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:05) Using tight body-to-body control, Trigg is slowly wearing Acacio down by pressing him up against the ropes and leaning all of his weight on him.
(Rd 2 - 03:05) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) With the ropes trapping Acacio, Trigg gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) It doesn't work, Acacio defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 01:44) Trigg has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Acacio down.
(Rd 2 - 01:44) A sweep of the legs is successful, Acacio is floored and Trigg has no problem getting side control.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Trigg throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Trigg blocks Acacio as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:52) Trigg throws a few left hands to the body.
(Rd 2 - 00:30) Acacio tries to move to guard, but Trigg doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) Trigg pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Frank Trigg!

Official Result: Frank Trigg def. Daniel Acacio by Unanimous Decision.

Mike Brown (19-5) vs. Bryan Caraway (13-2)
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Moving on to the next match, in which Mike Brown (19-5, 0-0 PRIDE) fights Bryan 'Kid Lightning' Caraway (13-2, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. Our judges at ringside are: Takenaka Suzu, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Brown is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Brown attempts to wrestle Caraway to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) It doesn't work, Caraway defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Brown tries to wrestle Caraway backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) He does so and now has Caraway pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Brown looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Caraway cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Brown keeps Caraway guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) Brown blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) In half guard, Brown throws a couple of punches designed to keep Caraway guessing.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Caraway tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Brown punches down at Caraway, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 07:28) Caraway tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Brown doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Brown fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) Caraway tries to get full guard on Brown but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Brown throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) Brown blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) Looking to catch his breath, Brown is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:41) Caraway tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Brown doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:26) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) Brown aggressively gets to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Brown is trying to muscle Caraway up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Brown does it, Caraway is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) Brown looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) Brown has the takedown and gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) Caraway takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Brown holds Caraway in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Brown fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Caraway tries to pull guard on Brown but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:41) Brown fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Caraway tries to pull guard on Brown but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) Brown manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Clinched with Caraway, Brown looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) It doesn't work, Caraway defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) With control of the clinch, Brown tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) He has the takedown! Caraway pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:11) Brown fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) Brown blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:42) Brown unloads with some right hands, but Caraway deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Brown blocks Caraway as he tries a transition to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:15) Brown tries to pound on Caraway, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Brown looked like he was about to shoot, but Caraway stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:33) Clinched with Brown, Caraway looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:33) Caraway doesn't get the takedown, Brown instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Brown tries to wrestle Caraway backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Brown manages it and controls Caraway up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Brown smothers Caraway up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Brown looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Caraway cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Brown tries to lock Caraway into an arm triangle.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Caraway fights off the arm triangle attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:19) Caraway tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Brown fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 01:38) Caraway tries to pull guard on Brown but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 01:18) Brown hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Stuck under side control, Caraway takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Brown throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 00:21) Brown blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:05) Brown unloads with some right hands, but Caraway deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(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 Brown.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Mike Brown is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Mike Brown def. Bryan Caraway by Unanimous Decision.

Delson Heleno (15-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (22-10-1)
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In the last of the preliminary fights, Delson 'Pe de Chumbo' Heleno (15-4, 3-2 PRIDE) battles Chael Sonnen (22-10-1, 3-2 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. Our ringside judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Sonnen looks significantly bigger than Heleno as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Sonnen is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Sonnen attempts to pick Heleno up for a slam.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Sonnen has him! Slams him down! Heleno pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) In guard, Sonnen is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Heleno tries to ensnare an arm.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Sonnen has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 08:47) By submission, the winner is Delson Heleno!

Official Result: Delson Heleno def. Chael Sonnen by Submission (Armbar) in 1:13 of Round 1.

Main Card

Miguel Angel Torres (35-2) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (13-8-2)
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The first of the main fights is Miguel Angel Torres (35-2, 0-1 PRIDE) vs. 'Ironman' Akitoshi Tamura (13-8-2, 1-3 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Steve Armstrong, and Takenaka Suzu.

Torres moves around, keeping warm, as the introductions are made. He looks ready to go.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) A jab is wide from Torres, but then he lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Tamura looked like he was about to shoot, but Torres stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Torres is looking to muscle Tamura back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) He does so and now has Tamura pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Torres drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Torres fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Torres attempts to armbar Tamura from side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Tamura stops Torres from applying it.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Torres looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Tamura tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Torres pounds away, landing several clean blows on Tamura in the process.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Tamura is in increasing trouble, as Torres gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Torres, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Torres gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Tamura has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 06:27) The winner, by submission; Miguel Angel Torres!

Official Result: Miguel Angel Torres def. Akitoshi Tamura by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:33 of Round 1.

Vinny Magalhaes (7-2-1 NC) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (9-0)
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Next up is a match in which Vinny 'Pezao' Magalhaes (7-2-1 NC, 4-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Rafael 'Feijão' Cavalcante (9-0, 1-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. Our ringside judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Steve Armstrong, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Magalhaes hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked. Cavalcante hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Cavalcante lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Cavalcante throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Magalhaes is equal to all of them.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Magalhaes gets hold of Cavalcante, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Magalhaes hits Cavalcante with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Using his wrestling skills, Magalhaes is trying to push Cavalcante up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Magalhaes manages it and controls Cavalcante up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Magalhaes looks to sweep a leg out from under Cavalcante so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) An outside leg trip sweeps Cavalcante down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control!
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Stuck under side control, Cavalcante takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Magalhaes throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Cavalcante tries to pull guard on Magalhaes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) Magalhaes pounds away on Cavalcante, landing a few clean shots but not many.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Cavalcante tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:13) Magalhaes fires away with punches, but Cavalcante doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Magalhaes blocks Cavalcante as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:42) Magalhaes uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Magalhaes throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 04:59) Cavalcante tries to pull guard on Magalhaes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:42) Magalhaes hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Referee Marc Goddard decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Magalhaes, backing off, hits two weak left hands.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Cavalcante misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Cavalcante is too slow with his final kick and that allows Magalhaes to catch it!
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Seizing his chance, Magalhaes attempts a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) He has the takedown! Cavalcante pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Magalhaes pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Magalhaes leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Cavalcante.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) In guard, Magalhaes begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Magalhaes fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:35) In half guard, Magalhaes catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) Magalhaes pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Cavalcante tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Magalhaes doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Magalhaes tries to pass the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Cavalcante fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 01:24) The scramble sees Magalhaes up first, and he is quick to wrestle Cavalcante up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) With the ropes trapping Cavalcante, Magalhaes looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Magalhaes gets side control off a superb outside leg trip!
(Rd 1 - 00:50) Magalhaes holds Cavalcante in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 00:39) Magalhaes throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Cavalcante tries to move to guard, but Magalhaes doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:50) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught.
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Magalhaes doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Cavalcante doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) Cavalcante confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) Magalhaes had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) Cavalcante lands a left jab, but Magalhaes dodges the leg kick that follows.
(Rd 2 - 04:22) Taking a few gulps of breath, Magalhaes is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 2 - 04:22) For the first time, Cavalcante is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 04:10) Moving around, Magalhaes is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:10) Cavalcante can't connect with a jab, but then hits Magalhaes with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Cavalcante comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Magalhaes fires off a counter jab.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Cavalcante uses a left jab but Magalhaes dodges the leg kick that follows.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) Magalhaes moves confidently around the ring.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) Magalhaes keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) Cavalcante doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Seizing the opportunity, Magalhaes clinches.
(Rd 2 - 02:37) Using his wrestling skills, Magalhaes is trying to push Cavalcante up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:37) He does so and now has Cavalcante pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Magalhaes looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) It doesn't work, Cavalcante defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) Magalhaes looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) Magalhaes can't get Cavalcante down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Magalhaes looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Cavalcante stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Magalhaes against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Cavalcante tries to get Magalhaes into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Magalhaes smartly turns and reverses the position so that he is the one in control.
(Rd 2 - 01:17) A few short punches to the ribs land, as Cavalcante fights back.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) Cavalcante waits for Magalhaes to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Magalhaes is breathing very hard.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Cavalcante is breathing very hard.
(Rd 2 - 00:39) Cavalcante connects with a nice jab and then catches Magalhaes with a stunning right hook!
(Rd 2 - 00:39) Magalhaes hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Cavalcante senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Cavalcante pounds away on Magalhaes, but few of the shots lands clean.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) Cavalcante fires away with right hands, but Magalhaes doesn't take much damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Rafael 'Feijão' Cavalcante!

Official Result: Rafael Cavalcante def. Vinny Magalhaes by Unanimous Decision.

Rumina Sato (27-13-2) vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (16-6-1)
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Next up, 'Moon Wolf' Rumina Sato (27-13-2, 3-3 PRIDE) going head to head with 'The Endless Warrior' Mitsuhiro Ishida (16-6-1, 6-4 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our ringside judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Steve Armstrong, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Sato timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Sato tries to take Ishida down.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Ishida cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Sato looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) He passes, but only to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) Sato tries to pass the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) Sato gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Sato attempts an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Showing good defence, Ishida stacks up Sato to defend the armbar, and eventually works to getting side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Ishida looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Sato was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 1 - 07:43) The scramble results in Ishida having his back taken!
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Sato increases his control by getting both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 07:07) Sato pounds away on Ishida, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Sato, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Ishida defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Sato, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Ishida defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:59) Ishida tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Sato fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Sato unloads with big right hands and Ishida is struggling to cope!
(Rd 1 - 05:16) Sato pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Ishida struggles against Sato but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Sato pounds away and Ishida eats a few big strikes.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Sato fires off some rights, but Ishida isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) Sato keeps both hooks, despite Ishida trying to pull them apart.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Sato pounds away, but Ishida isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Sato tries to pound on Ishida, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) Ishida manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Sato on his back.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) Sato successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Sato tries to pound on Ishida, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 02:15) Sato loses his hooks, as Ishida pries them away.
(Rd 1 - 01:55) Ishida gets into an even worse position as Sato applies a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 01:30) Sato attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having the body triangle locked on tight.
(Rd 1 - 01:30) Ishida stops Sato from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) With great control via the body triangle, Sato tries to finish Ishida off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) Ishida 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.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Sato steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 2 - 04:40) Sato looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:40) Sato doesn't get it, Ishida blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Sato attempts to wrestle Ishida to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Ishida blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) Ishida is trying to muscle Sato up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) He does so and now has Sato pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) With Sato stuck against the ropes, Ishida tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) Ishida can't get the takedown as Sato wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 03:34) Sato looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:34) Sato can't get the trip, as Ishida wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 03:20) Ishida looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 03:20) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) In side control, Ishida begins working to get a mount.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Sato was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Sato somehow ends up on top of Ishida in north-south position.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Sato hits a short knee strike to the head.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) Scooting free from under Sato, Ishida scrambles.
(Rd 2 - 01:59) The scramble results in Ishida being on his back pulling half guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) Sato throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 01:19) Ishida tries to get full guard on Sato but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) Sato fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 00:41) Ishida tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:29) Sato fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:13) Ishida tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(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 Sato is the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) 'Moon Wolf' Rumina Sato is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Rumina Sato def. Mitsuhiro Ishida by Unanimous Decision.

Yves Edwards (34-14-1) vs. Kiichiro Kunimoto (7-3)
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Next up, Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards (34-14-1, 4-3 PRIDE) going up against Kiichi 'Strasser' Kunimoto (7-3, 2-1 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Kunimoto steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Kunimoto hits Edwards with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Edwards gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:53) Kunimoto tries for a knee but Edwards defends himself well.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Edwards is trying to muscle Kunimoto up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Edwards manages it and controls Kunimoto up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:23) Edwards is trying to force Kunimoto into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:23) Edwards can't manage it and Kunimoto smartly turns them around so that he is in the dominant position against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) Kunimoto looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) The trip doesn't work, Edwards blocked it and then turns it so that Kunimoto is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Edwards is aiming to get Kunimoto into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Edwards can't get it though, Kunimoto is fighting too hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Edwards is trying to force Kunimoto into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Kunimoto doesn't let himself get caught in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Edwards is aiming to get Kunimoto into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Kunimoto doesn't let himself get caught in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) Edwards drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) The takedown is completed, Kunimoto is on his back and pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) For the moment Edwards is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) Edwards leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Kunimoto.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) Edwards throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Kunimoto tries to pull Edwards in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Edwards fires off a few punches.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Edwards pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Edwards leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Kunimoto.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) For the moment Edwards is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Kunimoto tries to pull Edwards in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Edwards manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:50) Edwards is trying to lock Kunimoto into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:50) Edwards manages it and now controls Kunimoto by the back of the head.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Kunimoto partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Edwards is off-target with a jab and also misses a high kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Kunimoto tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.
(Rd 1 - 02:32) Edwards is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) Edwards lands a right jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Up close, they start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Kunimoto works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 01:53) Edwards defends himself from an attempted knee.
(Rd 1 - 01:34) Edwards is looking to get Kunimoto in a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:34) Edwards manages it and now controls Kunimoto by the back of the head.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) Edwards tries a knee strike, but Kunimoto blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 01:00) Kunimoto is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Edwards works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 00:39) Edwards is aiming to get Kunimoto into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:39) Kunimoto doesn't let himself get caught, and slips out of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 00:10) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Edwards looked like he was going to shoot, but Kunimoto simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Kunimoto throws a punch but Edwards avoids it.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Edwards can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:18) Kunimoto gets hold of Edwards without taking too much damage.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Kunimoto tries to wrestle Edwards backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Kunimoto doesn't manage it though, Edwards defended it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:52) Edwards gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:39) Using his wrestling skills, Kunimoto is trying to push Edwards up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:39) Kunimoto manages it and controls Edwards up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Kunimoto goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Edwards hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Edwards gets his leg swept out from under him and ends up under side control!
(Rd 2 - 03:02) Kunimoto throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Kunimoto begins trying to get himself into a mount.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Edwards was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 2 - 02:33) Kunimoto manages to come out on top, with Edwards pulling half guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Kunimoto is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Edwards was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Edwards scrambles to his feet, but Kunimoto grabs him from behind.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Kunimoto tries to take Edwards down from behind.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Kunimoto struggles at first, but once he manages to get a good grip Edwards is unable to do anything further to stop the takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:53) Edwards winds up going chest-first into the mat, making it a simple task for Kunimoto to simply hold on to take his back!
(Rd 2 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:53) Kunimoto unloads with some right hands, but Edwards deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Edwards tries to turn over and sweep Kunimoto but can't do it.
(Rd 2 - 00:29) Kunimoto unloads with some right hands, but Edwards deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Kunimoto blocks Edwards as he tries to roll over.
(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 Kunimoto down as the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Kiichi 'Strasser' Kunimoto!

Official Result: Kiichi Kunimoto def. Yves Edwards by Unanimous Decision.

Tito Ortiz (15-5) vs. Ricardo Arona (17-7)
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The co-main event is up next. 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' Tito Ortiz (15-5, 0-0 PRIDE) goes head to head with 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona (17-7, 12-6 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges for this bout are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Steve Armstrong.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Ortiz rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Arona chooses to shoot in on Ortiz.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) The takedown is unsuccessful, Ortiz sprawled well to block it and manages to push Arona down so that he is on his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Ortiz unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Ortiz looks to hit a knee strike, but Arona is back up too quickly.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Arona shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Arona gets hold of a leg but Ortiz remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Arona uses the position to drive Ortiz up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:23) With the ropes trapping Ortiz, Arona looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:23) An excellent outside leg trip sees Ortiz get thrown to the mat and Arona has no problem getting side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Looking to catch his breath, Arona is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Arona hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Arona holds Ortiz in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) Arona pounds away on Ortiz, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Arona unloads with big right hands and Ortiz is struggling to cope!
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Arona is trying to move from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Arona shifts to mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:54) Arona unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Ortiz.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) Arona pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:19) Arona blocks an attempt to move him from mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Arona pounds away, but Ortiz calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Arona counters an attempt by Ortiz to move him from mount by taking his back!
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Ortiz prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Arona from getting hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Ortiz tries a roll, but doesn't budge Arona.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Arona tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Ortiz tries to turn over and sweep Arona but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 03:24) Ortiz does well to block an attempt to apply a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) Arona blocks Ortiz as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 02:41) Arona tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 02:26) Arona blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) Ortiz prevents Arona from applying a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 01:55) Ortiz tries to move Arona off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 01:39) The lack of progress forces referee Mario Yamasaki to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Ortiz timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:09) Ortiz looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
(Rd 1 - 01:09) Arona defends it well though, and slips away from Ortiz.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) Moving in fast, Ortiz wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:23) Ortiz looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
(Rd 1 - 00:23) Arona defends it well though, and slips away from Ortiz.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Ortiz steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 2 - 04:41) Ortiz, controlling the grapple with Arona, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 04:41) Arona defends it well though, and slips away from Ortiz.
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Ortiz timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) Ortiz looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) Ortiz has him! Slams him down! Arona pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Ortiz strikes away at Arona but can't land anything damaging.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Ortiz gets pushed back, and is left standing in front of Arona, no longer in guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) Ortiz moves back and allows Arona to stand back up.
(Rd 2 - 03:24) Arona is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) Ortiz moves in and clinches.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) Ortiz tries to pick Arona up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) He can't get it though, Arona defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) Ortiz steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) From the grapple, Ortiz tries to pick Arona up on his shoulder for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) Arona has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Ortiz ends up in guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) Ortiz fires away with punches, but Arona doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:41) Arona pulls Ortiz in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 01:23) Ortiz pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:23) Arona pushes Ortiz away while defending the strikes, right out of guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:10) Ortiz moves back and allows Arona to stand back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Ortiz is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 00:44) Ortiz gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) Ortiz attempts to pick Arona up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) There's the slam! Arona is planted onto his back, and pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Ortiz unloads with some right hands, but Arona deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) The attack does see Ortiz get pushed away though, right out of guard, and he is now standing.
(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 given Arona the win.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona!

Official Result: Ricardo Arona def. Tito Ortiz by Unanimous Decision.

Urijah Faber (23-1) vs. Diego Brandao (8-2)
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It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The California Kid' Urijah Faber (23-1, 1-0 PRIDE) goes head to head with Diego 'Ceara' Brandao (8-2, 0-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Featherweight division.

This contest is for the PRIDE Featherweight title.

Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Faber may have been setting up to shoot, but Brandao aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Brandao connects with a nice jab and then hits a body kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Faber appeared to be going for a takedown, but Brandao took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Brandao can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Brandao moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Faber lands a weak, tentative jab.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Brandao doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Brandao hits a couple of minor left hands, but Faber avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Faber lands a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) A jab is wide from Brandao, but then he hits Faber with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:25) Faber chooses to shoot in on Brandao.
(Rd 1 - 08:25) Faber couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Brandao hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 08:25) Unable to complete the takedown, Faber instead pushes Brandao up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Faber looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) It doesn't work, Brandao defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Faber ducks down and grabs a leg. Brandao remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Showing great tenacity, Brandao pulls his leg free and is able to circle out.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) Circling warily, Faber is looking for a chance to shoot.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) Brandao hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:19) Faber comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:19) Brandao almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Faber has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 07:19) Faber drives Brandao up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Faber traps Brandao up against the ropes, using double underhooks for control.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Faber drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Brandao cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Faber throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 05:16) Faber attempts to kimura Brandao from side control.
(Rd 1 - 05:16) Brandao blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) Faber punches down at Brandao, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) Faber fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Faber hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Faber holds Brandao in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Marc Goddard standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Faber comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Brandao cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:02) In guard, Faber is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:32) In guard, Faber begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 02:32) Brandao was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Faber ends up in side control.
(Rd 1 - 02:05) In side control, Faber begins working to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:05) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Brandao rolled over and gave up his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 01:29) Faber tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 01:29) Brandao doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) Brandao tries a roll, but doesn't budge Faber.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) Faber unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Brandao.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Faber seems to be moving slowly toward a finish as he applies a very tight body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 00:26) Faber pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) Faber lets Brandao turn over to get out of the body triangle as it allows him to easily get mount.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Great round, very exciting.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Faber shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Faber couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Brandao hops in place on the other.
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Faber uses the position to drive Brandao up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) Showing his ability to control opponents, Faber smothers Brandao against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Faber tries to take Brandao down.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) The takedown is successful and he is now on top of a turtled up Brandao.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Faber flattens Brandao out, maintaining control of his back.
(Rd 2 - 03:23) Brandao is in huge trouble now, as Faber successfully gets both hooks in.
(Rd 2 - 02:59) Faber pounds away and Brandao struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Faber, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Faber has Brandao flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
(Rd 2 - 02:25) By submission, the winner is Urijah Faber!

'The California Kid' Urijah Faber makes his first defence of the PRIDE Featherweight title.

Official Result: Urijah Faber def. Diego Brandao by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:35 of Round 2.

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PRIDE 51: Road to Gold
Date: February 21, 2009
Venue: Osaka Dome
Local: Osaka, Japan
Attendance: 2,310
Gate: $ 517,440
Critical Rating: 77%
Commercial Rating: 66%
PPV: $ 61,824

Main Card

Featherweight Championship Bout: Urijah Faber def. Diego Brandao by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:35 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona def. Tito Ortiz by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Kiichi Kunimoto def. Yves Edwards by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Rumina Sato def. Mitsuhiro Ishida by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante def. Vinny Magalhaes by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres def. Akitoshi Tamura by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:33 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno def. Chael Sonnen by Submission (Armbar) in 1:13 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Mike Brown def. Bryan Caraway by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Frank Trigg def. Daniel Acacio by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Joe Doerksen def. Akihiro Gono by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:40 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Jason High def. Duane Ludwig by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Evangelista Santos def. Daijiru Matsui by TKO (Stomps and Soccer Kicks) in 0:46 of Round 1.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Evangelista Santos

Submission of the Night: Urijah Faber

Fight of the Night: Urijah Faber vs. Diego Brandao

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara said that Faber is an incredible fighter and that good fights in the featherweight division will happen soon and we will have his next challenger.

- Faber said it was great to compete against another tough opponent with Brandao and added that he is willing to return as soon as he is released by the commission.

-Brandao said that he was disappointed with his performance and hopes to return as soon as possible to get a rematch against Faber in the future.

- Arona was happy to win again and compete in the GP Openweight will be a big challenge in his career.

- Sakakibara ended the conference by saying that the fight between Mark Hunt and Sergei Kharitonov will be the main event for the next PRIDE Bushido and will be the last slot to be defined in the GP Openweight.

PREDICTIONS

CageRage - (5-7)

vladjarca - (7-5)

Updated list of PRIDE FC champions
http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2479044&postcount=2

rodrigoviolim · June 24, 2021

Hi my friends... I'm writing again in the PRIDE FC dynasty: Never Dies!!

I started a new save in PFL, because I had erased my pc's HD and it was in the PRIDE save, but this time, I had saved the file on my google drive and managed to bring it back.

I'll pick up where I left off... but as I don't have much time, I'll make changes, putting only the weights, for the predictions of the friends who follow and then the results of the fights, so that the story continues.

rodrigoviolim · June 24, 2021

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BACKGROUND

A Heavyweight bout between Former Two-times PRIDE Heavyweight Challenger Mark Hunt and Sergei Kharitonov served as the main event. This bout served as a qualifier for the PRIDE Openweight GP 2009.

PRIDE Bushido 27

Date: March 7, 2009

Venue: Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium

City: Osaka, Japan

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Brad Pickett (145 lbs) vs. Wagnney Fabiano (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Hector Lombard (185 lbs) vs. Arman Gambaryan (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Royce Graice (185 lbs) vs. Taiei Kin (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (260 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Keita Nakamura (170 lbs) vs. Kryszstof Kulak (185 lbs)

Featheweight Bout: Jason Reinhardt (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gustavo Machado (185 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Cristiano Marcello (165 lbs) vs. Kazunori Yokota (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Jorge Patino (185 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Kazuyuki Miyata (145 lbs) vs. Marcos da Matta (145 lbs)

CageRage · June 24, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 27

Date: March 7, 2009

Venue: Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium

City: Osaka, Japan

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Brad Pickett (145 lbs) vs. Wagnney Fabiano (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Hector Lombard (185 lbs) vs. Arman Gambaryan (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Royce Graice (185 lbs) vs. Taiei Kin (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (260 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Keita Nakamura (170 lbs) vs. Kryszstof Kulak (185 lbs)

Featheweight Bout: Jason Reinhardt (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gustavo Machado (185 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Cristiano Marcello (165 lbs) vs. Kazunori Yokota (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Jorge Patino (185 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Kazuyuki Miyata (145 lbs) vs. Marcos da Matta (145 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · June 26, 2021

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BACKGROUND

A Heavyweight bout between Former Two-times PRIDE Heavyweight Challenger Mark Hunt and Sergei Kharitonov served as the main event. This bout served as a qualifier for the PRIDE Openweight GP 2009.

PRIDE Bushido 27

Date: March 7, 2009

Venue: Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium

City: Osaka, Japan

Attendance: 2,406

Gate: $ 538,944

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt def. Sergei Kharitonov by KO (Punch) in 3:57 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Brad Pickett def. Wagnney Fabiano by KO (Punch) in 2:04 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Hector Lombard def. Arman Gambaryan by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko def. Kazuhiro Nakamura by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Royce Graice def. Taiei Kin by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:24 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell def. Yoshihiro Nakao by KO (Head Kick) in 1:

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Keita Nakamura def. Kryszstof Kulak by TKO (Strikes) in 6:42 of Round 1.

Featheweight Bout: Jason Reinhardt def. Alexandre Franca Nogueira by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:49 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Gustavo Machado def. Josh Neer by Technical Submission (Leglock) in 2:32 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Cristiano Marcello def. Kazunori Yokota by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:01 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Marius Zaromskis def. Jorge Patino by KO (Head Kick) in 0:35 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Marcos da Matta def. Kazuyuki Miyata by Submission (Americana) in 3:16 of Round 2.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Ben Rothwell

Submission of the Night: Royce Gracie

Fight of the Night: Royce Gracie vs. Taiei Kin

After event

- Mark Hunt would go on to compete in the Openweight GP after beating Kharitonov, but he was injured and Ben Rothwell will be his replacement.

- Thiago Silva (14-0) signed with PRIDE.

- Kazunori Yokoto (6-3-3, 0-3 PRIDE) has been released.

- Kazuyuki Miyata (5-9, 1-5 PRIDE) has been released.

- Jorge Patino (27-15-1-1 NC, 1-3 PRIDE) has been released.

Predictions

CageRage: 8/4

rodrigoviolim · June 26, 2021

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BACKGROUND

A PRIDE Welterweight Championship bout between current PRIDE Welterweight Ronaldo Souza and Former EliteXC Middleweight Champion, Robbie Lawler served as the main event.

PRIDE 52: Battle of Heroes

Date: March 21, 2009

Venue: Yokohama Arena

City: Yokohama, Japan

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. Robbie Lawler (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Roger Gracie (205 lbs) vs. Anthony Perosh (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Renzo Gracie (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs) vs. Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Carmelo Marrero (255 lbs) vs. Rolles Gracie (250 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Eric Esch (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Aguillar (165 lbs) vs. Andre Dida (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tomonari Kanomata (145 lbs) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Masazaku Imanari (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs)

CageRage · June 26, 2021

PRIDE 52: Battle of Heroes

Date: March 21, 2009

Venue: Yokohama Arena

City: Yokohama, Japan

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. Robbie Lawler (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Roger Gracie (205 lbs) vs. Anthony Perosh (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Renzo Gracie (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs) vs. Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Carmelo Marrero (255 lbs) vs. Rolles Gracie (250 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Eric Esch (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Aguillar (165 lbs) vs. Andre Dida (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tomonari Kanomata (145 lbs) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Masazaku Imanari (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · June 27, 2021

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BACKGROUND

A PRIDE Welterweight Championship bout between current PRIDE Welterweight Ronaldo Souza and Former EliteXC Middleweight Champion, Robbie Lawler served as the main event.

PRIDE 52: Battle of Heroes

Date: March 21, 2009

Venue: Yokohama Arena

City: Yokohama, Japan

Attendance: 7,458

Gate: $ 1,936,097

PPV: 453,024

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Ronaldo Souza def. Robbie Lawler by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:49 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Roger Gracie def. Anthony Perosh by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:30 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Gegard Mousasi def. Yushin Okami by TKO (Strikes) in 1:09 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie def. Denis Kang by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:07 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka def. Hayato Sakurai by Submission (Ankle Lock) in 2:13 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout: Carmelo Marrero def. Rolles Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko def. Jeff Monson by KO (Punch) in 1:23 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita def. Eric Esch by TKO (Strikes) in 3:47 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Andre Dida def. Nick Agallar by TKO (Strikes) in 2:08 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan def. Tomonari Kanomata by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Zelg Galesic def. Christian M'Pumbu by KO (Punch) in 1:47 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Tie Quan Zhang def. Masazaku Imanari by Split Decision.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Zelg Galesic

Submission of the Night: Renzo Gracie

Fight of the Night: Gegard Mousasi vs. Yushin Okami

After event

- Ronaldo Souza made the second sucessful defence of his PRIDE Welterweight title.

- Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was expected to compete in PRIDE Openweight GP. However, Nogueira was forced to pull out due to a shoulder injury and was replaced by Paulo Filho.

- Nate Diaz (7-2) signed with PRIDE.

- Masakazu Imanari (13-10-2, 2-7 PRIDE) has been released.

Predictions

CageRage: 3/9

rodrigoviolim · June 28, 2021

PRIDE FC CARDS IN APRIL

PRIDE Bushido 28: MMA World Cup 2nd Round

Date: April 4, 2009

Venue: CSKA Arena

Local: Moscow, Russia

PRIDE: Total Elimination 2009

Date: April 11, 2009

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

PRIDE 53: Dreams of Gold

Date: April 18, 2009

Venue: Mandaley Bay Events Center

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

rodrigoviolim · June 28, 2021

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BACKGROUND

This event featured the 2nd Round of MMA World Cup.

A Middleweight bout between Alexander Shlemenko and Tom Watson served as the main event.

PRIDE Bushido 28: MMA World Cup 2nd Round

Date: April 4, 2009

Venue: CSKA Arena

Local: Moscow, Russia

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs) vs. Tom Watson (205 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Alexander Yakovlev (170 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksey Oleynik (235 lbs) vs. James Thompson (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shamil Zavurov (165 lbs) vs. Andre Winner (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Yusup Saadulaev (145 lbs) vs. Robbie Olivier (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chris Leben (185 lbs) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Evan Dunham (165 lbs) vs. Dong Hyun Ma (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) vs. Dong Yi Yang (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Joe Pearson (145 lbs) vs. Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Silva (265 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (185 lbs) vs. Carlos Newton (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Renato Sobral (205 lbs) vs. Krysztof Soszynski (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Luiz Firmino (165 lbs) vs. Kajan Johnson (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Rafael Rebello (145 lbs) vs. Mark Hominick (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Michal Martela (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs) vs. Damian Grabowski (260 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Bart Palaszewiski (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs) vs. Mamed Khalidov (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Maciej Gorski (155 lbs)

CageRage · June 28, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 28: MMA World Cup 2nd Round

Date: April 4, 2009

Venue: CSKA Arena

Local: Moscow, Russia