PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

rodrigoviolim · January 20, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Saitama Super Arena. And today PRIDE Fighting Championships fans will meet their new champions. In the Heavyweight division, legend Fedor Emelianenko tries to regain his belt and win the Heavyweights GP again, between his opponents Kevin Randleman, Mark Hunt and his brother Aleks Emelianenko also seek the greatest glory of MMA, the PRIDE FC belt.

In the Lightweight division, Takanori Gomi will also seek to regain his belt. But, his mission will be as difficult as Fedor's. Shinya Aoki, submission specialist, Kid Yamamoto, great knockout power and high level wrestling and Gesias Cavalcante, great striker and black belt in jiu jitsu, will be the opponents in the semi-finals.

We still don't know who will be the champion, but that we will have strong emotions tonight, this is guaranteed!

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! Tonight will be memorable in the history of PRIDE and MMA! Two former champions looking for their belts again, new talents looking for their greatest achievements, various scenarios to imagine and as you said, Matt, we will certainly have another unforgettable night at Saitama Super Arena.

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: FINAL CONFLICT 2007 Liveeeee from Saitama Super Arena! Now here comes the full card!

The first four fights will be valid for PRIDE GP!

Fifth match; Frommm Russia, Alexander Shlemenko!!! Frrrrrom Japaaan!!!Kazuo Takahashiiii!!!

Sixth match; From Canadaaaa, Denisssss Kangggg!!! Frrrrom USA, Chaaael Sonneeeeeeeen!!

Seventh match; Froooom Brazillll, Gregooooor Gracieeeee!!!! Frooom Japaaaan, Maaaakootooo Taaakiiimoootooo!!!

Eighth match; From USA, Fraaank Triggg!! Frommmm Japaaaaann, Ikuhisaaaaa Minowaaaaaa!!!

Ninth match; Frooom Japaaan, Kiyoooooshi Tamuraaaaa!! Froooooommm Braaaaaziiiillll, Antonio Rogerio 'Minotouroooo' Nogueiraaaa!!

Tenth match; Froooooommm Canadaaa, Carlossss Newwwton!! Frooom Japaan, Kaaaazuo Misakiiii!!!

ALL THE ARENA LIGHTS TURN OFF FOR AN INSTANT AND TURN ON AGAIN AND LIGHT ONLY THE RINGING CENTER, WHERE ARE THE FOUR SEMI-FINALISTS OF PRIDE GP.

Eleventh match; PRIDE Lightweight GP 2007 Finaaaaaaaaaaallll!!! One of these four warriors will make the final and only one of them will be the champion!

Froooooommmmm Brazilllll, Gesiaaaaaass Cavalcanteeeee!!!

Froooooooommmm Japaaaann, Shiiiiinnnnyyyyaaaa Aokiiiiii!!!

Froooommmmmm Japaaaaannnn, 'Kid' Yaaaaaamaaaamooootoooo

Frooooooooooommmmm Japaaaaannnnn, 'The Fireball Kid' Taaaakaaaanoooriiii Gomiiii!!!!

Finalll match: PRIDE Heavyweight GP 2007 Finaaaaaaaaaaallll!!! One of these four warriors will make the final and only one of them will be the champion!

Froooooommmm Russiaaaaaa, Aleksandeeeerrr Eeeeeemeeeeliiiiaaaaneeenko!!

Froooom New Zelanddddd, 'Super Samoan' Maaaaaaaaark Huuuuuuuntttt!!!

Froooooom USAAAAAAAA!!! 'The Mooooonsteeer' Kevin Raaaaaandleeemaaan!!!

Frooooooooooommmmm Russiaaaaaaaa, 'The Last Emperor' Feeeeeeedoooorrrr Emelianenkoooooooooooo!!!!!!

PRIDE: FINAL CONFLICT 2007 LIVE IN SAITAMA SUPER ARENA IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!!

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout

Takanori Gomi (28-3-1 NC) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (17-1-1 NC)

We open the prelims with 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi (28-3-1 NC, 14-1-1 NC) squaring off with Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto (17-1-1 NC, 2-0 PRIDE).

The winner moves on to the finals of the PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweights.

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges for this bout are: Funai Naosuke, Kawaguchi Kazuo, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

Both fighters get a good reaction during their entrances, they're both fighting in front of a hometown crowd.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Gomi misses a left hook and gets countered with a jab and a vicious left cross!
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Gomi is knocked down!
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Yamamoto senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Yamamoto is too slow though, and Gomi is back up.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Gomi misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick right jab and a left hand that landed cleanly.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) A punch from Gomi fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Yamamoto switches to a traditional stance.
(Rd 1 - 08:16) Gomi comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 1 - 08:16) Yamamoto hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 08:16) Gomi throws a two-punch combo but Yamamoto avoids both.
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Gomi uses a right jab but can't hit a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Yamamoto finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Gomi can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) Gomi is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 07:28) A punch from Gomi fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) Yamamoto is able to grab Gomi.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Yamamoto is looking to muscle Gomi back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Yamamoto manages it and controls Gomi up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Yamamoto tries to take Gomi down.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Gomi blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Gomi can't seem to work his way free though.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Yamamoto drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Gomi blocks the takedown attempt and turns Yamamoto around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) Gomi tries to use dirty boxing against Yamamoto, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Yamamoto lands a few quick punches to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) Gomi tries some dirty boxing, but Yamamoto wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Gomi ends up backed against the ropes instead.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) With the ropes trapping Gomi, Yamamoto looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) The takedown is successful, Gomi pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Yamamoto unloads with big rights, but Gomi covers up well.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Yamamoto leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Gomi.
(Rd 1 - 04:37) Yamamoto attempts to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:37) He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) Yamamoto pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Gomi.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) The strikes are hard enough to force Gomi to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process!
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Yamamoto pounds away and Gomi is having serious difficulty surviving them!
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Yamamoto tries to pound on Gomi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Yamamoto blocks Gomi as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Yamamoto unloads with some right hands, but Gomi deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Yamamoto blocks Gomi as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Yamamoto pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Gomi.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Yamamoto tries to finish Gomi off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Gomi stops Yamamoto from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 01:59) Gomi tries to turn over and sweep Yamamoto but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Yamamoto successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
(Rd 1 - 01:21) Yamamoto, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 01:21) Gomi doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Gomi looks very tired out there.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Gomi tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) Yamamoto attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) Gomi doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Yamamoto maintains his hooks, despite Gomi trying to break them.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Gomi throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 2 - 04:43) Yamamoto takes the chance and shoots on Gomi.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) Gomi sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Yamamoto is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) A defensive jab hits from Yamamoto.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Gomi throws a punch but Yamamoto avoids it.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Yamamoto steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Gomi can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Yamamoto with a left hook.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Yamamoto.
(Rd 2 - 03:37) Without taking too much damage, Yamamoto is able to clinch with Gomi.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) Yamamoto tries to pick Gomi up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) He gets Gomi up! Yamamoto slams him down, ending up in half guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:12) Yamamoto attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 2 - 03:12) Gomi can do nothing about the pass, and gets mounted.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Yamamoto fires away with punches and Gomi is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
(Rd 2 - 02:43) With Gomi taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!
(Rd 2 - 02:27) By TKO, the winner is Norifumi Yamamoto!

Into the final of the PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweights goes Norifumi Yamamoto!

Official Result: Norifumi Yamamoto def. Takanori Gomi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:33 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout
Shinya Aoki (15-1) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (13-1-1)

Next up is a match in which 'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki (15-1, 6-0) takes on Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante (13-1-1, 2-0 PRIDE).

A place in the final of the PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweights is at stake.

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Funai Naosuke, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Aoki deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Cavalcante can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Aoki with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Stepping in, Aoki aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Aoki tries to suck Cavalcante to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Cavalcante gets pulled down and sucked into the guard position.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Aoki tries a sweep from the guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) The sweep is partially successful, at least in unbalancing Cavalcante, and suddenly there's a wild scramble for position as both fighters look for an advantage.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) The scramble leaves Cavalcante turtled up, facing Aoki.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Aoki tries to ensnare Cavalcante in a D'Arce choke.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Aoki sinks the hold in deeply and Cavalcante has to tap!
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Shinya Aoki takes the victory by way of submission!
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Shinya Aoki moves into the PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweights final!

Official Result: Shinya Aoki def. Gesias Cavalcante by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:06 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Mark Hunt (7-3) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (12-3)

Moving on, Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt (7-3, 7-3 PRIDE) goes up against Aleksander Emelianenko (12-3, 8-2 PRIDE).

A spot in the finals of the PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweights is up for grabs.

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. Our judges at ringside are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Chris Watts, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Emelianenko hits a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Hunt lands a powerful right hook!
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Emelianenko wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Hunt knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Emelianenko, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Hunt pounds away on Emelianenko, landing several great shots that rock him!
(Rd 1 - 09:40) The referee jumps in quickly as Emelianenko has gone out!
(Rd 1 - 09:27) By knock out, the winner is Mark Hunt!
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Mark Hunt has won a spot in the PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweights final!
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Into the final of the PRIDE: GP 2007 Heavyweights tournament goes Mark Hunt!

Official Result:Mark Hunt def. Aleksander Emelianenko by KO (Punch) in 0:33 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Fedor Emelianenko (28-1-1 NC) vs. Kevin Randleman (18-12)

Moving on, 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko (28-1-1 NC, 15-0-1 NC PRIDE) goes head to head with Kevin 'The Monster' Randleman (18-12, .

The finals of the PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweights await the winner.

Refereeing this bout will be John McCarthy. Our judges at ringside are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Funai Naosuke, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Fedor misses a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Randleman doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Fedor slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Fedor comes forward, walking down Randleman.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Randleman hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) A jab is wide from Fedor, but then he scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Randleman misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 07:51) Fedor stalks forward, pressuring Randleman.
(Rd 1 - 07:51) Randleman fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.
(Rd 1 - 07:51) Fedor lands a jab and then he catches Randleman with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Fedor lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. Randleman doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Fedor comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Randleman hits a tentative left hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Fedor hits a left jab and then hits Randleman with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 06:55) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Fedor counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a solid right hand.
(Rd 1 - 06:13) Randleman is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Fedor lands a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Randleman scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Randleman misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fedor comes in with a quick left jab and a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 05:39) Randleman was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady!
(Rd 1 - 05:39) Fedor smashes Randleman with a big right hand through the guard! Down he goes!
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Fedor moves in quickly to try and finish Randleman with stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Somehow Randleman hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Fedor tries to come in and secure a ground position.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Randleman is unable to prevent Fedor from getting side control.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Fedor uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
(Rd 1 - 04:48) Fedor tries to lock Randleman in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 04:48) Fedor gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Randleman has to tap!
(Rd 1 - 04:13) The winner, by submission, is 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko!

Fedor Emelianenko has won a spot in the PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweights final!

Official Result: Fedor Emelianenko def. Kevin Randleman by Submission (Armbar) in 5:47 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout
Kazuo Takahashi (28-23-3-1 NC) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (23-6)

Another match is about to begin; Kazuo Takahashi (28-23-3-1 NC, 0-4 PRIDE) going up against Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko (23-6, 0-1 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. Our judges are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Chris Watts, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

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

Round 1
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(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Takahashi misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Shlemenko comes in with a left jab and a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Moving in fast, Takahashi wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Using his wrestling skills, Takahashi is trying to push Shlemenko up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Takahashi can't manage it, Shlemenko fought it.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Shlemenko tries to get Takahashi into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Shlemenko achieves it, Takahashi could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Shlemenko blasts Takahashi with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Shlemenko loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Takahashi the opportunity to wrestle free.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Takahashi steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Shlemenko scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Takahashi connects with a jab, but Shlemenko evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Shlemenko lands a left jab, but then can't connect with a head kick.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Takahashi comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Shlemenko lands two left hands in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Takahashi hits a left hand but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) For the first time, Takahashi is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Takahashi timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Takahashi is looking to muscle Shlemenko back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Takahashi can't move Shlemenko at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Shlemenko is looking to get Takahashi in a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Shlemenko achieves it, Takahashi could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Using the clinch, Shlemenko blasts Takahashi with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 05:28) Shlemenko keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Shlemenko keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Shlemenko blasts Takahashi with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 04:17) Takahashi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 04:17) Shlemenko keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Using the clinch, Shlemenko blasts Takahashi with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Shlemenko loses his control of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:15) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:15) Shlemenko manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:06) Shlemenko is looking to get Takahashi in a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:06) He has it hooked, Takahashi needs to find a way out quickly.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) From the clinch, Takahashi gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Shlemenko keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Shlemenko blasts Takahashi with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Shlemenko tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Takahashi isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 01:01) Using the clinch, Shlemenko hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Takahashi.
(Rd 1 - 00:47) Shlemenko misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:23) Shlemenko releases the Muay Thai clinch and steps back, preparing for a different plan of attack.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) From the looks of things, I don't think Takahashi has much left to give, he has slowed markedly.
(Rd 1 - 00:04) Takahashi moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) A big black bruise on his side is evidence that the shots that Takahashi has taken tonight have definitely been doing damage.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Shlemenko comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Takahashi gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) In guard, Shlemenko begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Shlemenko tries to lock Takahashi into an armbar.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Takahashi defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 2 - 03:20) Shlemenko blocks Takahashi as he tries a sweep from side control.
(Rd 2 - 03:03) Shlemenko attempts the mount.
(Rd 2 - 03:03) Shlemenko mounts Takahashi.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Shlemenko pounds away with rights, Takahashi is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Takahashi appears to go limp and referee Mario Yamasaki dives in and pulls Shlemenko away - it's all over!
(Rd 2 - 02:00) Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Alexander Shlemenko def. Kazuo Takahashi by KO (Punch) in 3:00 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout
Chael Sonnen (20-8-1) vs. Denis Kang (29-9-1)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Chael Sonnen (20-8-1, 1-0 PRIDE) competes against Denis Kang (29-9-1, 6-2 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our judges at ringside are: Chris Watts, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Funai Naosuke.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We don't get a touch of gloves to start.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Sonnen is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Sonnen has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Kang down.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Kang pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Sonnen pounds away with left hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Kang tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Sonnen doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Sonnen looks to get past the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) He passes straight to the mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Sonnen starts unloading with massive lefts and Kang is getting pasted!
(Rd 1 - 08:29) The referee pulls Sonnen away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 08:17) The winner, by TKO, is Chael Sonnen!

Official Result: Chael Sonnen def. Denis Kang by TKO (Strikes) in 1:43 of Round 1.

Main Card

Welterweight Bout
Makoto Takimoto (5-3) vs. Gregor Gracie (0-1)

Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Makoto Takimoto (5-3, 5-3 PRIDE) battles Gregor Gracie (0-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. Our judges at ringside are: Funai Naosuke, Kawaguchi Kazuo, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Takimoto manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Takimoto is trying to push Gracie so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:40) He does so and now has Gracie pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) With Gracie stuck against the ropes, Takimoto tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Takimoto doesn't get it, Gracie blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Gracie remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) With the ropes trapping Gracie, Takimoto looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Takimoto doesn't get it, Gracie blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) Takimoto attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Gracie to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) It doesn't work, Gracie defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 08:46) Takimoto looks to take Gracie down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:46) Gracie stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Takimoto against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Takimoto waits for Gracie to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) Moving in fast, Takimoto wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Takimoto is looking to muscle Gracie back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Takimoto can't do it though, Gracie defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Takimoto is looking to muscle Gracie back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Gracie ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:07) Takimoto tries to maintain control, but Gracie wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Takimoto moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Takimoto is trying to push Gracie so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Takimoto achieves it, pinning Gracie to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) Takimoto tries to smother Gracie against the ropes, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) Takimoto is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Takimoto steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) With Gracie controlled by the clinch, Takimoto looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) It doesn't work, Gracie defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Takimoto can't keep control of Gracie in the grapple, and is soon being pushed around.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Gracie tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Gracie can't get the trip, as Takimoto wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Takimoto is looking to muscle Gracie back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Takimoto can't do it though, and Gracie gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Clinched with Takimoto, Gracie looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Gracie doesn't get it, Takimoto blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) Gracie and Takimoto break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gracie is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Takimoto moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Using his wrestling skills, Takimoto is trying to push Gracie up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Takimoto manages it and controls Gracie up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:06) Gracie takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) With the ropes trapping Gracie, Takimoto looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Takimoto doesn't get it, Gracie blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) With Gracie stuck against the ropes, Takimoto tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) Takimoto doesn't get it, Gracie blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) Gracie is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Takimoto attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Gracie to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Takimoto doesn't get the throw, Gracie instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Takimoto doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Takimoto is pressed up against the ropes and simply can't break the control that Gracie has over him.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds.
(Rd 1 - 01:20) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Gracie is keeping Takimoto pressed up tightly against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:20) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, referee Yuji Shimada brings them back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Takimoto aggressively moves in and grapples with Gracie.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Gracie chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Takimoto down.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Takimoto cannot stop the takedown and only catches Gracie in half guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) That's his first successful takedown from three attempts.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) Gracie throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 03:59) In half guard, Gracie begins working to get side control.
(Rd 2 - 03:59) He does excellently, getting into side control.
(Rd 2 - 03:16) Gracie fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 2 - 02:51) Gracie looks to get a mount.
(Rd 2 - 02:51) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Takimoto rolled over and gave up his back instead.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Gracie tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:46) Gracie blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Takimoto does well to block an attempt to apply a body triangle.
(Rd 2 - 01:09) Gracie blocks Takimoto as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 2 - 00:47) Takimoto prevents Gracie from applying a body triangle.
(Rd 2 - 00:33) Takimoto tries a roll, but doesn't budge Gracie.
(Rd 2 - 00:18) Gracie pounds away with rights and Takimoto is eating some heavy shots!
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Gracie is looking really tired.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Gregor Gracie!

Official Result: Gregor Gracie def. Makoto Takimoto by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Ikuhisa Minowa (36-26-8) vs. Frank Trigg (15-7)

Next up, 'Minowaman' Ikuhisa Minowa (36-26-8, 10-9 PRIDE) competing against Frank Trigg (15-7, 2-1 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada will be the referee. The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Funai Naosuke, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Trigg is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) With underhooks giving him solid control over Minowa, Trigg looks for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) It's unsuccessful, Minowa maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) With underhooks giving him solid control over Minowa, Trigg looks for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Minowa stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Minowa attempts to wrestle Trigg to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Minowa doesn't get the takedown, Trigg instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Trigg uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Minowa blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Minowa looked like he was about to shoot, but Trigg stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Trigg uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Trigg doesn't get it, Minowa blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 07:12) Trigg has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Minowa down.
(Rd 1 - 07:12) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Minowa pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Trigg throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:27) Minowa tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Trigg doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Trigg pounds away, but Minowa calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Trigg blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) Trigg pounds away on Minowa but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:28) Trigg blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Trigg fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Minowa tries to get full guard on Trigg but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Trigg fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Trigg fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 1 - 03:47) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Trigg timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Trigg has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Minowa down.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) It's unsuccessful, Minowa maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 03:19) Trigg has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Minowa down.
(Rd 1 - 03:19) Trigg doesn't get it, Minowa blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
(Rd 1 - 02:39) Trigg gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Trigg is looking to muscle Minowa back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Trigg manages it and controls Minowa up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) With the ropes trapping Minowa, Trigg gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) Trigg can't get Minowa down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) Minowa may have stopped the takedown but he is having less luck getting away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Trigg has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Minowa to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Minowa blocks the takedown attempt and turns Trigg around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:25) With the ropes trapping Trigg, Minowa looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 01:25) Trigg cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) Minowa begins trying to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) Trigg can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Minowa at half guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:26) Minowa pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) Trigg tries to get full guard on Minowa but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Minowa steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) Minowa looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) Minowa can't get the takedown as Trigg wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Trigg tries to pick Minowa up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Minowa has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Trigg ends up in guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Trigg throws a few relatively weak left hands.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Minowa attempts to secure an arm.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Trigg fends off Minowa, and doesn't give up an arm.
(Rd 2 - 03:23) Trigg doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.
(Rd 2 - 03:09) Minowa grabs one of his opponent's legs and looks to be attempting a sweep of some kind.
(Rd 2 - 03:09) Trigg doesn't let Minowa get the sweep.
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Trigg starts trying to work to get past the guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Trigg passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Minowa starts scrambling.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Minowa is left turtled up with Trigg behind him.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Trigg fires away and Minowa is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!
(Rd 2 - 02:25) With Minowa taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Frank Trigg takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Frank Trigg def. Ikuhisa Minowa by TKO (Strikes) in 2:54 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (14-3, 10-2 PRIDE) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (32-14-3, 6-5 PRIDE)

Moving on, Antonio 'Minotouro' Rogerio Nogueira battles Kiyoshi Tamura.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges at ringside are: Funai Naosuke, Kawaguchi Kazuo, and Miyoshi Shigematsu.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Tamura uses a left jab while backing away.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Nogueira can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Nogueira comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Tamura fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Nogueira fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Tamura with a stunning right hook!
(Rd 1 - 09:39) He's down! Tamura falls to the floor!
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Nogueira moves in quickly, kneeling beside Tamura and starting to hammer down with punches!
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Nogueira pounds away with rights and Tamura is eating some heavy shots!
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Nogueira tries to get into the mount position.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Nogueira almost gets the mount, but Tamura bucks his hips and starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Tamura scrambles to his feet, but Nogueira grabs him from behind.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Nogueira tries some dirty boxing from behind, but Tamura wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn so that Nogueira ends up backed against the ropes instead.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) Dropping down, Tamura secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Nogueira is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) Tamura can't get Nogueira down to the ground though and gets pulled back into a clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Tamura drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) It doesn't work, Nogueira defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Tamura drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) It's unsuccessful, Nogueira maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Nogueira can't seem to work his way free though.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Tamura drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) The takedown doesn't work, Nogueira blocked it and then turns it so that Tamura is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) Nogueira catches Tamura with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Nogueira pins Tamura up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Nogueira pins Tamura up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:02) Tamura is trapped against the ropes and Nogueira punishes him with some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) Nogueira tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Tamura takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Nogueira ends up backed against the ropes instead.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Nogueira goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Tamura smothers Nogueira against the ropes and stomps down on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 05:03) Although pressed against the ropes, Nogueira still hits a few small punches to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 04:48) Nogueira scores with a few punches to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) 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 - 04:20) Tamura appeared to be going for a takedown, but Nogueira took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Nogueira can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Nogueira is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 1 - 04:02) Tamura warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.
(Rd 1 - 04:02) Nogueira can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) Nogueira throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Seizing the opportunity, Tamura clinches.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Tamura is trying to muscle Nogueira up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Nogueira ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) With the ropes trapping Nogueira, Tamura looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Tamura can't get the takedown as Nogueira wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) Tamura is trapped against the ropes and Nogueira punishes him with some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 02:35) Nogueira looks for a foot stomp but Tamura takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) Tamura ducks down and grabs a leg. Nogueira remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) Nogueira gets dragged to the mat where he pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:58) Tamura fires off a few punches.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Nogueira tries to sweep Tamura but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 01:22) In guard, Tamura is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:57) Nogueira throws out some punches, but Tamura leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) Tamura throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 00:30) Tamura pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:15) Nogueira throws out some punches, but Tamura leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) Tamura pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Tamura, but Nogueira was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Nogueira throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Nogueira throws a one-two, but Tamura was equal to it.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) Tamura seizes the chance and grabs Nogueira into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Tamura tries for a knee but Nogueira defends himself well.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Using his wrestling skills, Tamura is trying to push Nogueira up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Tamura does it, Nogueira is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) With the ropes trapping Nogueira, Tamura looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) It's unsuccessful, Nogueira maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) With the ropes trapping Nogueira, Tamura looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Tamura can't get the takedown as Nogueira wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Nogueira looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Tamura looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Nogueira pins Tamura up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Tamura is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear.
(Rd 2 - 02:38) Nogueira pins Tamura up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Nogueira hits Tamura, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Nogueira pins Tamura up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 01:46) Nogueira pins Tamura up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:35) Nogueira pins Tamura up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:15) Nogueira uses dirty boxing to punish Tamura while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:04) Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Nogueira moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Nogueira connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand to the body.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Tamura looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Nogueira simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) A jab hits home from Nogueira and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 00:15) Nogueira hits a left jab and then catches Tamura with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:05) Nogueira looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 2 - 00:05) Retreating, Tamura looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble!
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Antonio 'Minotouro' Rogerio Nogueira wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Kiyoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Kazuo Misaki (20-8-2) vs. Carlos Newton (16-12)

Next up, Kazuo 'The Hitman' Misaki (20-8-2, 6-4 PRIDE) going head to head with 'The Ronin' Carlos Newton (16-12, 5-4 PRIDE).

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges at ringside are: Miyoshi Shigematsu, Chris Watts, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Newton timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Newton attempts to wrestle Misaki to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) It doesn't work, Misaki defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Newton looks to take Misaki down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) The trip doesn't work, Misaki blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:49) Misaki tries to wrestle Newton backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:49) Newton doesn't let himself be driven back though.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Misaki tries to wrestle Newton backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Newton ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Looking for a takedown, Misaki drops down and gets hold of a leg. Newton remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Showing great tenacity, Newton pulls his leg free and is able to circle out.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Newton chooses to shoot in on Misaki.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Misaki almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Newton has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Unable to complete the takedown, Newton instead pushes Misaki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) Newton attempts a trip to put Misaki on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) An outside leg trip sweeps Misaki down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!
(Rd 1 - 07:03) Newton starts trying to work to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) Newton is too much for Misaki, passing guard and gaining side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Newton tries to ensnare Misaki in an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Misaki blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Newton blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) Newton punches down at Misaki, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 05:48) Newton throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Misaki tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Newton punches down at Misaki, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:43) Newton blocks Misaki as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Newton begins trying to get himself into mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Misaki keeps Newton at side control, not letting the mount happen.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) Newton blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) The lack of progress forces referee John McCarthy to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) For the first time, Newton is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Misaki manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:10) Misaki tries to wrestle Newton backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:10) Misaki manages it and controls Newton up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Newton, backed against the ropes, can't really do much thanks to the control that Misaki is exerting.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) With Newton stuck against the ropes, Misaki tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) Misaki can't get the takedown as Newton wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 02:04) With the ropes trapping Misaki, Newton looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:04) Misaki cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 01:47) Newton fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 01:26) Misaki tries to pull guard on Newton but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Newton throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) Misaki tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Newton tries to ensnare Misaki in a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Misaki stops Newton from applying it.
(Rd 1 - 00:10) Misaki tries to pull guard on Newton but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Newton looked like he was about to shoot, but Misaki stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) With control of the clinch, Misaki tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Misaki can't get Newton down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) With control of the clinch, Misaki tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Misaki doesn't get it, Newton blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 03:52) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) Misaki is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) Misaki manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) Misaki looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) It's unsuccessful, Newton maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) With control of the clinch, Misaki tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Newton blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:36) Newton looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:36) Newton can't get the trip, as Misaki wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Misaki is trying to muscle Newton up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Misaki doesn't manage it though, Newton defended it well.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) With control of the clinch, Misaki tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Newton is looking really tired.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Misaki throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 01:34) Newton tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Misaki tries to get into the mount position.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) He gets the mount.
(Rd 2 - 00:48) Misaki looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 00:48) Misaki pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Newton.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) Misaki unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 2 - 00:15) Misaki fires away with punches, but Newton deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 2 - 00:01) Misaki fires away and Newton is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Kazuo 'The Hitman' Misaki!

Official Result: Kazuo Misaki def. Carlos Newton by Unanimous Decision..

Lightweight Bout
Shinya Aoki (16-2) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (18-1-1 NC)

The co-main event is up next. Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto (18-1-1 NC, 3-0 PRIDE) battles 'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki (16-2, 7-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division.

The PRIDE Lightweight title is on the line. This is the final of the PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweights!

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our ringside judges are: Chris Watts, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Funai Naosuke.

The fighters face off, Aoki towering over Yamamoto.

Both fighters have plenty of support here tonight, this is a hometown fight for both of them.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but neither fighter lands anything good.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Yamamoto manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) Aoki prevents Yamamoto from hitting a knee.
(Rd 1 - 09:02) Aoki gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Yamamoto gets out-wrestled in the grapple and Aoki takes control.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) Wanting to take it to the ground, Aoki attempts to drag Yamamoto down into his guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) The attempt is successful, Yamamoto is sucked down into his guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Yamamoto gets pulled down further and finds himself trapped in rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:06) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Aoki tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Yamamoto.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:58) Aoki tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Yamamoto.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Yamamoto blocks Aoki as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:39) Yamamoto blocks Aoki as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:22) Yamamoto blocks Aoki as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:05) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Yamamoto blocks Aoki as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:38) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Aoki tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Yamamoto.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 03:11) Aoki tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Yamamoto.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:32) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:21) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:45) Aoki tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Yamamoto.
(Rd 1 - 01:25) Aoki tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Yamamoto.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:15) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Yamamoto confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) It looked like we were about to see Aoki try and get some grappling started, but Yamamoto was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Yamamoto can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big left hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Aoki timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Aoki tries to suck Yamamoto to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Yamamoto defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:46) Yamamoto uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Aoki to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Using his wrestling skills, Yamamoto is trying to push Aoki up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Aoki out-wrestles him though.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Aoki is looking really tired.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Wanting to take it to the ground, Aoki attempts to drag Yamamoto down into his guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) In a violent counter, Yamamoto responds by driving him into the ground with a vicious slam!
(Rd 2 - 02:56) Yamamoto steps back and allows Aoki to stand back up.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) For the first time, Yamamoto is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Up close, they start wrestling.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Yamamoto seems to get the advantage.
(Rd 2 - 02:37) Yamamoto attempts to pick Aoki up for a slam.
(Rd 2 - 02:37) He gets Aoki up! Yamamoto slams him down, ending up in half guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Yamamoto pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Aoki transitions from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Yamamoto throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 01:29) Yamamoto pounds away, but Aoki calmly deals with them.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) Aoki grabs his own leg, moving to mission control of rubber guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:52) Aoki tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Yamamoto.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:19) Yamamoto blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:02) Aoki tries to sweep Yamamoto but can't do it.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 3 - 04:55) Aoki may have been aiming to get in close, but Yamamoto aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 3 - 04:55) Yamamoto lands a jab and then catches Aoki with a crunching left hook.
(Rd 3 - 04:42) Circling warily, Aoki is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.
(Rd 3 - 04:42) Yamamoto connects with a jab, but Aoki avoids a big left.
(Rd 3 - 04:27) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 3 - 04:27) Yamamoto looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.
(Rd 3 - 04:19) Using his wrestling skills, Yamamoto is trying to push Aoki up against the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 04:19) He does so and now has Aoki pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 04:02) Yamamoto is looking really tired.
(Rd 3 - 04:02) Yamamoto tries to take Aoki down.
(Rd 3 - 04:02) Aoki blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 3 - 03:45) Yamamoto tries to take Aoki down.
(Rd 3 - 03:45) The takedown is successful, Aoki pulls guard.
(Rd 3 - 03:28) Yamamoto keeps Aoki guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 3 - 03:08) Aoki tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 3 - 03:08) Yamamoto doesn't let his arm get taken.
(Rd 3 - 02:48) Yamamoto fires away with punches, but Aoki doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 3 - 02:31) Aoki tries to move to rubber guard, but Yamamoto doesn't allow it.
(Rd 3 - 02:14) Yamamoto throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 3 - 01:58) Yamamoto fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard.
(Rd 3 - 01:42) Yamamoto fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 3 - 01:12) Yamamoto fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard.
(Rd 3 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 3 - 00:52) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 3 - 00:41) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 3 - 00:41) Yamamoto is the aggressor.
(Rd 3 - 00:33) Yamamoto catches Aoki with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 3 - 00:22) Aoki prevents Yamamoto from hitting a knee.
(Rd 3 - 00:04) Yamamoto is trying to push Aoki so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 00:04) He does so and now has Aoki pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of Yamamoto.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto wins by unanimous decision!

The PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweights is won by Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto! Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto wins the Lightweight title.

Official Result: Norifumi Yamamoto def. Shinya Aoki by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout
Fedor Emelianenko (29-1-1 NC) vs. Mark Hunt (8-3)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt (8-3, 8-3 PRIDE) faces 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko (29-1-1 NC, 16-0-1 NC PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

The PRIDE Heavyweight title is on the line in this fight. This is to be declared the winner of the PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweights!

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. The judges are: Chris Watts, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Funai Naosuke.

The size difference is clear for all to see; Hunt looks a good 35lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Fedor deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Hunt misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Hunt misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Fedor has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Hunt tries a right hook but misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Fedor slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a good right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Fedor feints, causing Hunt to move to one side and leave himself wide open.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Hunt misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fedor comes in with a good right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Fedor hits a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Hunt scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Fedor can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Hunt has a right hand blocked.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Hunt is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Hunt rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) Hunt uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:15) Fedor hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) Hunt uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) Fedor finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.
(Rd 1 - 05:46) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Hunt misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Hunt is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Fedor dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a good right hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:42) Taking a few gulps of breath, Fedor is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 04:31) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:31) Fedor counters a right hand with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Hunt is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Fedor counters a right hand with a jab and a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Fedor lands a one-two.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Hunt scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) Hunt misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fedor attacks with a jab and a solid right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Hunt uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Fedor lands a left jab and a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Fedor counters a right hand with a left jab and a good right hook.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Hunt looks to have been cut under his eye.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Hunt misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fedor comes in with a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) Fedor slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 01:51) Hunt looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Fedor misses a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Hunt finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Fedor lands a left jab and a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Hunt scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 01:15) Fedor is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Fedor tries a right hook but misses.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Hunt finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Hunt.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) We're back underway!
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Hunt rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 00:28) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 00:28) Fedor slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a solid right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Breathing very hard, Fedor is looking ragged.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Using his wrestling skills, Fedor is trying to push Hunt up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Fedor manages it and controls Hunt up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:10) Hunt takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
(Rd 1 - 00:04) Fedor hits a knee strike to the thigh.
(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, round two!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Fedor hits Hunt with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Fedor uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hunt as they grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Hunt looks exhausted.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Using his wrestling skills, Fedor is trying to push Hunt up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Fedor does it, Hunt is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:34) Fedor uses dirty boxing to punish Hunt while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:18) Fedor catches Hunt with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Fedor smothers Hunt against the ropes, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Hunt is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Fedor drives a knee to the thigh area.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Hunt is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Fedor smothers Hunt against the ropes, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 02:00) Fedor seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 02:00) Hunt is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 2 - 01:51) Fedor hits Hunt, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Fedor smothers Hunt against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 2 - 01:17) Fedor tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Hunt uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Yuji Shimada separating them.
(Rd 2 - 00:45) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but nothing comes of it.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Fedor is trying to push Hunt so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Hunt ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) Hunt is trapped against the ropes and Fedor hits him with a short left uppercut.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) Fedor goes for a knee to the thigh but Hunt pulls the clinch tighter to block it.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 3 - 04:50) Fedor slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 04:30) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 3 - 03:59) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 3 - 03:59) Fedor counters a right hand with a solid right hand.
(Rd 3 - 03:49) Fedor looks exhausted.
(Rd 3 - 03:49) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.
(Rd 3 - 03:49) Fedor is trying to muscle Hunt up against the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 03:49) He does so and now has Hunt pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 03:30) Hunt uses his wrestling skills to prevent Fedor from attacking with dirty boxing.
(Rd 3 - 03:14) Fedor pins Hunt up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 3 - 02:56) Fedor tries to use dirty boxing against Hunt, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 3 - 02:37) Hunt gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 3 - 02:25) Fedor tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Hunt uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 3 - 02:05) Fedor pins Hunt up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 3 - 01:54) Fedor tries dirty boxing, but Hunt works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.
(Rd 3 - 01:35) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 3 - 01:35) Hunt misses with a big right hand, allowing Fedor to counter with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses.
(Rd 3 - 01:14) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.
(Rd 3 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 3 - 00:37) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 3 - 00:37) Fedor lands a one-two.
(Rd 3 - 00:37) Hunt hits a good right hand.
(Rd 3 - 00:17) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 3 - 00:17) Fedor counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a solid right hand.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Fedor.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko!

'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko is the PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweights winner! And wins the PRIDE Heavyweight title.

Official Result: Fedor Emelianenko def. Mark Hunt by Unanimous Decision.
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007
Date: December 30, 2007
Venue: Saitama Super Arena
Local: Saitama, Japan
Attendance: 19,069
Gate: $ 4,957,322
Critical Rating: 56%
Commercial Rating: 100%

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2007 Heavyweight Final: Fedor Emelianenko def. Mark Hunt by Unanimous Decision.

PRIDE GP 2007 Lightweight Final: Norifumi Yamamoto def. Shinya Aoki by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki def. Carlos Newton by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Kiyoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Frank Trigg def. Ikuhisa Minowa by TKO (Strikes) in 2:54 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie def. Makoto Takimoto by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen def. Denis Kang by TKO (Strikes) in 1:43 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Alexander Shlemenko def. Kazuo Takahashi by KO (Punch) in 3:00 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko def. Kevin Randleman by Submission (Armbar) in 5:47 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt def. Aleksander Emelianenko by KO (Punch) in 0:33 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki def. Gesias Cavalcante by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:06 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Norifumi Yamamoto def. Takanori Gomi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:33 of Round 2.

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara said the event was excellent and congratulated the new champions.

- Sakakibara said that after PRIDE: Shockwave 2007, which will be held tomorrow, will release news for next year.

- Fedor said he was very happy with the achievement of two more titles in his career and looks forward to his next challenge.

- Yamamoto said that today was a very special night, mainly for winning two Japanese MMA icon on the same night. He also declared himself as the biggest lightweight in the world.

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BRACKETS

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PREDICTIONS

kinnikuniverse (5-7)

CageRage (7-5)

vladjarca (8-4)

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vladjarca · January 20, 2021

Well, Gomi's defeat was brutal

kinnikuniverse · January 21, 2021

Holy Kamisama, Kid Yamamoto from outta nowhere! If that match didn't turn him and Aoki into major stars, then i don't know what will. This is arguably the Japanese equivalent of the Forerest griffin- Stephen Bonnar fight.

And fedor does it again. Randleman and Hunt did a lot better than expected, but the Tsar reigns supreme once again.

rodrigoviolim · January 21, 2021

Well, Gomi's defeat was brutal

Man... Gomi was destroyed by Yamamoto, he really deserved to be the new champion.

Holy Kamisama, Kid Yamamoto from outta nowhere! If that match didn't turn him and Aoki into major stars, then i don't know what will. This is arguably the Japanese equivalent of the Forerest griffin- Stephen Bonnar fight.

And fedor does it again. Randleman and Hunt did a lot better than expected, but the Tsar reigns supreme once again.

Yamamoto being the champion was surprising, the way he defeated Gomi was incredible and I thought that if it weren't for Gomi, Aoki would be the champion, but, he canceled Aoki's game. It was really deserved to be the new champion.

As for Fedor it was already expected. I agree that Randleman and Hunt did very well, especially Hunt who beat Barnett and Aleks.

rodrigoviolim · January 21, 2021

PRIDE: SHOCKWAVE 2007 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

Shortly before the start of the PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007 card, the festive end-of-year event, PRIDE: Shockwave 2007, was weighed.

Vitor Belfort and Yoshihiro Akiyama, the two main event fighters, reached the 205 lbs mark. Vitor Belfort has been in a good sequence since his return to PRIDE, two knockouts over Matt Lindland and Kazushi Sakuraba, which have made him one of the best in the world today.

Akiyama returned to winning ways in his most recent fight against Kiyoshi Tamura via unanimous decision at PRIDE 39.

The event also features Kazushi Sakuraba's Welterweight Division debut against former UFC middleweight champion Murilo Bustamante and the cross-promotion challenge between PRIDE vs. EliteXC / Strikeforce, with eight fights on the preliminary card.

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: Shockwave 2007

Date: December 31, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. David Louiseau (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ken Shamrock (230 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Diaz (160 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Alistair Overeem (245 lbs) vs. James Thompson (265 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (180 lbs) vs. Dennis Hallman (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yoshiyuki Yoshida (175 lbs) vs. Jae Suk Lim (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (160 lbs) vs. Jorge Masvidal (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs) vs. Kyle Noke (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (180 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (180 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Jared Hamman (205 lbs)

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vladjarca · January 21, 2021

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. David Louiseau (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ken Shamrock (230 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Diaz (160 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Alistair Overeem (245 lbs) vs. James Thompson (265 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (180 lbs) vs. Dennis Hallman (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yoshiyuki Yoshida (175 lbs) vs. Jae Suk Lim (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (160 lbs) vs. Jorge Masvidal (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs) vs. Kyle Noke (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (180 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (180 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Jared Hamman (205 lbs)

kinnikuniverse · January 21, 2021

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. David Louiseau (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ken Shamrock (230 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Diaz (160 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Alistair Overeem (245 lbs) vs. James Thompson (265 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (180 lbs) vs. Dennis Hallman (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yoshiyuki Yoshida (175 lbs) vs. Jae Suk Lim (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (160 lbs) vs. Jorge Masvidal (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs) vs. Kyle Noke (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (180 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (180 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Jared Hamman (205 lbs)

Same predictions, but repalce Sapp and Ludwig with Arlovski and Kawajiri.

CageRage · January 22, 2021

PRIDE: Shockwave 2007

Date: December 31, 2007

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Horn (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. David Louiseau (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Ken Shamrock (230 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Diaz (160 lbs) vs. Hatsu Hioki (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Alistair Overeem (245 lbs) vs. James Thompson (265 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (180 lbs) vs. Dennis Hallman (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (160 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yoshiyuki Yoshida (175 lbs) vs. Jae Suk Lim (175 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku (160 lbs) vs. Jorge Masvidal (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Sasaki (185 lbs) vs. Kyle Noke (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (180 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (180 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Jared Hamman (205 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · January 22, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Saitama Super Arena. Today we will celebrate another new year with a card full of fights and lots of action! PRIDE: Shockwave features Vitor Belfort and Yoshihiro Akiyama, two of the biggest 205 lbs today. We will have Sakuraba debuting between PRIDE Welterweights and Andrei Arlovski, former UFC Heavyweight champion, starting his career at PRIDE FC.

With me tonight my broadcast partner Daniel Tuxford.

Good night Daniel! Happy new year to you my friend!

Daniel Tuxford (DT): Good night Matt and MMA fans! Happy New Year to you too! Certainly today we will have another great card, Matt! Belfort vs. Akiyama are two great fighters and it will be a tough test to see if VItor continues his great moment. Sakuraba in Welterweight division, I am honestly very curious to see this performance. And of course, as you also highlighted, Arlovski will debut with the giant Bob Sapp, it will be a good test for him.

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: SHOCKWAVEEEEEE 2007 Liveeeee from Saitama Super Arena! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From USA, Jared Hamman! From USA, Emanuel Newton!!!

Second match; From England, Paul Daleyyy!!! From England, Daaan Hardy!!!

Third Match; From Australia, Kyle Nokeeee! From Japaaan, Yuki Sasakiii!!!

Fourth match; From USA, Jorge Masvidallll! From South Korea, Kotetsuuu Bokuuu!!!

Fifth match; Frommm South Koreaaa, Jae Suk Liiim!!! Frrrrrom Japaaan!!! Yoshihiro Yoshidaaaaa!!!

Sixth match; From USA, "Bang" Duaneeeee Ludwigggg!!! Frrrrom Japaaaaann, Tatsuyaaaaa Kaaaawaaajiiiiriiiii!!

Seventh match; Froooom USA, Dennis Hallmaaan!!!! Frooom Japaaaan, Daijiroooooo Matsuiiii!!!

Eighth match; From Brazillll, Jorgeeee Santiagooo!! Frommmm Japaaaaann, Akiiiihiiiroooo Gonoooooo!!!

Ninth match; Frooom Englandddd, Jamessss Thooooompson!! Froooooommm Netherlandsss, Alistairrrrrr Overeeeeeemmmm!!

Tenth match; Froooooommm Japaaaan, Hatsu Hiokiiiii!! Frooom USAAAAA, Niiiiick Diazzzzzz!!!

Eleventh match; Froooooommm USAAAA, Keeeeeen Shaaaaamrock!!! Frooom Japaaaaann, Kazuyukiiii Fujitaaaaa!!!

twelfth match: Frooom Canadaaaa, David Louiseauuuuuu!!! Frooooommmm Braziiiilllll, Reeeeenzooooo Gracieeeeee!

thirteenth match: Frrrrrom USAAA, Jeremyyyy Hooorn!!! Frrrroooomm Brazilllllll, Riiiiiiiicardo Aronaaaaaa!!!

fourteenth match: Frooooooooommmm USAAAAAA!!! 'Theee Beasttt' Boooob Sappppp!!! Froooom Belarusssss, Andreiiiiii Aaaaaaaaarlovskiiiiiiiii!!!!

fifteenth match: Frooomm Braziiilll, Murilooooo Bustamanteeeeee!!! Froooooooommmmm Japaaaaaaannnnnn, Kaaaazuuushiiii Sakurabaaaaaa!!!!

Final match: Frooooom South Koreaaaaa, Yo-shi-hi-rooooo Akiyamaaaa!!!! Frooooooooommmm Braziiiiiillllll, Vitooooooorrrrr Belforttttttttt!!!!

PRIDE: SHOCKWAVEEEE 2007 LIVE IN SAITAMA SUPER ARENA IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!!

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout

Emanuel Newton (10-4-1) vs. Jared Hamman (6-0)

The preliminary fights start with 'The Hardcore Kid' Emanuel Newton (10-4-1, 0-1 PRIDE) going up against Jared Hamman (6-0, 0-0 PRIDE).

John McCarthy will be the referee. The judges are: Tony Weeks, Tomatsu Utamuro, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Hamman steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Newton appeared to be going for a takedown, but Hamman took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Hamman lands a left jab, but Newton evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Hamman can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Hamman comes forward to attack.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Newton lands a left hand in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Hamman throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Newton hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Hamman throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Hamman can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Hamman fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Newton is able to grab Hamman.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Newton catches Hamman with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Hamman gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:52) Newton is trying to muscle Hamman up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:52) Newton achieves it, pinning Hamman to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Hamman is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Newton stomps down on his opponent's foot.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) Newton looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) He gets a big takedown and he is left on top of a turtled up Hamman.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Newton tries to put Hamman in a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) The rear naked choke is locked in, Hamman is flattened out and has to tap!
(Rd 1 - 05:31) By submission, the winner is Emanuel Newton!

Official Result: Emanuel Newton def. Jared Hamman by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:29 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Dan Hardy (16-5-1 NC) vs. Paul Daley (14-7-2)

Another match is about to begin; Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy (16-5-1 NC, 1-0 PRIDE) battling Paul 'Semtex' Daley (14-7-2, 0-0 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada will be the referee. Our judges at ringside are: Tomatsu Utamuro, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Fukaya Kaemon.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Moving forward, Hardy looks to strike. Daley stands ready.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Daley hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Hardy hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Moving forward, Hardy looks to strike. Daley stands ready.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Hardy is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Daley lets Hardy step in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Hardy nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Daley lands a powerful right hook!
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Hardy wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Without hesitation, Daley goes to finish Hardy off with stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Daley is too slow and Hardy gets back to his feet.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Shoulders hunched, Hardy studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Daley stands ready as Hardy moves in.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Hardy hits a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Daley scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Hardy wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Daley senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Daley pounds away on Hardy, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!
(Rd 1 - 08:39) The referee pulls Daley away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 08:25) The winner, by TKO; Paul Daley!

Official Result: Paul Daley def. Dan Hardy by TKO (Strikes) in 1:35 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Yuki Sasaki (21-14-1) vs. Kyle Noke (14-4)

Next up is a match in which Yuki Sasaki (21-14-1, 0-2 PRIDE) takes on Kyle 'KO' Noke (14-4, 0-0 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. Our judges are: Tony Weeks, Tomatsu Utamuro, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Noke fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Sasaki gets in close and clinches with Noke.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Sasaki looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Sasaki can't get Noke down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Sasaki attempts to wrestle Noke to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Sasaki doesn't get the takedown, Noke instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Using his wrestling skills, Noke is trying to push Sasaki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Noke manages it and controls Sasaki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Noke, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Sasaki hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Noke cannot get a takedown though, Sasaki blocked it and manages to pull him back into a clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Noke tries to take Sasaki down.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Sasaki blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Noke attempts a trip to put Sasaki on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Sasaki blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Noke tries to take Sasaki down.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Noke can't get the takedown as Sasaki wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Noke is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Sasaki keeps Noke stuck against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) With the fight having been stuck against the ropes for a lengthy period of time, referee John McCarthy restarts them back in the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 05:22) For the first time, Sasaki is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Noke confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Noke lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Noke is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Noke looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Sasaki wrestles himself into a dominant position in the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Sasaki attempts to wrestle Noke to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Noke blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Sasaki attempts to wrestle Noke to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Sasaki doesn't get the takedown, Noke instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Noke tries to wrestle Sasaki backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Sasaki doesn't let himself be driven back though.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Noke tries to wrestle Sasaki backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Noke manages it and controls Sasaki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Noke looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Noke doesn't get it, Sasaki blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) With Sasaki stuck against the ropes, Noke tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) It's unsuccessful, Sasaki maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) Noke tries to take Sasaki down.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) Sasaki blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) With the ropes trapping Sasaki, Noke looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) Sasaki stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Noke against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:06) Sasaki shows his grappling ability by trapping Noke up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:06) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.
(Rd 1 - 01:09) Sasaki tries to smother Noke against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Sasaki against the ropes instead.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Sasaki takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Sasaki doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Sasaki takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) The referee decides that the grappling against the ropes has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) A few deep breaths betray that Noke is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.
(Rd 1 - 00:26) Noke can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:26) It looks like Sasaki has been cut under the eye.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Noke is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Sasaki isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Noke can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) Noke aggressively gets to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Sasaki in between rounds.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Noke fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sasaki with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Sasaki chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Noke down.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Noke sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) Noke throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 2 - 03:53) Sasaki moves in fast and clinches with Noke.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Sasaki attempts to wrestle Noke to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Noke stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Noke tries to wrestle Sasaki backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Noke can't manage it, Sasaki fought it.
(Rd 2 - 02:54) Sasaki wrestles himself into a dominant position in the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Sasaki tries to take Noke down.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) The takedown doesn't work, Noke blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Noke catches Sasaki with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Sasaki blocks Noke from throwing a knee.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Noke is trying to push Sasaki so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Noke achieves it, pinning Sasaki to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:40) Noke uses a vicious foot stomp.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Noke seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) With the ropes trapping Sasaki, Noke looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Noke can't get the takedown as Sasaki wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) From the looks of things, I don't think Sasaki has much energy left.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) Sasaki tries to smother Noke against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Sasaki against the ropes instead.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Noke looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) The takedown doesn't work, Sasaki blocked it and then turns it so that Noke is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:09) With the ropes trapping Noke, Sasaki looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 00:09) Sasaki doesn't get it, Noke blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Kyle 'KO' Noke!

Official Result: Kyle Noke def. Yuki Sasaki by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout
Kotetsu Boku (12-3-1) vs. Jorge Masvidal (11-2)

Next up, Kotetsu Boku (12-3-1, 1-0 PRIDE) vs. Jorge 'Gamebred' Masvidal (11-2, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Kim Winslow. Our ringside judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Tomatsu Utamuro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Masvidal deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Masvidal counters a right hand with a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Masvidal hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Boku lands a one-two.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Boku misses with a left jab but lands a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Masvidal hits a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Blood is visible on Masvidal, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Boku hits a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Masvidal doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Backing off, Boku stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt!
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Masvidal floors Boku with a vicious head kick!
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Without hesitation, Masvidal goes to finish Boku off with stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Masvidal stomps and kicks away at the stunned Boku but can't put him away!
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Boku makes Masvidal step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.
(Rd 1 - 07:32) Masvidal tries to secure a ground position.
(Rd 1 - 07:32) Masvidal can't hold Boku down and a scramble starts.
(Rd 1 - 07:19) Boku somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Masvidal.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Masvidal throws some short, sharp elbows to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) Boku tries to scramble out from underneath Masvidal, but is held firmly in place.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Masvidal seems to be looking for a north-south choke.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) The choke eludes Masvidal, who settles for moving to side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Masvidal looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) He can't get the mount as Boku rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) Masvidal tries to get his hooks in, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) Boku tries to move Masvidal off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Masvidal tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) Boku tries to turn over and sweep Masvidal but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Masvidal fires away and Boku is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Referee Kim Winslow jumps in and stops the fight as Boku went limp!
(Rd 1 - 04:32) The winner, by knock out; Jorge Masvidal!

Official Result: Jorge Masvidal def. Kotetsu Boku by KO (Punch) in 5:28 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Yoshiyuki Yoshida (7-3) vs. Jae Suk Lim (13-3)

Next up, Yoshiyuki 'Zenko' Yoshida (7-3, 0-1 PRIDE) taking on 'The Korean Icepick' Jae Suk Lim (13-3, 0-0 PRIDE).

John McCarthy will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Tony Weeks, Tomatsu Utamuro, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Yoshida fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Lim with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Yoshida connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Lim comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Lim gets hold of a leg but Yoshida remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Lim uses the position to drive Yoshida up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) With Yoshida stuck against the ropes, Lim tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Lim can't get the takedown as Yoshida wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) With Lim stuck against the ropes, Yoshida tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) Yoshida uses a nice inside leg trip and Lim is forced to pull guard!
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Yoshida fires off some rights, but Lim isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Lim attempts to grab an arm of Yoshida from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Yoshida defends it.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Yoshida looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:53) Yoshida is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 06:53) He can't get free of half guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Lim tries to get full guard on Yoshida but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Yoshida unloads with big right hands, but Lim is able to deal with most of them.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Lim tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Yoshida begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) He passes guard with ease, moving straight into the mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Yoshida fires away with punches, and Lim is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) Yoshida pounds away on Lim, but few of the shots lands clean.
(Rd 1 - 04:43) Yoshida unloads with some right hands, but Lim deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Yoshida blocks Lim as he tries a sweep.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Yoshida pounds away, Lim is in big trouble and is definitely rocked!
(Rd 1 - 03:47) Yoshida tries to pound on Lim, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Yoshida counters an attempt by Lim to move him from mount by taking his back!
(Rd 1 - 03:06) Lim is in increasing trouble, as Yoshida gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Yoshida tries to finish Lim off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Yoshida has Lim flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 02:30) By submission, the winner is Yoshiyuki Yoshida!

Official Result: Yoshiyuki Yoshida def. Jae Suk Lim by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:30 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Tatsuya Kawajiri (19-6-2) vs. Duane Ludwig (15-7)

Next up is a match in which Tatsuya 'The Crusher' Kawajiri (19-6-2, 5-3 PRIDE) competes against Duane 'Bang' Ludwig (15-7, 0-0 PRIDE).

The referee is Kim Winslow. Our ringside judges are: Tony Weeks, Tomatsu Utamuro, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:49) A jab is wide from Ludwig, but then he hits Kawajiri with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Ludwig lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:46) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 08:16) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter can land a good shot.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Ludwig initiates an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Kawajiri fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Ludwig doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a spin kick.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) Ludwig misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:05) Ludwig can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Ludwig can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Kawajiri with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Ludwig hits a left jab and then catches Kawajiri with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:46) Ludwig lands a left hand and then hits Kawajiri with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) Kawajiri hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) A jab hits home from Ludwig and then he hits a spin kick to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Ludwig doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) Kawajiri seizes the chance and grabs Ludwig into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Using his wrestling skills, Kawajiri is trying to push Ludwig up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Ludwig ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) With Ludwig stuck against the ropes, Kawajiri tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) The takedown is completed, Ludwig is on his back and pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Kawajiri throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Ludwig tries to get full guard on Kawajiri but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Kawajiri unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) Ludwig tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kawajiri doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:11) Kawajiri throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Ludwig tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) With no progress being made, referee Kim Winslow brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ludwig is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 02:18) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 02:18) Kawajiri misses with a big right hand, allowing Ludwig to counter with a left jab and a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 01:55) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 01:24) A defensive jab hits from Kawajiri.
(Rd 1 - 01:24) Ludwig lands a left hand and then catches Kawajiri with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) Ludwig moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) It looked like we were about to see Kawajiri try and get some grappling started, but Ludwig was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) Ludwig fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a spinning back kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) Ludwig can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Ludwig comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Kawajiri hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Ludwig misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Ludwig looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Kawajiri appeared to be going for a takedown, but Ludwig took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) A jab is wide from Ludwig, but then he scores with a spinning back kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Ludwig, but then he hits a high right kick to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Ludwig comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Kawajiri may have been aiming to get in close, but Ludwig aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Ludwig connects with a nice jab and then scores with a lovely right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Kawajiri is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Kawajiri gets caught by a big right hook...and is out before he hits the ground!
(Rd 2 - 04:01) The winner, by knock out; Duane Ludwig!

Official Result: Duane Ludwig def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by KO (Punch) in 0:59 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout
Daijiru Matsui (10-19-4) vs. Dennis Hallman (45-13-2-1 NC)

Next up is a match in which Daijiro Matsui (10-19-4, 5-9-2 PRIDE) goes up against Dennis 'Superman' Hallman (45-13-2-1NC, 0-0 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Hallman comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Hallman gets hold of a leg but Matsui remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Hallman can't get Matsui down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) With the ropes trapping Matsui, Hallman looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) The takedown is completed, Hallman gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) In side control, Hallman catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Hallman attempts the mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Matsui rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Hallman fires away and Matsui is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!
(Rd 1 - 08:11) The referee jumps in and stops the fight as Matsui went limp!
(Rd 1 - 07:51) The winner, by knock out, is Dennis 'Superman' Hallman!

Official Result: Dennis Hallman def. Daijiru Matsui by KO (Punch) in 2:09 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Akihiro Gono (28-14-7) vs. Jorge Santiago (13-8)

In the last of the preliminary fights, 'The Japanese Sensation' Akihiro Gono (28-14-7, 6-5 PRIDE) faces Jorge Santiago ( 13-8,0-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

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

Gono is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 25lbs. That may be decisive.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Gono lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) It looks like Santiago has been cut under the eye.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Santiago hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Gono finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Santiago chooses to shoot in on Gono.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Santiago gets hold of a leg but Gono remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Santiago drives Gono up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Santiago is trying to lock Gono into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) He gets it and now has Gono in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 08:36) From the clinch, Santiago drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Santiago misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) From the clinch, Santiago drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) Gono partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Gono scores with a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Santiago is off target with a left jab but lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) That last shot may have done some damage, Gono backs off until against the ropes and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Santiago tries to finish him off with a huge right hook, but Gono avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) Gono clears his head and circles away from the ropes back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:50) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) With Santiago bleeding, referee Kim Winslow pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Referee Kim Winslow signals for the fight to continue!
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Santiago shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) The takedown is completed, Gono is on his back and pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) Santiago keeps Gono guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Santiago looks to pass half guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Gono fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) Santiago somehow manages to come out on top of Gono in north-south position.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) Santiago pounds away with elbows to the stomach, but can't get any power behind them.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Gono tries to move from under Santiago, but can't get free.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Gono takes a knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Gono tries to scramble out from underneath Santiago, but is held firmly in place.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Santiago looks like he is attempting a north-south choke.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Gono can't prevent the choke from being applied, he has to tap!
(Rd 1 - 03:36) The winner, by submission; Jorge Santiago!

Official Result: Jorge Santiago def. Akihiro Gono by Submission (North South Choke) in 6:24 of Round 1.

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout
Alistair Overeem (24-11) vs. James Thompson (14-7)

The main card opens with Alistair 'The Demolition Man' Overeem (24-11, 8-7 PRIDE) against James 'The Colossus' Thompson (14-7, 5-3 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tony Weeks.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Thompson misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Overeem to attack with a quick left jab and a spinning back kick to the head!
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Thompson is out! It's all over!
(Rd 1 - 09:39) The winner, by knock out; Alistair Overeem!

Official Result: Alistair Overeem def. James Thompson by KO (Spinning Back Kick) in 0:21 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Nick Diaz (16-6-1 NC) vs. Hatsu Hioki (14-2-1)

Another match is about to begin; Nick Diaz (16-6-1 NC, 1-0-1 nC) taking on Hatsu Hioki (14-2-1, 2-0 PRIDE).

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Tomatsu Utamuro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Hioki looked like he was about to shoot, but Diaz stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Diaz is looking to muscle Hioki back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Hioki ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Diaz hits Hioki, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Hioki while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Hioki while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Diaz pins Hioki up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Hioki is trapped against the ropes and Diaz hits him with a short right uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 07:58) Hioki takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) 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 - 07:40) Hioki hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Diaz connects with a nice jab and then lands a big left hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Showing good hand speed, Diaz lands three out of a flurry of five punches and then catches Hioki with a crunching left hook.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) Hioki shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) Hioki gets hold of a leg but Diaz remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) With Diaz not going down, Hioki settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Hioki looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) An excellent outside leg trip sees Diaz get thrown to the mat!
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Diaz gives up his back.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Hioki seems to be moving slowly toward a finish as he applies a very tight body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 05:46) Hioki, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 05:46) Diaz fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) Hioki, with the body triangle, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:58) Diaz doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:40) Hioki maintains his body triangle, despite Diaz trying to force the legs apart.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Hioki, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Diaz fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:05) Diaz manages to turn over and squirm free of the body triangle, but that allows Hioki to get to mount with ease.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) Hioki fires away with punches, but Diaz doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Diaz tries to move Hioki enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Hioki pounds away on Diaz but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:57) Hioki tries to ensnare Diaz in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 02:57) Diaz stacks up Hioki and punches away until he stops the armbar attempt. Diaz gets side control off it.
(Rd 1 - 02:38) Diaz throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 02:14) In side control, Diaz catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:53) Hioki tries to move to guard, but Diaz doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) In side control, Diaz catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Diaz blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) Diaz begins trying to get himself into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) Hioki desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) The scramble sees Hioki up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the ropes almost immediately.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Hioki while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Diaz smothers Hioki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 1 - 00:01) Diaz goes for a foot stomp but Hioki works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Hioki appeared to be going for a takedown, but Diaz took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Diaz comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, but misses with a vicious left hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:24) Hioki moves in and clinches.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Clinched with Diaz, Hioki looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Hioki can't get the takedown as Diaz wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Diaz is trying to push Hioki so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Diaz does it, Hioki is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Hioki is trapped against the ropes and Diaz hits him with a short right uppercut.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) Hioki is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Diaz keeps Hioki up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Hioki is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 2 - 02:40) Diaz pins Hioki up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) Diaz keeps Hioki up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) Diaz smothers Hioki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 2 - 01:59) Having been stuck against the ropes for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 01:59) Diaz is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 2 - 01:59) Hioki is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Hioki comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Diaz almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Hioki has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Hioki drives Diaz up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:38) With Diaz stuck against the ropes, Hioki tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:38) Hioki doesn't get the trip, Diaz instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 01:20) Diaz smothers Hioki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) Diaz hits Hioki, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Hioki while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:25) Diaz smothers Hioki against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 00:09) Diaz smothers Hioki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Nick Diaz the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Nick Diaz def. Hatsu Hioki by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout
Kazuyuki Fujita (15-7) vs. Ken Shamrock (27-12-2)

Next up, 'Ol' Ironhead' Kazuyuki Fujita (15-7, 8-5 PRIDE) fighting 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock (27-12-2, 2-3 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Fukaya Kaemon, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Shamrock, backing off, hits a weak left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Fujita uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Up close, they start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Fujita manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Fujita is trying to muscle Shamrock up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) He does so and now has Shamrock pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:07) With Shamrock stuck against the ropes, Fujita tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:07) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 1 - 08:53) Fujita punches down at Shamrock, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Shamrock tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Fujita keeps Shamrock guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Shamrock tries to pull guard on Fujita but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Fujita throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 07:02) Shamrock tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) Fujita looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins.
(Rd 1 - 06:36) The scramble sees Fujita up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the ropes almost immediately.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Shamrock drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) The takedown is completed, Shamrock gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Shamrock throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) Shamrock blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:19) Shamrock punches down at Fujita, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 05:03) Fujita tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Shamrock looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Shamrock shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) Shamrock pounds away on Fujita, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!
(Rd 1 - 04:01) The referee jumps in and stops the fight as Fujita went limp!
(Rd 1 - 03:42) 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Ken Shamrock def. Kazuyuki Fujita by KO (Punch) in 6:18 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Renzo Gracie (14-7-1-1 NC) vs. David Louiseau (16-7)

Next up is a match in which Renzo Gracie (14-7-1-1 NC, 4-5-1 PRIDE) battles David 'The Crow' Loiseau (16-7, 0-0 PRIDE).

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Gracie clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about shooting and getting caught on the way in.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Loiseau hits a left jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Loiseau moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) A jab is wide from Loiseau, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Loiseau is wincing, that last punch may have actually damaged his own hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Any sort of major damage to the hand is going to cause Loiseau some major problems.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Loiseau doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Gracie catches the last kick!
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Seeing his opportunity, Gracie tries to put Loiseau on the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Gracie can't get Loiseau down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Showing his ability to exert control, Gracie smothers Loiseau up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Gracie attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Loiseau on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) A great inside leg trip sees Loiseau get thrown to the mat and Gracie is left in guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Gracie starts trying to work to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Gracie passes to side control with ease.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Gracie throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:30) Loiseau tries to move to guard, but Gracie doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:15) Gracie pounds away on Loiseau but can't land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) Loiseau tries to move to guard, but Gracie doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) In side control, Gracie catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Loiseau tries to move to guard, but Gracie doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Gracie looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Gracie shifts to mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Gracie pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Loiseau tries to sweep Gracie out of mount but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Gracie pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Loiseau.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Gracie pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Gracie blocks Loiseau as he tries a sweep.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) Gracie pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Loiseau tries to sweep Gracie out of mount but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Gracie pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Gracie blocks Loiseau as he tries a sweep.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) Gracie fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Gracie blocks Loiseau as he tries a sweep.
(Rd 1 - 01:32) Gracie pounds away on Loiseau, but few of the shots lands clean.
(Rd 1 - 01:12) Gracie pounds away, but Loiseau isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) Loiseau tries to move Gracie out of mount but can't.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Gracie pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Breathing very hard, Gracie is looking ragged.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Loiseau tries to sweep Gracie out of mount but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:02) Gracie fires away with punches, but Loiseau doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Gracie clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about shooting and getting caught on the way in.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Loiseau hits a left jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Loiseau moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) A jab is wide from Loiseau, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Loiseau is wincing, that last punch may have actually damaged his own hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Any sort of major damage to the hand is going to cause Loiseau some major problems.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Loiseau doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Gracie catches the last kick!
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Seeing his opportunity, Gracie tries to put Loiseau on the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Gracie can't get Loiseau down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Showing his ability to exert control, Gracie smothers Loiseau up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Gracie attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Loiseau on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) A great inside leg trip sees Loiseau get thrown to the mat and Gracie is left in guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Gracie starts trying to work to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Gracie passes to side control with ease.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Gracie throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:30) Loiseau tries to move to guard, but Gracie doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:15) Gracie pounds away on Loiseau but can't land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) Loiseau tries to move to guard, but Gracie doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) In side control, Gracie catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) Loiseau tries to move to guard, but Gracie doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Gracie looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Gracie shifts to mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Gracie pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Loiseau tries to sweep Gracie out of mount but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Gracie pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Loiseau.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Gracie pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Gracie blocks Loiseau as he tries a sweep.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) Gracie pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Loiseau tries to sweep Gracie out of mount but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Gracie pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Gracie blocks Loiseau as he tries a sweep.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) Gracie fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) Gracie blocks Loiseau as he tries a sweep.
(Rd 1 - 01:32) Gracie pounds away on Loiseau, but few of the shots lands clean.
(Rd 1 - 01:12) Gracie pounds away, but Loiseau isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) Loiseau tries to move Gracie out of mount but can't.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Gracie pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Breathing very hard, Gracie is looking ragged.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Loiseau tries to sweep Gracie out of mount but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:02) Gracie fires away with punches, but Loiseau doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Loiseau confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 2 - 04:50) A jab is wide from Loiseau, but then he catches Gracie with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Gracie, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Gracie gets hold of a leg but Loiseau remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Gracie uses the position to drive Loiseau up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) Gracie looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) Gracie can't get the trip, as Loiseau wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Loiseau tries to use dirty boxing against Gracie, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Loiseau tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Gracie uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) Loiseau tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Gracie uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 2 - 02:51) The lack of progress forces referee Kim Winslow to separate the two fighters.
(Rd 2 - 02:51) Loiseau appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Loiseau throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Loiseau confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Loiseau can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Gracie with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Loiseau is breathing very hard.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Loiseau rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Gracie.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Gracie couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Loiseau hops in place on the other.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Gracie can't get Loiseau down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Gracie looks to take Loiseau down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Loiseau blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 2 - 01:36) With Loiseau stuck against the ropes, Gracie tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:36) It's unsuccessful, Loiseau maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 01:19) Gracie looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:19) Loiseau blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 2 - 01:04) Gracie looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 01:04) Gracie looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 01:04) Gracie doesn't get the trip, Loiseau instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:49) Gracie uses his wrestling skills to prevent Loiseau from attacking with dirty boxing.
(Rd 2 - 00:29) Loiseau tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Gracie uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 2 - 00:10) Gracie uses his wrestling skills to prevent Loiseau from attacking with dirty boxing.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

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

Official Result: Renzo Gracie def. David Louiseau by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Ricardo Arona (14-5) vs. Jeremy Horn (80-15-5)

Next up, 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona (14-5, 9-4 PRIDE) taking on Jeremy 'Gumby' Horn (80-15-5, 3-0 PRIDE).

Our referee is Yuji Shimada. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Tomatsu Utamuro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Arona shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Arona gets hold of a leg but Horn remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Arona uses the position to drive Horn up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) With the ropes trapping Horn, Arona looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Arona can't get Horn down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) With the ropes trapping Horn, Arona looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) It's unsuccessful, Horn maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Horn is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) With the ropes trapping Horn, Arona looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Arona can't get Horn down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:46) Arona attempts a trip to put Horn on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:46) Arona doesn't get it, Horn blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Arona looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) It's unsuccessful, Horn maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Arona looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) It doesn't work, Horn defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) With the ropes trapping Horn, Arona looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) Horn stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Arona against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Horn smothers Arona against the ropes and stomps down on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Horn tries a foot stomp, but that puts him off balance and allows Arona to turn him so that he ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Arona looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Horn proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 06:42) Horn pins Arona up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) Arona takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Horn uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Arona takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Horn pins Arona up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Horn uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, referee Yuji Shimada brings them back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Taking a few gulps of breath, Arona is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Taking a few gulps of breath, Horn is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) Arona shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) Horn partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Arona has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) Arona uses the position to drive Horn up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Horn is pressed up against the ropes and held there.
(Rd 1 - 05:08) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) Arona attempts a trip to put Horn on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) It doesn't work, Horn defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) With the ropes trapping Horn, Arona looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) It's unsuccessful, Horn maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Arona looks to take Horn down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Horn blocks the attempted trip and turns Arona around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:23) Horn uses a vicious foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Arona takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 1 - 03:06) Horn stomps down on his opponent's foot.
(Rd 1 - 02:53) Arona is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 02:45) Horn uses a vicious foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Arona goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches.
(Rd 1 - 02:21) Horn smothers Arona against the ropes and stomps down on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) Horn looks for a foot stomp but Arona takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 01:56) Smothered against the ropes, Horn cannot get free.
(Rd 1 - 01:56) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 01:18) Breathing very hard, Arona is looking ragged.
(Rd 1 - 01:18) With no progress being made, referee Yuji Shimada separates them.
(Rd 1 - 01:18) Horn is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 1 - 01:12) A tired-looking Horn shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:12) Horn can't get past the sprawl of Arona and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) Horn gets up sharply, sensing that Arona was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 00:47) Breathing very hard now, Horn is looking a little ragged.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) A one-two from Horn fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 00:23) Horn doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) Horn gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Horn moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Horn fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Arona with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Horn fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 03:59) Arona chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Horn down.
(Rd 2 - 03:59) Horn almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Arona has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:59) Unable to complete the takedown, Arona instead pushes Horn up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) With the ropes trapping Horn, Arona looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:40) A great inside leg trip sees Horn get thrown to the mat and Arona is left in guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:20) Arona smothers Horn with his body by pushing forward and down.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Arona pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) Horn tries to pull Arona in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Arona throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Horn tries to get double underhooks on Arona so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
(Rd 2 - 01:59) Arona lies on top of Horn, basically smothering him.
(Rd 2 - 01:21) Arona punches down at Horn, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Horn tries to pull Arona in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 2 - 00:49) A tired-looking Arona shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:49) Horn gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:38) Arona throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 2 - 00:21) Arona doesn't allow Horn to lock him up with double underhooks.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) The clock runs down as Horn is being smothered against the ground by Arona.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

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

Official Result: Ricardo Arona def. Jeremy Horn by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout
Andrei Arlovski (14-5) vs. Bob Sapp (9-3-1)

Another match is about to begin; Andrei 'The Pitbull' Arlovski (14-5, 0-0 PRIDE) going up against Bob 'The Beast' Sapp (9-3-1, 3-2 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Tomatsu Utamuro.

Sapp is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 30lbs at least on Arlovski. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Arlovski rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Sapp counters a right hand with a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Arlovski closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Sapp may have been aiming to get in close, but Arlovski aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) A jab is wide from Arlovski, but then he hits Sapp with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Sapp comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) A great sprawl from Arlovski prevents the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Arlovski fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Sapp with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Arlovski forces an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Sapp lands a left hand in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Arlovski lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Sapp looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats, that last blow may have rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Arlovski comes in fast and smashes Sapp with a right hand! Down he goes! He is out!
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Andrei Arlovski takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Andrei Arlovski def. Bob Sapp by KO (Punch) in 2:15 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Kazushi Sakuraba (22-10-1-2 NC) vs. Murilo Bustamante (15-7-1)

The co-main event is up next. 'The Gracie Hunter' Kazushi Sakuraba (22-10-1-2 NC, 20-9-1 PRIDE) competes against Murilo Bustamante (15-7-1 , 5-6 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

Yuji Shimada will be the referee. Our judges at ringside are: Tomatsu Utamuro, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Fukaya Kaemon.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Bustamante throws a punch but Sakuraba avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Bustamante can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Bustamante moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Using his wrestling skills, Bustamante is trying to push Sakuraba up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Bustamante manages it and controls Sakuraba up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Bustamante looks to sweep a leg out from under Sakuraba so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Sakuraba blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Sakuraba may have stopped the takedown but he is having less luck getting away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Bustamante attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Sakuraba on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Sakuraba is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 08:06) Bustamante fires off some rights, but Sakuraba isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) Sakuraba tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Bustamante attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Bustamante passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Sakuraba starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) The scramble results in Bustamante being on his back pulling half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Sakuraba starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Bustamante allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) The scramble leaves Bustamante turtled up, facing Sakuraba.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Sakuraba hits a short knee to the side of the head of the turtled Bustamante.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Sakuraba hits a kick to the side of the head!
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Bustamante quickly scrambles to his feet before any other kicks happen.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Taking a few gulps of breath, Bustamante is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Bustamante shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Bustamante can't get past the sprawl of Sakuraba and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Sakuraba hits a sharp soccer kick to the body!
(Rd 1 - 05:41) Fearing more kicks coming, Bustamante rolls onto his back.
(Rd 1 - 05:41) On his back, Bustamante watches as Sakuraba comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
(Rd 1 - 05:41) Sakuraba is quick, Bustamante can't stop him getting side control.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Sakuraba pounds away, but Bustamante calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Bustamante tries to move to guard, but Sakuraba doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) Sakuraba fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Bustamante tries to pull guard on Sakuraba but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Sakuraba pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Sakuraba blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) Sakuraba fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) Bustamante tries to pull guard on Sakuraba but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Sakuraba punches down at Bustamante, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) Bustamante tries to pull guard on Sakuraba but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) Sakuraba throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) Sakuraba blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:14) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:14) Bustamante is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Bustamante moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Sakuraba, but Bustamante was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Bustamante lands a jab and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Sakuraba comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Bustamante stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Sakuraba is forced down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) Bustamante doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) Bustamante pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Sakuraba.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:54) Turtled up, Sakuraba can do nothing about giving up his back.
(Rd 1 - 00:47) Bustamante fires away with punches, but Sakuraba deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Bustamante pounds away, landing several clean blows on Sakuraba in the process.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Bustamante fires away with punches, but Sakuraba doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:54) A tired Bustamante moves forward, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) The takedown is unsuccessful, Sakuraba sprawled well to block it and manages to push Bustamante down so that he is on his hands and knees.
(Rd 2 - 04:39) Sakuraba hits a vicious soccer kick to the head!
(Rd 2 - 04:22) Bustamante quickly scrambles to his feet before any other kicks happen.
(Rd 2 - 04:22) For the first time, Sakuraba is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) Bustamante gets in close and clinches with Sakuraba.
(Rd 2 - 04:01) Bustamante is trying to push Sakuraba so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:01) Sakuraba out-wrestles him though.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) Sakuraba tries to take Bustamante down.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) Bustamante blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) Bustamante is trying to muscle Sakuraba up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) He does so and now has Sakuraba pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) With the ropes trapping Sakuraba, Bustamante looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) Bustamante can't get the trip, as Sakuraba wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Bustamante looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Sakuraba drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) The takedown is completed, Bustamante is on his back and pulls half guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Looking to catch his breath, Sakuraba is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 02:15) Bustamante tries to get full guard on Sakuraba but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Sakuraba begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) He can't find a way past half guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) Bustamante tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:13) Sakuraba fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 00:53) Bustamante tries to sweep Sakuraba but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 2 - 00:28) Sakuraba tries to pound on Bustamante, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 2 - 00:09) Bustamante gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
(Rd 2 - 00:09) It's a bad choice though, as Sakuraba seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) 'The Gracie Hunter' Kazushi Sakuraba wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Kazushi Sakuraba def. Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Vitor Belfort (17-8) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (10-2-1 NC)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort 17-8, 7-3 PRIDE) (takes on Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama (10-2-1 NC, 1-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

The referee is Kim Winslow. Our ringside judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Tomatsu Utamuro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Belfort fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sexyama with a low kick to the front leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Sexyama comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Sexyama gets hold of a leg but Belfort remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Unable to complete the takedown, Sexyama instead pushes Belfort up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) With Belfort stuck against the ropes, Sexyama tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) It doesn't work, Belfort defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) With Belfort stuck against the ropes, Sexyama tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Sexyama uses a superb outside leg trip!
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Sexyama takes the back off the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Sexyama gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) Sexyama, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) The rear naked choke is in deep, Belfort has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 07:39) The winner, by submission; Yoshihiro Akiyama!

Official Result: Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Vitor Belfort by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of Round 1.

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PRIDE: Shockwave 2007
Date: December 31, 2007
Venue: Saitama Super Arena
Local: Saitama, Japan
Attendance: 10,743
Gate: $ 3,137,493
Critical Rating: 75%
Commercial Rating: 71%

Main Card

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Vitor Belfort by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba def. Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Andrei Arlovski def. Bob Sapp by KO (Punch) in 2:15 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona def. Jeremy Horn by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie def. David Louiseau by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Ken Shamrock def. Kazuyuki Fujita by KO (Punch) in 6:18 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Nick Diaz def. Hatsu Hioki by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Alistair Overeem def. James Thompson by KO (Spinning Back Kick) in 0:21 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Jorge Santiago def. Akihiro Gono by Submission (North South Choke) in 6:24 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Dennis Hallman def. Daijiru Matsui by KO (Punch) in 2:09 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Duane Ludwig def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by KO (Punch) in 0:59 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Yoshiyuki Yoshida def. Jae Suk Lim by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:30 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Jorge Masvidal def. Kotetsu Boku by KO (Punch) in 5:28 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Noke def. Yuki Sasaki by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Paul Daley def. Dan Hardy by TKO (Strikes) in 1:35 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton def. Jared Hamman by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:29 of Round 1.

POST FIGHT

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- - Sakakibara announced that Fedor Emelianenko will make his first title defense against Andrei Arlovski.

- Announced the creation of the Featherweight division, which will have 145 lbs limit fighters. And we will have a Featherweight GP that will be held at bushido events.

- It has been confirmed that Lightweight champion 'Kid' Yamamoto, will participate in the GP.

- GP Middleweight and Welterweight were also confirmed for the events, Total Elimination, Critical Countdown and Final Conflict. Fighters and the date of the events will be confirmed soon.

- A conference was confirmed for the first weekend of January, for more details of the team tournament, which will take place at PRIDE Bushido.

-Akiyama said that he is very happy with his performance against Belfort and that he is excited to participate in next year's GP.

-Sakuraba confirmed that he will compete in next year's GP Welterweight.

- Arlovski said he was pleased with his debut and that he is very excited to face Fedor Emelianenko in his next duel.

PREDICTIONS

vladjarca (12-4)

kinnikuniverse (12-4)

CageRage (8-8)

vladjarca · January 22, 2021

Overeem beating Thompson was a given, but the way he did it, DAMN

rodrigoviolim · January 23, 2021

Overeem beating Thompson was a given, but the way he did it, DAMN

Overeem beating Thompson wouldn't be a surprise, but really, the way the knockout went was amazing

rodrigoviolim · January 23, 2021

by Kevin Robinson

End of another year in world MMA and Blurcat.com brings its annual award to the best athletes, unforgettable moments and even the worst moments in MMA.

2007 was marked by negotiations between UFC and PRIDE, where ZUFFA, the company that owns the UFC, attempted to acquire the largest MMA league today. With the Japanese losing deals with TV and their biggest stars who pleaded for America, the deal was close to being finalized, but a disagreement with the UFC's attempt to extinguish PRIDE, caused the leaders of the Japanese organization to reject the proposal of the UFC and try to restructure PRIDE, which so far seems to have worked.

The year was marked with champions establishing their reigns and new champions around the world. Highlight for Dan Henderson who became the new UFC middleweight champion, defeating Anderson Silva; 'Kid' Yamamoto who overcame Takanori Gomi and Shinya Aoki on the same night to be PRIDE's new lightweight king; Quinton Jackson who defended his 205 lbs belt in the UFC winning his rematch against 'Shogun' Rua and of course the return of Fedor Emelianenko's reign by winning yet another Heavyweight GP and re-winning the Heavyweight belt.

We also highlight the growth of MMA fights between women. Already established in Japan for a long time, in America events like Strikeforce, EliteXC and KOTC start to bet on girls to increase their audiences.

A complete rundown of Blurcat.com’s 2007 Year-End Awards:

rodrigoviolim · January 23, 2021

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rodrigoviolim · January 23, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE ANNOUNCE TEAM TOURNAMENT AND FEATHERWEIGHT GP IN BUSHIDO EVENTS</div>

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

This afternoon, PRIDE held a press conference in Tokyo to announce the return of 'Bushido' events to the company's calendar.

Last year PRIDE even announced the events on its calendar, but months later it announced the cancellation to reformulate the strategies of these events and today it was announced that they will serve for the realization of the tournaments between teams and the GP of the new division of PRIDE a Featherweight division.

About the competition between the teams, the sixteen representatives of the teams that will represent their gyms or dojos were present. The cards were announced and the first phase of the teams' competition will take place at the end of the month and each team announced three representatives for a three fight playoff.

As for GP Featherweight, only PRIDE Lightweight champion 'Kid' Yamamoto, who was confirmed as the first GP participant. The rest of the participants are likely to be announced only in February.

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<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE Bushido 14

Date: January 16, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake

Local: Tokyo, Japan

PRIDE Bushido 15

Date: January 23, 2008

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

PRIDE Bushido: TEAM TOURNAMENT

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

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

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rodrigoviolim · January 24, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE BUSHIDO 14 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT</div>

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

Paulo Filho is back! In just over a month, the Brazilian returns to PRIDE, to help his Brazilian Top Team team advance in the competition between teams that PRIDE organized. Son who beat Yuki Kondo in December in PRIDE 40, faces American Aaron Riley, who moves up to face Filho, his biggest career challenge so far.

Filho has a perfect cartel with 15-0, with 9-0 only at PRIDE FC. Riley has a fight at PRIDE, when he faced Michihiro Omigawa and won by knockout with a kick.

All fighters have reached the weights and the event will feature all fights.

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.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE Bushido 14

Date: January 16, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Aaron Riley (166 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (240 lbs) vs. Brandon Lee Hinkle (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Andre Dida (165 lbs) vs. Rumina Sato (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson (265 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleynik (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs) vs. Wes Sims (260 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: David Baron (165 lbs) vs. Antonio McKee (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daniel Acacio (185 lbs) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (166 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Luiz Azeredo (165 lbs) vs. Eiji Mitsuoka (146 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Sergey Golyaev (165 lbs) vs. Evan Dunham (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Andrei Semenov (205 lbs) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Delson Heleno (185 lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Milton Vieira (145 lbs) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (145 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD</div>

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<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/HYlDxQY.png" rel="external nofollow">Porto talks Modafferi</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/r5GEr0s.png" rel="external nofollow">Cerrone wins title</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/C2svp4D.png" rel="external nofollow">Shields defends 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/b2ekFAG.png" rel="external nofollow">CW 31: Zikic vs. Gadjiev</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/zH6AugX.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Jung vs. Sato</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/hZJcNbe.png" rel="external nofollow">Jungle Fight 11</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/sd232Uz.png" rel="external nofollow">EliteXC: Shields vs. Larson</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/gXohteH.png" rel="external nofollow">WEC 31: McCullough vs. Cerrone</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/5tv0LAB.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE Bushido 14</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/zBrI8Ez.png" rel="external nofollow">DREAM 1: Gassaway vs. Noble</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/FBwwU0W.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE Bushido 15</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/7fsua6Z.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Sandro vs. Shida II</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/SZ1wTAS.png" rel="external nofollow">M-1: Chivitchyan vs. Oliveira</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/gRyclH6.png" rel="external nofollow">MFC 15: Gonzalez vs. Mohammed</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/kuLAeE3.png" rel="external nofollow">KSW 10: Kulak vs. Pokrajac</a><div style="text-align:left;"></div></li></ul>

CageRage · January 24, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 14