PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

rodrigoviolim · January 4, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE 37 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: SHAMROCK, FRYE OFFICIAL FOR REMATCH

by Sean Smith

<div style="text-align:left;">Ken Shamrock and Don Frye square off in a rematch after more than a five years, in the return to PRIDE FC in USA.

Both Shamrock and Frye made weight ahead of their Heavyweight bout in the PRIDE FC 37 headliner. Shamrock tipped the scales at 230 lbs, while Frye checked in at 245 lbs.

Frye and Shamrock initially squared off at PRIDE 19, with Frye defeated Shamrock in split decision on Feb. 24, 2002.

The show will take place at Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada, USA. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE 37: Revenge

Date: September 15, 2007

Venue: Thomas & Mack Center

Local: Paradise, Nevada, USA

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Ken Shamrock (230 lbs) vs. Don Frye (245 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. James Lee (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (160 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (160 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Carlos Condit (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Acácio (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (160 lbs) vs. Nam Phan (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs) vs. Krzystof Soszynski (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki (160 lbs) vs. Kotetsu Boku (160 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD</div>

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rodrigoviolim · January 4, 2021

CageRage · January 4, 2021

PRIDE 37: Revenge

Date: September 15, 2007

Venue: Thomas & Mack Center

Local: Paradise, Nevada, USA

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Ken Shamrock (230 lbs) vs. Don Frye (245 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. James Lee (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (160 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (160 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Carlos Condit (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Acácio (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (160 lbs) vs. Nam Phan (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs) vs. Krzystof Soszynski (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki (160 lbs) vs. Kotetsu Boku (160 lbs)

vladjarca · January 5, 2021

Heavyweight Bout: Ken Shamrock (230 lbs) vs. Don Frye (245 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. James Lee (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (160 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (160 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Carlos Condit (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Acácio (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (160 lbs) vs. Nam Phan (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs) vs. Krzystof Soszynski (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki (160 lbs) vs. Kotetsu Boku (160 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · January 6, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Thomas & Mack Center, we will bring the emotions of PRIDE 37: Revenge.

With me tonight my broadcast partner Daniel Tuxford.

Good night Daniel! Excited for another big fight night?

Daniel Tuxford (DT): Good night Matt and MMA fans! Today on the return of PRIDE to the USA, two American legends will fight in the ring. Ken Shamrock and Don Frye face each other again after just over 5 years and the expectation is for another great fight.

At that time Frye won by split decision in Japan and now here in Las Vegas we will see who comes out with the victory

ME:We remind fans that PRIDE events held in the USA follow the rules of the Nevada Athletic Commission. All fights will have 3 rounds of 5 minutes

Come on! Here everything is ready for the opening of the event. And right after that we are already going to the first fight MMA fans, who will accompany us tonight on blurcat.com. Now it's up to her, the "PRIDE voice" Lenne Hardt!

MUSIC ENTRANCE

Lenne Hardt: PRIDE 37: Revenge! Liveeeee from Thomas & Mack Center! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From Canada, Chris Horodecki!!! From Japan, Kotetsu Bokuuuu!!!!

Second match; From Canadaaaa!!! Krzysztof Soszynski!!! From France, Cyrille Diabateeee!!!

Third Match; From USAAA, Naam Phaaan! From Canada Ivaaan Menjivaaar!!!

Fourth match; From Brazil, Gloveeer Teixeiraaaa! From USAAA Emanueeel Newtoon!!!

Fifth match; Frommm Brazil, Daniel Acacioooo!!! Frrrrrom USAAA!!! Chaeeeel Sonnennn!!!

Sixth match; From USA, Carloooos Conditttt!!! Frrrrom Canadaaaaa, Deeeeenis Kaaaaaang!!

Seventh match; Froooom Russia, Alexander Shlemenkooo!!!! Frooom USAAAA, Jeremyyyyy Hornnnnn!!!

Eighth match; From USA, Nick Diaaaaaz!! Frommmm USAAA, Yveeees Edwardsss!!!

Ninth match; Froooooommm USA, Jamessssss Lee!! Frooom Braziiiiil, Ricardo Aronaaaaaaaaai!!!

Finalll match: Frooom USA!!! Doooooon Fryeeeeeee!! Froooomm USAAAAA!!! 'The World´s Most Dangerous Mannn' Keeeen Shamroooooock!!!

PRIDE 37: REVENGEEEEE LIVE IN THOMAS & MACK CENTER IS NOW!!!!!!

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout

Chris Horodecki (10-0) vs. Kotetsu Boku (11-3-1)

The preliminary fights start with 'The Polish Hammer' Chris Horodecki (10-0, 0-0 PRIDE) vs. Kotetsu Boku (11-3-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki.

Round 1

We are underway! They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. Both fighters step in to strike. Horodecki lands a one-two. Boku finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Both fighters step in to strike. Boku hits a left cross. Horodecki lands a left jab and a right cross. The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. Both fighters come together and strike. Horodecki hits a left hand. Boku hits a jab and also scores with a massive right hook to the jaw! Horodecki hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! Boku moves in quickly, kneeling beside Horodecki and starting to hammer down with punches! Boku pounds away with right hands and Horodecki is having trouble doing anything about it! Referee Mario Yamasaki pulls Boku away, stopping the fight!

The winner, by TKO, is Kotetsu Boku!

Official Result: Kotetsu Boku def. Chris Horodecki by TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout

Cyrille Diabate (11-6-1) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (17-7-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate (11-6-1, 0-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Krzysztof 'The Experiment' Soszynski (17-7-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

John McCarthy will be the referee.

Round 1

We are underway! The fighters touch gloves. Diabate comes forward, walking down Soszynski. Soszynski lands a left hand in the exchange. Diabate hits a left jab and then he lands a vicious right cross! Soszynski wobbles, then falls! Diabate senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Diabate pounds away with rights, Soszynski is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! With Soszynski taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

By TKO, the winner is Cyrille Diabate!

Official Result: Cyrille Diabate def. Krzysztof Soszynski by TKO (Strikes) in 0:37 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout

Cyrille Diabate (11-6-1) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (17-7-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate (11-6-1, 0-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with Krzysztof 'The Experiment' Soszynski (17-7-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

John McCarthy will be the referee.

Round 1

We are underway! The fighters touch gloves. Diabate comes forward, walking down Soszynski. Soszynski lands a left hand in the exchange. Diabate hits a left jab and then he lands a vicious right cross! Soszynski wobbles, then falls! Diabate senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Diabate pounds away with rights, Soszynski is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! With Soszynski taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

By TKO, the winner is Cyrille Diabate!

Official Result: Cyrille Diabate def. Krzysztof Soszynski by TKO (Strikes) in 0:37 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout

Ivan Menjivar (20-7) vs. Nam Phan (12-3)

Another match is about to begin; 'The Pride of El Salvador' Ivan Menjivar (20-7, 0-0 PRIDE) battling Nam Phan (12-3, 0-0 PRIDE).

The referee is Mario Yamasaki.

Round 1

And here we go! They touch gloves. Menjivar may have been setting up to shoot, but Phan aggressively took the initiative. Phan connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. Both fighters move in and engage. Menjivar hits a left cross. Phan finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Phan moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. Phan throws a quick punch but doesn't land. Menjivar shoots in for a takedown. Menjivar couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Phan hops in place on the other. Unable to complete the takedown, Menjivar instead pushes Phan up against the ropes. Menjivar drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. Menjivar can't get Phan down to the ground. With the ropes trapping Phan, Menjivar looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. The takedown is completed, Phan is on his back and pulls half guard. Menjivar is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Menjivar doesn't even bother going to side control, he simply mounts Phan. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Menjivar pounds away, Phan is barely able to offer any defence at all! The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

The winner, by TKO, is 'The Pride of El Salvador' Ivan Menjivar!

Official Result: Ivan Menjivar def. Nam Phan by TKO (Strikes) in 2:49 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout

Emanuel Newton (10-3-1) vs. Glover Teixeira (5-2)

Next up, 'The Hardcore Kid' Emanuel Newton (10-3-1, 0-0 PRIDE) taking on Glover Teixeira (5-2, 0-0 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy.

Round 1

We are underway! Glover throws a quick punch but doesn't land. Seizing the opportunity, Newton clinches. Newton is looking to muscle Glover back against the ropes. Newton can't manage it, Glover fought it. Glover is trying to muscle Newton up against the ropes. He does so and now has Newton pinned to the ropes. Dropping down, Glover secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Newton is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance. Newton blocks the takedown by acting swiftly and pulling Glover back into a tight clinch against the ropes. With Newton stuck against the ropes, Glover tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. Glover doesn't get it, Newton blocked any attempt to move him. Glover drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. It doesn't work, Newton defended against it well. Glover, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Newton hopping on one foot. Glover drags Newton to the floor, but gets caught in half guard. Glover fires off some rights, but Newton isn't troubled by them. Newton gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. Glover is too quick though, and grabs side control before Newton can get up. In side control, Glover throws a couple of punches designed to keep Newton guessing. Glover blocks an attempt to pull guard. Glover fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Glover blocks Newton as he tries a transition to guard. Glover fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Glover blocks an attempt to pull guard. Glover pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. Newton tries to move to guard, but Glover doesn't allow it. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Newton comes forward to attack. Glover lands a left hand in the exchange. Newton throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Glover avoids them all. Up close, they start wrestling. Glover works his way to a dominant position. Glover is looking to muscle Newton back against the ropes. He does so and now has Newton pinned to the ropes. Glover looks to sweep a leg out from under Newton so as to take him down with a trip. Newton blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. Newton is still stuck against the ropes however. Glover drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. The takedown is successful, Newton pulls guard. Glover pounds away but fails to land anything significant. The attack does see Glover get pushed away though, right out of guard, and he is now standing. Glover looks to get on top of Newton. Newton scoots backward as soon as Glover comes in, initiating a scramble for position. Glover ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. Newton unloads some right hands, but doesn't land anything significant. Newton gets pushed back, and is left standing in front of Glover, no longer in guard. We pass the halfway mark of this round. In comes Newton looking to get some form of ground control. Newton tries to get around it, but eventually has to settle for being in guard. In guard, Newton is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Newton begins trying to pass the guard. Glover tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. The scramble ends with Newton grabbing Glover and getting a waist lock, gaining back control. Newton looks to drive Glover up against the ropes, but can't bully Glover around. Glover struggles free of the back control of Newton and returns to the center. There's under a minute left in this round. Newton is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. Glover is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. Glover closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. Glover can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. Newton steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. The time runs out on round two.

Round 3

And here we go, one last round! It looked like we were about to see a shot from Newton, but Glover was more aggressive and took the initiative. A jab hits home from Glover and then he scores with a right head kick. Glover can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Covering up, Newton backs off until pressed up against the ropes! He is hurt! Glover floors Newton with a vicious head kick! Glover knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Newton, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Glover starts unloading with massive rights and Newton is getting pasted! Referee John McCarthy has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

The winner, by TKO, is Glover Teixeira!

Official Result: Glover Teixeira def. Emanuel Newton by TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:16 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout

Chael Sonnen (19-8-1) vs. Daniel Acacio (11-5)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Chael Sonnen (19-8-1, 0-0 PRIDE) goes head to head with Daniel Acacio (11-5, 2-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

John McCarthy will be the referee.

Round 1

The fight begins! The fighters touch gloves. Acacio moves in closer, ready to attack. It looked like we were about to see Sonnen try and get some grappling started, but Acacio was more aggressive and took the initiative. Acacio throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. It looked like we were about to see Sonnen try and get some grappling started, but Acacio was more aggressive and took the initiative. Acacio throws a punch but Sonnen was equal to it. Acacio throws a two-punch combo but Sonnen avoids both. Sonnen gets hold of Acacio, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. Getting underhooks, Sonnen looks for a takedown. It doesn't work, Acacio defended against it well. Sonnen attempts to pick Acacio up for a slam. Acacio has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Sonnen ends up in half guard. Sonnen pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. Sonnen blocks Acacio as he tries a transition to full guard. In half guard, Sonnen catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Sonnen blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. Sonnen begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. He is too good for Acacio slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount. Sonnen drops some elbows and Acacio is struggling to avoid taking a clean shot. Sonnen pounds away on Acacio with several elbows that threaten to end the fight! Acacio turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! Sonnen pounds away, landing several clean blows on Acacio in the process. There's under a minute left in this round. Sonnen successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. Sonnen pounds away, but Acacio calmly deals with them. Sonnen maintains his hooks, despite Acacio trying to break them. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Acacio throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Sonnen seizes the chance and grabs Acacio into a clinch. With underhooks giving him solid control over Acacio, Sonnen looks for a takedown. The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Acacio is left on his back under side control! Sonnen throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Sonnen blocks an attempt to pull guard. Sonnen tries to get into the mount position. Acacio tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. Sonnen pounds away and Acacio is having serious difficulty surviving them! We are now at the halfway point of the round. Sonnen attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Acacio stops Sonnen from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Sonnen blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. Sonnen tries to finish Acacio off with a rear naked choke. Acacio stops Sonnen from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Sonnen blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. We have one minute of the round remaining. Sonnen unloads with big left hands and Acacio is struggling to cope! Sonnen attempts to complete a rear naked choke. Acacio fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Sonnen blocks Acacio as he tries to roll over. Sonnen tries to pound on Acacio, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 3

There's the bell and the final round begins! Acacio throws a punch but Sonnen avoids it. Sonnen gets hold of Acacio. Sonnen attempts to pick Acacio up for a slam. There's the slam! Acacio is planted onto his back, and pulls guard. Sonnen keeps tight to Acacio, peppering him with short strikes. Sonnen leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Acacio. Sonnen tries to pass the guard. He passes, but only to half guard. Sonnen fires away with left hands, but Acacio doesn't take much damage. Acacio tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. Sonnen pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows. Acacio tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Sonnen doesn't allow it. Sonnen looks to get past the half guard. He does brilliantly, getting out of half guard straight into a mount. Acacio eats a hard elbow strike that landed right on his cheek. Sonnen unloads with a series of massive elbows and Acacio is struggling to cope! Acacio is out! The referee leaps in and stops the fight!

Chael Sonnen takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Chael Sonnen def. Daniel Acacio by KO (Punch) in 3:49 of Round 3.

Main Card

Welterweight Bout

Denis Kang (29-8-1) vs. Carlos Condit (20-4)

Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Denis Kang (29-8-1, 6-1 PRIDE) faces 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit (20-4, 0-0 PRIDE).

Our referee is John McCarthy.

Round 1

The fight begins! Condit lands a jab and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. Condit can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Kang with a beauty of a straight right. Condit can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. Kang had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. Condit can't connect with a jab, but then catches Kang with a low kick to the front leg. Condit can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a spin kick to the ribs. Condit looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. A jab is wide from Condit, but then he catches Kang with a right hook. Kang wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. A jab hits home from Condit and then he lands a right hand. We go past the halfway point of this round. Condit moves in on Kang, preparing to throw. Condit lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. Kang clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. Condit connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. It looks like Kang has been cut across the forehead by a strike. Condit fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Kang. Condit misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. Seizing the opportunity, Kang shoots. Kang gets the takedown! Condit pulls guard. However, Condit locked up a guillotine on the way over and now threatens with a submission attempt! The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Kang has to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Carlos Condit!

Official Result: Carlos Condit def. Denis Kang by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:59 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout

Jeremy Horn (79-15-5) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (23-5)

Moving on, Jeremy 'Gumby' Horn (79-15-5, 2-0 PRIDE) takes on Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko (23-5, 0-0 PRIDE).

John McCarthy will be the referee.

Round 1

There's the opening bell! They start with a touch of gloves. The two fighters come forward and engage. Shlemenko uses a body kick but it is parried away. Horn doesn't connect with a right hand. Horn aggressively moves in and grapples with Shlemenko. Horn is trying to push Shlemenko so that his back is up against the ropes. Horn manages it and controls Shlemenko up against the ropes. Horn attempts a trip to put Shlemenko on the ground. The trip doesn't work, Shlemenko blocked it and then turns it so that Horn is the one against the ropes. Shlemenko is trying to lock Horn into a Muay Thai clinch. He gets it and now has Horn in trouble. Shlemenko finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Horn to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. Shlemenko uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. We go past the halfway point of this round. Shlemenko uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. Shlemenko steps in and looks to unleash. Shlemenko connects with a jab, but Horn avoids a big right. They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. The two fighters clinch. Shlemenko wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. Shlemenko tries to knee Horn, but gets blocked. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Horn is looking to muscle Shlemenko back against the ropes. Horn does it, Shlemenko is stuck with his back to the ropes. With Shlemenko stuck against the ropes, Horn tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. Horn doesn't get it, Shlemenko blocked any attempt to move him. Shlemenko can't seem to work his way free though. Horn ducks down and grabs a leg. Shlemenko remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now. Horn can't get Shlemenko down to the ground though and gets pulled back into a clinch against the ropes. Horn looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. The takedown is completed, Shlemenko is on his back and pulls guard. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. Shlemenko seems to be the aggressor. Shlemenko is looking to get Horn in a Muay Thai clinch. Shlemenko doesn't manage it though, as Horn slips out of the grapple and gets away. They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. Both fighters come together and strike. Horn misses with a big right hand, allowing Shlemenko to counter with a jab and a left kick to the body. They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. Shlemenko manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. Shlemenko is trying to force Horn into a Muay Thai clinch. Shlemenko achieves it, Horn could not fight out of it. Using the Muay Thai clinch, Shlemenko scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. Shlemenko tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Horn isn't able to get free of the clinch either. Horn blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Shlemenko drives a knee into the chest of Horn, but didn't get much force behind it. Horn tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. Using the clinch, Shlemenko drives a knee into the chest of Horn, but didn't get much force behind it. Shlemenko finally loses his grip and the clinch is broken. Taking a few gulps of breath, Horn is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. Horn gets in close and clinches with Shlemenko. Shlemenko gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 3

It's the final round and we are back underway! They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. Horn looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. Horn catches Shlemenko with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. Horn is trying to muscle Shlemenko up against the ropes. Shlemenko ends up backed against the ropes. With Shlemenko stuck against the ropes, Horn tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. A great inside leg trip sees Shlemenko get thrown to the mat and Horn is left in half guard. Horn throws a few right hands to the body. Horn punches down at Shlemenko, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Shlemenko tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. Horn throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Horn throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Horn blocks Shlemenko as he tries a transition to full guard. Horn punches down at Shlemenko, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Horn blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. Horn throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Shlemenko tries to get full guard on Horn but doesn't get anywhere. The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. The fighters get in close and clinch. Horn seems to get the advantage. Horn gets out-wrestled in the grapple and Shlemenko takes control. Shlemenko catches Horn with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.

All three judges have given Horn the win.

Jeremy 'Gumby' Horn wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Jeremy Horn def. Alexander Shlemenko by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout

Yves Edwards (32-12-1) vs. Nick Diaz (15-6-1 NC)

Moving on to the next match, in which Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards (32-12-1, 2-1 PRIDE) faces Nick Diaz (15-6-1 NC, 0-0-1 NC PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean.

Round 1

And here we go! Showing good hand speed, Diaz lands three out of a flurry of five punches and then hits Edwards with a beauty of a straight left. They come together in a clinch. Diaz wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. Diaz tries to wrestle Edwards backward and up against the ropes. He does so and now has Edwards pinned to the ropes. Edwards is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. Edwards is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. Diaz pins Edwards up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. Edwards is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. Edwards aggressively moves in and grapples with Diaz. Edwards is looking to muscle Diaz back against the ropes. Edwards achieves it, pinning Diaz to the ropes. We're into the final minute of the round. Edwards tries to get Diaz into a Muay Thai clinch. Diaz wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Edwards ends up backed against the ropes. Diaz pins Edwards up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. Edwards is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see.

Round 2

Round two begins! Edwards connects with a nice jab and then catches Diaz with a left hook. Diaz steps in and grapples with his opponent. Diaz is trying to push Edwards so that his back is up against the ropes. Diaz can't do it though, Edwards defended it well. Diaz is looking to muscle Edwards back against the ropes. Edwards ends up backed against the ropes. Edwards is trapped against the ropes and Diaz punishes him with some dirty boxing. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. Diaz pins Edwards up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. Edwards is trapped against the ropes and Diaz hits him with a short right uppercut. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. The referee decides that the grappling against the ropes has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. Taking a few gulps of breath, Edwards is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. Diaz wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. Diaz is trying to push Edwards so that his back is up against the ropes. Diaz does it, Edwards is stuck with his back to the ropes. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Diaz pins Edwards up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Great round, very exciting.

Round 3

There's the bell and the final round begins! Diaz shoots in for a takedown. Edwards stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Diaz is forced down onto his hands and knees. Edwards fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. Edwards prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Diaz who is able to spring back up. Edwards is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. Diaz gets close enough to clinch. Diaz is trying to muscle Edwards up against the ropes. Diaz does it, Edwards is stuck with his back to the ropes. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Diaz pins Edwards up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. Edwards is breathing very hard. We move into the second half of this round. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. Edwards is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. Diaz hits Edwards, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. Referee Herb Dean thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. Diaz works his way to a dominant position. Diaz is trying to muscle Edwards up against the ropes. Diaz does it, Edwards is stuck with his back to the ropes. Edwards is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. Edwards is trapped against the ropes and Diaz punishes him with some dirty boxing. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Diaz smothers Edwards against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Edwards is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

The judges' decisions are now being announced.

All three judges have Diaz down as the winner.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Nick Diaz!

Official Result: Nick Diaz def. Yves Edwards by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout

Ricardo Arona (13-5) vs. James Lee (13-2-1 NC)

The co-main event is up next. 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona (13-5, 8-3 PRIDE) battles James Lee (13-2-1 NC, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight.

Round 1

We are underway! Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Lee timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. Lee attempts to wrestle Arona to the ground. The takedown doesn't work, Arona blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. Arona attempts to pick Lee up for a slam. Arona has him! Slams him down! Lee pulls guard. Lee is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Arona off of him. For the moment Arona is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Lee tries to catch Arona with a punch, but it is not on target. Arona pounds away with elbow strikes but Lee isn't troubled by them. Lee throws out some punches, but Arona leans back to avoid them. Arona tries to cut Lee with a slicing elbow, but misses. Lee tries to pull Arona in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Lee is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Arona off of him. Arona throws a few right hands to the body. Lee throws out some punches, but Arona leans back to avoid them. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. Arona chooses to shoot in on Lee. Lee almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Arona holds the other. Arona drives Lee up against the ropes. The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Lee gets close enough to clinch. Lee attempts to wrestle Arona to the ground. The takedown doesn't work, Arona blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. Arona looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. Lee blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. Arona looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. An outside leg trip sweeps Lee down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control! Arona drives down with an elbow strike that lands flush! Lee is in big trouble! Arona is trying to move from side control to mount. He is too good for Lee, and has mount. Arona unloads with big elbows but Lee is able to deal with most of them. Arona throws short elbows over and over, Lee is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! Referee John McCarthy jumps in quickly as Lee has gone out!

'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Ricardo Arona def. James Lee by KO (Punch) in 2:34 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout

Ken Shamrock (26-12-2) vs. Don Frye (5-2)

It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock (26-12-2, 1-3 PRIDE) goes up against 'The Predator' Don Frye (18-6-1-1 NC, 3-4 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

Our referee is Mario Yamasaki.

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Frye can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Frye can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Shamrock with a beauty of a straight right. Shamrock tries to intimidate his opponent with some quality trash talk. Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Frye sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. Frye throws a punch but Shamrock was equal to it. Shamrock moves in fast and clinches with Frye. Shamrock looks to take Frye down with a trip. Shamrock can't get Frye down to the ground. Shamrock looks for a trip takedown. Shamrock doesn't get the takedown, Frye instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Frye is trying to muscle Shamrock up against the ropes. Frye can't move Shamrock at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. We go past the halfway point of this round. Shamrock tries to take Frye down. Shamrock can't get the takedown as Frye wrestles his way into a dominant position. Frye is trying to push Shamrock so that his back is up against the ropes. Shamrock ends up backed against the ropes. Frye pins Shamrock up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. Shamrock is trapped against the ropes and Frye punishes him with some dirty boxing. Frye smothers Shamrock against the ropes, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. Shamrock eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. Shamrock is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear. Frye uses dirty boxing to punish Shamrock while he is pressed up against the ropes. Frye doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Frye smothers Shamrock against the ropes, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. Shamrock is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear. The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

Round two begins! There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Shamrock. A great sprawl from Frye prevents the takedown. Shamrock may have been aiming to get in close, but Frye aggressively took the initiative. Frye lands a left jab, but Shamrock avoids a big right. A few deep breaths betray that Shamrock is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. Frye can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a fantastic right cross! With that last shot, it looks like Frye may have damaged his own hand. If it's a break, that's really going to affect his striking ability dramatically. Shamrock is knocked down by that shot! Frye senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Frye pounds away, but Shamrock isn't troubled by the strikes. Frye throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Shamrock brings his legs in to trap Frye in half guard. Frye pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. Shamrock tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Frye doesn't allow it. Shamrock looks very tired out there. Frye fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. We go past the halfway point of this round. Frye fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Frye begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. Shamrock was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. Shamrock ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. Frye tries to pound away with elbows but does minimal damage. Frye seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Frye deflects a couple of punches that Shamrock threw from below. In guard, Frye throws a couple of punches designed to keep Shamrock guessing. Frye throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Reaching for a leg, Shamrock seems to be looking for a sweep variation. Frye blocks the sweep attempt. Frye fires away with elbows but Shamrock doesn't take any undue damage. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 3

There's the bell and the final round begins! Shamrock chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Frye down. Shamrock couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Frye hops in place on the other. Unable to complete the takedown, Shamrock instead pushes Frye up against the ropes. Shamrock looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. Shamrock gets the takedown! Frye pulls guard. Shamrock throws a few relatively weak right hands. In guard, Shamrock begins working to pass to side control. Shamrock passes to side control with ease. Shamrock begins trying to get himself into a mount. Frye can't stop it and gets mounted. We move into the second half of this round. Shamrock unloads with three big elbows, clearly hurting Frye with at least one. Shamrock drops some elbows and Frye is struggling to avoid taking a clean shot. From the looks of things, I don't think Shamrock has much energy left. Shamrock unloads with two big elbows but Frye covers up well and absorbs all of the impact on his forearms. Shamrock drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Frye. Shamrock pounds away on Frye, landing a few glancing elbow strikes but nothing too damaging. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Frye eats a hard elbow strike that landed right on his cheek. Shamrock fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. Frye tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Shamrock. Shamrock tries to pound on Frye with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.

All three judges give the result in favour of Shamrock.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock!

Official Result: Ken Shamrock def. Don Frye by Unanimous Decision.

PRIDE 37: Revenge

Date: September 15, 2007

Venue: Thomas & Mack Center

Local: Paradise, Nevada, USA

Attendance: 2,514

Gate: 652,634

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 59%

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Ken Shamrock def. Don Frye by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona def. James Lee by KO (Punch) in 2:34 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Nick Diaz def. Yves Edwards by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn def. Alexander Shlemenko by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit def. Denis Kang by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:59 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen def. Daniel Acácio by KO (Punch) in 3:49 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Glover Teixeira def. Emanuel Newton by TKO (Strikes) in 1:16 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar def. Nam Phan by TKO (Strikes) in 2:49 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Cyrille Diabate def. Krzystof Soszynski by TKO (Strikes) in 0:37 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku def. Chris Horodecki by TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of Round 1.

POST FIGHT

- Ken Shamrock says he is relieved to return to victory and praised Don Frye, saying he is an opponent that he respects a lot.

- Don Frye regretted missing the chance to end Shamrock, after the knockdown in the second round, because he was very tired.

- Nick Diaz stated at the press conference that he is the true champion of PRIDE, and hopes that Gomi wins the GP, to take his belt.

- Sakakibara said he was impressed with Chael Sonnen's performance and hopes to have him on the Shockwave card at the end of the year.

- Sonnen was happy with his debut and said he came to take the place that was Dan Henderson, and that he will soon win the Middleweight and Welterweight belt.

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PREDICTIONS

Cagerage: (7-3)

vladjarca: (6-4)

rodrigoviolim · January 7, 2021

PRIDE 38 & CRITICAL COUNTDOWN LINEUP REVEALED

At a press conference held this afternoon in Tokyo, PRIDE announced the fights for its next two cards, which will take place in October.

The first card released was from the 10th anniversary edition of PRIDE. The event will have the rematch between Kazushi Sakuraba and Vitor Belfort. They faced off at PRIDE 5 in 1999, and Sakuraba won by unanimous decision.

Sakuraba, who had his last defeat in June 2005, when he was overcome by Ricardo Arona, since then, he has come from four victories and a no-contest. Belfort won his last two fights and on his return to PRIDE knocked out Matt Lindland impressively in just 0:26 seconds.

The other event will be the Critical Countdown, the sequence of the PRIDE GPs, and will have Fedor Emelianenko facing Hidehiko Yoshida.

Fedor returns to the PRIDE ring, sporting his invincibility at the event. In his last fight at PRIDE he defeated Mark Hunt in his last title defense and in April this year he overcame Matt Lindland by the now defunct BodogFights. Yoshida returned to winning ways by overcoming Bob Sapp with a submission in the second round in the first phase of the GP and will now have his biggest test of his career against 'The Last Emperor'.

PRIDE 38 will take place at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan and PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007 will take place at Saitama Super Arena. All cards will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full card of PRIDE 38 & PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007:

PRIDE 38: Decade of Glories

Date: October 11, 2007

Venue: Tokyo, Tokyo Dome

Local: Tokyo, Japan

PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007

Date: October 21, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Cards subject to change

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vladjarca · January 7, 2021

Great card! But you've put the Newton - Glover fight a second time, instead of Horn - Shlemenko!

Looking forward for the next cards

kinnikuniverse · January 7, 2021

Two huge cards to kickstart the last stretch of the year! Some very salivating fights in there!

rodrigoviolim · January 7, 2021

Great card! But you've put the Newton - Glover fight a second time, instead of Horn - Shlemenko!

Looking forward for the next cards

Hey vladjarca !!

Thanks for the remark, it has been fixed.

I'm also looking forward to the cards. Thanks for the comment!

Two huge cards to kickstart the last stretch of the year! Some very salivating fights in there!

Heyy kinnikuniverse !!!

Yes, I expect cards with a lot of emotion and the year-end card will probably be as good as these.

rodrigoviolim · January 7, 2021

Pound For Pound

End of September and we have a new best pound for pound. Dan Henderson slaughtered Anderson Silva at UFC 72 and took over. Henderson, 37, arrived at the UFC after winning the Welterweight and Middleweight titles by PRIDE and on his return to the UFC he won the immediate chance for the title and did not waste the chance. After applying a knockdown in the first round that broke his nose, and Silva's aurea, Henderson ended the fight in the second round with another straight that led Silva to a knockout.

For this performance Henderson was elected the best fighter by the experts at Blurcat.com

TOP 25 Pound for Pound Ranking

Super Heavyweight

Barnett remained at the top of the Super Heavyweight division. With the PRIDE GP, changes can happen depending on some results.

This division does not have eligible 25 fighters

Heavyweight

Russian Fedor Emelianenko still remains at the top. Nogueira's victory over Lesnar in the UFC did not take the Russian out of the top of the ranking. Fedor will fight this month and fans are certainly looking forward to seeing the PRIDE legend on his return to Japan.

TOP 25 Heavyweight Ranking

Light Heavyweight

Rashad Evans is the best 205 lbs in the world. Evans had a perfect performance in front of Rameau Sokoudjou in his last fight and the third knockout in a row put him on top and he should certainly put him as the next contender for the UFC title.

TOP 25 Light Heavyweight Ranking

Middleweight

Dan Henderson is new best Middleweight and pound for pound. After demolishing Anderson Silva in two rounds, the former double champ at PRIDE now includes the UFC title in his gallery and can certainly be considered one of the best of all times when he stops competing.

TOP 25 Middleweight Ranking

Welterweight

Although not the best pound for pound anymore, Matt Serra remains at the top of 170 lbs. With his next fight against Josh Koscheck announced, many fans are already looking forward to this fight.

TOP 25 Welterweight Ranking

Lightweight

There haven't been many changes in the Lightweight Division and Takanori Gomi remains the best. However, changes may occur soon because of the TOP 10, eight fighters have fights scheduled for the coming months.

TOP 25 Lightweight Ranking

Featherweight

Urijah Faber confirmed that he is the best featherweight in the world. Faber won by submission one of the best fighters in jiu jitsu in MMA, Rani Yahya. It was the third title defense of the 'California Kid'.

TOP 25 Featherweight Ranking

Bantamweight

Even without being champion of the event in which he fights, Eddie Wineland is the new best Bantamweight in the world. Wineland had a dominant performance and overcame Brian Bowles in just 36 seconds in his last fight and this performance has placed him as the number one of our rankings.

TOP 25 Bantamweight Ranking

Flyweight

No major fights in the division Ian McCall remains the best Flyweight. With a 4-0 start at 125 lbs, McCall signed with the WEC to compete among the Bantamweights and ended up defeated by Manny Tapia in the split decision.

This division does not have eligible 25 fighters

Women´s Pound For Pound

Tara LaRosa still stands as the best pound for pound among womens. Since 2002 on the professional circuit LaRosa defeated Roxanne Modafferi in her last fight that also enshrined her as a KOTC champion.

TOP 25 Women´s Pound for Pound Ranking

Women´s Bantamweight

Hitomi Akano is the new best women´s bantamweight in the world. Akano in his last fight won the rematch against Amanda Buckner in a dispute for the Strikeforce title. And with the victory she was elected by our team as the best in this division.

This division does not have eligible 25 fighters

Women´s Strawweight

Megumi Fujii remains the best Strawweight in the world. The Japanese fighter won his last fight by submission against Miku Matsumoto at 3:16 in the first round.

This division does not have eligible 25 fighters

rodrigoviolim · January 8, 2021

PRIDE 38 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: SAKURABA AND BELFORT IS OFFICIAL FOR REMATCH

by Sean Smith

The PRIDE FC returns on Thursday with a 10th anniversary card headlined by Kazushi Sakuraba and Vitor Belfort. It is a rematch of a fight that already took place at PRIDE 5 in 1999, where Sakuraba won by unanimous decision. The fight will be in the middleweight division.

In his last bout, Sakuraba (22-9-1-2 NC) he beat Royce Gracie again, this time on the unanimous decision of the judges. He hasn't lost since June 2005.. Sakuraba looked good on the scales and officially came in at 186 pounds, the lower limit of the division..

Many thought that Belfort (16-8) would never be a top contender in the world again after his loss to Dan Henderson and the doping test, which took him out of the sport for almost 6 months.. However, the 30-year-old fighter has rebounded with two straight wins including a twente-six seconds knockout of Matt Lindland. Belfort will look to keep his story of another back to the top opportunity alive on Thursday, and weighed 205 pounds.

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

PRIDE 38: Decade of Glories

Date: October 11, 2007

Venue: Tokyo Dome

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Vitor Belfort (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (171 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondo (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura (160 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura (155 lbs) vs. Jong Man Kim (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson (265 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (160 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (160 lbs)

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kinnikuniverse · January 8, 2021

PRIDE 38: Decade of Glories

Date: October 11, 2007

Venue: Tokyo Dome

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Vitor Belfort (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Minowaman FTW!! That said, i wouldn't be surprised if lil' nog wins here.

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (171 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondo (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura (160 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (155 lbs)

Let's hope he doesn't get caught for steroids...oh wait, it's japan, sp he's safe LOL.

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura (155 lbs) vs. Jong Man Kim (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson (265 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (160 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (160 lbs)

CageRage · January 8, 2021

PRIDE 38: Decade of Glories

Date: October 11, 2007

Venue: Tokyo Dome

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Vitor Belfort (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (171 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondo (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura (160 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura (155 lbs) vs. Jong Man Kim (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson (265 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (160 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (160 lbs)

vladjarca · January 9, 2021

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Vitor Belfort (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (171 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondo (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura (160 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura (155 lbs) vs. Jong Man Kim (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson (265 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (160 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (160 lbs)

Don't think I didn't notice PRIDE signed Kimbo

McDojoDelux · January 9, 2021

Middleweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Vitor Belfort (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (171 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondo (185 lbs) vs. Evangelista Santos (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura (160 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura (155 lbs) vs. Jong Man Kim (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson (265 lbs) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (160 lbs) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (160 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · January 9, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Tokyo Dome, Today we will have the 10th anniversary edition of PRIDE Fighting Championships, the biggest martial arts mix competition in history.

Many legendary athletes passed through this ring and left their written history in these ten years and today two legends are meeting for the second time.

Vitor Belfort seeks his rematch against Kazushi Sakuraba, in the first duel in PRIDE 5, Sakuraba was dominant and emerged victorious in the unanimous decision.

With me tonight my broadcast partner Daniel Tuxford.

Good night Daniel! Excited for another big card tonight?

Daniel Tuxford (DT): Good night Matt and MMA fans! Another history edition we will have today here at Tokyo Dome. And the main fight between Sakuraba and Belfort certainly attracts the eyes of the fans for this great show today.

ME: Come on! Here everything is ready for the opening of the event. And right after that we are already going to the first fight MMA fans, who will accompany us tonight on blurcat.com. Now it's up to her, the "PRIDE voice" Lenne Hardt!

MUSIC ENTRANCE

Lenne Hardt: PRIDE 38: Decade of Gloriesss! Liveeeee from Tokyo Domeee! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From Japan, Tomonari Konomata!!! From USA, Eddie Alvarez!!!!

Second match; From Japan, Yusukeee Kawaguchiii!!! From USA, Royyy Nelson!!!

Third Match; From South Korea, Jong Man Kim! From Japaan, Akitoshi Tamuraaa!!!

Fourth match; From Brazil, Rooooger Gracieeeee! From Japaaaan, Ryuta Nojiii!!!

Fifth match; Frommm Brazil, Alexandre Franca Nogueiraaa!!! Frrrrrom Japaaaan!!! Daisuke Nakamuraaaa!!!

Sixth match; From USA, Ricco Rodriguezzz!!! Frrrrom Japaaaaaannnn, Kaaaazuuuuyuuuukiiii Fujitaaaa!!

Seventh match; Froooom Brazillll, Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santossss!!!! Frooom Japannn, Yukiiiiiiii Kondoooooooo!!!

Eighth match; From Japaaaan, Caaaol Unooooo!! Frommmm Japaaann, Tatsuyaaa Kawajiriiii!!!

Ninth match; Froooooommm Japaaaan, Makotoooo Takimotooo!! Frooom Japaaan, Aaaakihirooo Gonoooo!!!

Tenth match; Froooooommm Japan, Saneeee Kikutaaaaa!! Frooom Japaaaan, Kazuoooo Misakiiiii!!!

Eleventh match; Froooooommm Japan, Ikuhisa Minowaaaaaa!! Frooom Braziiiiil, Aaaaaantonio Rooooogerio Nogueiraaaaa!!!

Finalll match: Frooom Brazillll!!! 'The Phenoooon' Vitooooor Belllllfoooorttt!! Froooomm Jaaaaaapan!!! Kaaaazushiiiii Sakurabaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

PRIDE 38: DECADE OF GLORIEEEEEEES LIVE IN TOKYOOOO DOMEEEEE IS NOW!!!!!!

<div style="text-align:center;">Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout

Eddie Alvarez (11-1) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (11-5)</div>

We open the prelims with Eddie Alvarez (11-1, 0-1 PRIDE) vs. Tomonari Kanomata (10-2-3, 0-0 PRIDE).

Cecil Peoples is the referee for this fight.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

We are underway! Alvarez hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. Alvarez looked like he was about to shoot, but Kanomata stepped in fast and started a clinch. Kanomata looks for a trip takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Alvarez blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. Kanomata gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. Alvarez is trying to push Kanomata so that his back is up against the ropes. Kanomata ends up backed against the ropes. With Kanomata stuck against the ropes, Alvarez tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. Alvarez throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Alvarez throws a few right hands to the body. Kanomata tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Alvarez pounds away, but Kanomata calmly deals with them. Alvarez blocks an attempt to pull guard. With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. A jab hits home from Alvarez and then he hits a nice straight right. Alvarez can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. Alvarez hits a left jab and then hits Kanomata with a beauty of a straight right. Stepping in, Kanomata aggressively get a dominant clinch position. Kanomata tries to take Alvarez down. Kanomata can't get the takedown as Alvarez wrestles his way into a dominant position. Alvarez hits Kanomata with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Using his wrestling skills, Alvarez is trying to push Kanomata up against the ropes. Alvarez achieves it, pinning Kanomata to the ropes. Alvarez tries to take Kanomata down. Alvarez can't get Kanomata down to the ground. Alvarez drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. It doesn't work, Kanomata defended against it well. Kanomata remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free. Alvarez drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. It's unsuccessful, Kanomata maintained a good solid base. Kanomata is still stuck against the ropes however. Alvarez looks to sweep a leg out from under Kanomata so as to take him down with a trip. Alvarez doesn't get the trip, Kanomata instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Showing his ability to exert control, Kanomata smothers Alvarez up against the ropes. They dirty box each other at that range for thirty seconds or so. Alvarez is pressed up against the ropes and held there. Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. Kanomata shows his grappling ability by trapping Alvarez up against the ropes. They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. We're into the final minute of the round. Referee Cecil Peoples decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. Alvarez is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. Kanomata aggressively moves in and grapples with Alvarez. Clinched with Alvarez, Kanomata looks to try and take him down. He has the takedown! Alvarez pulls guard. Kanomata unloads with some right hands, but Alvarez deals with them comfortably. Round one ends as time expires.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div>

It's the final round and we are back underway! Moving in fast, Kanomata wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. Kanomata looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. Alvarez blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. Alvarez is trying to muscle Kanomata up against the ropes. Alvarez achieves it, pinning Kanomata to the ropes. Alvarez looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. Alvarez doesn't get it, Kanomata blocked any attempt to move him. With Kanomata stuck against the ropes, Alvarez tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. Kanomata blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. Alvarez looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. The takedown is completed, Alvarez gets side control from it. Alvarez pounds away but Kanomata deals with the blows fairly easily. Kanomata tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Alvarez fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. Kanomata tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Alvarez throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Alvarez keeps Kanomata guessing with a few quick strikes. Alvarez blocks Kanomata as he tries a transition to guard. Alvarez throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. With no progress being made, referee Cecil Peoples brings the fighters back to their feet. Kanomata is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. Alvarez can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Kanomata with a right hook. The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. Alvarez is the aggressor in the clinch. Kanomata gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.

All three judges have Alvarez down as the winner.

The winner, by unanimous decision, is Eddie Alvarez!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Eddie Alvarez def. Tomonari Kanomata by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout

Roy Nelson (8-3) vs. Yusuke Kawaguchi (1-0)</div>

Next up is a match in which Roy 'Big Country' Nelson (8-3, 0-1 PRIDE) battles Yusuke 'Crusher' Kawaguchi (1-0, 0-0 PRIDE).

Cecil Peoples will be the referee.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

And here we go! Nelson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Nelson stalks forward, pressuring Kawaguchi. Nelson steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Kawaguchi. A jab is wide from Nelson, but then he lands a big right hand. Both fighters meet in the center. Nelson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right cross. Nelson is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. Kawaguchi comes in, looking for a takedown. Kawaguchi can't get past the sprawl of Nelson and has to give up on the takedown. Nelson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. Kawaguchi hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. Kawaguchi falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. Nelson throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Nelson throws a punch but Kawaguchi avoids it. Nelson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. Nelson is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. Nelson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. Kawaguchi throws a counter jab but misses. Nelson throws a two-punch combo but Kawaguchi avoids both. Nelson is breathing very hard. Kawaguchi aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. Nelson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand. A jab is wide from Nelson, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Both fighters step in to strike. Kawaguchi hits a left cross. Nelson is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. Moving forward constantly, Nelson is pressuring Kawaguchi. Kawaguchi throws a counter jab but misses. Nelson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. Nelson looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. Kawaguchi uses a left jab while backing away. Nelson throws a punch but Kawaguchi was equal to it. From the looks of things, I don't think Nelson has much energy left. A jab is wide from Nelson, but then he catches Kawaguchi with a crunching right hook. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Nelson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. Nelson looks to pressure Kawaguchi, stepping into the pocket. A jab is wide from Nelson, but then he lands a vicious right cross! It's a knock out! Kawaguchi is down and out!

By knock out, the winner is Roy Nelson!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Roy Nelson def. Yusuke Kawaguchi by KO (Punch) in 5:07 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout

Akitoshi Tamura (13-5-2) vs. Jong Man Kim (20-4-1 NC)</div>

Moving on, 'Ironman' Akitoshi Tamura (13-5-2, 0-0 PRIDE) takes on Jong Man Kim (20-4-1 NC, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Cecil Peoples.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

And here we go! The fighters touch gloves. The fighters get in close and clinch. Kim is the aggressor in the clinch. Kim attempts to wrestle Tamura to the ground. The takedown is successful, Tamura pulls half guard. Kim pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Tamura. Tamura tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kim doesn't allow it. Kim fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. Tamura tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kim doesn't allow it. Kim fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Kim throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Kim attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. Tamura doesn't let Kim get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. Kim blocks Tamura as he tries a transition to full guard. With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. There's a takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets hold of a leg but Tamura remains standing, hopping on the other foot. Kim can't get Tamura down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes. With the ropes trapping Tamura, Kim looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. Kim gets the takedown! Tamura pulls half guard. Kim pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Tamura. Kim blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. Kim fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Tamura tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kim doesn't allow it. Kim pounds away and Tamura struggles to deal with them. Kim starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. Kim gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount. Kim tries to set up Tamura for an armbar. Tamura rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control. Tamura begins trying to get himself into a mount. Kim rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. Tamura gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. Tamura pounds away with rights and Kim is eating some heavy shots! Tamura pounds away and Kim is in serious trouble! Tamura fires away with right hands, but Kim doesn't take much damage. Tamura unloads with big rights and Kim is getting rocked! Tamura attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Kim gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

The winner, by submission, is 'Ironman' Akitoshi Tamura!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:

Middleweight Bout

Ryuta Noji (7-3) vs. Roger Gracie (1-0)</div>

Moving on to the next match, in which Ryuta Noji (7-3, 0-0 PRIDE) faces Roger Gracie (1-0, 0-0 PRIDE).

Our referee is Cecil Peoples.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

Round one begins! Noji closes in on Gracie, looking to unleash some strikes. A jab hits home from Noji and then he lands a right hand. A jab hits home from Noji and then he catches Gracie with a crunching right hook. Noji moves in closer, ready to attack. Gracie lands a left hand. A jab is wide from Noji, but then he catches Gracie with a stunning right hook! Gracie is knocked down! Noji quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Gracie! Noji goes to work on Gracie with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him! Gracie takes a stomp, but times it so that he uses that moment to stand back up. A tentative jab from Gracie lands. Noji lands a left hand and then catches Gracie with a right hook. Blood is visible on Gracie, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. Gracie warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to shoot in. Noji connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. Noji hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. Noji can't connect with a jab, but then hits Gracie with a beauty of a straight right. Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown. Gracie gets hold of a leg but Noji remains standing, hopping on the other foot. With Noji not going down, Gracie settles for pushing him up against the ropes. Gracie attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Noji on the ground. Gracie doesn't get it, Noji blocked any attempt to move him. Gracie attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Noji on the ground. Noji has no answer to a slick trip, he is left down under side control! Gracie attempts to move to mount. Noji rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. Gracie tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Noji blocks it. Noji tries to turn over and sweep Gracie but can't do it. Gracie attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Noji fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Noji attempts to turn and get Gracie off his back. The turn is well executed, and Noji is able to twist around and get on top in guard. In guard, Noji is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Noji keeps very tight to Gracie, peppering him with short strikes. Gracie gets the double underhooks in and pulls Noji close, controlling him well. Noji throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. Noji punches down at Gracie, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Gracie pulls Noji down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. Noji is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. The clock is stopped as referee Cecil Peoples wants to check the cut on Gracie. The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. Referee Cecil Peoples signals for the fight to continue! There's a takedown attempt from Gracie. He has the takedown! Noji pulls guard. Gracie fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Gracie fires away with right hands, but Noji doesn't take much damage. Gracie attempts to pass guard. After a struggle, he gets to half guard. Gracie pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div>

There's the bell for the start of the final round! Gracie comes in, looking for a takedown. He has the takedown! Noji pulls guard. Gracie begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He passes to half guard. Gracie looks to get past the half guard. Gracie gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. In side control, Gracie begins working to get a mount. He doesn't get the mount, but only because Noji rolled over and gave up his back instead. Gracie tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't. Noji tries to get Gracie off his back. Noji turns Gracie over and twists around, ending up on top in his guard. Noji throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Noji gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Clearly worried by the submission threat, Noji keeps very tight to Gracie and peppers him with short strikes. Gracie tries a sweep from the guard. Noji gets swept out of guard, but scrambles back to his feet to face Gracie. Gracie is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. Gracie comes in, looking for a takedown. The takedown is successful, Noji pulls guard. Gracie unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. Here come the official decisions.

All three judges have agreed that Noji is the winner.

Ryuta Noji wins by unanimous decision!

Noji heads into the crowd to celebrate this huge upset with his supporters.

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Ryuta Noji def. Roger Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout

Daisuke Nakamura (12-9) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (12-4-2)</div>

Moving on, Daisuke Nakamura (12-9, 4-1 PRIDE) takes on Alexandre 'Pequeno' Franca Nogueira (12-4-2, 0-0 PRIDE).

Kim Winslow will be the referee.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

And here we go! The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. Nakamura works his way to a dominant position. Nakamura tries to get Nogueira into a Muay Thai clinch. Nakamura achieves it, Nogueira could not fight out of it. Using the clinch, Nakamura drives a knee into the chest of Nogueira, but didn't get much force behind it. Nogueira blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Nakamura hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. Nakamura misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. Nakamura tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Nogueira isn't able to get free of the clinch either. From the clinch, Nakamura hits Nogueira with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power. Nogueira tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. From the clinch, Nakamura hits Nogueira with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power. Nogueira pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating. Nogueira comes in, looking for a takedown. Nakamura partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Nogueira has a hold of the other. Nogueira drives Nakamura up against the ropes. Nogueira looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. Nakamura fights it as best he can, but ultimately ends up on his hands and knees with Nogueira on top and facing him. Nakamura, turtled up, takes a short knee strike to the side of the head. Nogueira hits a short knee to the side of the head of the turtled Nakamura. Nogueira floats over the turtled Nakamura and takes his back. Nakamura scrambles back to his feet, but Nogueira has back control. Nogueira lets go and backs away from Nakamura, apparently unhappy with his position. We go past the halfway point of this round. Nogueira is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Nakamura timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. Nakamura is trying to muscle Nogueira up against the ropes. He does so and now has Nogueira pinned to the ropes. Nakamura catches Nogueira with a knee strike to the thigh. Nakamura is trying to lock Nogueira into a Muay Thai clinch. Nogueira fights back against Nakamura, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the ropes. Nakamura is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. Moving in fast, Nakamura wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. Nakamura is looking to get Nogueira in a Muay Thai clinch. He has it hooked, Nogueira needs to find a way out quickly. Nogueira tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. From the clinch, Nakamura hits Nogueira with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power. Nogueira blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Nakamura hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. Nakamura tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Nogueira isn't able to get free of the clinch either. From the clinch, Nogueira takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. Nogueira tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. Nogueira blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. Breathing very hard, Nogueira is looking ragged. Using the clinch, Nakamura drives a knee into the chest of Nogueira, but didn't get much force behind it. Nakamura looks very tired out there. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

A large bruise is starting to appear on the side of Nogueira, he has not defended his rib cage well enough so far tonight.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div>

It's the final round and we are back underway! Nogueira aggressively moves in and grapples with Nakamura. Nogueira tries to suck Nakamura to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard. It's no use though, Nakamura doesn't budge and instead takes control of the clinch. Nogueira gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. Nogueira gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. Nakamura is trying to force Nogueira into a Muay Thai clinch. Nogueira can't fight it off and ends up caught. Using the Muay Thai clinch, Nakamura scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. Nakamura tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Nogueira isn't able to get free of the clinch either. Using the clinch, Nakamura hits a knee to the ribs of Nogueira. Nogueira tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. From the clinch, Nogueira takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. Nakamura misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. Using the clinch, Nakamura blasts Nogueira with a knee to the chest. Nogueira pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating. Nogueira looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give, he is visibly breathing extremely hard. Moving in fast, Nakamura wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. Nakamura tries to get Nogueira into a Muay Thai clinch. Nakamura achieves it, Nogueira could not fight out of it. Nakamura seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Using the Muay Thai clinch, Nakamura blasts Nogueira with a big knee to the chest. Nakamura misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

Here come the official decisions.

All three judges have agreed that Nakamura is the winner.

Daisuke Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Daisuke Nakamura def. Alexandre Franca Nogueira by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout

Kazuyuki Fujita (14-7) vs. Ricco Rodriguez (26-7)</div>

In the last of the preliminary fights, 'Ol' Ironhead' Kazuyuki Fujita (14-7, 7-5 PRIDE) competes against Ricco 'Suave' Rodriguez (26-7, 3-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be Cecil Peoples.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

Round one begins! Rodriguez doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. Fujita closes in on Rodriguez, looking to unleash some strikes. A jab is wide from Fujita, but then he lands a big right hand. Fujita confidently comes in closer. A jab hits home from Fujita and then he hits Rodriguez with a beauty of a straight right. An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but nothing comes of it. Rodriguez comes in, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez gets hold of a leg but Fujita remains standing, hopping on the other foot. Rodriguez can't get Fujita down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes. With the ropes trapping Fujita, Rodriguez looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. Fujita stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Rodriguez against the ropes. Rodriguez is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp. Fujita looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. It doesn't work, Rodriguez defended against it well. With Rodriguez stuck against the ropes, Fujita tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. The takedown is successful, Rodriguez pulls guard. Fujita throws a few right hands to the body. Fujita deflects a couple of punches that Rodriguez threw from below. In guard, Fujita throws a couple of punches designed to keep Rodriguez guessing. Rodriguez reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Fujita fends off Rodriguez, and doesn't give up an arm. Fujita tries to pound on Rodriguez, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Rodriguez tries to catch Fujita with a punch, but it is not on target. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. Fujita is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. Fujita almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Rodriguez holds the other. Rodriguez drives Fujita up against the ropes. Rodriguez looks to set up a trip takedown. Fujita stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Rodriguez against the ropes. With Rodriguez stuck against the ropes, Fujita tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. Rodriguez cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. In half guard, Fujita throws a couple of punches designed to keep Rodriguez guessing. Fujita throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Rodriguez tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Fujita doesn't allow it. Fujita pounds away on Rodriguez but can't land anything significant. Fujita blocks Rodriguez as he tries a transition to full guard. Fujita throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Fujita blocks Rodriguez as he tries a transition to full guard. The lack of progress forces referee Cecil Peoples to stand the fighters back up. Rodriguez is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. Fujita aggressively moves in and grapples with Rodriguez. Fujita tries to pick Rodriguez up for a slam. He can't get it though, Rodriguez defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Rodriguez. Rodriguez can't get past the sprawl of Fujita and has to give up on the takedown. Rodriguez comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. Fujita can't connect with a jab, but then catches Rodriguez with a right hook. Without taking too much damage, Rodriguez is able to clinch with Fujita. Rodriguez looks for a trip takedown. Fujita stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. Rodriguez is looking really tired. The time runs out on round one.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div>

Our last round, round two, begins! Fujita fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. Fujita aggressively moves in and grapples with Rodriguez. Fujita, controlling the grapple with Rodriguez, tries to scoop him up for a slam. Rodriguez has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Fujita ends up with side control. Breathing very hard, Fujita is looking ragged. Fujita tries to lock Rodriguez into an armbar. Rodriguez stops Fujita from applying it. Rodriguez tries to move to guard, but Fujita doesn't allow it. Fujita pounds away on Rodriguez, landing a few clean shots but not many. Fujita blocks Rodriguez as he tries a transition to guard. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Fujita starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. He tries to get the mount but Rodriguez was ready and immediately starts to scramble. The scramble results in Fujita having to turtle, with Rodriguez holding him down while facing him. Rodriguez does a nice job of floating over and taking his back. Flattened out, Fujita is in a bad spot. Fujita is in huge trouble now, as Rodriguez successfully gets both hooks in. Rodriguez, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Fujita fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Fujita struggles against Rodriguez and manages to free himself from the hooks. Rodriguez pounds away on Fujita, landing several good shots in the process. Rodriguez pounds away, landing several clean blows on Fujita in the process. Rodriguez seems to be fighting against exhaustion. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

The official decisions are being reported now.

All three judges have agreed that Fujita is the winner.

'Ol' Ironhead' Kazuyuki Fujita is the winner by unanimous decision!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Kazuyuki Fujita def. Ricco Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision.

Main Card

Welterweight Bout

Yuki Kondo (47-19-6) vs. Evangelista Santos (15-11)</div>

Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Yuki Kondo (47-19-6, 2-6 PRIDE) fights 'Cyborg' Evangelista Santos (15-11, 1-1 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Cecil Peoples.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

We are underway! Cyborg uses a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. The two fighters come forward and engage. Cyborg misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hand that landed cleanly. The two fighters come forward and engage. Cyborg connects with a left hand. Kondo is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. Cyborg throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. Both fighters meet in the center. Cyborg uses a left jab and also lands a leg kick. Kondo doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a nice right hook. For the first time, Cyborg is starting to breathe a little heavier. Cyborg forces an exchange of strikes. Kondo fires off a counter jab. Cyborg throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Kondo avoids them all. Cyborg moves in closer, ready to attack. Cyborg uses a left jab, but Kondo avoids a big right. A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. Kondo may have been setting up to shoot, but Cyborg aggressively took the initiative. Cyborg throws a two-punch combo but Kondo avoids both. A few deep breaths betray that Cyborg is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but nothing comes of it. Cyborg hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. Cyborg is breathing very hard. Cyborg doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. Cyborg lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. Both fighters meet in the center. Cyborg hits a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. Kondo uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. Cyborg comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Kondo scores with two counter jabs. Cyborg throws a one-two, but Kondo was equal to it. Cyborg moves in on Kondo, preparing to throw. Kondo, backing off, hits a weak left hand. Cyborg connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. Cyborg looks very, very tired. Kondo steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. Cyborg throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. Kondo seizes the chance and grabs Cyborg into a clinch. Kondo tries to wrestle Cyborg backward and up against the ropes. Kondo manages it and controls Cyborg up against the ropes. With Cyborg stuck against the ropes, Kondo tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. The takedown is successful, Cyborg pulls half guard. Kondo pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. Kondo throws a few right hands to the body. Kondo begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. Kondo is too skilled for Cyborg, passing half guard and gaining side control. Kondo tries to get into the mount position. Cyborg desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. The scramble leaves Kondo on top in side control. Kondo fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. We're into the final minute of the round. Kondo fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Kondo punches down at Cyborg, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Kondo fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. Kondo pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div>

There's the bell for the start of the final round! Cyborg lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. Kondo shoots in, looking for a takedown. Kondo gets hold of a leg but Cyborg remains standing, hopping on the other foot. Kondo uses the position to drive Cyborg up against the ropes. With Cyborg stuck against the ropes, Kondo tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. Kondo has the takedown and gets side control from it. Kondo throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Kondo throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Kondo throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Kondo attempts the mount. Cyborg desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. Cyborg looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Cyborg ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. Kondo throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Kondo looks to get past the half guard. He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Cyborg starts a scramble for position. Cyborg ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. Kondo pounds away on Cyborg but doesn't do much damage. Kondo fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Kondo fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. Kondo doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Kondo throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Kondo unloads with big right hands, but Cyborg is able to deal with most of them. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

Here come the official decisions.

All three judges have agreed that Kondo is the winner.

Yuki Kondo wins by unanimous decision!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Yuki Kondo def. Evangelista Santos by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout

Tatsuya Kawajiri (19-5-2) vs. Caol Uno (23-10-4)</div>

Next up, Tatsuya 'The Crusher' Kawajiri (19-5-2, 4-3 PRIDE) competing against 'Uno Shoten' Caol Uno (23-10-4, 0-1 PRIDE).

Cecil Peoples will be the referee.

There is plenty of vocal support for both fighters during their entrances, lots of family and friends are here as they're both local.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

And here we go! Kawajiri aggressively moves in and grapples with Uno. Kawajiri is trying to push Uno so that his back is up against the ropes. Uno doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. Using his wrestling skills, Uno is trying to push Kawajiri up against the ropes. Uno manages it and controls Kawajiri up against the ropes. Uno stomps down on his opponent's foot. Uno looks to set up a judo throw. He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing Kawajiri to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! Uno takes the back off the takedown. Uno tries to finish Kawajiri off with a rear naked choke. Uno gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Kawajiri has to tap out!

Caol Uno takes the victory by way of submission!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Caol Uno def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:01 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout

Akihiro Gono (79-15-5) vs. Makoto Takimoto (23-5)</div>

Another match is about to begin; 'The Japanese Sensation' Akihiro Gono (28-13-7, 6-4 PRIDE) battling Makoto Takimoto (4-3, 4-3 PRIDE).

Our referee is Kim Winslow.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

We are underway! They touch gloves. A jab lands from Gono, but Takimoto avoids a big right. Takimoto gets hold of Gono. Takimoto is trying to muscle Gono up against the ropes. Takimoto achieves it, pinning Gono to the ropes. Gono is trapped up against the ropes, unable to get free. The gruelling grappling contest continues for about the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. With the ropes trapping Gono, Takimoto looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. Gono has no answer to a great hip throw! Gono gives up his back. Takimoto attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Gono defends himself well against the choke. Gono tries a roll, but doesn't budge Takimoto. Gono is in huge trouble now, as Takimoto successfully gets both hooks in. Takimoto, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Gono stops Takimoto from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Gono tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. Takimoto pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. Takimoto loses his hooks, as Gono pries them away. Takimoto tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Gono doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Takimoto blocks Gono as he tries to roll over. Takimoto successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. Takimoto attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Gono fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Gono manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Takimoto on his back. Takimoto increases his control by getting both hooks in. With both hooks in, Takimoto tries to flatten Gono out for the rear naked choke. Gono stops Takimoto from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Takimoto loses his hooks, as Gono pries them away. Gono is in increasing trouble, as Takimoto gets both hooks in. Takimoto tries to pound on Gono, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. Takimoto loses his hooks, as Gono pries them away. Gono is in huge trouble now, as Takimoto successfully gets both hooks in. Takimoto pounds away, but Gono calmly deals with them. Takimoto loses both hooks, but still has the back. Takimoto attempts to complete a rear naked choke. Gono fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Takimoto blocks Gono as he tries to roll over. Gono is in huge trouble now, as Takimoto successfully gets both hooks in. Takimoto pounds away on Gono, but few of the shots lands clean. Takimoto unloads with some right hands, but Gono deals with them comfortably. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div>

And here we go, one last round! Gono can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. Without taking too much damage, Takimoto is able to clinch with Gono. With Gono controlled by the clinch, Takimoto looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. Takimoto can't get Gono down to the ground. With Gono in his grasp, Takimoto tries to set up a judo-style throw. Takimoto doesn't get it, Gono blocked any attempt to move him. Takimoto is looking to muscle Gono back against the ropes. Gono ends up backed against the ropes. Takimoto attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Gono to the ground. Gono has no answer to a great hip throw, he is left down under side control! Takimoto throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Gono tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Takimoto pounds away, but Gono isn't troubled by the strikes. Takimoto blocks Gono as he tries a transition to guard. Takimoto fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Takimoto blocks Gono as he tries a transition to guard. Takimoto throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. Gono is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. A few deep breaths betray that Takimoto is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. A jab hits home from Gono and then he hits Takimoto with a straight right. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Takimoto. Gono almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Takimoto holds the other. Takimoto drives Gono up against the ropes. Takimoto attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Gono to the ground. He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing Gono to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! The takedown allows Takimoto to take the back of Gono. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

The official decisions are being reported now.

All three judges have agreed that Takimoto is the winner.

Makoto Takimoto is the winner by unanimous decision!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Makoto Takimoto def. Akihiro Gono by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout

Kazuo Misaki (19-8-2) vs. Sanae Kikuta (27-6-3-1 NC)</div>

Another match is about to begin; Kazuo 'The Hitman' Misaki (19-8-2, 5-4 PRIDE) fighting Sanae Kikuta (27-6-3-1 NC, 4-1-1 PRIDE).

Cecil Peoples is the referee for this fight.

The crowd gives both fighters a good reaction during their entrances, you have two hometown fighters squaring off in this bout.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

We are underway! We start with a touch of gloves. The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. Misaki steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. With control of the clinch, Misaki tries to complete a takedown. Misaki can't get Kikuta down to the ground. Misaki looks for a trip takedown. Kikuta blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. Misaki seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart. Misaki gets close enough to clinch. With control of the clinch, Misaki tries to complete a takedown. It's unsuccessful, Kikuta maintained a good solid base. Clinched with Kikuta, Misaki looks to try and take him down. It's unsuccessful, Kikuta maintained a good solid base. The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. Kikuta comes in, looking for a takedown. Kikuta can't get past the sprawl of Misaki and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. Misaki pounds away on Kikuta, landing several good shots in the process. Misaki pounds away on Kikuta, but few of the shots lands clean. Misaki fires away with punches, but Kikuta deals with them fairly well. Turtled up, Kikuta takes a short knee strike to the side of the head. Misaki pounds away with rights, Kikuta is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

Kazuo 'The Hitman' Misaki takes the win by TKO!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Kazuo Misaki def. Sanae Kikuta by TKO (Strikes) in 4:24 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (13-3) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (36-25-8)</div>

The co-main event is up next. Antonio 'Minotouro' Rogerio Nogueira (13-3, 9-2 PRIDE) takes on 'Minowaman' Ikuhisa Minowa (36-25-8, 10-8 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

Kim Winslow is the referee for this fight.

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

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

We are underway! Minowa comes in, looking for a takedown. A great sprawl from Nogueira prevents the takedown. Nogueira uses a left jab, but can't connect with a right to the body. Minowa comes in, looking for a takedown. Nogueira sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. Nogueira lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. It looked like we were about to see Minowa try and get some grappling started, but Nogueira was more aggressive and took the initiative. A jab lands from Nogueira, but Minowa evades a big right to the body. There's a takedown attempt from Minowa. Nogueira stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety. Nogueira lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. Nogueira closes in on Minowa, looking to unleash some strikes. Minowa appeared to be going for a takedown, but Nogueira took the initiative first. Nogueira connects with a jab, but a big right to the body fails to find the target. Minowa chooses to shoot in on Nogueira. A great sprawl from Nogueira prevents the takedown. Minowa uses a left jab while backing away. Nogueira hits a left hand, but a big right to the body fails to find the target. Nogueira lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. Nogueira fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Minowa with a right to the side of the ribs. Taking a few gulps of breath, Nogueira is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. Nogueira comes in looking to strike. It looked like we were about to see a shot from Minowa, but Nogueira was more aggressive and took the initiative. A jab hits home from Nogueira and then he lands a right hand. Nogueira looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. Minowa may have been setting up to shoot, but Nogueira aggressively took the initiative. Nogueira connects with a nice jab and then hits Minowa with a right to the side of the ribs. We move into the second half of this round. Minowa chooses to shoot in on Nogueira. Nogueira sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. Nogueira confidently comes in closer. Minowa hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. Nogueira lands a jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. Nogueira connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. Minowa had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. Nogueira tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. Nogueira throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect. Minowa moves in fast and shoots on Nogueira. Minowa can't get past the sprawl of Nogueira and has to give up on the takedown. Nogueira hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. Minowa wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up, but Nogueira is already advancing to try and finish! Nogueira moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Minowa goes down! Nogueira knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Minowa, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Nogueira starts unloading with massive rights and Minowa is getting pasted! Minowa goes limp for a second, referee Kim Winslow leaps in to stop the fight!

The winner, by knock out; Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Ikuhisa Minowa by KO (Punch) in 7:37 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout

Middleweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (22-9-1-2 NC) vs. Vitor Belfort (16-8)</div>

It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Gracie Hunter' Kazushi Sakuraba (22-9-1-2 NC, 19-8-1 NC PRIDE) squares off with Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort (16-8, 6-3 PRIDE)in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

John McCarthy will be the referee.

Belfort spends the introductions pacing around like a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

<div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div>

The fighters touch gloves. A punch from Belfort fails to land. Sakuraba may have been setting up to shoot, but Belfort aggressively took the initiative. Belfort connects with a nice jab and then hits Sakuraba with a beauty of a straight left. Belfort connects with a nice jab and then lands a big left hand. Sakuraba shoots in, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba gets hold of a leg but Belfort remains standing, hopping on the other foot. Unable to complete the takedown, Sakuraba instead pushes Belfort up against the ropes. Sakuraba tries to take Belfort down. Sakuraba doesn't get the takedown, Belfort instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Belfort pins Sakuraba up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. Sakuraba, stuck against the ropes, gets blasted with a left hand, but manages to pull Belfort in close to stop any more coming in. Belfort tries to use some dirty boxing, but Sakuraba uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. Belfort tries some dirty boxing, but Sakuraba seizes the chance to create some space and break free. Sakuraba had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. Belfort uses a right jab, but the following kick to the body misses. Belfort connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. Backing off, Sakuraba stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt! Belfort lands a crunching head kick on Sakuraba, who collapses! He's out cold!

Vitor Belfort takes the victory by way of knock out!

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Vitor Belfort def. Kazushi Sakuraba by KO (Head Kick) in 3:16 of Round 1.

PRIDE 38: Decade of Glories

Date: October 11, 2007

Venue: Tokyo Dome

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Attendance: 15,116

Gate: 3,924,114

Critical Rating: 73%

Commercial Rating: 93%

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort def. Kazushi Sakuraba by KO (Head Kick) in 3:16 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Ikuhisa Minowa by KO (Punch) in 7:37 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki def. Sanae Kikuta by TKO (Strikes) in 4:24 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Makoto Takimoto def. Akihiro Gono by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Caol Uno def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:01 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondo def. Evangelista Santos by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita def. Ricco Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura def. Alexandre Franca Nogueira by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji def. Roger Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura def. Jong Man Kim by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:52 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson def. Yusuke Kawaguchi by KO (Punch) in 5:07 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez def. Tomonari Kanomata by Unanimous Decision.

POST FIGHT

- Sakakibara was impressed with Belfort again and we will certainly see him on the end of the year card.

- Sakakibara confirmed that after the next event, PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007, they will announce the full PRIDE 39 card.

- Sakakibara also announced that PRIDE signed with the sensation of street fights, Kimbo Slice and that his debut will take place later this year.

-Belfort said that he doesn't have an opponent in mind for the next fight, he just waits for a big challenge.

-Sakuraba congratulated Belfort on his performance and said that he will test in the Welterweight division in his next fight.

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PREDICTIONS

kinnikuniverse: (4-8)

Cagerage: (8-4)

vladjarca: (10-2)

McDojoDelux: (6-6)

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rodrigoviolim · January 9, 2021

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kinnikuniverse" data-cite="kinnikuniverse" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) Minowaman FTW!! That said, i wouldn't be surprised if lil' nog wins here. Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Nakamura (160 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (155 lbs) Let's hope he doesn't get caught for steroids...oh wait, it's japan, sp he's safe LOL. </div></blockquote> It is Minowa this time failed to be enough in front of Nogueira hehehe And about the possible doping of "Pequeno", we will wait for the post-fight results, but everything is possible... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="vladjarca" data-cite="vladjarca" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Don't think I didn't notice PRIDE signed Kimbo <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Mannnn lots of great news this week, Kimbo on PRIDE, Silva caught on doping ... the story is getting interesting <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />:D:D

rodrigoviolim · January 10, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">COMPLETE LINEUP FOR PRIDE 39: LEGENDS REVEALED</div>

<div style="text-align:left;">by Sean Smith

PRIDE Fighting Championships is set to return with a card featuring a middleweight headline bout and more eleven fights on Nov. 4.

The Japanese-based promotion unveiled the full card for the event, entitled "Legends,” on Saturday, after weigh-in of PRIDE: Critical Countdown. The headliner will feature a middleweight clash pitting Frank Shamrock (23-8-2, 1-0 PRIDE) against Royce Gracie (13-3-3, 1-2-1 PRIDE).

Shamrock debuted at PRIDE with a win over Melvin Manhoef with a kneebar submission at PRIDE 36 in August, while Royce Gracie suffered defeat to Kazushi Sakuraba in the unanimous decision at PRIDE 35.

Royce will be the third Gracie that Frank Shamrock will face. He lost to Renzo Gracie by disqualification from EliteXC: Destiny and defeated the recently deceased Cesar Gracie by 21 seconds knockout in Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie.

Royce fought Frank's brother Ken twice. The first time Royce won by submission (rear naked choke) in just 57 seconds. In the second fight the result was a tie after 36 minutes of fighting.

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

Check out the full card of PRIDE 39:</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE 39: Legends

Date: November 4, 2007

Venue: Yokohama Arena

Local: Yokohama, Yokohama Arena

Card subject to change

PRIDE: CRITICAL COUNTDOWN WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

<div style="text-align:left;">The PRIDE: Critical Countdown weigh-ins have wrapped up.

The event will be held on Sunday night, October 21. In the main event, Fedor Emelianenko and Hidehiko Yoshida will collide. Emelianenko clocked in at 255 pounds, while Yoshida tipped the scales at 240 pounds.

The co-headliners, Takanori Gomi and Cristiano Marcello, also made weight. Gomi weighed in at 160 pounds, while Marcello hit the 160-pound mark.

There were no scale fails at the weigh-ins, which means everyone on the PRIDE: Critical Countdown card made weight.

The show will take place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Peep the full weigh-in results below.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007

Date: October 21, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Areona

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Hidehiko Yoshida (225 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (160 lbs) vs. Cristiano Marcello (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (255 lbs) vs. Mark Hunt (265 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (160 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (235 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (160 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Joachin Hansen (160 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (155 lbs) vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD</div>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/yYqMUfS.png" rel="external nofollow">WEC announce show</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/4axcSUz.png" rel="external nofollow">Oliveira wins title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/tBiqKYX.png" rel="external nofollow">Carlos Newton at Team Tompkins</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ZX8z1XX.png" rel="external nofollow">Southworth defends title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ldgo0Tg.png" rel="external nofollow">Zayats wins title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/fUp71RA.png" rel="external nofollow">High wins title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/L4n4j1T.png" rel="external nofollow">Mirko Filipovic visiting Golden Glory</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/61Xcf73.png" rel="external nofollow">Carlos Newton signs for PRIDE</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/pTRFulg.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 38: Decade of Glories - Everyone Clean</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/bUMCl5e.png" rel="external nofollow">Anderson Silva mounts legal challenge</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/7Kn7z6U.png" rel="external nofollow">Rich Franklin move on</a></div></li></ul>

<div style="text-align:left;">MMA Around the World - Results</div>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/cpmQFmN.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 38: Decade of Glories</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/rP5MY3k.png" rel="external nofollow">KOTC: Oliveira vs. Freeman</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/9gfrF1G.png" rel="external nofollow">Strikeforce: Southworth vs. Ferreira</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/fZ5p4Mq.png" rel="external nofollow">KSW 8: High vs. Madadi</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/tNL6oEt.png" rel="external nofollow">M-1: Yoon vs. Zayats</a></div></li></ul>

<div style="text-align:left;">Calendar - Upcoming Events</div>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/pRTiPmR.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/L29GSsq.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Nastula vs. Wessel</a></div></li></ul>

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CageRage · January 10, 2021

PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007

Date: October 21, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Areona

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Hidehiko Yoshida (225 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (160 lbs) vs. Cristiano Marcello (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (255 lbs) vs. Mark Hunt (265 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (160 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (235 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (160 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Joachin Hansen (160 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (155 lbs) vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

kinnikuniverse · January 10, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007

Date: October 21, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Areona

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Hidehiko Yoshida (225 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (160 lbs) vs. Cristiano Marcello (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (255 lbs) vs. Mark Hunt (265 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (160 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (235 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (160 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Joachin Hansen (160 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (155 lbs) vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)</div>

rodrigoviolim · January 11, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Saitama Super Arena. Today we will have Fedor Emelianenko and Takanori Gomi returning to the PRIDE ring. Fedor makes a major fight of the night against Hidehiko Yoshida and Gomi faces the athlete from Chute Boxe Academy, Cristiano Marcello.

With me tonight my broadcast partner Daniel Tuxford.

Good night Daniel! Excited for another big card tonight?

Daniel Tuxford (DT): Good night Matt and MMA fans! Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the return of the legends of PRIDE. Both are great favorites for their duels, but we know that in MMA a blow can change everything.

ME: Come on! Here everything is ready for the opening of the event. And right after that we are already going to the first fight MMA fans, who will accompany us tonight on blurcat.com. Now it's up to her, the "PRIDE voice" Lenne Hardt!

Lenne Hardt: PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007! Liveeeee from Saitama Super Arena! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From Japan, Kazuo Takahashi!!! From Belarus, Vladimir Matyushenko!

Second match; From Japan, Dokonjonosuke Mishimaaai!!! From Japaann, Mitsuhiro Ishidaaaa!!!

Third Match; From Japann, Izuru Takeuchiii! From Brazillll, Murilooo Bustamanteee!!!

Fourth match; From USAAA, Jeeeff Monsonnn! From Netherlands, Gilbert Yvelll!!!

Fifth match; Frommm Japaaaann, Kiddddd Yamamotoooo!!! Frrrrrom Norwayyyy!!! Joachiiiin Hanseeeeeen!!!

Sixth match; From Russiaaaa, Seeeergei Kharitoooonov!!! Frrrrom Russiaaa, Aleksandeeer Emeeeeelianenko!!

Seventh match; Froooom Brazillll, Viiiiiitor 'Shaolin' Ribeirooo!!!! Frooom Japannn, Shinyaaaaaa Aaaaaaaaaaoki!!!

Eighth match; From Canada, Garyyyy Goooooodridge!! Frommmm USAAAAA, Keeeevin Randleeeeeman!!!

Ninth match; Froooooommm Brazilll, 'GZ' Cavalcanteeeee!! Frooom Japaaan, Hayatooooo Sakuraiiiii!!!

Tenth match; Froooooommm New Zelandddd, Maaaaaark Hunttttt!! Frooom USAAAA, Jooooosh Barnettttt!!!

Eleventh match; Froooooommm Brazil, Cristiano Marcelloooo!! Frooom Jaaaaaapaaannn, Taaaakaaanoooriiii Gooomiiiiii!!!

Finalll match: Frooom Japaaaaaaan!!! Hidehikooooo Yoshidaaaaa!! Froooomm Russiaaaaa!!! Feeeeedor Eeeeeemelianenkoooooooooooo!!!

PRIDE: CRITICAL COUNTDOWN 2007 LIVE IN SAITAMAAAA SUPEEER ARENAAAA IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!!

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout

Vladimir Matyushenko (17-4) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (11-5)

Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Vladimir 'The Janitor' Matyushenko (17-4, 0-1 PRIDE) competes against Kazuo Takahashi (28-22-3-1 NC, 0-3 PRIDE).

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Funai Naosuke, Konishi Bunzo, and Tsutsumi Aki.

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:54) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Takahashi connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:07) Matyushenko had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:07) A jab lands from Takahashi, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Takahashi moves in on Matyushenko, preparing to throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Matyushenko, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Takahashi throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Matyushenko scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Takahashi throws a punch but Matyushenko avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) There's a takedown attempt from Matyushenko.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Matyushenko gets a single leg takedown! Takahashi pulls guard off it.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Matyushenko pounds away, Takahashi is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Referee Mario Yamasaki has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 07:49) By TKO, the winner is Vladimir Matyushenko!

Official Result: Vladimir Matyushenko def. Kazuo Takahashi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:11 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout

Mitsuhiro Ishida (14-4-1) vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima (18-7-2)

Next up is a match in which 'The Endless Warrior' Mitsuhiro Ishida (14-4-1, 3-2 PRIDE) competes against Dokonjonosuke Mishima (18-7-2, 2-3 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Funai Naosuke, Konishi Bunzo, and Tsutsumi Aki.

Ishida 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) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Mishima steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Mishima looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Mishima doesn't get the takedown, Ishida instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) With control of the clinch, Ishida tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Ishida can't get Mishima down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Ishida is trying to muscle Mishima up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Ishida can't manage it, Mishima fought it.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Ishida tries to wrestle Mishima backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Mishima ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Mishima is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Mishima is pressed up against the ropes and held there.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) With the ropes trapping Mishima, Ishida looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) The takedown is successful, Mishima pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Ishida throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) Ishida throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Ishida fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Mishima tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Ishida doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Ishida unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Mishima tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:22) Ishida throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Mishima tries to get full guard on Ishida but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 04:42) Ishida punches down at Mishima, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Ishida blocks Mishima as he tries a transition to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) The lack of progress forces referee Yuji Shimada to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:47) Ishida chooses to shoot in on Mishima.
(Rd 1 - 03:47) Ishida couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Mishima hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 03:47) With Mishima not going down, Ishida settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Ishida, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Mishima hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Ishida uses the leg to pull Mishima down to the mat and is able to secure side control!
(Rd 1 - 03:19) Ishida fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Mishima tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:49) Ishida unloads with some right hands, but Mishima deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Mishima tries to move to guard, but Ishida doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 02:17) Ishida throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Ishida throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) Ishida blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:07) Ishida punches down at Mishima, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Ishida tries to pound on Mishima, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Ishida blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) With no progress being made, referee Yuji Shimada brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) Ishida chooses to shoot in on Mishima.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) Mishima almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Ishida has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) Ishida uses the position to drive Mishima up against the ropes.
(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 for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Mishima steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) Mishima attempts to wrestle Ishida to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) Ishida blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) Clinched with Ishida, Mishima looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) It's unsuccessful, Ishida maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Mishima and Ishida break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) There's a takedown attempt from Ishida.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) Ishida gets hold of a leg but Mishima remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) Ishida drives Mishima up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Ishida smothers Mishima up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.
(Rd 2 - 02:15) With Mishima stuck against the ropes, Ishida tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 02:15) Ishida doesn't get the takedown, Mishima instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 01:56) With Ishida stuck against the ropes, Mishima tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 01:56) Ishida stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Mishima against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:35) Showing good control, Ishida keeps Mishima stuck against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:35) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Mishima is pressed up against the ropes and simply can't break the control that Ishida has over him.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.

All three judges give the result in favour of Ishida.

'The Endless Warrior' Mitsuhiro Ishida wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Mitsuhiro Ishida def. Dokonjonosuke Mishima by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout

Murilo Bustamante (14-7-1) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (21-10-6)

Moving on, Murilo Bustamante (14-7-1, 4-6 PRIDE) battles Izuru Takeuchi (21-10-6, 0-1 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Funai Naosuke, Konishi Bunzo, and Tsutsumi Aki.

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Bustamante seems to get the advantage.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) Using his wrestling skills, Bustamante is trying to push Takeuchi up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) He does so and now has Takeuchi pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) With the ropes trapping Takeuchi, Bustamante looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Takeuchi is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Bustamante tries to pass the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Bustamante gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Bustamante pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Takeuchi!
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Bustamante fires away and Takeuchi is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Bustamante pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) Bustamante fires off some rights, but Takeuchi isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Takeuchi tries to sweep Bustamante out of mount but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) Bustamante tries to pound on Takeuchi, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 07:01) Takeuchi tries to move Bustamante out of mount but can't.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) Bustamante pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:33) Takeuchi tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount but gets rolled and Bustamante has his back!
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Takeuchi is in increasing trouble, as Bustamante gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 05:55) Bustamante pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) Takeuchi struggles against Bustamante but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Bustamante tries to pound on Takeuchi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Bustamante, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Takeuchi defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Takeuchi tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Bustamante pounds away, but Takeuchi isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) Takeuchi tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) Bustamante pounds away, but Takeuchi calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) Bustamante, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) Takeuchi stops Bustamante from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Bustamante pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:17) Takeuchi tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Bustamante fires away with punches, but Takeuchi doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Bustamante keeps both hooks, despite Takeuchi trying to pull them apart.
(Rd 1 - 01:26) Bustamante unloads with some right hands, but Takeuchi deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) Bustamante is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) Bustamante pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Takeuchi struggles against Bustamante but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Bustamante pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:10) Bustamante maintains his hooks, despite Takeuchi trying to break them.
(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 for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Bustamante confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Bustamante can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Stepping in, Bustamante aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Bustamante is trying to push Takeuchi so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Takeuchi ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) With Takeuchi stuck against the ropes, Bustamante tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) It's unsuccessful, Takeuchi maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) Takeuchi may have stopped the takedown but he is having less luck getting away from the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) With the ropes trapping Takeuchi, Bustamante looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) Bustamante can't get Takeuchi down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) With Takeuchi stuck against the ropes, Bustamante tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Bustamante can't get the trip, as Takeuchi wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Bustamante looks very, very tired.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Showing his ability to exert control, Takeuchi smothers Bustamante up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Unable to break free, Bustamante is smothered up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute.
(Rd 2 - 01:36) Showing his ability to control opponents, Takeuchi smothers Bustamante against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:36) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.
(Rd 2 - 00:33) Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, referee John McCarthy brings them back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 00:33) Takeuchi is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) Bustamante chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Takeuchi down.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) Takeuchi partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Bustamante has a hold of the other.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) Bustamante uses the position to drive Takeuchi up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:05) With Takeuchi stuck against the ropes, Bustamante tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:05) The trip doesn't work, Takeuchi blocked it and then turns it so that Bustamante is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

The official decisions are being reported now.

All three judges have Bustamante down as the winner.

Murilo Bustamante is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Murilo Bustamante def. Izuru Takeuchi by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout

Gilbert Yvel (31-13-1-1 NC) vs. Jeff Monson (24-7)

Next up, Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (31-13-1-1 NC, 2-8-1 NC) battling Jeff 'Snowman' Monson (24-7, 1-1 PRIDE).

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges at ringside are: Fukaya Kaemon, Funai Naosuke, and Konishi Bunzo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Yvel can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Yvel hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Yvel confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Monson appeared to be going for a takedown, but Yvel took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Yvel doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Monson catches the last kick!
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Yvel hops on one foot, trying to balance. Monson tries for a takedown attempt.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Monson can't get Yvel down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Using tight body-to-body control, Monson is slowly wearing Yvel down by pressing him up against the ropes and leaning all of his weight on him.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Yvel is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Referee John McCarthy decides that the grappling against the ropes has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) There's a takedown attempt from Monson.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) A great sprawl from Yvel prevents the takedown and sets him up to punish Monson with a hard knee strike!
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Yvel doesn't even need to follow up, Monson is out like a light!
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Gilbert Yvel takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Gilbert Yvel def. Jeff Monson by KO (Knee) in 3:29 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout

Joachin Hansen (16-5-1) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (16-1-1 NC)

Next up, Joachim 'Hellboy' Hansen (16-5-1, 5-2 PRIDE) battling Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto (16-1-1 NC, 1-0 PRIDE).

The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Lightweight tournament.

Our referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Funai Naosuke, and Konishi Bunzo.

The fighters face off, Hansen towering over Yamamoto.

Yamamoto 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 - 09:51) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Hansen manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Using his wrestling skills, Hansen is trying to push Yamamoto up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Hansen does it, Yamamoto is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Hansen drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Yamamoto blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Hansen looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Yamamoto blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Hansen looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Yamamoto stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Hansen against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Yamamoto uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Yamamoto keeps Hansen up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Hansen takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Yamamoto smothers Hansen against the ropes and stomps down on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Hansen is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Yamamoto uses a vicious foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Yamamoto tries to foot stomp Hansen, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Hansen works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) Hansen tries to wrestle Yamamoto backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) Hansen can't do it though, and Yamamoto gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 06:15) Using his wrestling skills, Yamamoto is trying to push Hansen up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:15) He does so and now has Hansen pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) With Hansen stuck against the ropes, Yamamoto tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Yamamoto doesn't get it, Hansen blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Yamamoto looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) The takedown doesn't work, Hansen blocked it and then turns it so that Yamamoto is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Hansen tries to take Yamamoto down.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Hansen has the takedown and gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 05:10) Hansen pounds away on Yamamoto, landing a few clean shots but not many.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Hansen blocks Yamamoto as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Hansen fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) Hansen blocks Yamamoto as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Hansen attempts to arm triangle Yamamoto from side control.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Yamamoto doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Yamamoto tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 03:46) Hansen pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 1 - 03:30) Yamamoto tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 03:11) Looking to catch his breath, Hansen is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:42) Yamamoto tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) Hansen attempts to kimura Yamamoto from side control.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) Yamamoto fights off the kimura attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:59) Hansen blocks Yamamoto as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:44) Hansen fires away with right hands, but Yamamoto doesn't take much damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:30) Yamamoto tries to pull guard on Hansen but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Hansen unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Hansen blocks Yamamoto as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) Hansen pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Yamamoto tries to pull guard on Hansen but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Referee John McCarthy decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 00:14) Yamamoto throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 00:10) Hansen comes in and grabs Yamamoto in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:01) Hansen tries to wrestle Yamamoto backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:01) Hansen doesn't manage it though, Yamamoto defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Stepping in, Hansen aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 2 - 04:38) Hansen is looking to muscle Yamamoto back against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:38) Hansen can't do it though, and Yamamoto gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Yamamoto attempts to pick Hansen up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 04:17) He gets Hansen up! Yamamoto slams him down, ending up in half guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) Yamamoto fires away with punches and Hansen takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
(Rd 2 - 03:46) Yamamoto tries to pass the half guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:46) He does brilliantly, getting out of half guard straight into a mount.
(Rd 2 - 03:05) Yamamoto pounds away on Hansen, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 2 - 02:53) Yamamoto tries to pound on Hansen, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Hansen tries to roll Yamamoto but only succeeds in giving up his back!
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Yamamoto successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) With both hooks in, Yamamoto tries to flatten Hansen out for the rear naked choke.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Hansen doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 2 - 01:27) Yamamoto loses his hooks, as Hansen pries them away.
(Rd 2 - 01:13) Yamamoto successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Yamamoto unloads with massive left hands and Hansen is getting destroyed!
(Rd 2 - 00:50) With Hansen taking a beating, referee John McCarthy has to stop the fight!
(Rd 2 - 00:33) By TKO, the winner is Norifumi Yamamoto!

Norifumi Yamamoto books a semi-final spot in the PRIDE: GP 2007 Lightweight tournament.

Official Result: Norifumi Yamamoto def. Joachin Hansen by TKO (Strikes) in 4:27 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout

Aleksander Emelianenko (11-3) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (16-4)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Aleksander Emelianenko (11-3, 7-2 PRIDE) battles Sergei Kharitonov (16-4, 9-3 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

The semi-finals of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Heavyweights tournament await the winner.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. The judges are: Tsutsumi Aki, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Fukaya Kaemon.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Kharitonov doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Kharitonov misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Emelianenko to attack with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Kharitonov connects with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Emelianenko misses a jab but lands a powerful right hook!
(Rd 1 - 09:21) He's down! Kharitonov falls to the floor!
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Emelianenko knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Kharitonov, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Emelianenko unloads with big right hands and Kharitonov is struggling to cope!
(Rd 1 - 09:02) Emelianenko fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Emelianenko blocks Kharitonov as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Emelianenko pounds away with rights, but Kharitonov covers up and only a couple manage to get through.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Emelianenko blocks Kharitonov as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) Emelianenko pounds away on Kharitonov, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) Kharitonov tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Emelianenko has his back!
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Emelianenko tries to put Kharitonov in a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Kharitonov stops Emelianenko from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 07:07) Kharitonov tries a roll, but doesn't budge Emelianenko.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Kharitonov prevents Emelianenko from getting his hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Kharitonov tries to move Emelianenko off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) Emelianenko pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Emelianenko attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Kharitonov fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Kharitonov tries to move Emelianenko off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) Emelianenko tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Emelianenko blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Kharitonov prevents Emelianenko from getting his hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Kharitonov tries to move Emelianenko off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) Emelianenko pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Kharitonov tries a roll, but doesn't budge Emelianenko.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) Emelianenko is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) Kharitonov is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Kharitonov misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Emelianenko comes in with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kharitonov backs off but does not look at all steady on his feet, he has clearly been rocked by that last blow!
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kharitonov gets caught by a big right hook...and is out before he hits the ground!
(Rd 1 - 02:48) The winner, by knock out, is Aleksander Emelianenko!

Aleksander Emelianenko advances into the semi-finals of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Heavyweights tournament.

Official Result: Aleksander Emelianenko def. Sergei Kharitonov by KO (Punch) in 7:12 of Round 1.

Main Card

Lightweight Bout

Shinya Aoki (14-2) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (19-1)

Our first main fight is up next, in which 'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki (14-2, 5-0 PRIDE) battles Vitor 'Shaolin' Ribeiro (19-1, 1-0 PRIDE).

A place in the semi-finals of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Lightweight tournament is at stake.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. The judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Funai Naosuke, and Konishi Bunzo.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Aoki wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Aoki tries to pull Shaolin down into his guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Shaolin defends the attempt to drag him down, and takes control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Shaolin tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Aoki blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Aoki tries to wrestle Shaolin backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Aoki achieves it, pinning Shaolin to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Aoki tries to take Shaolin down.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Shaolin blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Aoki ducks down and grabs a leg. Shaolin remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Shaolin blocks the takedown by acting swiftly and pulling Aoki back into a tight clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Shaolin is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Aoki drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Shaolin blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 06:29) Aoki drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 06:29) Shaolin stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Aoki against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:10) Shaolin tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Aoki uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 1 - 05:54) Shaolin goes to use some dirty boxing, but Aoki is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Aoki uses his wrestling skills to prevent Shaolin from attacking with dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Shaolin tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Aoki uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Shaolin tries to keep Aoki up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Aoki works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Aoki aggressively moves in and grapples with Shaolin.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Aoki tries to wrestle Shaolin backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Aoki can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:10) Shaolin tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:10) Shaolin doesn't get it, Aoki blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) Shaolin looks to take Aoki down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) Shaolin doesn't get it, Aoki blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
(Rd 1 - 03:24) Aoki is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 03:24) Taking a few gulps of breath, Shaolin is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Shaolin shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Shaolin gets the takedown! Aoki pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Shaolin gets his first takedown of the bout.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Shaolin throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 02:49) Aoki moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Shaolin is fighting it too hard.
(Rd 1 - 02:35) For the moment Shaolin is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) Aoki moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Shaolin is fighting it too hard.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Shaolin punches down at Aoki, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:34) Aoki moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Shaolin is fighting it too hard.
(Rd 1 - 01:20) Shaolin throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Aoki tries to ensnare an arm.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Aoki cannot secure the arm.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) Shaolin attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Aoki looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:35) Wanting to take it to the ground, Aoki attempts to drag Shaolin down into his guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:35) The attempt is successful, Shaolin is sucked down into his guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Shaolin fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:01) Shaolin throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 2 - 03:35) Shaolin fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Shaolin fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 02:53) Aoki wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Shaolin keeps him at bay.
(Rd 2 - 02:38) Shaolin keeps Aoki guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Aoki tries to move to rubber guard, but Shaolin doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Shaolin punches down at Aoki, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Aoki tries to move to rubber guard, but Shaolin doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 01:33) In guard, Shaolin is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) Stepping in, Aoki aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) Aoki grabs an arm and tries and pull Shaolin down to the ground into his guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) Aoki gets it, Shaolin is now trapped in his guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) Aoki tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) Shaolin fends off Aoki, and doesn't give up an arm.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

The official decisions are being reported now.

All three judges have Aoki down as the winner.

Making 'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki the winner by unanimous decision!

'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki moves into the semis of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Lightweight tournament.

Official Result: Shinya Aoki def. Vitor Ribeiro by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout

Kevin Randleman (17-12) vs. Gary Goodridge (24-15-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which Kevin 'The Monster' Randleman (17-12, 5-7 PRIDE) goes up against Gary 'Big Daddy' Goodridge (24-15-1, 11-9 PRIDE).

A place in the semi-finals of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Heavyweights tournament is at stake.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our ringside judges are: Konishi Bunzo, Tsutsumi Aki, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

The pre-fight face-off only serves to showcase how much taller Goodridge is; he towers over Randleman.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Goodridge fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Goodridge closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Randleman appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Goodridge took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Goodridge throws a punch but Randleman was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Goodridge connects with a jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Goodridge can't connect with a jab, but then hits Randleman with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Covering up, Randleman backs off until trapped against the ropes! Goodridge may have rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Goodridge tries to step in and knee Randleman but can't get the angle to execute it properly.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Randleman circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Moving in, Randleman appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Goodridge throws a punch but Randleman was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Randleman is able to grab Goodridge.
(Rd 1 - 08:16) Randleman attempts to pick Goodridge up for a slam.
(Rd 1 - 08:16) He gets Goodridge up! Randleman slams him down, ending up in side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:59) Stuck under side control, Goodridge takes a hard knee to the ribs!
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Randleman holds Goodridge in position with side control and drives a big knee into the ribs!
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Randleman pounds away and Goodridge struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 1 - 07:01) Goodridge takes a punishing knee strike to the ribs from under side control!
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Randleman pounds away with rights, but Goodridge covers up and only a couple manage to get through.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Goodridge tries to move to guard, but Randleman doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Randleman holds Goodridge in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Randleman pounds away, Goodridge is barely able to offer any defence at all!
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Referee John McCarthy jumps in and stops the fight as Goodridge went limp!
(Rd 1 - 05:43) The winner, by knock out; Kevin Randleman!

Kevin Randleman books a semi-final spot in the PRIDE: GP 2007 Heavyweights tournament.

Official Result: Kevin Randleman def. Gary Goodridge by KO (Punch) in 4:17 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout

Hayato Sakurai (31-7-2) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (12-1-1)

Another match is about to begin; Hayato 'Mach' Sakurai (31-7-2, 9-3 PRIDE) taking on Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante (12-1-1, 1-0 PRIDE).

A semi-final spot in the PRIDE: GP 2007 Lightweight tournament is up for grabs.

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Funai Naosuke, and Konishi Bunzo.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Sakurai is the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Sakurai tries to wrestle Cavalcante backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Sakurai does it, Cavalcante is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Sakurai goes for a foot stomp, but Cavalcante senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Cavalcante tries to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Cavalcante can't get it though, Sakurai is fighting too hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:53) Cavalcante is aiming to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:53) Cavalcante can't quite get Sakurai into the Muay Thai clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Cavalcante is looking to get Sakurai in a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Cavalcante can't manage it and Sakurai smartly turns them around so that he is in the dominant position against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Cavalcante waits for Sakurai to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Cavalcante is aiming to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Cavalcante can't quite get Sakurai into the Muay Thai clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) With the fight having been stuck against the ropes for a lengthy period of time, referee Mario Yamasaki restarts them back in the center.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Sakurai can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Sakurai throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Cavalcante seizes the chance and grabs Sakurai into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Cavalcante is aiming to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Sakurai can't fight it off and ends up caught.
(Rd 1 - 06:36) From the clinch, Cavalcante drives a knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Cavalcante tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Sakurai isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Sakurai blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:17) Using the clinch, Cavalcante hits a vicious knee to the face! Sakurai crumples to the ground, out cold!
(Rd 1 - 04:58) Gesias Cavalcante takes the victory by way of knock out!

Into the semi finals of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Lightweight tournament goes Gesias Cavalcante.

Official Result: Gesias Cavalcante def. Hayato Sakurai by KO (Knee) in 5:02 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout

Josh Barnett (24-5) vs. Mark Hunt (6-3)

Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Warmaster' Josh Barnett (24-5, 6-4 PRIDE) competes against Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt (6-3, 6-3 PRIDE).

The semi-finals of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Heavyweights tournament await the winner.

Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Funai Naosuke, Konishi Bunzo, and Tsutsumi Aki.

There's a pre-fight staredown, which is almost comical as Barnett is so much taller than Hunt.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Hunt scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Barnett scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Barnett hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Hunt connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) A one-two from Hunt fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Hunt closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Hunt can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Barnett immediately backs away and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Hunt smashes Barnett with a big right hand through the guard! Down he goes!
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Hunt moves in quickly, kneeling beside Barnett and starting to hammer down with punches!
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Hunt pounds away, Barnett is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 1 - 08:14) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 08:03) The winner, by TKO, is Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt!

Mark Hunt books a semi-final spot in the PRIDE: GP 2007 Heavyweights tournament.

Official Result: Mark Hunt def. Josh Barnett by TKO (Strikes) in 1:57 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Takanori Gomi (27-3-1 NC) vs. Cristiano Marcello (8-2)

The co-main event is up next. 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi (27-3-1 NC, 14-1-1 NC PRIDE) competes against Cristiano Marcello (8-2, 1-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Fukaya Kaemon, and Funai Naosuke.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Gomi can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a big left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Marcello looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Gomi simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Gomi can't connect with a jab, but then catches Marcello with a crunching left hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Gomi moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Marcello looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Gomi simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Gomi connects with a nice jab and then lands a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) A jab hits home from Gomi and then he hits Marcello with a beauty of a straight left.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Gomi hits a right jab and then hits Marcello with a beautiful left uppercut!
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Marcello hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Gomi starts pounding away on Marcello, looking to finish him off!
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Gomi pounds away and Marcello struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Gomi pounds away but Marcello deals with the blows fairly easily.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Marcello tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Gomi tries to pound on Marcello, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Marcello tries to pull guard on Gomi but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) Gomi pounds away, but Marcello isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Gomi blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) Gomi pounds away, but Marcello isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Marcello tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Gomi attempts to kimura Marcello from side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Marcello fights off the kimura attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Marcello tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Mario Yamasaki standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) For the first time, Gomi is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Moving around, Marcello is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Gomi can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big left hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:26) Marcello staggers backward into the ropes and covers up, I think he's hurt!
(Rd 1 - 05:26) Marcello uses his hands to push away a weak short-range knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Marcello clears his head and circles away from the ropes back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Gomi throws a punch but Marcello avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 05:02) Marcello takes the chance and grabs Gomi into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Marcello looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) An excellent outside leg trip sees Gomi get thrown to the mat and Marcello has no problem getting side control.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) Marcello throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Marcello punches down at Gomi, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:51) Marcello fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Marcello attempts an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Gomi blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Marcello attempts to move to mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Gomi tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Marcello tries to finish Gomi off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Gomi doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Marcello blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 01:34) Marcello tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Gomi blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 01:16) Marcello blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Gomi is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Marcello tries to get a body triangle applied but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Gomi tries to turn over and sweep Marcello but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) Marcello tries to get his hooks in, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Marcello blocks Gomi as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Marcello shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:55) A great sprawl from Gomi prevents the takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Marcello may have been aiming to get in close, but Gomi aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Gomi can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.
(Rd 2 - 04:22) Marcello is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) A punch from Gomi fails to land.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) Marcello takes the chance and grabs Gomi into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Marcello tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) It's unsuccessful, Gomi maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Marcello tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Marcello doesn't get it, Gomi blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Marcello seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) Gomi steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Marcello, but Gomi was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) Gomi can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.
(Rd 2 - 02:47) Gomi lands a right hand and then catches Marcello with a stunning left hook!
(Rd 2 - 02:47) Marcello is knocked down by that shot!
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Gomi looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Moving quickly, Gomi comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Marcello is back to his feet too quickly though.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Marcello shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Marcello can't get past the sprawl of Gomi and has to give up on the takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) A jab is wide from Gomi, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Marcello chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Gomi down.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Marcello can't get past the sprawl of Gomi and has to give up on the takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:08) Gomi connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard.
(Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:57) That last hit did some damage, Marcello is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! He looks dazed and unsteady!
(Rd 2 - 00:57) Gomi goes under the guard and floors Marcello with a left uppercut!
(Rd 2 - 00:52) Gomi knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Marcello, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
(Rd 2 - 00:52) Gomi unloads with big lefts and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 2 - 00:40) Gomi fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:21) Marcello struggles and gets half guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:01) Gomi fires away with punches, but Marcello doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Gomi looks like he is completely out of gas.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

The judges' decisions are now being announced.

All three judges have given Gomi the win.

'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Takanori Gomi def. Cristiano Marcello by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout
Fedor Emelianenko (27-1-1 NC) vs. Hidehiko Yoshida (8-5-1)

It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko (27-1-1 NC, 15-0-1 NC PRIDE) goes head to head with Hidehiko Yoshida (8-5-1, 5-4-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Funai Naosuke, Konishi Bunzo, and Tsutsumi Aki.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Fedor connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Fedor lands a jab and then hits Yoshida with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Fedor confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Fedor can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Yoshida clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Fedor fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Yoshida with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) A punch from Fedor fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Yoshida seizes the chance and grabs Fedor into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Yoshida looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Yoshida doesn't get the throw, Fedor instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Fedor has gotten hold of Yoshida and may be looking for a suplex.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) It doesn't work, Yoshida defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Fedor tries to set up a suplex attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) It's unsuccessful, Yoshida maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Fedor ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple; Yoshida takes control.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) A jab lands from Fedor, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 06:32) Fedor lands a left jab, but Yoshida evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Fedor moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) A jab hits home from Fedor and then he catches Yoshida with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Fedor lands a jab and then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:37) Fedor can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Taking a few gulps of breath, Fedor is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Fedor lands a left hand and then hits Yoshida with a beautiful right uppercut!
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Yoshida is knocked down by that shot!
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Fedor senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Fedor starts unloading with massive rights and Yoshida is getting pasted!
(Rd 1 - 05:18) Referee John McCarthy has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 04:59) Fedor Emelianenko takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Fedor Emelianenko def. Hidehiko Yoshida by TKO (Strikes) in 5:01 of Round 1.
PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2007
Date: October 21, 2007
Venue: Saitama Super Arena
Local: Saitama, Japan
Attendance: 16,577
Gate: 4,303,389
Critical Rating: 68%
Commercial Rating: 95%

Main Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko def. Hidehiko Yoshida by TKO (Strikes) in 5:01 of Round 1.

GP Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi def. Cristiano Marcello by Unanimous Decision.

GP Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt def. Josh Barnett by TKO (Strikes) in 1:57 of Round 1.

GP Lightweight Bout: Gesias Cavalcante def. Hayato Sakurai by KO (Knee) in 5:02 of Round 1.

GP Heavyweight Bout: Kevin Randleman def. Gary Goodridge by KO (Punch) in 4:17 of Round 1.

GP Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki def. Vitor Ribeiro by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko def. Sergei Kharitonov by KO (Punch) in 7:12 of Round 1.

GP Lightweight Bout: Norifumi Yamamoto def. Joachin Hansen by TKO (Strikes) in 4:27 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel def. Jeff Monson by KO (Knee) in 3:29 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Murilo Bustamante def. Izuru Takeuchi by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida def. Dokonjonosuke Mishima by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko def. Kazuo Takahashi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:11 of Round 1.

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara said that he is already looking forward to crowning the new PRIDE champions. He also announced that Osaka will receive the PRIDE 40 which will have the card revealed after weigh-in of PRIDE 39.

- Fedor said that he was happy to return to PRIDE and that he hopes that in December he or his brother will become the champions. Asked about a fight between him and his brother, Fedor said it would be normal because they both train together and training is like fighting in the gym.

- Aleksander Emelianenko reiterated his brother's words, and said that a final between them would be important for them.

- Mark Hunt said he was a little uncomfortable with questions about a possible final between the Emelianenko brothers and that he hopes to knock them out the same night.

-Randleman said that his rematch with Fedor will be incredible, as it was the first time and that he hopes for better luck this time.

- Gomi praised Cristiano Marcello for being a tough fighter and waiting for big fights at the end of the year.

-Aoki stated that he doesn't want to know who his opponent will be in the final, that he is focused only on becoming the PRIDE champion.

-Yamamoto said that many doubted that he could compete among the PRIDE lightweights and hopes to knock out Gomi and Aoki to be the champion.

- Cavalcante followed the line of respect and praised all those classified in the semi-finals of the GP Lightweight.

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PREDICTIONS

CageRage (7-5)

kinnikuniverse (9-3)

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vladjarca · January 11, 2021

Main Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Hidehiko Yoshida (225 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (160 lbs) vs. Cristiano Marcello (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (255 lbs) vs. Mark Hunt (265 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (160 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (235 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (160 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Joachin Hansen (160 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (155 lbs) vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

Edit: Gah dam it, 3 minutes too late

Edit 2: And I literally got every prediction right but y'all likely won't believe me because I was late. Gaaaah damn it xD

kinnikuniverse · January 11, 2021

Great card! Mark Hunt with those big shots from outta nowhere, And it appears many fighters went to Sagat's School of Muay thai in preparation for the event!

The final 4 of both tournaments are insane! The lightweight GP, especially. I legit don't know who will win!

rodrigoviolim · January 11, 2021

Main Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Hidehiko Yoshida (225 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (160 lbs) vs. Cristiano Marcello (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (255 lbs) vs. Mark Hunt (265 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (160 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (160 lbs)

GP Heavyweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (235 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (160 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

GP Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs)

GP Lightweight Bout: Joachin Hansen (160 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mitsuhiro Ishida (155 lbs) vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs) vs. Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs)

Edit: Gah dam it, 3 minutes too late

Edit 2: And I literally got every prediction right but y'all likely won't believe me because I was late. Gaaaah damn it xD

Wow, it was close, you almost arrived on time !!

I think that only, Cagarage, has reached all the cards in other of my dynasties

But I have no doubt that you got it right ... congratulations !!

Great card! Mark Hunt with those big shots from outta nowhere, And it appears many fighters went to Sagat's School of Muay thai in preparation for the event!

The final 4 of both tournaments are insane! The lightweight GP, especially. I legit don't know who will win!

Hunt is a hitting machine, but confess that i thought Barnett would win.

Man the GP Lightweight is almost a PRIDE vs. HERO´S duel, I also find it difficult to predict who will be the champion ...

In the Heavyweights I still see Fedor as a favorite.

rodrigoviolim · January 11, 2021

Pound For Pound

The month of October ended, and this month we had the return of former champions Fedor Emelianenko and Takanori Gomi to PRIDE, as a major highlight.

Other belt contests have taken place around the world, but there have been no drastic changes in the ranking. Only Fedor Emelianenko with his victory at PRIDE GP took the top among the Super Heavyweights.

The best fighter in the updated still remained UFC Middleweight champion Dan Henderson.

TOP 25 Pound for Pound Ranking

Super Heavyweight

Fedor's victory over Yoshida and Barnett's defeat to Hunt made the Russian take the lead among the Super Heavyweights. As in PRIDE, Heavyweights have no weight limit only fighters from the Japanese organization are in the ranking.

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Heavyweight

'The Last Emperor' returned to the PRIDE ring with great performance in front of Hidehiko Yoshida. A five minutes TKO victory kept him as the best Heavyweight and even placed him on top of the Super Heavyweights.

TOP 25 Heavyweight Ranking

Light Heavyweight

Rashad Evans remained the best 205 lbs in the world. Evans had a perfect performance in front of Rameau Sokoudjou in his last fight and the third knockout in a row put him on top and he should certainly put him as the next contender for the UFC title.

TOP 25 Light Heavyweight Ranking

Middleweight

Dan Henderson remained best Middleweight and pound for pound. After demolishing Anderson Silva in two rounds, the former double champ at PRIDE now includes the UFC title in his gallery and can certainly be considered one of the best of all times when he stops competing.

TOP 25 Middleweight Ranking

Welterweight

Matt Serra remained at the top of 170 lbs. The fight against Josh Koscheck will be the second UFC title defense that Serra will try to do.

TOP 25 Welterweight Ranking

Lightweight

Takanori Gomi returned to the PRIDE ring in style. Even beating Cristiano Marcello by decision, Gomi showed that his hands are still strong, after applying three knockdowns in the Brazilian. And he still remained the best lightweight in the world.

TOP 25 Lightweight Ranking

Featherweight

Urijah Faber remained the best featherweight in the world. Faber won via submission in his last fight against Rani Yahya. It was the third defense of the 'California Kid' title.

TOP 25 Featherweight Ranking

Bantamweight

Eddie Wineland remained at the top among the Bantamweights. His next fight will be against Chase Beebe in a rematch for the WEC Bantamweight belt, in Beebe's possession.

TOP 25 Bantamweight Ranking

Flyweight

No major fights in the division Ian McCall remained the best Flyweight today.

This division does not have eligible 25 fighters

Women´s Pound For Pound

Tara LaRosa still stands as the best pound for pound among womens. Since 2002 on the professional circuit LaRosa defeated Roxanne Modafferi in her last fight that also enshrined her as a KOTC champion.

TOP 25 Women´s Pound for Pound Ranking

Women´s Bantamweight

Hitomi Akano remained best bantamweight women in the world. Akano in his last fight won the rematch against Amanda Buckner in a dispute for the Strikeforce title. And with the victory she was elected by our team as the best in this division.

This division does not have eligible 25 fighters

Women´s Strawweight

Megumi Fujii remained the best Strawweight in the world. The Japanese fighter won his last fight by submission against Miku Matsumoto at 3:16 in the first round.

This division does not have eligible 25 fighters

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