PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

rodrigoviolim · January 11, 2021

PRIDE ANNOUNCES NEW FORMAT IN THE BUSHIDO EVENTS AND MAY MAKE SOME CHANGES FOR THE NEXT YEAR.

by Sean Smith

Held this Monday afternoon, PRIDE Fighting Championships announced the return of Bushidos events for next year and PRIDE President Nobuyuki Sakakibara announced that these events will be held in a different format.

First he clarified the reasons for the cancellations of the Bushido events that were scheduled this year.

"Well, we were discussing a new format and we were going to hold the events normally, however, we didn't have as many fighters on the roster as we have now and so we had to cancel and focus on the GP and the numbered events.

About the new format Sakakibara said it will be a model for bringing in new talent and will put academies as teams, which will compete in a tournament at Bushido events.

"It will be a competition between big academies and dojos," he added.

"The idea is a league between the academies and to reveal new talents and in the grand final place the stars of these gyms to do the main fight. ''

Asked if he could speak if he already had a confirmed team, Sakakibara said.

"Yes, of course. Takada Dojo, Yoshida Dojo, Chute Boxe, BTT ... these are already in the project and we are still going to look for more teams to finalize the formats."

Last week Blurcat.com learned that PRIDE could undergo changes for the next year and Sakakibara answered questions about speculation about changes in weight divisions, expansion of events around the world and the creation of women's divisions in the event.

Weight divisions

"Perhaps there will be the creation of one under Lightweight. Fighters from the lighter divisions are emerging around the world and we have some of them competing among the lightweights, so we could do that next year."

Expansion around the world

"As for the expansion, we reach the point of holding events in the USA every year and this will continue. Our partners from Strikeforce and EliteXC will be able to help us and we could have great fights there. With respect to other countries, we arrived close to Brazil in 2005. , when Wanderlei Silva and 'Minotauro' Nogueira, were around, but our plan now is to stabilize in the USA and then take PRIDE around the world, soon. "

Creation of women's divisions

"We will certainly go for it, we are seeing the success of our partners Strikeforce and EliteXC, and most of the best fighters are here in Japan and why not take advantage of it. We will plan for it to happen, I don't know if it will happen in 2008, but in soon the female MMA will grow and we will participate in this growth. "

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vladjarca · January 11, 2021

Kang thinks he can hang with Uncle Chael's thrash talking ways?

And Gary Goodridge vs. Mark Hunt sounds like a dream heavyweight bar fight, hope we get to see it!

CageRage · January 12, 2021

Can't wait to see how these Bushido tournaments work out, should be a fun ride.

rodrigoviolim · January 12, 2021

Kang thinks he can hang with Uncle Chael's thrash talking ways?

And Gary Goodridge vs. Mark Hunt sounds like a dream heavyweight bar fight, hope we get to see it!

Kang and Sonnen after that talk will have to solve in the ring, it is already being programmed...

Kang and Sonnen after that talk will have to solve in the ring, it is already being programmed.

thanks for coment!

Can't wait to see how these Bushido tournaments work out, should be a fun ride.

I intend to do it in the IFL style, but I still haven't decided if it would be a playoff tournament or two blocks with playoffs.

thanks for coment cage!

rodrigoviolim · January 12, 2021

PRIDE FC PLUGS HOLE IN 12-FIGHT PRIDE 40 LINEUP

by Sean Smith

A speculated bout between PRIDE Fighting Championships welterweight contender Paulo Filho and veteran Yuki Kondo has been made official for main event in PRIDE 40 on Dec. 8 at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka.

Filho was scheduled to fight Denis Kang in PRIDE 36, but an injury ended up taking the Brazilian out of the fight. And after a year, since his victory over Kazuo Misaki, Filho will return to the PRIDE ring, where he remains undefeated with an 8-0 record.

Kondo will face the third Brazilian in a row. Since the return of PRIDE, Kondo has not lost and overcame Renzo Gracie and Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos, both by unanimous decision.

The show will take place at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka, 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 40: Defending Honor

Date: December 2, 2007

Venue: Kyocera Dome Osaka

Local: Osaka, Japan

PRIDE 39 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

The PRIDE Fighting Championship returns to Yokohama for PRIDE 39: Legends. The special Sunday fight card features legendary middleweights Frank Shamrock and Royce Gracie in main event.

To make everything official, the fighters first had to step on the scale Saturday at the Yokohama Arena, the same venue where the fights will take place on Sunday.

Gracie enters the headliner looking to return the victories. Having a 13-3-3 record heading into the fight, this is the Brazilian jiu jitsu legend chance to come back shine in the spotlight.

Shamrock is looking to steal the spotlight from Royce and put his name amongst those at the top of the division. On his PRIDE debut, Shamrock had a submission victory over Melvin Manhoef. His last loss was precisely to another Gracie, Renzo, at EliteXC where he ended up being disqualified for an illegal blow.

PRIDE 39: Legends

Date: November 4, 2007

Venue: Yokohama Arena

Local: Yokohama, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Frank Shamrock (205 lbs) vs. Royce Gracie (186 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Bob Sapp (265 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Hong Man Choi (265 lbs) vs. Kimbo Slice (225 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Rumina Sato (161 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (161 lbs) vs. Josh Thomson (161 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Krzysztof Kulak (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Charles Bennett (160 lbs) vs. Kazuyuki Miyata (160 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsunori Kikuno (160 lbs) vs. Andre Dida (160 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD

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CageRage · January 12, 2021

PRIDE 35: Renaissance

Date: July 14, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Frank Shamrock (205 lbs) vs. Royce Gracie (186 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Bob Sapp (265 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Hong Man Choi (265 lbs) vs. Kimbo Slice (225 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Rumina Sato (161 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (161 lbs) vs. Josh Thomson (161 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Krzysztof Kulak (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Charles Bennett (160 lbs) vs. Kazuyuki Miyata (160 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsunori Kikuno (160 lbs) vs. Andre Dida (160 lbs)

vladjarca · January 12, 2021

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Frank Shamrock (205 lbs) vs. Royce Gracie (186 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Bob Sapp (265 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Hong Man Choi (265 lbs) vs. Kimbo Slice (225 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Rumina Sato (161 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (161 lbs) vs. Josh Thomson (161 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Krzysztof Kulak (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Charles Bennett (160 lbs) vs. Kazuyuki Miyata (160 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsunori Kikuno (160 lbs) vs. Andre Dida (160 lbs)

Kimbo's debut fight could not be against anyone else, great booking

kinnikuniverse · January 12, 2021

PRIDE 35: Renaissance

Date: July 14, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Frank Shamrock (205 lbs) vs. Royce Gracie (186 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Bob Sapp (265 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Hong Man Choi (265 lbs) vs. Kimbo Slice (225 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Rumina Sato (161 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Satoru Kitaoka (161 lbs) vs. Josh Thomson (161 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Krzysztof Kulak (185 lbs) vs. Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Charles Bennett (160 lbs) vs. Kazuyuki Miyata (160 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsunori Kikuno (160 lbs) vs. Andre Dida (160 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · January 12, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;"><img src=https://i.imgur.com/NkBwiJl.png></div> Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Yokohama Arena. Legends Frank Shamrock and Royce Gracie will collide in the PRIDE FC ring tonight. The night also brings the explosive duel between Bob Sapp and Ray Sefo and the long-awaited debut of the success of street fights, Kimbo Slice, who will face the giant Hong Man Choi. 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! Matt the fight between these legends promises great emotions. Shamrock will try to maintain his winning streak and Royce will seek to return him to the winning streak. This fight will be very good, we can guarantee that. And of course, Kimbo Slice. This guy is an animal and will face a kickboxer of quality and enormous stature. It will be interesting ... 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! <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FQl1JbuYrLk?rel=0;&autoplay=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> Lenne Hardt: PRIDE 39: Legends! Liveeeee from Yokohama Arena! Now here comes the full card! The first match!!! From Brazil, Andre Dida!!! From Japan, Katsunori Kikuno! Second match; From Japan, Kazuyuki Miyataaai!!! From USAAA, Charles Bennett!!! Third Match; From Japann, Ryo Kaaawaaamura! From Polanddd, Krzysztof Kulakkkk!!! Fourth match; From USAAA, Joshhhh Thomson! From Japan, Saaaatoru Kitaokaaa!!! Fifth match; Frommm Russia, Roman Zentsovvvv!!! Frrrrrom Netherlandssss!!! Valentjin Overeeeeeem!!! Sixth match; From Japaaan, Hatsu Hiokiii!!! Frrrrom Japann, Rumina Satoooo!! Seventh match; Froooom Japan, Daijiroooo Matsui!!!! Frooom Brazilllll, Ronaldooo 'Jacare' Souzaaaa!!! Eighth match; From South Korea, Hong Man Choiiii!! Frommmm USAAAAA, Kimbo Sliceeeeee!!! Ninth match; Froooooommm South Koreaaaaaa, Yoshihiroooo Akiyaaaaama!! Frooom Japaaan, Kiyoshiiiiii Tamuraaaaa!! Tenth match; Froooooommm Japan, Yuki Sasaki!! Frooom Brazillll, Renzoooooo Gracieeeee!!! Eleventh match; Froooooommm New Zeland, Raaaay Sefo!! Frooom USAAAAA, 'The Beast' Booooooob Saaaaappppp!!! Finalll match: Frooom Braziiiilll!!! Roooooyce Gracieeeee!! Froooomm USAAAA!!! Frank Shaaaaamrock!!! PRIDE 39: LEGENDS LIVE IN YOKOHAMAAAA ARENAAAA IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!! <div style="text-align:center;">Preliminary Card Lightweight Bout Katsunori Kikuno (7-1-2) vs. Andre Dida (4-0-1) </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The first of the prelim fights is Katsunori Kikuno (7-1-2, 0-0 PRIDE) )going head to head with Andre Dida (4-0-1, 0-0 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our judges at ringside are: Fukaya Kaemon, Joe Ancona, and Kawaguchi Kazuo. About to fight in front of a home crowd, Kikuno unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:52) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Kikuno hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Dida nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:33) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:33) Kikuno slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Dida acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 09:12) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:12) Dida misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kikuno to attack with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 08:46) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 08:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 08:10) Kikuno uses a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:10) Dida uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:43) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 07:43) Dida lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:27) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:27) Kikuno slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and an inaccurate spinning kick. (Rd 1 - 07:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:06) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 1 - 07:06) Kikuno is off-target with a jab and also doesn't connect with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:06) Dida throws a leg kick but it gets checked. (Rd 1 - 06:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 06:42) Kikuno misses a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:42) Dida hits a jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:18) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 05:47) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 05:26) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 05:26) Kikuno slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target. (Rd 1 - 05:14) Dida is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 05:09) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 05:09) Kikuno scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 05:09) Dida scores with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 05:03) Kikuno wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 05:03) Dida quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Kikuno! (Rd 1 - 05:03) Dida is too slow though, and Kikuno is back up. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Dida fools Kikuno with a feint. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Kikuno misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Dida comes in with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Kikuno is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! He is covering up, trying to buy time to recover! (Rd 1 - 04:23) Dida goes under the guard and floors Kikuno with a right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 04:18) Without hesitation, Dida goes to finish Kikuno off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 04:18) Dida is too slow though, and Kikuno is back up. (Rd 1 - 03:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Kikuno lands a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Dida scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Taking a few gulps of breath, Kikuno is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 03:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Kikuno lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Dida hits a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 03:24) Kikuno is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 03:24) The winner, by knock out; Andre Dida! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Andre Dida def. Katsunori Kikuno by KO (Punch) in 6:36 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Lightweight Bout Charles Bennett (20-15-2) vs. Kazuyuki Miyata (4-5)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which Charles 'Krazy Horse' Bennett (20-15-2, 2-4 PRIDE) battles 'Little Hercules' Kazuyuki Miyata (4-5, 0-1 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Tahara Shoraku, and Fukaya Kaemon. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Miyata steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Krazy Horse lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 09:27) Miyata shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:27) Miyata has the takedown! Krazy Horse pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 09:21) Miyata punches down at Krazy Horse, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:57) Krazy Horse works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 1 - 08:57) Miyata seizes the opportunity, Krazy Horse was too slow and gets caught in side control. (Rd 1 - 08:35) Miyata attempts the mount. (Rd 1 - 08:35) He is too good for Krazy Horse, and has mount. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Miyata tries to lock Krazy Horse in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 08:03) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Krazy Horse has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 07:29) By submission, the winner is Kazuyuki Miyata! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Kazuyuki Miyata def. Charles Bennett by Submission (Armbar) in 2:31 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Welterweight Bout Krzysztof Kulak (16-5-2) vs. Ryo Kawamura (7-1-2)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which Krzysztof 'Model' Kulak (16-5-2, 0-0 PRIDE) battles Ryo Kawamura (7-1-2, 0-0 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our judges at ringside are: Tahara Shoraku, Fukaya Kaemon, and Joe Ancona. There's a roar from the crowd as Kawamura enters, he is from around here. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:45) It looked like we were about to see Kulak try and get some grappling started, but Kawamura was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Kawamura can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:22) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 08:59) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Kulak lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Kawamura lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Kawamura closes in on Kulak, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Kulak hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Kawamura throws a punch but Kulak avoids it. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Kawamura steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Kulak hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Kawamura lands a left hand and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 08:02) Kulak may have been setting up to shoot, but Kawamura aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 08:02) A jab lands from Kawamura, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:40) Kawamura hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:40) Kulak hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:16) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 06:52) Kawamura can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 06:29) Kawamura moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Kulak into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:29) Kulak hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 06:29) Kawamura hits a left hand but Kulak avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 06:20) For the first time, Kawamura is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 06:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 06:12) Kawamura misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Kulak comes in with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 05:45) Kulak shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 05:45) Kulak couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Kawamura hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 05:45) Kulak can't get Kawamura down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:23) Kawamura is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 05:17) With the ropes trapping Kawamura, Kulak looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 1 - 05:17) Kulak has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Kulak fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Kulak blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Kulak tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 04:15) He can't get the mount as Kawamura rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Kulak attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Kawamura doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Kulak blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Kulak pounds away, Kawamura is in big trouble and is definitely rocked! (Rd 1 - 02:24) Kulak attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Kawamura doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Kulak blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Kawamura is in huge trouble now, as Kulak successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:21) With both hooks in, Kulak tries to flatten Kawamura out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Kawamura gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 01:00) The winner, by submission; Krzysztof Kulak! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Krzysztof Kulak def. Ryo Kawamura by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:00 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Lightweight Bout Satoru Kitaoka (19-7-9) vs. Josh Thomson (13-2-1 NC)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on to the next match, in which Satoru Kitaoka (19-7-9, 0-0 PRIDE) competes against Josh 'The Punk' Thomson (13-2-1 NC, 1-0 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. Our ringside judges are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Tahara Shoraku, and Fukaya Kaemon. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Thomson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Kitaoka with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:27) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 09:07) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Kitaoka timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:56) Kitaoka attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Thomson to the ground. (Rd 1 - 08:56) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Thomson to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 1 - 08:40) Kitaoka throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Kitaoka unloads with some right hands, but Thomson deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Kitaoka blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 07:45) In half guard, Kitaoka catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:27) Kitaoka blocks Thomson as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 07:13) In half guard, Kitaoka catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Kitaoka blocks Thomson as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 06:41) Kitaoka pounds away, but Thomson calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 06:23) Kitaoka blocks Thomson as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 06:08) Kitaoka unloads with some right hands, but Thomson deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 05:56) Kitaoka blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 05:36) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 05:29) Kitaoka appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Thomson took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 05:29) Thomson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:18) Circling, Kitaoka clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 05:18) Thomson connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Thomson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:58) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Thomson looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Thomson fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:34) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Thomson rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Moving around, Kitaoka is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Thomson connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:38) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Kitaoka wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:28) With Thomson in his grasp, Kitaoka tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Kitaoka can't get the throw, as Thomson wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Thomson is looking to muscle Kitaoka back against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Kitaoka out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 02:33) With Thomson in his grasp, Kitaoka tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Kitaoka doesn't get the throw, Thomson instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Thomson tries to wrestle Kitaoka backward and up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Kitaoka doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Kitaoka looks to take Thomson down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Kitaoka can't get the throw, as Thomson wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Thomson is trying to push Kitaoka so that his back is up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 01:41) He does so and now has Kitaoka pinned to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Thomson attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Kitaoka on the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Thomson can't get Kitaoka down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Thomson drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Kitaoka fights it as best he can, but ultimately ends up on his hands and knees with Thomson on top and facing him. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Thomson hits a knee to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Kitaoka, turtled up, takes a soccer kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Thomson can't stop Kitaoka getting back up after that kick. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Thomson looked like he was about to shoot, but Kitaoka stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Kitaoka steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Kitaoka attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Thomson to the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Thomson blocks the attempted throw and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Kitaoka prevents Thomson from hitting a knee. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Kitaoka attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Thomson to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Kitaoka uses a nice inside leg trip and Thomson is forced to pull guard! (Rd 2 - 03:46) In guard, Kitaoka is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Kitaoka punches down at Thomson, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Thomson wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Kitaoka keeps him at bay. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Kitaoka punches down at Thomson, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Kitaoka throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Thomson moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Kitaoka is fighting it too hard. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Kitaoka pounds away, but Thomson isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Thomson moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Kitaoka is fighting it too hard. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Kitaoka pounds away, but Thomson isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Kitaoka fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard. (Rd 2 - 00:43) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Taking a few gulps of breath, Thomson is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 00:34) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Kitaoka manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Kitaoka looks to take Thomson down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Kitaoka uses a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 2 - 00:25) Thomson gives up his back off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Kitaoka tries to finish Thomson off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Thomson doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. Miyoshi Shigematsu: Thomson. Tahara Shoraku has Kitaoka as the winner. Fukaya Kaemon gives the result in favour of Thomson. Josh 'The Punk' Thomson is the winner by split decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:Josh Thomson def. Satoru Kitaoka by Split Decision.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Heavyweight Bout Roman Zentsov (18-9) vs. Valentijn Overeem (26-23)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which 'The Russian Hammer' Roman Zentsov (18-9, 2-1 PRIDE) takes on Valentijn 'The Python' Overeem (26-23, 1-4 PRIDE). The referee is John McCarthy. The judges for this bout are: Tahara Shoraku, Fukaya Kaemon, and Joe Ancona. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:51) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Zentsov misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Overeem may have been setting up to shoot, but Zentsov aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 09:26) A punch from Zentsov fails to land. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Zentsov initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Overeem manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Zentsov throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 08:56) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 08:56) Zentsov lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:56) Overeem hits a jab and also hits a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 08:45) Zentsov wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 08:45) Overeem quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Zentsov! (Rd 1 - 08:45) Overeem fires away with punches and Zentsov is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 08:45) With Zentsov taking a beating, referee John McCarthy has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 08:32) The winner, by TKO, is Valentijn 'The Python' Overeem! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:Valentijn Overeem def. Roman Zentsov by TKO (Strikes) in 1:28 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Lightweight Bout Rumina Sato (25-10-2) vs. Hatsu Hioki (13-2-1)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the last of the preliminary fights, 'Moon Wolf' Rumina Sato (25-10-2, 1-0 PRIDE) takes on Hatsu Hioki (13-2-1, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division. John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Tahara Shoraku, Fukaya Kaemon, and Joe Ancona. The crowd gives both fighters a good reaction during their entrances, you have two hometown fighters squaring off in this bout. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 09:47) Sato gets in close and clinches with Hioki. (Rd 1 - 09:28) With control of the clinch, Sato tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Sato can't get the takedown as Hioki wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 09:13) With control of the clinch, Hioki tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:13) It's unsuccessful, Sato maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 09:02) Hioki attempts to wrestle Sato to the ground. (Rd 1 - 09:02) Hioki gets the takedown! Sato pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 08:48) Hioki is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 08:48) Sato finds his opponent too skilled, and Hioki passes half guard into a full mount. (Rd 1 - 08:19) Hioki attempts to set up an armbar on Sato from the mount. (Rd 1 - 08:19) Showing good defence, Sato stacks up Hioki to defend the armbar, and eventually works to getting side control. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Sato fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 07:25) Sato blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Sato throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Sato blocks Hioki as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 06:37) In side control, Sato throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hioki guessing. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Hioki tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 06:04) Sato tries to pound on Hioki, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 05:51) Sato blocks Hioki as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 05:32) In side control, Sato catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 05:16) Hioki tries to pull guard on Sato but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 05:01) With no progress being made, referee John McCarthy stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 04:52) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Sato aggressively moves in and grapples with Hioki. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Sato looks to take Hioki down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 04:35) A great inside leg trip sees Hioki get thrown to the mat and Sato is left in guard. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Sato throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Hioki attempts a triangle choke on Sato from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Sato gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:28) Hatsu Hioki takes the victory by way of submission! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:Hatsu Hioki def. Rumina Sato by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 6:32 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Card Welterweight Bout Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>We open the main portion of the show with Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza (6-1, 1-0 PRIDE) facing Daijiro Matsui (10-18-4, 5-8-2 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Tahara Shoraku, Fukaya Kaemon, and Joe Ancona. Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Souza clearly has a significant weight advantage now. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Souza confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Souza can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 09:48) Matsui collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 1 - 09:43) The winner, by knock out, is Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Daijiro Matsui by KO (Punch) in 0:17 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Heavyweight Bout Hong Man Choi (1-1) vs. Kimbo Slice (0-0)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on, 'Techno Goliath' Hong Man Choi (1-1, 0-1 PRIDE) faces Kimbo Slice (0-0, 0-0 PRIDE). The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Joe Ancona, and Kawaguchi Kazuo. The weight difference here is obvious, as Kimbo must be giving up at least 40lbs to his opponent. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 09:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 09:34) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Kimbo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Choi attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 09:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 09:07) Kimbo slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 08:56) Taking a few gulps of breath, Choi is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 08:41) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 08:27) Choi is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 1 - 08:12) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Choi is off target with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. Kimbo lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:48) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Kimbo misses a jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Choi misses with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Choi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 1 - 07:36) For the first time, Kimbo is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 07:27) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:27) Kimbo dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 07:27) It looks like Choi has been cut across the forehead by a strike. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Kimbo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Choi comes in with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:59) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:59) Choi is trying to muscle Kimbo up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 06:59) Choi does it, Kimbo is stuck with his back to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 06:41) Choi hits a knee strike to the stomach. (Rd 1 - 06:16) Kimbo is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 06:00) Choi uses dirty boxing to punish Kimbo while he is pressed up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:48) Choi seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 1 - 05:48) Kimbo looks very tired out there. (Rd 1 - 05:48) Choi pins Kimbo up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 05:31) Choi pins Kimbo up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Kimbo is trapped against the ropes and Choi hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 04:58) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:58) With the fight having been stuck against the ropes for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:51) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Kimbo slips past a right hook and counters with a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Choi is hurt, that blow seems to have broken his nose judging by the blood. (Rd 1 - 04:51) That's going to make breathing a lot tougher and tire him out quicker. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Choi wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 04:44) Kimbo starts pounding away on Choi, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 04:44) Kimbo pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Choi. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Kimbo pounds away and Choi eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Kimbo pounds away and Choi eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Kimbo tries to lock Choi in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Choi stops Kimbo from applying it. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Choi tries to move to guard, but Kimbo doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:19) In side control, Kimbo begins working to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Kimbo almost gets the mount, but Choi bucks his hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Kimbo looks very, very tired. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Choi manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Choi looks totally gassed. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Choi is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 02:50) He does it, and has the mount on Kimbo. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Choi unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Choi pounds away and Kimbo struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Choi pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Kimbo. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Choi pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Choi takes the back as Kimbo tries to sweep him! (Rd 1 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Choi fires off some rights, but Kimbo isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Kimbo tries to turn over and sweep Choi but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Choi pounds away with rights, but Kimbo covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Choi tries to pound on Kimbo, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Choi has his right eye now totally swollen shut, an after-effect of the broken nose no doubt. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Choi. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Choi falls for a clever feint. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Choi misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Kimbo comes in with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 04:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:28) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Kimbo doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Choi doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Choi misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Kimbo attacks with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:02) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:42) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:22) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Choi tries to wrestle Kimbo backward and up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Kimbo ends up backed against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Choi tries to use dirty boxing against Kimbo, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Kimbo takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Choi keeps Kimbo up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Choi hits Kimbo, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Kimbo looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Kimbo is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Choi tries to use dirty boxing against Kimbo, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Choi tries to use some dirty boxing, but Kimbo uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Referee Mario Yamasaki thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Choi doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a nice right hook. Kimbo lands a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Choi scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Kimbo misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:47) The gash on the forehead of Choi has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 2 - 00:27) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Using his wrestling skills, Choi is trying to push Kimbo up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 00:11) He does so and now has Kimbo pinned to the ropes. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. The judges' decisions are now being announced. All three judges give the result in favour of Choi. Making 'Techno Goliath' Hong Man Choi the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:Hong Man Choi def. Kimbo Slice by Unanimous Decision. </div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Middleweight Bout Kiyoshi Tamura (32-13-3, 6-4 PRIDE) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (9-2-1 NC, 0-1 PRIDE)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another match is about to begin; Kiyoshi Tamura (32-13-3, 6-4 PRIDE) going up against Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama (9-2-1 NC, 0-1 PRIDE). Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our ringside judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Tahara Shoraku. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:19) Sexyama comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 09:19) Tamura throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 09:08) Sexyama gets hold of Tamura. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Using his wrestling skills, Sexyama is trying to push Tamura up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Sexyama can't manage it, Tamura fought it. (Rd 1 - 08:48) Sexyama defends himself from an attempted knee. (Rd 1 - 08:36) Tamura is looking to muscle Sexyama back against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 08:36) Tamura can't move Sexyama at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 1 - 08:19) Using his wrestling skills, Sexyama is trying to push Tamura up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 08:19) Sexyama achieves it, pinning Tamura to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 08:06) Sexyama attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Tamura to the ground. (Rd 1 - 08:06) It's unsuccessful, Tamura maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Sexyama attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Tamura to the ground. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Tamura is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard! (Rd 1 - 07:32) In half guard, Sexyama catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:15) Sexyama fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 06:47) Looking to catch his breath, Sexyama is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:25) Tamura tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Sexyama throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 05:53) Tamura tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Sexyama doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 05:33) Sexyama throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Sexyama throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 04:54) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 04:54) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Tamura can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Tamura throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Sexyama quickly shoots on Tamura. (Rd 1 - 04:02) A great sprawl from Tamura prevents the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Tamura comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Sexyama lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Tamura throws a one-two, but Sexyama was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:05) A one-two from Tamura fails to land. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Sexyama moves in fast and shoots on Tamura. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Sexyama gets hold of a leg but Tamura remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Sexyama drives Tamura up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Sexyama pins Tamura up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Sexyama looks to take Tamura down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Sexyama can't get the throw, as Tamura wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Tamura goes for a foot stomp, but Sexyama senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Tamura lands a few quick punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Sexyama looks to take Tamura down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 01:20) An outside leg trip sweeps Tamura down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling half guard! (Rd 1 - 01:04) Sexyama fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Sexyama throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Tamura tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Sexyama doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Sexyama pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Tamura throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Sexyama takes the chance and grabs Tamura into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Sexyama looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Sexyama gets it! Tamura manages to pull guard upon impact. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Sexyama starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 2 - 04:12) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Tamura tries to get back up. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Sexyama somehow ends up on top of Tamura in north-south position. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Sexyama hits a short knee to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Tamura tries to move from under Sexyama, but can't get free. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Sexyama hits a short knee strike to the head. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Scooting free from under Sexyama, Tamura scrambles. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Tamura scrambles to his feet, but Sexyama immediately drives him up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Sexyama looks to set up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 02:31) He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing Tamura to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! He gets side control! (Rd 2 - 02:13) Sexyama punches down at Tamura, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Tamura tries to pull guard on Sexyama but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Sexyama throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 01:19) In side control, Sexyama begins working to get a mount. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Sexyama struggles but cannot mount Tamura. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Tamura tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Sexyama fires off some rights, but Tamura isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Tamura tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight. The judges' decisions are now being announced. All three judges have Sexyama down as the winner. Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama is the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result:Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Kiyoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision. </div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Welterweight Bout Renzo Gracie (13-7-1-1 NC) vs. Yuki Sasaki (21-13-1)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Moving on to the next match, in which Renzo Gracie (13-7-1-1 NC, 3-5-1) takes on Yuki Sasaki (21-13-1, 0-1 PRIDE). Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Fukaya Kaemon, Joe Ancona, and Kawaguchi Kazuo. Sasaki, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 09:53) Sasaki comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Sasaki gets the takedown! Gracie pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Sasaki left his neck exposed though, and Gracie grabbed a guillotine on the way down! (Rd 1 - 09:28) The guillotine is fully sunk in, Sasaki has no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 08:52) Renzo Gracie takes the win by submission! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Renzo Gracie def. Yuki Sasaki by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:08 of Round 1.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Heavyweight Bout Bob Sapp (8-3-1) vs. Ray Sefo (2-0)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The co-main event is up next. Bob 'The Beast' Sapp (8-3-1, 2-2 PRIDE) battles Ray 'Sugarfoot' Sefo (2-0, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division. Our referee is Yuji Shimada. The judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Tahara Shoraku. The pre-fight face-off only serves to showcase how much taller Sapp is; he towers over Sefo. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:53) Sapp shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Sapp gets hold of a leg but Sefo remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Sapp can't get Sefo down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:28) With the ropes trapping Sefo, Sapp looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:28) An outside leg trip sweeps Sefo down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control! (Rd 1 - 09:12) Sefo takes a crunching knee strike to the ribs from under side control! (Rd 1 - 08:54) Sapp is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 08:54) He gets the mount. (Rd 1 - 08:20) Sapp pounds away and Sefo struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 08:07) Sapp fires away and Sefo is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 08:07) Sefo appears to go limp and the referee dives in and pulls Sapp away - it's all over! (Rd 1 - 07:48) Bob Sapp takes the victory by way of knock out! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Bob Sapp def. Ray Sefo by KO (Punch) in 2:12</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Middleweight Bout Frank Shamrock (23-8-2) vs. Royce Gracie (13-3-3)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's time for the main event of the evening! Frank Shamrock (23-8-2, 1-0 PRIDE) battles Royce Gracie (13-3-3, 1-2-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division. The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Miyoshi Shigematsu, and Tahara Shoraku. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 09:49) A tentative jab from Gracie lands. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Shamrock throws a punch but Gracie was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Gracie lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Shamrock connects with a jab, but Gracie avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 09:00) Shamrock comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:00) A jab lands from Shamrock, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Gracie warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to shoot in. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Shamrock throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Gracie takes the chance and shoots on Shamrock. (Rd 1 - 08:23) Shamrock sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 1 - 08:01) A jab is wide from Shamrock, but then he catches Gracie with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Looking glassy-eyed, Gracie staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! (Rd 1 - 07:55) Shamrock pounces and smashes Gracie with a big right hand! Down he goes! (Rd 1 - 07:44) Shamrock moves in quickly, kneeling beside Gracie and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 07:44) Shamrock pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Gracie. (Rd 1 - 07:30) Shamrock unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Gracie tries to pull guard on Shamrock but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Shamrock throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 06:28) Shamrock blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 06:15) Shamrock pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 06:03) Shamrock blocks Gracie as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 05:49) Shamrock pounds away on Gracie but can't land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 05:34) Shamrock blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Shamrock fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 04:50) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Shamrock throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Taking a few gulps of breath, Shamrock is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Shamrock moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Shamrock throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:03) The takedown is unsuccessful, Shamrock sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 1 - 03:29) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Shamrock manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:22) From the grapple, Shamrock tries to pick Gracie up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 1 - 03:22) He gets Gracie up! Shamrock slams him down, ending up in side control. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Looking to catch his breath, Shamrock is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Shamrock fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Gracie tries to pull guard on Shamrock but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Shamrock tries to pound on Gracie, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Shamrock blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Shamrock throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Shamrock blocks Gracie as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Shamrock steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:27) From the grapple, Shamrock tries to pick Gracie up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 1 - 00:27) There's the slam! Gracie is planted onto his back, and can only stop Shamrock at side control. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Shamrock pounds away, but Gracie isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Gracie can't get past the sprawl of Shamrock and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:17) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Shamrock is the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Shamrock can't keep control of Gracie in the grapple, and is soon being pushed around. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Gracie looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Gracie doesn't get it, Shamrock blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Gracie tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Gracie doesn't get the trip, Shamrock instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Shamrock attempts to pick Gracie up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Shamrock has him! Slams him down! Shamrock gets side control. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Shamrock pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Shamrock blocks Gracie as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Shamrock tries to pound on Gracie, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Shamrock doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Shamrock blocks Gracie as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Shamrock throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Gracie tries to pull guard on Shamrock but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:10) Shamrock throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Gracie tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Gracie looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Shamrock unloads with some right hands, but Gracie deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Gracie tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:07) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Mario Yamasaki standing them both back up. (Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. The official decisions are being reported now. All three judges have given Shamrock the win. The winner, by unanimous decision, is Frank Shamrock! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Frank Shamrock def. Royce Gracie by Unanimous Decision. <img src=http://str8hustlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Frank-Shamrock-480x264.jpg> PRIDE 39: Legends Date: November 4, 2007 Venue: Yokohama Arena Local: Yokohama, Japan Attendance: 7,640 Gate: $1,983,344 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 76% Main Card Middleweight Bout: Frank Shamrock def. Royce Gracie by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout: Bob Sapp def. Ray Sefo by KO (Punch) in 2:12 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie def. Yuki Sasaki by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:08 of Round 1. Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Kiyoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout: Hong Man Choi def. Kimbo Slice by Unanimous Decision. Welterweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza def. Daijiru Matsui by KO (Punch) in 0:17 of Round 1. Preliminary Card Lightweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki def. Rumina Sato by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 6:32 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout: Valentjin Overeem def. Roman Zentsov by TKO (Strikes) in 1:28 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson def. Satoru Kitaoka by Split Decision. Welterweight Bout: Krzysztof Kulak def. Ryo Kawamura by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:00 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Kazuyuki Miyata def. Charles Bennett by Submission (Armbar) in 2:31 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Andre Dida def. Katsunori Kikuno by KO (Punch) in 6:36 of Round 1. POST FIGHT <img src=https://i.imgur.com/TwXQehx.png> - Sakakibara announced that the PRIDE: Shockwave 2007 card will have a PRIDE vs. Duel. Strikeforce / EliteXC, however the fights will still be announced and will be part of the show's preliminary card. - Shamrock thanked Royce for the fight and the fans who came to the arena to follow the fight. - Royce said that Shamrock is a very tough athlete and that he hopes to return as soon as possible to training. - Renzo Gracie said he would accept a rematch against Frank Shamrock. - Shamrock said he was open to facing Renzo, because in the first fight between them ended in a controversial way. - Bob Sapp said he had no injuries and hopes to fight on the end of the year card. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREDICTIONS Cagerage: (10-2) vladjarca: (9-3) kinnikuniverse: (8-4) </div></div></blockquote>

rodrigoviolim · January 14, 2021

PRIDE: FINAL CONFLICT 2007 LINEUP FINALIZED

by Sean Smith

This Monday afternoon, PRIDE FC announced the full card at PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007.

Some fights had already been confirmed after the results in PRIDE: Critical Countdown, where the semi-finalists were decided, and now, the order of the fights has been revealed. The main event will be the GP Heavyweight final and the co-main event will be the GP Lightweight final.

The Heavyweight semi-finals put Fedor Emelianenko in a rematch against Kevin Randleman and Mark Hunt will face Aleksander Emelianenko. Some curious things may happen at this GP. Fedor may have to face his brother Aleksander, in case both of them win. Randleman and Hunt, will be able to beat both brothers in the same night, both will be able to take revenge on Fedor, because in this case, they have already been overcome by the legend of PRIDE.

In the GP Lightweight dispute, a lot of expectations for the fights and who will reach the final. The long-awaited duel between Gomi and Aoki is highly anticipated by fans, but, 'Kid' Yamomoto and Gesias Cavalcante run out, like underdogs wanting to postpone the favorites' plans.

The show will take place at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka, 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:

PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007

Date: December 30, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

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vladjarca · January 14, 2021

That final 4 in the HW GP is awesome, I think we'll have Hunt vs. Fedor in the final with Fedor getting revenge for his brother! And then there's young Chael who's about to move to 2-0 in PRIDE

Can't help but notice you lost Frank Shamrock to the UFC tho

rodrigoviolim · January 14, 2021

That final 4 in the HW GP is awesome, I think we'll have Hunt vs. Fedor in the final with Fedor getting revenge for his brother! And then there's young Chael who's about to move to 2-0 in PRIDE

Can't help but notice you lost Frank Shamrock to the UFC tho

GP Heavyweight is fine, but, I think Lightweight will be very difficult to predict the champion, let's see what will happen.

Well was planning Shamrock vs. Belfort for the Shockwave card, but, the way out changed plans ... But we will pay back in the UFC... news very soon

CageRage · January 15, 2021

I also think Fedor will likely win the HW GP, which is great. But since the LW GP is practically unpredictable, I will attempt to predict it. I'm calling it, and will stick to it when I make my actual predictions for the card, Gomi vs. Cavalcante with Gomi winning.

rodrigoviolim · January 15, 2021

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rodrigoviolim · January 15, 2021

I also think Fedor will likely win the HW GP, which is great. But since the LW GP is practically unpredictable, I will attempt to predict it. I'm calling it, and will stick to it when I make my actual predictions for the card, Gomi vs. Cavalcante with Gomi winning.

Man after Hunt defeated Barnett, I see him as the only one who can beat Fedor, but I think Fedor is very favorite.

Among the lightweights everything is very similar, I would bet on a Gomi vs. Aoki, but if I were to bet on an underdog I would also put Cavalante

rodrigoviolim · January 16, 2021

PRIDE 40 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

The so far undefeated in his career Paulo Filho will make his return to PRIDE by doing the main event of the night in front of Japanese MMA legend Yuki Kondo.

Filho (14-0, 8-0 PRIDE), who was scheduled to return to April, had his plans postponed due to an injury. In his last fight, the Brazilian submitted Kazuo Misaki in PRIDE Bushido 13 with an armbar, near the end of the first round.

Kondo (48-19-6, 3-6 PRIDE) has already faced big names in MMA and will now have Filho as one of the biggest challenges in his career. In his last two fights Kondo overcame, also Brazilians, Renzo Gracie and Evangelista 'Cyborg' both in the unanimous decision.

The show will take place at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka, 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 40: Defending Honor

Date: December 2, 2007

Venue: Kyocera Dome Osaka

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (161 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (161 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Renato Sobral (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Caol Uno (155 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (155 lbs) vs. Jens Pulver (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Kazunori Yokota (155 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Eric Esch (265 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (235 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) vs. Po'ai Suganuma (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Masakazu Imanari (155 lbs) vs. Milton Vieira (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs) vs. Bernard Ackah (205 lbs)

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kinnikuniverse · January 17, 2021

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (161 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (161 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Renato Sobral (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Caol Uno (155 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (155 lbs) vs. Jens Pulver (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Kazunori Yokota (155 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Eric Esch (265 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (235 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) vs. Po'ai Suganuma (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Masakazu Imanari (155 lbs) vs. Milton Vieira (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs) vs. Bernard Ackah (205 lbs)

CageRage · January 17, 2021

PRIDE 40: Defending Honor

Date: December 2, 2007

Venue: Kyocera Dome Osaka

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (161 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (161 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Renato Sobral (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Caol Uno (155 lbs) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (155 lbs) vs. Jens Pulver (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Kazunori Yokota (155 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Eric Esch (265 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (235 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ryuta Noji (205 lbs) vs. Zelg Galesic (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) vs. Po'ai Suganuma (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Masakazu Imanari (155 lbs) vs. Milton Vieira (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs) vs. Bernard Ackah (205 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · January 17, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Kyocera Dome Osaka. Today Paulo Filho puts his invincibility at stake against Yuki Kondo in the main event of the night. Filho returns after just over a year without a fight and faces an opponent who has always been active and today returns to a main PRIDE Fighting Championships fight...

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! I'm very excited about the return of Filho, this guy is a monster, he overcame great opponents in PRIDE and is undefeated and will certainly have another great fight against Yuki Kondo, a veteran of the sport, with more than 80 professional fights. Kondo was already a challenger to the PRIDE middleweight belt, he already fought against Wanderlei Silva, he had a close fight with Dan Henderson, where he was defeated in Split Decision, so he is not just any opponent.

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 40: Defending Honor! Liveeeee from Kyocera Dome Osaka! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From France, Christian M'Pumbu!!! From Cote D'Ivore, Bernard Ackah!

Second match; From Brazil, Miltooon Vieiraaa!!! From Japan, Maaaasakazu Imanariiiii!!!

Third Match; From USA, Po'ai Suganumaaa! From Braziiill, Gloooover Teiiiixeiraaaa!!!

Fourth match; From Croatia, Zelg Galesiccccc! From Japan, Ryutaaa Nojiii!!!

Fifth match; Frommm South Korea, Mu Bae Chooooooi!!! Frrrrrom USAAAA!!! Ericccc 'Butterbeaaaaaan"!!!

Sixth match; From Japaaan, Kiichiiii Kunimotoooi!!! Frrrrom Japann, Kazunoriii Yooookoootaaaa!!

Seventh match; Froooom USAAAA, Jeeeeeens Puuuuuulllllver!!!! Frooom Japaaaan, Katsuyaaaaa Iiiiiiinoue!!!

Eighth match; From Japan, 'Kissssss' Nakaaaaooooo!! Frommmm Netherlands, Giiiilbert Yveeeeellll!!!

Ninth match; Froooooommm Braaaaaziiiillll, 'Shaooolin' Ribeirooooo!! Frooom Japaaan, Caaaaaaaaol Unooooooo!!

Tenth match; Froooooommm Netherlaaaands, Meeeelvin Manhoeffff!! Frooom Brazillll, Renatoooo 'Babaluuuu' Sobral!!!

Eleventh match; Froooooommm USAAA, Yveeees Edwards!! Frooom Japaaaaaan, Haaaaayaaaaatooooo 'Machhhh' Sakuraiiiiiiiiiii!!!

Finalll match: Frooom Japan!!! Yukiiiiiiiii Koooooooondoooooo!! Froooomm Braziiiiiiilllllll!!! Pauuuuulllooooooooo Filhooooooooooo!!!

PRIDE 40: DEFENDING HONOOOOOR LIVE IN KYOCERAA DOME OSAKAAAA IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!!

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout

Christian M'Pumbu (6-0) vs. Bernard Ackah (1-0)

The preliminary fights start with Christian 'Tonton' M'Pumbu (6-0, 0-0 PRIDE) going up against Bernard 'The Tragic Comedian' Ackah (1-0, 0-0 PRIDE).

Kim Winslow will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) M'Pumbu lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Ackah scores with a jab and also nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Ackah misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing M'Pumbu to attack with a left jab and a wicked right uppercut!
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Ackah collapses, that shot knocked him out!
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Christian M'Pumbu takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Christian M'Pumbu def. Bernard Ackah by KO (Punch) in 1:20 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Masakazu Imanari (11-6-2) vs. Milton Vieira (7-5-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which 'Ashikan Judan' Masakazu Imanari (11-6-2, 0-3 PRIDE) battles Milton Vieira (7-5-1, 0-1 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Kim Winslow. The judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Vieira is much taller than his opponent, towering over him as the referee gives them their instructions.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Vieira comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Imanari pulling guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Vieira pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Imanari tries to catch Vieira with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Vieira begins trying to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Vieira passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Imanari starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Imanari is left turtled up with Vieira behind him.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Imanari takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Controlling Imanari from behind, Vieira tries to drag him down.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Imanari digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Imanari tries to break free of back control, but Vieira is too tenacious.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Vieira tries to pick Imanari up and dump him onto the ground.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Imanari keeps his composure, and Vieira cannot get past his takedown defence.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Showing good tenacity, Imanari breaks free of back control and gets back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) There's a takedown attempt from Vieira.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) Imanari partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Vieira has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 06:16) Unable to complete the takedown, Vieira instead pushes Imanari up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:55) Vieira tries to take Imanari down.
(Rd 1 - 05:55) Vieira can't get the takedown as Imanari wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) Imanari looks to take Vieira down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) Vieira stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Imanari against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) With the ropes trapping Imanari, Vieira looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) An outside leg trip sweeps Imanari down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!
(Rd 1 - 04:53) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) In guard, Vieira throws a couple of punches designed to keep Imanari guessing.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) Vieira throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) Vieira looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Imanari starts a scramble for position.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) Imanari ends up pushing down on Vieira who is facing him in turtle position.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) Imanari pounds away, but Vieira isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Vieira gets back to his feet.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Vieira shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Imanari almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Vieira has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Vieira drives Imanari up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:49) Vieira tries to take Imanari down.
(Rd 1 - 02:49) It's unsuccessful, Imanari maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 02:49) The takedown may have been blocked, but Imanari is still stuck against the ropes and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) With Imanari stuck against the ropes, Vieira tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Vieira doesn't get the takedown, Imanari instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) Imanari exerts total control, keeping Vieira smothered against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Showing good control, Imanari keeps Vieira stuck against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) Imanari looks to sweep a leg out from under Vieira so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) Vieira has no answer to a slick trip, he is left down under side control!
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Vieira shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Vieira gets hold of a leg but Imanari remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Vieira can't get Imanari down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) Imanari, stuck with his back against the ropes, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Vieira is exerting.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for thirty seconds or more.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) With the ropes trapping Imanari, Vieira looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Vieira can't get Imanari down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) Vieira looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) The takedown doesn't work, Imanari blocked it and then turns it so that Vieira is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Imanari tries to take Vieira down.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Imanari doesn't get it, Vieira blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Vieira is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 2 - 03:01) With Vieira stuck against the ropes, Imanari tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:01) Vieira blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) Breathing very hard, Imanari is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) Imanari tries to take Vieira down.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) Vieira cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Imanari fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 01:56) Vieira tries to sweep Imanari but can't do it.
(Rd 2 - 01:44) Imanari throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Imanari blocks an attempted sweep.
(Rd 2 - 01:09) In guard, Imanari throws a couple of punches designed to keep Vieira guessing.
(Rd 2 - 00:39) Vieira tries to sweep Imanari but can't do it.
(Rd 2 - 00:19) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Vieira.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Vieira couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Imanari hops in place on the other.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Vieira can't get Imanari down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Vieira is breathing very hard.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Fukaya Kaemon: Imanari.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tetsuzan Watoga has Vieira as the winner.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Kanagi Fujimaro has called it a victory for Imanari.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) So the winner, by split decision, is 'Ashikan Judan' Masakazu Imanari!

Official Result: Masakazu Imanari def. Milton Vieira by Split Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Glover Teixeira (6-2) vs. Po'ai Suganuma (8-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which Glover Teixeira (6-2, 1-0 PRIDE) battles Po'ai Suganuma (8-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. The judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Suganuma fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Glover lands a pair of tentative jabs.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) A one-two from Suganuma fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Suganuma attacks with strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Glover hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) A one-two from Suganuma fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Suganuma hits a left jab and then catches Glover with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Glover dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a wicked right uppercut!
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Judging from the reaction of Suganuma, that shot may have seriously damaged his jaw.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Suganuma goes down hard, he's out!
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Glover Teixeira takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result:Glover Teixeira def. Po'ai Suganuma by KO (Punch) in 1:33 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout
Ryuta Noji (8-3) vs. Zelg Galesic (7-2)

Next up is a match in which Ryuta Noji (8-3, 1-0 PRIDE) competes against Zelg 'Benkei' Galesic (7-2, 0-1 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be John McCarthy. The judges for this bout are: Fukaya Kaemon, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Noji uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Galesic lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Galesic slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a powerful straight right that landed cleanly!
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Noji goes down hard, he's out!
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Zelg Galesic takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Zelg Galesic def. Ryuta Noji by KO (Punch) in 0:35 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Eric Esch (10-4-1) vs. Mu Bae Choi (6-3)

Next up is a match in which Eric 'Butterbean' Esch (10-4-1, 2-2 PRIDE) battles Mu Bae Choi (6-3, 4-2 PRIDE).

Kim Winslow will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Fukaya Kaemon.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Choi had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Butterbean can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) Butterbean uses a left jab, but Choi avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 09:07) Butterbean throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 1 - 08:53) Butterbean is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Choi comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Choi gets hold of a leg but Butterbean remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) With Butterbean not going down, Choi settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) With the ropes trapping Butterbean, Choi looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Butterbean cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Choi looks to get past the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Advancing his position with ease, he mounts Butterbean.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Choi starts unloading with massive rights and Butterbean is getting pasted!
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Referee Kim Winslow jumps in and saves Butterbean from taking any more shots!
(Rd 1 - 07:35) By TKO, the winner is Mu Bae Choi!

Official Result: Mu Bae Choi def. Eric Esch by TKO (Strikes) in 2:25 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Kazunori Yokota (6-0-3) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (4-2)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Kazunori Yokota (6-0-3, 0-0 PRIDE) battles Kiichi 'Strasser' Kunimoto (4-2, 0-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division.

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Yokota aggressively moves in and grapples with Kunimoto.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) With Kunimoto in his grasp, Yokota tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) Kunimoto blocks the attempted throw and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Kunimoto tries to wrestle Yokota backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) He does so and now has Yokota pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) With the ropes trapping Yokota, Kunimoto looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) The takedown doesn't work, Yokota blocked it and then turns it so that Kunimoto is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Yokota presses Kunimoto into the ropes, forcing him to carry all of his weight.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Yokota looks to take Kunimoto down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Yokota doesn't get it, Kunimoto blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Yokota looks to take Kunimoto down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Yokota can't get the throw, as Kunimoto wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Kunimoto uses a vicious foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) Kunimoto tries to take Yokota down.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) The takedown is successful and he is now on top of a turtled up Yokota.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Kunimoto rolls the turtled Yokota over and secures side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:29) Kunimoto attempts to arm triangle Yokota from side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:29) Yokota fights off the arm triangle attempt.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Yokota tries to pull guard on Kunimoto but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Kunimoto throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Kunimoto throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) Kunimoto attempts a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) Yokota blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 04:42) Yokota tries to move to guard, but Kunimoto doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Kunimoto attempts a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Yokota blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 03:46) Yokota tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:23) Kunimoto connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kunimoto manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) Kunimoto can't keep control of Yokota in the grapple, and is soon being pushed around.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) Yokota looks to take Kunimoto down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) The throw doesn't work, Kunimoto blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:56) Kunimoto hits Yokota with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Kunimoto is trying to muscle Yokota up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Yokota ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) Kunimoto looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) Yokota cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) Kunimoto begins trying to get himself into mount.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) He gets the mount.
(Rd 1 - 00:32) Kunimoto tries to lock Yokota in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 00:32) Yokota stacks up Kunimoto and punches away until he stops the armbar attempt. Yokota gets side control off it.
(Rd 1 - 00:12) Yokota pounds away, but Kunimoto calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Kunimoto comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Kunimoto can't get past the sprawl of Yokota and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) Yokota prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Kunimoto who is able to spring back up.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) Kunimoto is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 04:15) Kunimoto can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Yokota gets hold of Kunimoto.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) With Kunimoto in his grasp, Yokota tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Kunimoto is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
(Rd 2 - 03:40) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Yokota keeps very tight to Kunimoto, peppering him with short strikes.
(Rd 2 - 03:27) Kunimoto drags Yokota in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) Yokota fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 02:49) Kunimoto tries to pull Yokota in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Yokota begins trying to pass the guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Kunimoto tries to get back up.
(Rd 2 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:23) Kunimoto ends up in guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) Kunimoto attempts to pass guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) Kunimoto isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
(Rd 2 - 01:47) Yokota tries to catch Kunimoto with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 2 - 01:34) Kunimoto looks to pass guard and get side control.
(Rd 2 - 01:34) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Yokota tries to get back up.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) The scramble ends with Yokota grabbing Kunimoto and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.
(Rd 2 - 01:11) Yokota lets go and backs away from Kunimoto, apparently unhappy with his position.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) For the first time, Yokota is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Kunimoto is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 2 - 01:01) Yokota may have been setting up to shoot, but Kunimoto aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 01:01) A punch from Kunimoto fails to land.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:45) Yokota comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:45) Kunimoto almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Yokota has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 00:45) Yokota drives Kunimoto up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) Showing his ability to control opponents, Yokota smothers Kunimoto against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) 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) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

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

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

The crowd are going wild for Kunimoto, delighted at this upset win.

Official Result: Kiichi Kunimoto def. Kazunori Yokota by Unanimous Decision.

Main Card

Lightweight Bout
Katsuya Inoue (15-5-1) vs. Jens Pulver (21-8-1)

We open the main portion of the show with Katsuya Inoue (15-5-1, 0-0 PRIDE) facing Jens 'Lil' Evil' Pulver (21-8-1, 2-2 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Pulver counters a right hand with a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Pulver fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Pulver moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Inoue into exchanging strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Pulver moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Inoue.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) A jab is wide from Pulver, but then he lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) Pulver can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Pulver can't connect with a jab, but then hits Inoue with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Pulver slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.
(Rd 1 - 07:51) Pulver fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) Pulver throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) A punch from Pulver fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Pulver confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Inoue had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Pulver connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) Taking a few gulps of breath, Pulver is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Pulver comes forward, walking down Inoue.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Inoue manages a counter jab.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) A jab lands from Pulver but Inoue evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Pulver throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 06:33) Inoue seizes the chance and grabs Pulver into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:24) Inoue is looking to muscle Pulver back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:24) Pulver ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) Inoue looks to take Pulver down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) He trips Pulver, sending him down!
(Rd 1 - 06:07) The takedown allows Inoue to take the back of Pulver.
(Rd 1 - 05:37) Pulver is in huge trouble now, as Inoue successfully gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) With both hooks in, Inoue tries to flatten Pulver out for the rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) Pulver doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Inoue maintains his hooks, despite Pulver trying to break them.
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Inoue pounds away with right hands and Pulver is having trouble doing anything about it!
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Pulver is out! Referee John McCarthy leaps in and stops the fight!
(Rd 1 - 04:25) The winner, by knock out; Katsuya Inoue!

Official Result: Katsuya Inoue def. Jens Pulver by KO (Punch) in 5:35 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Gilbert Yvel (32-13-1-1 NC, 3-8-1 NC) vs. Yoshihiro Nakao (7-1-2 NC)

Another match is about to begin; Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (32-13-1-1 NC, 3-8-1 NC PRIDE) battling Yoshihiro 'Kiss' Nakao (7-1-2 NC, 3-1 PRIDE).

Our referee is Kim Winslow. Our judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Kawaguchi Kazuo, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Yvel hits a kick to the leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Nakao is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Yvel finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Nakao doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Nakao misses with a big right hand, allowing Yvel to counter with a left jab and a right head kick that doesn't make contact.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Nakao scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Yvel hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Nakao slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.
(Rd 1 - 07:22) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter can land a good shot.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Yvel is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Nakao hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Yvel doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Nakao lands a one-two.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Yvel lands a left jab and also connects with a quick head kick.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) That last blow may have really hurt Nakao, he staggers backward looking dazed!
(Rd 1 - 05:43) Yvel pounces and smashes Nakao with a big right hand! Down he goes!
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Yvel quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Nakao!
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Incredibly, Nakao holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 05:06) In comes Yvel looking to get some form of ground control.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Yvel doesn't get any further than being in guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Yvel fires off a few punches.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Nakao drags Yvel in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
(Rd 1 - 04:02) Yvel throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) Nakao pulls Yvel down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 03:23) Yvel throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Nakao throws out some punches, but Yvel leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Yvel pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:32) Nakao throws out some punches, but Yvel leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) With no progress being made, referee Kim Winslow stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Yvel is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Nakao is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) Yvel scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) Nakao misses a jab but hits a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Yvel is breathing very hard.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Nakao doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Yvel lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Yvel looks very tired out there.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Nakao grabs Yvel, who looks shattered, and pulls him into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Nakao tries to take Yvel down.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) It's unsuccessful, Yvel maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Nakao looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Nakao can't get Yvel down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Nakao and Yvel break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Yvel is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Nakao hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Nakao scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Yvel lands a left jab and a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:40) Breathing very hard, Nakao is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Yvel feints one way and then the other, throwing Nakao off balance and leaving him badly exposed.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Yvel dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Nakao is trying to push Yvel so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) He does so and now has Yvel pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) Yvel takes a knee strike just above the hip.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) Yvel gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
(Rd 2 - 03:34) Nakao tries to use a knee to the thigh, but Yvel is able to block it.
(Rd 2 - 03:18) Nakao tries a foot stomp, but Yvel seizes the chance to create some space and break free.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Yvel hits a jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Nakao lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) Yvel looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) Yvel lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. Nakao connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 02:15) Nakao seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 01:43) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:43) Nakao misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Yvel attacks with a quick kick.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Yvel attempts to wrestle Nakao to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) The takedown doesn't work, Nakao blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) Nakao looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) It doesn't work, Yvel defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) With control of the clinch, Nakao tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Yvel blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:30) Yvel attempts to wrestle Nakao to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 00:30) Nakao stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:01) With control of the clinch, Nakao tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:01) Nakao can't get Yvel down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Yvel looks like he is completely out of gas.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Nakao looks like he is completely out of gas.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tetsuzan Watoga has given Nakao the win.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tsumemasa Kawakami has Yvel as the winner.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Kawaguchi Kazuo gives the result in favour of Nakao.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Yoshihiro 'Kiss' Nakao wins by split decision!

Official Result: Yoshihiro Nakao def. Gilbert Yvel by Split Decision.

Lightweight Bout
Caol Uno (24-10-4) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (19-2)

Another match is about to begin; 'Uno Shoten' Caol Uno (24-10-4, 1-1 PRIDE) going up against Vitor 'Shaolin' Ribeiro (19-2, 1-1 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. Our judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Uno steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Using his wrestling skills, Uno is trying to push Shaolin up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Uno achieves it, pinning Shaolin to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Shaolin wrestles back against Uno, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Moving in fast, Uno wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Uno is looking to muscle Shaolin back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Uno manages it and controls Shaolin up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) Uno attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Shaolin to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) Shaolin is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Uno throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:43) Uno throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) Shaolin gets the double underhooks in and pulls Uno close, controlling him well.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Uno punches down at Shaolin, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Uno throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:54) Shaolin shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:54) Shaolin gets the takedown! Uno pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) Shaolin is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) Uno was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) The scramble sees Shaolin up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the ropes almost immediately.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Uno looks to take Shaolin down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) The throw doesn't work, Shaolin blocked it and then turns it so that Uno is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Smothered against the ropes, Uno is trapped there, unable to get free.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Shaolin attempts a trip to put Uno on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Shaolin can't get Uno down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Uno remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Shaolin looks to sweep a leg out from under Uno so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Shaolin doesn't get the trip, Uno instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) Uno attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Shaolin to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) Uno can't get the throw, as Shaolin wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Shaolin attempts a trip to put Uno on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Uno has no answer to a great trip!
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Uno gives up his back off the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:49) Shaolin tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Shaolin blocks Uno as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Shaolin tries to get a body triangle applied but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) Uno tries to turn over and sweep Shaolin but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 01:40) Shaolin tries to finish Uno off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 01:40) Uno doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 01:00) Uno tries to turn over and sweep Shaolin but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:39) Shaolin tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Uno tries to turn over and sweep Shaolin but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Shaolin attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Uno defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Uno moves in and clinches.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Uno tries to wrestle Shaolin backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Uno can't do it though, and Shaolin gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Shaolin attempts a trip to put Uno on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) It doesn't work, Uno defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Shaolin looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Shaolin doesn't get it, Uno blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 03:37) Shaolin and Uno break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) For the first time, Uno is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) For the first time, Shaolin is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Uno moves in and clinches.
(Rd 2 - 02:53) With Shaolin controlled by the clinch, Uno looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 2 - 02:53) It's unsuccessful, Shaolin maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Uno attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Shaolin to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Shaolin blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Uno and Shaolin break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) Uno gets in close and clinches with Shaolin.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Uno tries to wrestle Shaolin backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Uno can't do it though, Shaolin defended it well.
(Rd 2 - 01:27) Uno is trying to muscle Shaolin up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:27) Uno manages it and controls Shaolin up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:13) Uno goes for a foot stomp but Shaolin works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 01:01) A few deep breaths betray that Uno is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Uno gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:39) With Shaolin controlled by the clinch, Uno looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 2 - 00:39) Uno can't get Shaolin down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) With Shaolin in his grasp, Uno tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) Uno can't get the throw, as Shaolin wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) Uno is breathing very hard.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) Shaolin looks to take Uno down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) An outside leg trip sweeps Uno down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Vitor 'Shaolin' Ribeiro wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Vitor Ribeiro def. Caol Uno by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Renato Sobral (30-9) vs. Melvin Manhoef (17-4-1)

Next up is a match in which Renato 'Babalu' Sobral (30-9, 0-1 PRIDE) takes on Melvin Manhoef (17-4-1, 0-1 PRIDE).

The referee is Kim Winslow. Our ringside judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Kawaguchi Kazuo, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Sobral rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) A jab hits home from Manhoef and then he hits Sobral with a body kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Manhoef fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) A punch from Manhoef fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Sobral hits a tentative left hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) A punch from Manhoef fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Manhoef comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Sobral fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) A jab is wide from Manhoef, but then he catches Sobral with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Manhoef is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Manhoef can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Manhoef can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Sobral collapses, that shot knocked him out!
(Rd 1 - 08:00) The winner, by knock out, is Melvin Manhoef!

Official Result: Melvin Manhoef def. Renato Sobral by KO (Punch) in 2:00 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Hayato Sakurai (31-8-2) vs. Yves Edwards (32-13-1)

The co-main event is up next. Hayato 'Mach' Sakurai (31-8-2, 9-4 PRIDE) faces Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards (32-13-1, 2-2 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division.

The referee is Yuji Shimada. The judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Fukaya Kaemon.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:54) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Edwards hits a big left hand. Sakurai misses with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Edwards is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Sakurai gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Edwards tries to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) He gets it, and now has Sakurai in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Edwards misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) From the clinch, Sakurai takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.
(Rd 1 - 08:23) Edwards keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Sakurai tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Edwards releases the Muay Thai clinch and steps back, preparing for a different plan of attack.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Sakurai timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) Sakurai is trying to push Edwards so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) Sakurai can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Using his wrestling skills, Edwards is trying to push Sakurai up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Edwards does it, Sakurai is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:10) Edwards is trying to lock Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:10) Edwards manages it and now controls Sakurai by the back of the head.
(Rd 1 - 05:59) Sakurai partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 05:05) Taking a few gulps of breath, Edwards is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) There's a takedown attempt from Edwards.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) A great sprawl from Sakurai prevents the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:37) Edwards appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Sakurai took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:37) Sakurai fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Edwards with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 04:22) Sakurai lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) Sakurai steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) A jab lands from Sakurai, but Edwards evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Sakurai is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Sakurai manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Sakurai can't keep control of Edwards in the grapple, and is soon being pushed around.
(Rd 1 - 03:09) Edwards is trying to force Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:09) Edwards can't get it though, and Sakurai is able to get free.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Edwards, but Sakurai was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) Sakurai throws a one-two, but Edwards was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Edwards closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Edwards lands a right hand and then lands a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 02:06) Edwards, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.
(Rd 1 - 02:06) Sakurai throws a one-two, but Edwards was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 01:45) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Edwards chooses to shoot in on Sakurai.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Edwards gets hold of a leg but Sakurai remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Unable to complete the takedown, Edwards instead pushes Sakurai up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Edwards is looking to get Sakurai in a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) He gets it and now has Sakurai in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 00:41) Sakurai wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Edwards can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left.
(Rd 2 - 04:35) Without taking too much damage, Sakurai is able to clinch with Edwards.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Sakurai tries to knee Edwards, but gets blocked.
(Rd 2 - 04:07) Edwards is aiming to get Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:07) Sakurai doesn't let himself get caught, and slips out of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Sakurai is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Edwards is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Edwards.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) Edwards couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Sakurai hops in place on the other.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) Edwards uses the position to drive Sakurai up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Looking for a takedown, Edwards drops down and gets hold of a leg. Sakurai remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Showing great tenacity, Sakurai pulls his leg free and is able to circle out.
(Rd 2 - 02:47) Sakurai steels himself to attack once more, he is running desperately short of time and needs a finish!
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Sakurai moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Edwards hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Sakurai lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:22) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 2 - 02:22) Edwards checks a leg kick and counters with a right jab and a good left hook.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) Sakurai looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) Edwards looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) A tired-looking Edwards shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Sakurai almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Edwards has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Edwards drives Sakurai up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) With the ropes trapping Sakurai, Edwards looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Edwards doesn't get the takedown, Sakurai instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) With the ropes trapping Edwards, Sakurai looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) It doesn't work, Edwards defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 01:15) Sakurai attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Edwards to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 01:15) Edwards stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Sakurai against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) Edwards is trying to lock Sakurai into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) Sakurai fights back against Edwards, turning him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:30) Edwards 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 2 - 00:12) With Sakurai stuck against the ropes, Edwards tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) It's unsuccessful, Sakurai maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Kawaguchi Kazuo: Edwards.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tsumemasa Kawakami has called it a victory for Sakurai.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Fukaya Kaemon has called it a victory for Edwards.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards wins by split decision!

Official Result: Yves Edwards def. Hayato Sakurai by Split Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Paulo Filho (14-0) vs. Yuki Kondo (48-19-6)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Paulo 'Ely' Filho (14-0, 8-0 PRIDE) goes head to head with Yuki Kondo (48-19-6, 3-6 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be Kim Winslow. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Fukaya Kaemon, and Kanagi Fujimaro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Kondo steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Kondo fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Filho with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Filho chooses to shoot in on Kondo.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) He has the takedown! Kondo pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) In guard, Filho begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Filho gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Filho tries to lock Kondo into an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Kondo defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Kondo tries to pull guard on Filho but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Filho is trying to move from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Kondo doesn't allow Filho to get the mount.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Kondo tries to move to guard, but Filho doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Filho is trying to move from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Kondo desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Filho takes his back! He was lightning quick there, what a great move!
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Filho tries to finish Kondo off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Kondo stops Filho from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Filho blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) Kondo gets into an even worse position as Filho applies a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Filho, with the body triangle, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Kondo fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Filho loses his body triangle control thanks to Kondo squirming over, but gets mount from it.
(Rd 1 - 04:40) Filho unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 1 - 04:40) With punches raining down, Kondo desperately tries to get away but only succeeds in giving up his back!
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Filho gets into a really dominant position by applying a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 04:09) Filho pounds away and Kondo struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Filho, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Filho flattens Kondo out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
(Rd 1 - 03:41) Paulo 'Ely' Filho takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Paulo Filho def. Yuki Kondo by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:19 of Round 1.
PRIDE 40: Defending Honor
Date: December 2, 2007
Venue: Kyocera Dome Osaka
Local: Osaka, Japan
Attendance: 4,289
Gate: $ 960,736
Critical Rating: 73%
Commercial Rating: 68%

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho def. Yuki Kondo by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:19 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards def. Hayato Sakurai by Split Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Melvin Manhoef def. Renato Sobral by KO (Punch) in 2:00 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Vitor Ribeiro def. Caol Uno by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Yoshihiro Nakao def. Gilbert Yvel by Split Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue def. Jens Pulver by KO (Punch) in 5:35 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Kiichi Kunimoto def. Kazunori Yokota by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Mu Bae Choi def. Eric Esch by TKO (Strikes) in 2:25 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Zelg Galesic def. Ryuta Noji by KO (Punch) in 0:35 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Glover Teixeira def. Po'ai Suganuma by KO (Punch) in 1:33 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Masakazu Imanari def. Milton Vieira by Split Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Christian M'Pumbu def. Bernard Ackah by KO (Punch) in 1:20 of Round 1.

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara was asked by a reporter about the failure to negotiate with Mirko Filipovic, who renewed with the UFC. He said that Filipovic made it clear that he wants to become UFC champion and that perhaps the Croatian will only return to PRIDE if he is released from the UFC.

- About the main event Sakakibara said that Son proved to be the best 185 lbs in the world.

- Filho said he respects Kondo and that it was a pleasure to fight him. Regarding the fight he said that the intention was to end the fight quickly, leave without injuries and that is what happened.

- Kondo congratulated Filho for tonight's performance.

- Edwards was happy to defeat a legend like Hayato Sakurai and hopes to return as soon as possible.

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PREDICTIONS

kinnikuniverse (6-6)

CageRage (6-6)

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rodrigoviolim · January 17, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">VITOR BELFORT-YOSHIHIRO AKIYAMA HEADLINES PRIDE NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT</div>

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

This Monday morning PRIDE made the announcement of its end-of-year event Shockwave 2007. Traditionally the event is held at the turn of the year and brings a card full of fights and this year will be no different. The card will feature 16 fights and will feature former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort against Hero´s GP Light Heavyweight champion Yoshihiro Akiyama.

Vitor Belfort comes from two knockouts, over Matt Lindland at PRIDE 36 and the most recent with a kick to the head over the legend Kazushi Sakuraba at PRIDE 38.

Yoshihiro Akiyama arrived at PRIDE with morale after a great career start at HERO´S, where he won the organization's GP Light Heavyweight. However, in his PRIDE debut he was defeated by Ikuhisa Minowa in PRIDE 35 and managed to get back on the winning track by overcoming Kiyoshi Tamura in the unanimous decision in PRIDE 39.

The preliminary card will consist entirely of duels between PRIDE vs. EliteXC / Strikeforce. The partnership between the events promotes exchanges of fighters between organizations and fights between their fighters.

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.</div>

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

Date: December 31, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/yF4BMrc.png" rel="external nofollow">Russow wins title</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/yMM0Xb9.png" rel="external nofollow">Mousasi wins title</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/YSNcq5r.png" rel="external nofollow">Matt Lindland out of fight</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/g8Etb65.png" rel="external nofollow">DREAM and FITE TV</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/XbSatmF.png" rel="external nofollow">Yvel wants to fight Overeem</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/oW5cjKb.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Jung vs. Sato announced</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/wA1xdqw.png" rel="external nofollow">WEC 30: Beebe vs. Wineland II - everyone clean</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/jowEcL0.png" rel="external nofollow">Kang responds to Sonnen</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/69FjvDa.png" rel="external nofollow">Sefo on potential fight</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/29lH94x.png" rel="external nofollow">WEC 31: McCullough vs. Cerrone annonced</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/gSD3Avg.png" rel="external nofollow">CW announce show</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/QLW4msm.png" rel="external nofollow">Bosse wins title</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

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

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

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/QMJcFFT.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 40: Defending Honor</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/peyTn8U.png" rel="external nofollow">Shooto: Tabera vs. Watanabe</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/b4ImuD0.png" rel="external nofollow">M1: Bosse vs. Marshall</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

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

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

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

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

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/v4X2TqI.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC 74: Serra vs. Koscheck</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/8DJzRmJ.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE: Shockwave 2007</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul></div>

rodrigoviolim · January 17, 2021

PRIDE: FINAL CONFLICT 2007 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

Today we weighed PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007, the event that will crown the new champion in the Heavyweight and Lightweight divisions.

The main event of the night will be the GP finals that started in July. Among the Heavyweights Fedor will face Kevin Randleman in a rematch of the fight that took place in 2004 and Mark Hunt faces Fedor's brother Aleksander Emelianenko.

Among the Lightweights, Takanori Gomi faces Norifumi Yamamoto in a fight that is likely to end in a knockout and Shinya Aoki has a balanced duel against Gesias Cavalcante. The Japanese media looks forward to the fight between Gomi and Aoki that could define the biggest lightweight today.

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.

PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007

Date: December 30, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweight Final: Fedor/Randleman vs. Hunt/Aleksander

PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweight Final: Aoki/Cavalcante vs. Gomi/Yamamoto

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

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (190 lbs)

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

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Denis Kang (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (205 lbs) vs. Kevin Randleman (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (205 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (161 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (161 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (161 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD

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Tara LaRosa eyes improvement

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M-1: Chivitchyan vs. Oliveira announced

Nakao attacks Sefo

MMA Around the World - Results

KOTC: LaRosa vs. Porto

Calendar - Upcoming Events

Pancrase: Linhares vs. Mizuno

PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007

UFC 74: Serra vs. Koscheck

PRIDE: Shockwave 2007

kinnikuniverse · January 17, 2021

PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007

Date: December 30, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweight Final: Fedor/Randleman vs. Hunt/Aleksander

PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweight Final: Aoki/Cavalcante vs. Gomi/Yamamoto

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

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (190 lbs)

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

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Denis Kang (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (205 lbs) vs. Kevin Randleman (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (205 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (161 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (161 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (161 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

So weird seeing DREAM still existing...

CageRage · January 17, 2021

PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007

Date: December 30, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweight Final: Fedor/Randleman vs. Hunt/Aleksander

PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweight Final: Aoki/Cavalcante vs. Gomi/Yamamoto

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

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (190 lbs)

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

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Denis Kang (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (205 lbs) vs. Kevin Randleman (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (205 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (161 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (161 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (161 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

vladjarca · January 18, 2021

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweight Final: Fedor/Randleman vs. Hunt/Aleksander

PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweight Final: Aoki/Cavalcante vs. Gomi/Yamamoto

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

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (190 lbs)

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

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Denis Kang (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kazuo Takahashi (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (205 lbs) vs. Kevin Randleman (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (205 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (161 lbs) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (161 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (161 lbs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (155 lbs)

FINALLY TIME HAS COME FOR THIS CARD !

Any idea why all the HWs in the GP came in at 205lbs, tho?

Also, my gut tells me Fedor might get upset, but my brain tells me "just bet on Fedor man" <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

rodrigoviolim · January 19, 2021

So weird seeing DREAM still existing...

Yeah man... DREAM has just emerged to be PRIDE's great local rival, but, I think without big names they won't last long.

FINALLY TIME HAS COME FOR THIS CARD !
Any idea why all the HWs in the GP came in at 205lbs, tho?
Also, my gut tells me Fedor might get upset, but my brain tells me "just bet on Fedor man"

Thanks for watching this vladjarca ... it was just a typo that left all HW with 205 lbs, but it has already been fixed in the post.

I'll try to post the results now tonight to kill the curiosity of the friends who follow.

And for everyone here who reads, I have a lot of accumulated work, so I had to take a brief break, but after a while I already release the results.

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