PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

CageRage · January 30, 2021

PRIDE 41: Revolution

Date: February 16, 2008

Venue: HP Pavillion

Local: San Jose, California, USA

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Bob Sapp (265 lbs) vs. Alistair Overeem ( 245 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (250 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (245 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (230 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson (165 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (160 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Duane Ludwig (165 lbs) vs. Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kimbo Slice (225 lbs) vs. Tank Abbott (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (165 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hornbuckle (185 lbs) vs. Hector Lombard (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Jason High (165 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Josh Burkman (176 lbs) vs. Gregor Gracie (175 lbs)

vladjarca · January 30, 2021

Oh God, the amount of good news!

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Bob Sapp (265 lbs) vs. Alistair Overeem ( 245 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (250 lbs) vs. Gary Goodridge (245 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (230 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson (165 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (160 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Duane Ludwig (165 lbs) vs. Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kimbo Slice (225 lbs) vs. Tank Abbott (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (165 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hornbuckle (185 lbs) vs. Hector Lombard (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Jason High (165 lbs) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Josh Burkman (176 lbs) vs. Gregor Gracie (175 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · January 30, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from HP Pavillion. Today PRIDE returns to the USA, and performs its first show in California. The giant Bob Sapp will face the dangerous striker Alistair Overeem in a fight that is sure to end in a knockout. Other stars like Josh Barnett, Gary Goodridge and Don Frye will also be in action today and of course the success of the streets, Kimbo Slice returns after his unsuccessful debut in front of veteran Tank Abbott.

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! Bob Sapp vs. Alistair Overeem I predict a lot of striking between these two. Overeem is much more technical, but Sapp has the strength to resolve the fight in one chance, so don't miss a thing.

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 41: REVOLUTION Liveeeee from HP Pavillion! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From Brazil, Gregor Gracieee! From USA, Josh Burkman!!!

Second match; From France, Christian M'Pumbu!!! From USA, Emanuel Newton!!!

Third Match; From Japan, Kiichi Kunimoto! From USA, Jason High!!!

Fourth match; From Cuba, Hector Lombard! From USA, Dannnn Hornbuckle!!!

Fifth match; Frommm USAAA, Yvessss Edwardssss!!! Frrrrrom USA!!! Eddie Alvarezzzzz!!!

Sixth match; From USA, Taaaank Abbottttt!!! Frrrrom USA, Kimboooooo Sliceeee!!

Seventh match; Froooom Brazil, Jorge Santiagoooo!!!! Frooom Japaaaan, Sanaeeee Kikutaaa!!!

Eighth match; Frooom Japaaaan, Hayatoooo Sakuraiiiii!! Froooooommm USA, Duaneeeeee Ludwigggg!!

Ninth match; Froooooommm Japaaan, Caollll Unooo!! Frooom USAAAAA, Josh Thomsooon!!!

Tenth match; Froooooommm USA, Jefff Monsooon!! Frooom USAAAAA, Doooooon Fryeeeee!!!

Eleventh match; Froooooommm Canadaaaa, 'Big Daddy' Gary Goodridgeeeee!!! Frooom USAAAA, Joshhhh Barnetttt!!!

Final match: Frooooom Netherlands, 'The Demolition Mannnn' Alistair Overeeeem!!!! Frooooooooommmm USA, Bobbbbb 'The Beastttt' Saaaaaaapppppp!!!!

PRIDE 41: REVOLUTION LIVE IN HP PAVILION IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!!

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout

Josh Burkman (17-6) vs. Gregor Gracie (1-1)

We open the prelims with Josh 'The People's Warrior' Burkman (17-6, 0-0 PRIDE) vs. Gregor Gracie (1-1, 1-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. Our ringside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Chris Lee, and Rubben Carrion.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Burkman seems to be the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Gracie gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Burkman tries to wrestle Gracie backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Gracie ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) With the ropes trapping Gracie, Burkman looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) He has the takedown! Gracie pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) For the moment Burkman is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Gracie attempts to secure an arm.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Gracie gets an armbar and straightens it out, Burkman has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 07:58) Gregor Gracie takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Gregor Gracie def. Josh Burkman by Submission (Armbar) in 2:02 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout
Emanuel Newton (11-4-1) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (7-0)

Next up is a match in which 'The Hardcore Kid' Emanuel Newton (11-4-1, 1-1 PRIDE) faces Christian 'Tonton' M'Pumbu (7-0, 1-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. Our judges at ringside are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Chris Lee.

Newton 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) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) M'Pumbu throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) Newton moves in fast and clinches with M'Pumbu.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) M'Pumbu wrestles himself into a dominant position in the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) M'Pumbu tries to take Newton down.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Newton blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) Newton is looking to muscle M'Pumbu back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:59) M'Pumbu doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Clinched with Newton, M'Pumbu looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) M'Pumbu can't get Newton down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) With control of the clinch, M'Pumbu tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) Newton blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:06) M'Pumbu gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Newton hits M'Pumbu with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Newton hits M'Pumbu with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Newton hits M'Pumbu with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) Newton hits M'Pumbu with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Newton is trying to muscle M'Pumbu up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Newton achieves it, pinning M'Pumbu to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Newton goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving M'Pumbu hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) M'Pumbu gets his leg swept out from under him and is sent down - hard!
(Rd 1 - 06:40) The takedown allows Newton to take the back of M'Pumbu.
(Rd 1 - 06:15) Newton increases his control by getting both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Newton tries to finish M'Pumbu off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 06:04) Newton flattens M'Pumbu out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
(Rd 1 - 05:40) Emanuel Newton takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Emanuel Newton def. Christian M'Pumbu by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:20 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Jason High (6-0) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (5-2)

Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Kansas City Bandit' Jason High (6-0, 0-0 PRIDE) fights Kiichi 'Strasser' Kunimoto (5-2, 1-0 PRIDE).

The referee is Herb Dean. Our ringside judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Chris Lee.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) High comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Kunimoto fires off a counter jab.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) High throws a two-punch combo but Kunimoto avoids both.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Kunimoto is off target with a left jab and also misses with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) High misses a jab and also has a left hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) There's a takedown attempt from High.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Kunimoto almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while High has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) With Kunimoto not going down, High settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) High tries to take Kunimoto down.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Kunimoto blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) High drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Kunimoto stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put High against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Kunimoto drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Kunimoto doesn't get the takedown, High instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) High drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) High gets the takedown! Kunimoto pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:45) High unloads with some left hands, but Kunimoto deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Kunimoto tries to catch High with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) High looks to pass guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Kunimoto tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Kunimoto ends up in guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) In guard, Kunimoto throws a couple of punches designed to keep High guessing.
(Rd 1 - 06:27) High tries to catch Kunimoto with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) Kunimoto attempts to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:50) High drags Kunimoto in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Kunimoto keeps High guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) Kunimoto throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Kunimoto throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) Kunimoto uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Kunimoto chooses to shoot in on High.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) A great sprawl from High prevents the takedown and allows him to push Kunimoto down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 03:31) High pounds away and Kunimoto eats a few big strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) High hits a short knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) High hits a kick to the body of the turtled Kunimoto.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) Kunimoto scrambles back to his feet.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) High shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) The takedown is unsuccessful, Kunimoto sprawled well to block it and manages to push High down so that he is on his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Kunimoto tries to drive a knee to the head, but High scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) High is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) High gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:44) High is looking to muscle Kunimoto back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:44) High can't move Kunimoto at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
(Rd 1 - 01:21) Using his wrestling skills, Kunimoto is trying to push High up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:21) He does so and now has High pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) With High stuck against the ropes, Kunimoto tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Kunimoto can't get the trip, as High wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 00:47) High tries to take Kunimoto down.
(Rd 1 - 00:47) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) High throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) High pounds away with left hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Kunimoto looked like he was going to shoot, but High simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) High lands a right hand and then catches Kunimoto with a left hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) Kunimoto appeared to be going to try and get in close, but High took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) High fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Kunimoto with a left hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) Kunimoto is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) High can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross.
(Rd 2 - 03:58) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 2 - 03:58) Kunimoto finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.
(Rd 2 - 03:58) High hits a right jab and also connects cleanly with a left hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) Kunimoto chooses to shoot in on High.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) A great sprawl from High prevents the takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:07) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:07) High lands a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. Kunimoto lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) Kunimoto comes forward once more, his corner are urging him to attack, attack, attack!
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Two defensive jabs hit from High, but neither had any power.
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Kunimoto throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) Kunimoto confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) High scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) Kunimoto throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) High warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) A jab is wide from Kunimoto, but then he scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) A few deep breaths betray that Kunimoto is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.
(Rd 2 - 01:50) Kunimoto throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 2 - 01:36) High seizes the chance and shoots in on Kunimoto.
(Rd 2 - 01:28) Kunimoto almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while High has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 01:28) Unable to complete the takedown, High instead pushes Kunimoto up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:17) With Kunimoto stuck against the ropes, High tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 01:17) High doesn't get it, Kunimoto blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 01:17) Kunimoto can't seem to work his way free though.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) High looks to sweep a leg out from under Kunimoto so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Kunimoto stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put High against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:44) Kunimoto ducks down and grabs a leg. High remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 2 - 00:44) Kunimoto can't get High down to the ground though and gets pulled back into a clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Kunimoto doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) With the ropes trapping High, Kunimoto looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Kunimoto doesn't get the takedown, High instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

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

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

Official Result: Jason High def. Kiichi Kunimoto by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Dan Hornbuckle (13-2) vs. Hector Lombard (11-2-1 NC)

Moving on, Dan 'The Handler' Hornbuckle (13-2, 1-1 PRIDE) goes up against Hector Lombard (11-2-1 NC, 0-2 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Chris Lee.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Lombard deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Hornbuckle comes forward.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Lombard lands a left hand in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Hornbuckle uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Lombard moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Lombard, controlling the grapple with Hornbuckle, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Hornbuckle is able to block it and pull away from him.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Hornbuckle counters a right hand with a left jab and a glancing blow from a high kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Hornbuckle steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) A punch from Hornbuckle fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Hornbuckle looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Hornbuckle connects with a nice jab and then scores with a lovely right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:01) Lombard backs off until pressed against the ropes, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Hornbuckle follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now!
(Rd 1 - 08:01) Hornbuckle tries to finish him off with a huge right hook, but Lombard avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Having apparently cleared his head, Lombard is able to circle away from the ropes and return to the center.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Hornbuckle hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Hornbuckle hits a left jab and then hits Lombard with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) A defensive jab hits from Lombard.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Hornbuckle lands a jab and then hits Lombard with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Lombard gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Using his wrestling skills, Lombard is trying to push Hornbuckle up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Lombard achieves it, pinning Hornbuckle to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) With Hornbuckle stuck against the ropes, Lombard tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) Hornbuckle is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Lombard attempts to pass half guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Hornbuckle comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Lombard in half guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Hornbuckle tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Lombard is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Hornbuckle tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Lombard is up first and quickly grabs Hornbuckle, pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Lombard looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Hornbuckle to the mat where he pulls half guard!
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Lombard pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Hornbuckle tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Lombard doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Lombard pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 1 - 03:54) Hornbuckle tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Lombard doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Lombard looks to pass half guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Hornbuckle doesn't let Lombard get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Lombard blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Lombard punches down at Hornbuckle, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Lombard blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:14) Lombard attempts to pass half guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:14) Lombard passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Hornbuckle starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Lombard ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
(Rd 1 - 01:51) Hornbuckle is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 01:51) Lombard tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 01:40) Lombard ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) For the moment Hornbuckle is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Lombard attempts to grab an arm of Hornbuckle from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Hornbuckle gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 00:47) The winner, by submission, is Hector Lombard!

Official Result: Hector Lombard def. Dan Hornbuckle by Submission (Armbar) in 9:13 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Eddie Alvarez (11-2) vs. Yves Edwards (33-13-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which Eddie Alvarez (11-2, 1-1 PRIDE) squares off with Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards (33-13-1, 3-2 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Chris Lee.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Edwards hits a jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Alvarez hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of Edwards.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) That's going to make breathing a lot tougher and tire him out quicker.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Alvarez shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Edwards almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Alvarez has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) With Edwards not going down, Alvarez settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Alvarez goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Edwards hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) It's not pretty, but Alvarez drags Edwards to the mat. Edwards pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Alvarez unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Alvarez deflects a couple of punches that Edwards threw from below.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Alvarez fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Edwards tries to catch Alvarez with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Alvarez pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Alvarez deflects a couple of punches that Edwards threw from below.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Alvarez punches down at Edwards, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Alvarez pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) Alvarez leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Edwards.
(Rd 1 - 06:13) Alvarez fires away with right hands, but Edwards doesn't take much damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Edwards tries to pull Alvarez in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 05:48) Alvarez fires away with punches, but Edwards doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:37) Edwards tries to pull Alvarez in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Alvarez is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) He passes guard, but Edwards was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) Edwards ends up pushing down on Alvarez who is facing him in turtle position.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Edwards fires away with punches, but Alvarez deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Edwards prepares to throw a soccer kick to the head, but Alvarez wisely springs back up as fast as he can and backs off.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Alvarez comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Edwards almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Alvarez has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Alvarez can't get Edwards down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Alvarez looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) It doesn't work, Edwards defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) With Edwards stuck against the ropes, Alvarez tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) Alvarez doesn't get it, Edwards blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) With the ropes trapping Edwards, Alvarez looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) Edwards blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 02:53) Alvarez drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 02:53) Alvarez doesn't get it, Edwards blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) With Edwards stuck against the ropes, Alvarez tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Edwards blocks the attempted trip and turns Alvarez around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Edwards is trying to force Alvarez into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Edwards can't manage it, Alvarez blocked it.
(Rd 1 - 01:53) Edwards tries to get Alvarez into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:53) Edwards can't manage it and Alvarez smartly turns them around so that he is in the dominant position against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Edwards waits for Alvarez to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Edwards tries to get Alvarez into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Edwards can't manage it, Alvarez blocked it.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) For the first time, Alvarez is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) For the first time, Edwards is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Alvarez comes forward.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Edwards hits two right hands on the counter.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) A jab is wide from Alvarez, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 00:15) Edwards moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 00:15) A jab is wide from Edwards, but then he catches Alvarez with a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 00:02) Alvarez looked like he was about to shoot, but Edwards stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Edwards is off target with a right jab but hits a left cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Alvarez scores with a jab and also nails a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Edwards may have been aiming to get in close, but Alvarez aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Alvarez lands a left hand and then hits Edwards with a beautiful right uppercut!
(Rd 2 - 04:25) He's down! Edwards falls to the floor!
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Alvarez moves in quickly to try and finish Edwards with stomps and kicks!
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Somehow Edwards hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks!
(Rd 2 - 03:55) Edwards keeps Alvarez back with an up-kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:41) Alvarez looks to get on top of Edwards.
(Rd 2 - 03:41) Alvarez is quick, Edwards can't stop him getting side control.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) Alvarez begins trying to get himself into a mount.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) Edwards tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.
(Rd 2 - 02:49) Alvarez attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 2 - 02:49) Edwards fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Edwards tries to turn over and sweep Alvarez but can't do it.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Alvarez pounds away, Edwards is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 2 - 02:01) The referee jumps in and saves Edwards from taking any more shots!
(Rd 2 - 01:44) The winner, by TKO, is Eddie Alvarez!

Official Result: Eddie Alvarez def. Yves Edwards by TKO (Strikes) in 3:16 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout
Kimbo Slice (0-1) vs. Tank Abbott (9-15)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Kimbo Slice (0-1, 0-1 PRIDE) takes on Tank Abbott (9-15, 0-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

Our referee is Herb Dean. The judges are: Rubben Carrion, Sal D'Amato, and Glenn Trowbridge.

Tank is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 40lbs at least on Kimbo. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Kimbo ignores the offer of a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Tank misses with a big right hand, allowing Kimbo to counter with a quick left jab and a solid right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) That was the perfect example of how Kimbo can use his reach advantage.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) He has the option to keep Tank back by picking him off at range.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Kimbo doesn't connect with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Tank has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) For the first time, Tank is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Tank hits a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Kimbo nails a vicious right cross!
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Tank collapses, that shot knocked him out!
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Kimbo Slice takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Kimbo Slice def. Tank Abbott by KO (Punch) in 0:47 of Round 1.

Main Card

Welterweight Bout
Sanae Kikuta (22-10-1-2 NC) vs. Jorge Santiago (14-8)

Our first main fight is up next, in which Sanae Kikuta (27-7-3-1 NC, 4-2-1 PRIDE) faces Jorge Santiago (14-8, 1-0 PRIDE).

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Sal D'Amato, Glenn Trowbridge, and Marcos Rosales.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Kikuta, but Santiago was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) A one-two from Santiago fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Kikuta shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Kikuta gets hold of a leg but Santiago remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Kikuta drives Santiago up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) With Santiago stuck against the ropes, Kikuta tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Santiago stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Kikuta against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Santiago is looking to get Kikuta in a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Santiago can't get the clinch and it allows Kikuta to wrestle his way out of trouble and circle back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Santiago moves in on Kikuta, preparing to throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Santiago connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 07:58) A one-two from Santiago fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 07:43) Kikuta, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.
(Rd 1 - 07:43) A jab is wide from Santiago, but then he hits Kikuta with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Santiago fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Kikuta with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) Santiago comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) Santiago couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Kikuta hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) Santiago drives Kikuta up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Santiago tries to get Kikuta into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Santiago manages it and now controls Kikuta by the back of the head.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Santiago can't maintain his hold, and Kikuta wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Kikuta is looking to muscle Santiago back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) He does so and now has Santiago pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Kikuta attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Santiago on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Santiago has no answer to a slick trip, he is left down under side control!
(Rd 1 - 05:37) In side control, Kikuta catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Kikuta blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:50) Kikuta pounds away, but Santiago calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 04:30) Kikuta blocks Santiago as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Kikuta throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) Kikuta throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Santiago tries to pull guard on Kikuta but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:09) Kikuta keeps Santiago guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) Santiago tries to pull guard on Kikuta but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:41) Kikuta fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Kikuta blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) The lack of progress forces referee Mario Yamasaki to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Santiago is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 01:47) Santiago aggressively moves in and grapples with Kikuta.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Santiago tries to get Kikuta into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Kikuta fights it off and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
(Rd 1 - 01:03) Moving in fast, Santiago wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) Santiago is looking to get Kikuta in a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) He has it hooked, Kikuta needs to find a way out quickly.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Santiago can't maintain his hold, and Kikuta wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) Using his wrestling skills, Kikuta is trying to push Santiago up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) Kikuta achieves it, pinning Santiago to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) Kikuta pins Santiago up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Santiago chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Kikuta down.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Santiago gets hold of a leg but Kikuta remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Unable to complete the takedown, Santiago instead pushes Kikuta up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Santiago tries to get Kikuta into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Kikuta can't fight it off and ends up caught.
(Rd 2 - 04:15) Santiago loses the Muay Thai clinch as Kikuta uses grappling to move to a regular wrestling clinch instead.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Kikuta looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Santiago blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Santiago doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Kikuta looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) It doesn't work, Santiago defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) Kikuta is trying to muscle Santiago up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:26) Kikuta does it, Santiago is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) With Santiago stuck against the ropes, Kikuta tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) Kikuta gets side control off a superb outside leg trip!
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Kikuta throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 02:45) Santiago tries to pull guard on Kikuta but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Kikuta is trying to move from side control to mount.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Santiago was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) The scramble ends with Kikuta grabbing Santiago and shoving him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Kikuta drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Kikuta can't get Santiago down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 01:47) Kikuta looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 01:47) Kikuta doesn't get it, Santiago blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Kikuta goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Santiago hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Santiago manages to fight off the takedown, eventually pulling his leg free and moving to the center.
(Rd 2 - 01:21) Taking a few gulps of breath, Kikuta is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) A tired Santiago moves forward, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) The takedown is unsuccessful, Kikuta sprawled well to block it and manages to push Santiago down so that he is on his hands and knees.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) Santiago gets up sharply, sensing that Kikuta was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 2 - 00:33) Kikuta is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Santiago moves in on Kikuta, preparing to throw.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Santiago throws a one-two, but Kikuta was equal to it.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Santiago.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) The takedown is successful, Kikuta pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Sal D'Amato has called it a victory for Santiago.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Glenn Trowbridge has Kikuta as the winner.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Marcos Rosales: Santiago.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Jorge Santiago wins by split decision!

Official Result: Jorge Santiago def. Sanae Kikuta by Split Decision

Lightweight Bout
Duane Ludwig (16-7) vs. Hayato Sakurai (31-9-2)

Moving on to the next match, in which Duane 'Bang' Ludwig (16-7, 1-0 PRIDE) battles Hayato 'Mach' Sakurai (31-9-2, 9-5 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Chris Lee.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Moving in, Sakurai appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) A jab is wide from Ludwig, but then he catches Sakurai with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) Sakurai seizes the chance and grabs Ludwig into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Sakurai is looking to muscle Ludwig back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Sakurai manages it and controls Ludwig up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) With Ludwig stuck against the ropes, Sakurai tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) It doesn't work, Ludwig defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Ludwig is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Sakurai attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Ludwig to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Sakurai can't get Ludwig down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Sakurai looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Sakurai doesn't get it, Ludwig blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) With Ludwig stuck against the ropes, Sakurai tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:37) Ludwig stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Sakurai against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Ludwig uses dirty boxing to punish Sakurai while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:08) Ludwig tries to use dirty boxing against Sakurai, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Sakurai is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Ludwig tries to use dirty boxing against Sakurai, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Ludwig tries to use some dirty boxing, but Sakurai uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:52) Ludwig tries to use dirty boxing against Sakurai, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 06:32) 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 - 06:18) Moving in, Sakurai appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Ludwig connects with a jab, but Sakurai avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 05:56) Ludwig can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:41) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Ludwig connects with a nice jab and then catches Sakurai with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) There's a takedown attempt from Sakurai.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Ludwig partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sakurai has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Unable to complete the takedown, Sakurai instead pushes Ludwig up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) With the ropes trapping Ludwig, Sakurai looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Sakurai can't get Ludwig down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Sakurai looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Sakurai doesn't get the throw, Ludwig instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:54) Ludwig tries some dirty boxing, but Sakurai wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Ludwig ends up backed against the ropes instead.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Sakurai attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Ludwig to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Sakurai can't get the throw, as Ludwig wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Ludwig goes to use some dirty boxing, but Sakurai is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Sakurai is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 02:30) Ludwig tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Sakurai uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) Sakurai goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Ludwig goes to use some dirty boxing, but Sakurai is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Sakurai waits for Ludwig to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:15) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.
(Rd 1 - 01:15) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ludwig is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 01:15) Sakurai is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) Sakurai aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.
(Rd 1 - 00:35) Ludwig lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) Sakurai looked like he was going to shoot, but Ludwig simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) A jab lands from Ludwig, but Sakurai evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) A jab hits home from Ludwig and then he hits Sakurai with a beautiful right uppercut!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Wincing, Ludwig may have broken his own hand on that last punch.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Any sort of major damage to the hand is going to cause Ludwig some major problems.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Sakurai is knocked down!
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Ludwig quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Sakurai!
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Ludwig pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) Ludwig fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.
(Rd 2 - 04:04) Ludwig blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) Ludwig tries to grab a leg to prepare Sakurai for a kneebar.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) Sakurai stops Ludwig from hooking a leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Ludwig but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:45) Ludwig pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Ludwig but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:15) Ludwig pounds away, but Sakurai isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 2 - 02:04) Ludwig blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Ludwig pounds away, but Sakurai calmly deals with them.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) Sakurai tries to move to guard, but Ludwig doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 01:19) Ludwig pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) Ludwig doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Ludwig but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Ludwig fires away with punches, but Sakurai doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:26) Sakurai tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:14) Ludwig pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Duane 'Bang' Ludwig is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Duane Ludwig def. Hayato Sakurai by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout
Josh Thomson (14-2-1 NC) vs. Caol Uno (24-11-4)

Next up is a match in which Josh 'The Punk' Thomson (14-2-1 NC, 2-0 PRIDE) goes head to head with 'Uno Shoten' Caol Uno (24-11-4, 1-1 PRIDE.

Herb Dean will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Chris Lee, and Rubben Carrion.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Thomson lands a left hand and then hits Uno with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Moving in fast, Uno wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Uno looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Uno can't get Thomson down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) With Thomson controlled by the clinch, Uno looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Uno can't get the throw, as Thomson wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Thomson is trying to push Uno so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Thomson achieves it, pinning Uno to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) With the ropes trapping Uno, Thomson looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Thomson gets the takedown! Uno pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Thomson looks to pass guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Uno allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Neither fighter manages to impose himself in the scramble, and they both end up standing.
(Rd 1 - 07:23) Stepping in, Uno aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Uno looks to take Thomson down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Thomson blocks the attempted throw and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Thomson is trying to muscle Uno up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Thomson can't do it though, Uno defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Thomson is trying to push Uno so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Uno out-wrestles him though.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) With Thomson controlled by the clinch, Uno looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Thomson to the mat where he pulls guard!
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Uno punches down at Thomson, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 05:34) Thomson tries to move to rubber guard, but Uno doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:16) Uno hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Thomson.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) Uno blocks an attempt to transition to rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) Uno lunges forward and slams his shoulder into Thomson.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Thomson moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Uno is fighting it too hard.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) Uno lunges forward and slams his shoulder into Thomson.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Thomson wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Uno keeps him at bay.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) Uno throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Uno fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:15) Thomson hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Thomson looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Thomson tries to wrestle Uno backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Thomson manages it and controls Uno up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) Thomson looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) The takedown doesn't work, Uno blocked it and then turns it so that Thomson is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Uno shows great control, keeping Thomson pressed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 01:16) Uno looks to take Thomson down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 01:16) Uno doesn't get the throw, Thomson instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:01) Thomson tries to take Uno down.
(Rd 1 - 01:01) Thomson can't get the takedown as Uno wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) With Thomson stuck against the ropes, Uno tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) Thomson is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 00:15) Uno pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Thomson steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Thomson connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) Stepping in, Uno aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Uno looks to take Thomson down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Thomson stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:33) Thomson hits Uno with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Thomson hits Uno with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:54) Thomson tries to wrestle Uno backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:54) Thomson manages it and controls Uno up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Thomson stomps down on his opponent's foot.
(Rd 2 - 02:32) With Uno stuck against the ropes, Thomson tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 02:32) Thomson doesn't get it, Uno blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Thomson tries to take Uno down.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Thomson can't get Uno down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Uno remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Thomson tries to take Uno down.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Thomson can't get the takedown as Uno wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 01:40) Uno shows his grappling ability by trapping Thomson up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:40) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) Thomson is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) The rest of the round sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Josh 'The Punk' Thomson!

Official Result: Josh Thomson def. Caol Uno by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout
Don Frye (18-7-1-1 NC) vs. Jeff Monson (25-8)

Next up is a match in which 'The Predator' Don Frye (18-7-1-1 NC, 3-5 PRIDE) fights Jeff 'Snowman' Monson (25-8, 1-2 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. Our ringside judges are: Chris Lee, Rubben Carrion, and Sal D'Amato.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Monson shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Monson couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Frye hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Monson can't get Frye down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Monson tries to take Frye down.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) The takedown doesn't work, Frye blocked it and then turns it so that Monson is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Monson is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Frye pins Monson up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Frye smothers Monson against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Monson is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Monson is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Monson is trapped against the ropes and Frye hits him with a short left uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Mario Yamasaki separating them.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Taking a few gulps of breath, Monson is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Frye closes in on Monson, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Monson, but Frye was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Frye throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Frye is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) A defensive jab hits from Monson.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) A jab hits home from Frye and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) A jab lands from Frye, but Monson evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) A punch from Frye fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 06:37) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Frye is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 1 - 06:32) There's a takedown attempt from Monson.
(Rd 1 - 06:32) Monson can't get past the sprawl of Frye and has to give up on the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:02) A jab is wide from Frye, but then he hits Monson with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 05:50) Breathing very hard, Frye is looking ragged.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Frye can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 05:17) Frye can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 04:59) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:59) Frye throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Monson appeared to be going for a takedown, but Frye took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:45) Frye hits a left jab and then hits Monson with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) A jab hits home from Frye and then he scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) It looks like Monson has been cut under the eye.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Frye throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Frye looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Monson quickly shoots on Frye.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) The takedown is unsuccessful, Frye sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.
(Rd 1 - 03:02) A jab is wide from Frye, but then he hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Monson may have been setting up to shoot, but Frye aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Frye fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Monson with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) Monson chooses to shoot in on Frye.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) Frye partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Monson has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) Monson drives Frye up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) With Frye stuck against the ropes, Monson tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) The takedown is successful and he is now on top of a turtled up Frye.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) Monson pounds away on Frye, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!
(Rd 1 - 01:50) Referee Mario Yamasaki has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 01:36) Jeff Monson takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Jeff Monson def. Don Frye by TKO (Strikes) in 8:24 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Josh Barnett (24-6) vs. Gary Goodridge (24-16-1)

The co-main event is up next. 'The Warmaster' Josh Barnett (24-6, 6-5 PRIDE) battles Gary 'Big Daddy' Goodridge (24-16-1, 11-10 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

The referee is John McCarthy. Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Chris Lee, and Rubben Carrion.

As he is introduced, Goodridge steps forward and motions that he is going to destroy Barnett.

Barely moving during the introductions, Goodridge looks completely and utterly focused on the task in hand.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Goodridge misses with a big right hand, allowing Barnett to counter with a powerful straight right!
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Goodridge collapses, that shot knocked him out!
(Rd 1 - 09:43) By knock out, the winner is Josh Barnett!

Official Result: Josh Barnett def. Gary Goodridge by KO (Punch) in 0:17 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Bob Sapp (9-4-1) vs. Alistair Overeem (25-11)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Bob 'The Beast' Sapp (9-4-1, 3-3 PRIDE) takes on Alistair 'The Demolition Man' Overeem (25-11, 8-8 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

John McCarthy will be the referee. The judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Chris Lee.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Sapp chooses to shoot in on Overeem.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Overeem sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Overeem raises his arms and plays to the crowd, although he never takes his eyes off his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Overeem dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a left kick to the rib cage.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Sapp comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Overeem partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sapp has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Unable to complete the takedown, Sapp instead pushes Overeem up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Sapp tries to take Overeem down.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Sapp doesn't get the takedown, Overeem instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Overeem is aiming to get Sapp into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Sapp can't fight it off and ends up caught.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) From the clinch, Sapp gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Sapp blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) From the clinch, Overeem drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 07:12) Overeem misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) From the clinch, Overeem drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Sapp tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 05:46) Sapp blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:16) Using the clinch, Overeem blasts Sapp with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) Sapp finally breaks free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) Sapp looks very tired out there, I think he is deep into his gas tank now.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Overeem slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a clean right hand.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Sapp steps back against the ropes and tries to cover up...I think he has been hurt!
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Overeem is aiming to get Sapp into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) He has it hooked, Sapp was too dazed to muster any sort of serious defensive action.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Using the clinch, Overeem blasts Sapp with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Sapp tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) From the clinch, Overeem drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Sapp blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) From the clinch, Sapp gets caught with a massive knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) Overeem keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Overeem breaks the Muay Thai clinch, deciding to try a different strategy.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) From the looks of things, I don't think Sapp has much left to give, he has slowed markedly.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Overeem appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Overeem raises his arms and plays to the crowd, although he never takes his eyes off his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 02:13) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 01:53) Overeem hears a fan shout his name and responds by pointing to them and nodding.
(Rd 1 - 01:43) Sapp keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.
(Rd 1 - 01:43) A jab is wide from Overeem, but then he hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 1 - 01:09) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:50) Breathing very hard now, Overeem is looking a little ragged.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) Overeem stalks forward, pressuring Sapp.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) Sapp manages a counter jab.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) Overeem throws a two-punch combo but Sapp avoids both.
(Rd 1 - 00:32) Overeem doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Overeem closes in on Sapp, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Overeem throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 00:12) Overeem can't connect with a jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 00:12) Sapp hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 00:06) Overeem starts pounding away on Sapp, looking to finish him off!
(Rd 1 - 00:06) Overeem fires away and Sapp is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Sitting on his stool, Sapp has his corner try to ice the huge purple bruise that adorns his rib area.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Overeem lands a jab and then lands a vicious right cross!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Sapp goes down hard, he's out!
(Rd 2 - 04:40) Alistair 'The Demolition Man' Overeem takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Alistair Overeem def. Bob Sapp by KO (Punch) in 0:20 of Round 2

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PRIDE 41: Revolution
Date: February 16, 2008
Venue: HP Pavillion
Local: San Jose, California, USA
Attendance: 2,891
Gate: $ 844,316
Critical Rating: 62%
Commercial Rating: 65%

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Alistair Overeem def. Bob Sapp by KO (Punch) in 0:20 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett def. Gary Goodridge by KO (Punch) in 0:17 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Jeff Monson def. Don Frye by TKO (Strikes) in 8:24 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson def. Caol Uno by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Duane Ludwig def. Hayato Sakurai by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Jorge Santiago def. Sanae Kikuta by Split Decision.

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kimbo Slice def. Tank Abbott by KO (Punch) in 0:47 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez def. Yves Edwards by TKO (Strikes) in 3:16 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Hector Lombard def. Dan Hornbuckle by Submission (Armbar) in 9:13 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Jason High def. Kiichi Kunimoto by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Emanuel Newton def. Christian M'Pumbu by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:20 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie def. Josh Burkman by Submission (Armbar) in 2:02 of Round 1.

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara thanked the California athletic commission for accepting the PRIDE regulations and said that possibly California could become the PRIDE base in the USA.

-Overeem said he was not afraid of Sapp and that he knew he would win.

-Barnett said he hopes to have a chance to compete for the title and was happy with his quick performance.

PREDICTIONS

CageRage (9-3)

vladjarca (8-4)

rodrigoviolim · January 31, 2021

PRIDE BUSHIDO 16 AND TOTAL ELIMINATION 2008 LINEUP FINALIZED

by Sean Smith

This Monday afternoon, PRIDE FC announced the full cards of this month of March. The first will be the PRIDE Bushido 16 card, which will feature the first round of GP Featherweight as an attraction. The event will be led by Takeshi Inoue who will fight against Alexandre Franca Nogueira.

Inoue, who in his last presentation, in his debut for PRIDE, knocked out Joe Pearson with a beautiful high kick, in PRIDE Bushido 15, and with that he won his place for this GP.

Nogueira, who was already elected Rookie of the Year in 1998 by Blurcat.com, will attempt his recovery at PRIDE, since in his first fight under the banner of the largest organization in the world, he was surpassed by Daisuke Nakamura, fighting in the lightweight division , now he returns to the Featherweights.

The card would also bring the fight between Hatsu Hioki vs. Andre Dida, however, Dida was unable to prepare in time and Brad Pickett took his place in the tournament.

The following week PRIDE will return to Saitama Super Arena with a huge 16-fight card, where the Welterweights and Middleweights will start this year's major tournaments, to crown the new champions in these divisions.

The event brings as main attraction the Welterweight clash between the legend, Kazushi Sakuraba and the Englishman Paul Daley. Daley who in his debut at PRIDE Shockwave 2007, won the fight against his countryman Dan Hardy, by TKO and soon after challenged Sakuraba, who would fight on the same night and surpass Murilo Bustamante. Sakuraba accepted the duel and it will take place in the Total Elimination 2008 main event.

The co-main event features Yoshihiro Akiyama, who comes from a victory over Vitor Belfort, against the dangerous striker Melvin Manhoef.

PRIDE Bushido 16 will take place at Makomanai Ice Arena in Sapporo, Japan and PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008 will take place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. All cardsl broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the full cards:

PRIDE Bushido 16: GP Featherweight 2008

Date: March 14, 2008

Venue: Makomanai Ice Arena

Local: Sapporo, Japan

PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008

Date: March 21, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

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rodrigoviolim · January 31, 2021

Pound For Pound

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Heavyweight

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Middleweight

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Lightweight

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Bantamweight

Flyweight

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Women´s Pound For Pound

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rodrigoviolim · January 31, 2021

PRIDE BUSHIDO 16 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

This afternoon the PRIDE Bushido 16 weigh-in was carried out. The event will bring only fights in the Featherweight Division as part of the first round of the tournament that will determine the first featherweight champion in the history of the event.

The main event will feature Takeshi Inoue vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira, in a battle of striker vs. grappler. The event will also feature fights of the caliber of: Hioki vs. Pickett, Pulver vs. Boku, Hansei vs. Freire and Kawajiri vs. Fabiano, on his main card.

PRIDE Bushido 16 will take place at Makomanai Ice Arena in Sapporo, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the Results:

PRIDE Bushido 16: GP Featherweight 2008

Date: March 14, 200

Venue: Makomanai Ice Arena

Local: Sapporo, Japan

Main Card

Featherweight Bout: Takeshi Inoue (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Brad Pickett (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jens Pulver (145 lbs) vs. Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Joachin Hansen (145 lbs) vs. Patricio Freire (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Wagnney Fabiano (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs) vs. Antonio Carvalho (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (145 lbs) vs. Masakazu Imanari (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Nam Phan (145 lbs) vs. Jong Man Kim (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tomonari Konomata (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs)

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CageRage · January 31, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 16: GP Featherweight 2008

Date: March 14, 200

Venue: Makomanai Ice Arena

Local: Sapporo, Japan

Main Card

Featherweight Bout: Takeshi Inoue (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Brad Pickett (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jens Pulver (145 lbs) vs. Kotetsu Boku (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Joachin Hansen (145 lbs) vs. Patricio Freire (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (145 lbs) vs. Wagnney Fabiano (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs) vs. Antonio Carvalho (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (145 lbs) vs. Masakazu Imanari (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Nam Phan (145 lbs) vs. Jong Man Kim (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Tomonari Konomata (145 lbs) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (145 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · February 1, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Makomanai Ice Arena in Sapporo, Japan. The first tournament in the new PRIDE FC weight division, the Featherweight division will begin. 14 fighters begin the dispute in search of the division and tournament champion titles.

In the main fight, the knockout artist, Takeshi 'Lion' Inoue, returns to the PRIDE ring and faces guillotine master Alexandre Franca Nogueira in a confrontation of styles. And this will only be the beginning of another great tournament.

With me tonight my broadcast partner Daniel Tuxford.

Good night Daniel!

Daniel Tuxford (DT): Good night Matt and MMA fans! Today we will have this great duel of styles between Inoue and Nogueira, and of course, we cannot forget the fight between Hioki vs. Pickett that promises a lot of action. In addition, the participation of former UFC champion Jens Pulver, who descends from the division in search of a new start.

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 Bushido 16: Featherweight GP 2008!!!! Liveeeee from Makomanai Ice Arena! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From China, Tie Quan Zhang! From Japan, Tomonari Kanomata!

Second match; From South Korea, Jong Man Kim! From USA, Naaam Phannn!

Third Match; From Japaaaaan, Masaaakaaazuuu Imanariii! From El Salvadorrrr, Ivaaaaan Meeeenjivarrrr!

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Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout

Tomonari Konomata (10-2-3) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (6-0)

Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Tomonari Kanomata (10-2-3, 0-1 PRIDE) goes head to head with 'The Mongolian Wolf' Tie Quan Zhang (6-0, 0-0 PRIDE).

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Zhang shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Kanomata partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Zhang has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Unable to complete the takedown, Zhang instead pushes Kanomata up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Zhang smothers Kanomata up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) With Kanomata stuck against the ropes, Zhang tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) It's unsuccessful, Kanomata maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) With Kanomata stuck against the ropes, Zhang tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Zhang can't get the takedown as Kanomata wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) Kanomata drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 07:33) Zhang cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:13) Kanomata pounds away, but Zhang calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) Zhang tries to move to guard, but Kanomata doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:42) Kanomata pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:27) Zhang tries to move to guard, but Kanomata doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Kanomata throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Kanomata blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:37) Kanomata pounds away on Zhang but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:21) Kanomata blocks Zhang as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:03) Kanomata fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Zhang tries to pull guard on Kanomata but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Zhang chooses to shoot in on Kanomata.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Kanomata almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Zhang has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Zhang can't get Kanomata down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) With Kanomata stuck against the ropes, Zhang tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Zhang doesn't get the takedown, Kanomata instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) Smothered against the ropes, Zhang is trapped there, unable to get free.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Kanomata, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Zhang hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Sweeping the standing leg, Kanomata puts Zhang down hard and gets side control!
(Rd 1 - 02:14) Kanomata pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) Kanomata blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:47) In side control, Kanomata throws a couple of punches designed to keep Zhang guessing.
(Rd 1 - 01:28) Zhang tries to pull guard on Kanomata but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:16) Kanomata throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Zhang tries to move to guard, but Kanomata doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:30) Kanomata pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Zhang tries to move to guard, but Kanomata doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Zhang chooses to shoot in on Kanomata.
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Zhang gets hold of a leg but Kanomata remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 04:55) Zhang drives Kanomata up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:44) Zhang looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 04:44) The takedown doesn't work, Kanomata blocked it and then turns it so that Zhang is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) With the ropes trapping Zhang, Kanomata looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 04:16) Kanomata doesn't get the takedown, Zhang instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Zhang tries to take Kanomata down.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) It's unsuccessful, Kanomata maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Kanomata remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 2 - 03:33) Zhang, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Kanomata hopping on one foot.
(Rd 2 - 03:33) Kanomata yanks his leg free and circles out.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Zhang is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 2 - 02:56) A tired Zhang moves forward, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:56) Kanomata almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Zhang holds the other.
(Rd 2 - 02:56) Zhang can't get Kanomata down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Zhang tries to take Kanomata down.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) The takedown doesn't work, Kanomata blocked it and then turns it so that Zhang is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) With Zhang stuck against the ropes, Kanomata tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 02:08) Kanomata can't get the takedown as Zhang wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 01:54) Zhang tries to keep him up against the ropes, but Kanomata works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Zhang is looking really tired.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Kanomata is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Zhang, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Kanomata partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Zhang has a hold of the other.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Zhang uses the position to drive Kanomata up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) With the ropes trapping Kanomata, Zhang looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) Zhang can't get the takedown as Kanomata wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 01:01) Kanomata, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Zhang hopping on one foot.
(Rd 2 - 01:01) Kanomata smartly sweeps the standing leg and gets side control!.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Kanomata unloads with big rights, but Zhang covers up well.
(Rd 2 - 00:36) Kanomata blocks Zhang as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) Kanomata pounds away, but Zhang isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Zhang tries to pull guard on Kanomata but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(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 Kanomata.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tomonari Kanomata wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Tomonari Konomata def. Tie Quan Zhang by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout
Nam Phan (12-4) vs. Jong Man Kim (20-5-1 NC)

Moving on to the next match, in which Nam Phan (12-4, 0-1 PRIDE) competes against Jong Man Kim (20-5-1 NC, 0-1 PRIDE).

Our referee is John McCarthy. Our judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Misaki Naosuke, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Kim appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Phan took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Phan throws a punch but Kim avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Kim steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Phan hits a left hand, but Kim avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Kim seizes the chance and grabs Phan into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Kim looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Kim doesn't get it, Phan blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Kim looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Kim doesn't get the takedown, Phan instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Clinched with Kim, Phan looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Kim blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Clinched with Phan, Kim looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) The takedown doesn't work, Phan blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Phan looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Phan can't get the takedown as Kim wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) With control of the clinch, Kim tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Kim doesn't get the takedown, Phan instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Phan looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Kim blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:17) Clinched with Phan, Kim looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 07:17) He has the takedown! Phan pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:58) Kim pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Phan.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Phan tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Kim fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Kim blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Kim attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Kim gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Kim tries to lock Phan in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Phan not only defends the armbar, but also stacks up Kim and hits several punches before gaining side control.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Phan attempts the mount.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Kim keeps Phan at side control, not letting the mount happen.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) Phan blocks Kim as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) In side control, Phan catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) Phan blocks Kim as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Phan attempts an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kim doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) Kim tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) Phan throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) Kim tries to pull guard on Phan but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:56) Phan punches down at Kim, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:32) Phan blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) With no progress being made, referee John McCarthy stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) For the first time, Phan is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Kim is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Phan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Kim with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:43) Phan lands a left jab, but Kim evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Kim comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Phan fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Kim with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Kim chooses to shoot in on Phan.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Phan almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Kim has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Unable to complete the takedown, Kim instead pushes Phan up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:43) Kim looks to sweep a leg out from under Phan so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 04:43) It doesn't work, Phan defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) Kim looks to take Phan down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) Kim can't get Phan down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) The takedown may have been blocked, but Phan is still stuck against the ropes and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 2 - 04:04) Kim drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 2 - 04:04) It's unsuccessful, Phan maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Kim, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Phan hopping on one foot.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) Kim uses the leg to drag Phan down to the mat, where he gets caught in guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:27) Kim tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:27) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) Kim leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Phan.
(Rd 2 - 02:45) Kim throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.
(Rd 2 - 02:15) Phan reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
(Rd 2 - 02:15) Kim doesn't let his arm get taken.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) Kim throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 2 - 01:33) Phan attempts to secure an arm.
(Rd 2 - 01:33) Kim doesn't let his arm get taken.
(Rd 2 - 01:04) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 2 - 01:04) Phan appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.
(Rd 2 - 01:04) A few deep breaths betray that Kim is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.
(Rd 2 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:53) Phan closes in on Kim, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 00:53) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Kim, but Phan was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 00:53) Phan connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) A tired Kim moves forward, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) Phan almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Kim has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) Kim uses the position to drive Phan up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Breathing very hard, Phan is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Kim keeps Phan stuck against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) The rest of the round sees them remain there, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Jong Man Kim is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Jong Man Kim def. Nam Phan by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout
Ivan Menjivar (21-7) vs. Masakazu Imanari (12-6-2)

Next up is a match in which 'The Pride of El Salvador' Ivan Menjivar (21-7, 1-0 PRIDE) battles 'Ashikan Judan' Masakazu Imanari (12-6-2, 1-3 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. The judges for this bout are: Funai Naosuke, Konishi Bunzo, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Menjivar moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Imanari, backing off, hits a weak left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Menjivar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Imanari with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Menjivar moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Imanari, backing off, hits a weak left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Menjivar connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Imanari chooses to shoot in on Menjivar.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Imanari can't get past the sprawl of Menjivar and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Sensing a knee strike about to be thrown, Imanari scoots backward quickly and springs to his feet.
(Rd 1 - 08:46) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Menjivar steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Imanari gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Using his wrestling skills, Menjivar is trying to push Imanari up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Menjivar does it, Imanari is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Menjivar looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) It's unsuccessful, Imanari maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:17) Looking for a takedown, Menjivar drops down and gets hold of a leg. Imanari remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:17) Menjivar drags Imanari to the floor, but gets caught in guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Menjivar keeps Imanari guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 06:41) Imanari tries to catch Menjivar with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Menjivar looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Menjivar passes guard, but Imanari was ready and a scramble for position ensues.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Imanari scrambles to his feet, but Menjivar immediately drives him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Menjivar attempts a trip to put Imanari on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Imanari blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 05:37) With the ropes trapping Imanari, Menjivar looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:37) Menjivar can't get Imanari down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) With the ropes trapping Imanari, Menjivar looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) It doesn't work, Imanari defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Menjivar, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Imanari hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Fighting it, Imanari gets his leg free and is able to circle back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 04:37) Menjivar throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Menjivar is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 04:22) Menjivar can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Imanari with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 04:10) Menjivar shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:10) Menjivar gets hold of a leg but Imanari remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 04:10) Menjivar can't get Imanari down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Menjivar drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Imanari blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Menjivar ducks down and grabs a leg. Imanari remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Fighting it, Imanari gets his leg free and is able to circle back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) A punch from Menjivar fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Menjivar steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Menjivar tries to wrestle Imanari backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) He does so and now has Imanari pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Menjivar tries to take Imanari down.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) It doesn't work, Imanari defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) With Imanari stuck against the ropes, Menjivar tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Menjivar gets the takedown! Imanari pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) Menjivar throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:47) Imanari drags Menjivar in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) In guard, Menjivar is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:03) Imanari tries to pull Menjivar in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 00:44) Menjivar throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Menjivar tries to pound on Imanari, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 00:05) Imanari pulls Menjivar down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) A tired-looking Menjivar shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Imanari almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Menjivar holds the other.
(Rd 2 - 04:52) With Imanari not going down, Menjivar settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) With the ropes trapping Imanari, Menjivar looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) An excellent outside leg trip sees Imanari get thrown to the mat and Menjivar has no problem getting side control.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) Menjivar attempts an arm triangle.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) Imanari fights off the arm triangle attempt.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Menjivar blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Menjivar pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.
(Rd 2 - 03:24) Imanari tries to move to guard, but Menjivar doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 03:10) Menjivar pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Imanari.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Menjivar blocks Imanari as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:40) Menjivar tries to pound on Imanari, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 02:22) Imanari tries to pull guard on Menjivar but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) Looking to catch his breath, Menjivar is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Menjivar blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Menjivar throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Imanari tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:48) Menjivar fires away with punches, but Imanari deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 2 - 00:29) Breathing very hard, Menjivar is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 00:29) Menjivar blocks Imanari as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:14) Menjivar fires off some rights, but Imanari isn't troubled by them.
(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 agreed that Menjivar is the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) 'The Pride of El Salvador' Ivan Menjivar is the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Ivan Menjivar def. Masakazu Imanari by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout
Akitoshi Tamura (13-5-2) vs. Antonio Carvalho (12-2)

In the last of the preliminary fights, 'Ironman' Akitoshi Tamura (13-5-2, 1-0 PRIDE) goes up against Antonio 'Pato' Carvalho (12-2, 0-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Featherweight division.

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Funai Naosuke, and Konishi Bunzo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Tamura looked like he was about to shoot, but Carvalho stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Carvalho tries to wrestle Tamura backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Carvalho does it, Tamura is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) With Tamura stuck against the ropes, Carvalho tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) He has the takedown! Tamura pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Carvalho attempts to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Tamura keeps his guard secure.
(Rd 1 - 08:06) Carvalho deflects a couple of punches that Tamura threw from below.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) In guard, Carvalho begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) Carvalho passes guard, but Tamura was ready and a scramble for position ensues.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Somehow, the scramble leaves Tamura under the north-south control of Carvalho.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Carvalho hits a short knee strike to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Carvalho blocks an attempted escape.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Tamura takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Carvalho blocks Tamura as he tries to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 06:32) Carvalho changes position, moving to side control in one fluid motion.
(Rd 1 - 06:13) Carvalho pounds away and Tamura eats a few big strikes.
(Rd 1 - 06:13) The strikes are hard enough to force Tamura to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process!
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Carvalho fires away with punches and Tamura takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
(Rd 1 - 05:39) Carvalho pounds away and Tamura is having serious difficulty surviving them!
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Carvalho tries to get his hooks in, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Tamura tries to move Carvalho off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Tamura prevents Carvalho from getting his hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Tamura tries a roll, but doesn't budge Carvalho.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Carvalho tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Carvalho blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 03:15) Carvalho tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Tamura tries a roll, but doesn't budge Carvalho.
(Rd 1 - 02:41) The lack of progress forces referee Yuji Shimada to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:30) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) Tamura comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) Tamura can't get past the sprawl of Carvalho and has to give up on the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Carvalho connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Tamura immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the ropes! I think that he is dazed!
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Carvalho moves in for the kill and lands a huge right hand! Tamura is knocked out cold!
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Antonio Carvalho takes the victory by way of knock out!

Official Result: Antonio Carvalho def. Akitoshi Tamura by KO (Punch) in 8:54 of Round 1.

Main Card

Featherweight Bout
Tatsuya Kawajiri (19-7-2) vs. Wagnney Fabiano (8-1)

Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Tatsuya 'The Crusher' Kawajiri (19-7-2, 4-5 PRIDE) fights 'The Silencer' Wagnney Fabiano (8-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

Our referee is Yuji Shimada. The judges for this bout are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Misaki Naosuke, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Kawajiri throws a punch but Fabiano avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 09:40) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Kawajiri connects with a nice jab and then hits Fabiano with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Kawajiri hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:24) A one-two from Kawajiri fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Fabiano gets hold of Kawajiri.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Fabiano looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Kawajiri to the mat where he pulls guard!
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Fabiano peppers Kawajiri with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Kawajiri throws out some punches, but Fabiano leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) Fabiano looks to pass guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) He passes to side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Kawajiri takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Fabiano tries to lock Kawajiri in an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Kawajiri blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Kawajiri tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:19) Fabiano uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Fabiano starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Fabiano takes the back instead, Kawajiri rolled over rather than get mounted.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Fabiano fires away and Kawajiri is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Fabiano attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Kawajiri defends himself well against the choke.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Kawajiri tries to move Fabiano off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Fabiano tries to put Kawajiri in a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) Kawajiri fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Fabiano blocks Kawajiri as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 03:11) Fabiano pounds away and Kawajiri is in serious trouble!
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Fabiano unloads with big rights and Kawajiri is getting rocked!
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Fabiano tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Kawajiri blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 02:06) Fabiano blocks Kawajiri as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Fabiano attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Kawajiri fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:10) Kawajiri tries to turn over and sweep Fabiano but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Fabiano pounds away, but Kawajiri isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Kawajiri tries to turn over and sweep Fabiano but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Fabiano tries to finish Kawajiri off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Kawajiri doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) A punch from Kawajiri fails to land.
(Rd 2 - 04:43) Fabiano seizes the chance and grabs Kawajiri into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) Fabiano looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) The trip doesn't work, Kawajiri blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) Fabiano out-wrestles Kawajiri and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) Fabiano attempts a trip to put Kawajiri on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) Fabiano can't get Kawajiri down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) Fabiano looks to sweep a leg out from under Kawajiri so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) It doesn't work, Kawajiri defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Kawajiri out-wrestles Fabiano and gets himself into a better position in the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:59) Kawajiri tries to wrestle Fabiano backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:59) Kawajiri can't do it though, Fabiano defended it well.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Fabiano seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Kawajiri is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Fabiano is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) Fabiano appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kawajiri took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) Kawajiri throws a two-punch combo but Fabiano avoids both.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Fabiano, but Kawajiri was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Kawajiri connects with a nice jab and then catches Fabiano with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) Kawajiri looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) Fabiano looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Kawajiri simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) Kawajiri throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Fabiano may have been setting up to shoot, but Kawajiri aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Kawajiri throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Fabiano, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Kawajiri throws a two-punch combo but Fabiano avoids both.
(Rd 2 - 00:31) Fabiano gets hold of Kawajiri.
(Rd 2 - 00:25) Fabiano attempts a trip to put Kawajiri on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 00:25) It doesn't work, Kawajiri defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) Fabiano looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) Fabiano doesn't get the trip, Kawajiri instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Silencer' Wagnney Fabiano!

Official Result: Wagnney Fabiano def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout
Joachin Hansen (16-6-1) vs. Patricio Freire (8-0)

Next up, Joachim 'Hellboy' Hansen (16-6-1, 5-3 PRIDE) facing Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire (8-0, 0-0 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Funai Naosuke, Konishi Bunzo, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Hansen gets in close and clinches with Freire.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) Hansen catches Freire with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) Hansen tries to wrestle Freire backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) Freire ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Freire waits for Hansen to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Freire tries to take Hansen down.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) The takedown doesn't work, Hansen blocked it and then turns it so that Freire is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) With the ropes trapping Freire, Hansen looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Freire is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Hansen throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Freire tries to sweep Hansen but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 07:23) In guard, Hansen is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Freire tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Hansen.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) Hansen fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Hansen blocks Freire as he tries a sweep from the guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) Hansen fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 05:53) Hansen gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) In guard, Hansen throws a couple of punches designed to keep Freire guessing.
(Rd 1 - 04:50) Freire tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Hansen.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Stepping in, Hansen aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 04:15) Hansen hits Freire with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) Hansen catches Freire with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Hansen is trying to push Freire so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) He does so and now has Freire pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) With the ropes trapping Freire, Hansen looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Hansen gets the takedown! Freire pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:20) Hansen fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 03:02) Freire tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) Hansen keeps Freire guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:30) Hansen blocks Freire as he tries a transition to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Hansen looks to get past the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Freire starts a scramble for position.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Freire ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Hansen tries to pound on Freire, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Freire pushes Hansen away while defending the strikes, right out of guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) Freire is allowed to stand back up, Hansen simply stepped away.
(Rd 1 - 01:12) Freire throws a punch but Hansen was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Hansen comes in and grabs Freire in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Hansen is trying to push Freire so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Freire doesn't let himself be driven back though.
(Rd 1 - 00:43) Hansen is trying to push Freire so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:43) Hansen manages it and controls Freire up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:26) Freire takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Hansen drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Freire tries to hook a guillotine as Hansen goes for the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Hansen gets the takedown! Freire pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The red marks on the body of Freire show clearly how many blows to the ribs he has taken tonight.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Hansen can't connect with a jab, but then catches Freire with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:37) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Hansen timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Freire blocks Hansen from throwing a knee.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Hansen is trying to push Freire so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Hansen achieves it, pinning Freire to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) With the ropes trapping Freire, Hansen looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) Freire is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Hansen throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 03:12) Hansen blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) In half guard, Hansen begins working to get side control.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Freire tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 2 - 02:38) The scramble ends with Hansen grabbing Freire and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) Hansen, holding Freire from behind, tries to lift him up and force him to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) Hansen gets the takedown with apparent ease, Freire could do nothing to stop it.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Freire can't shift Hansen, who ends up on top having taken the back!
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Hansen tries to pound on Freire, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 2 - 01:18) Hansen blocks Freire as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) Freire prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Hansen from getting hooks in.
(Rd 2 - 00:36) Freire tries a roll, but doesn't budge Hansen.
(Rd 2 - 00:22) Hansen pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) Hansen blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Joachim 'Hellboy' Hansen wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Joachin Hansen def. Patricio Freire by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout
Jens Pulver (21-9-1) vs. Kotetsu Boku (12-4-1)

Moving on to the next match, in which Jens 'Lil' Evil' Pulver (21-9-1, 2-3 PRIDE) goes up against Kotetsu Boku (12-4-1, 1-1 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Misaki Naosuke, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Funai Naosuke.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Pulver misses a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. Boku hits a jab and also scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Boku slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Boku scores with a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Pulver doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Wincing, Pulver may have broken his own hand on that last punch.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Any sort of major damage to the hand is going to cause Pulver some major problems.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Pulver hits a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Boku lands a left jab and also lands a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Looking a bit tense, Boku moves around the ring.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Pulver misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Boku attacks with a right hand that landed cleanly.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Boku dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.
(Rd 1 - 07:22) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Pulver slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:12) Pulver misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Boku to attack with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 05:57) Pulver misses with a big right hand, allowing Boku to counter with a right hand that landed cleanly.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Pulver misses a right hook and gets countered with a vicious right cross!
(Rd 1 - 05:30) He's down! Pulver falls to the floor!
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Boku senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Boku pounds away, Pulver is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Referee Yuji Shimada has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 05:17) Kotetsu Boku takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Kotetsu Boku def. Jens Pulver by TKO (Strikes) in 4:43 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout
Hatsu Hioki (14-3-1) vs. Brad Pickett (12-3)

The co-main event is up next. Hatsu Hioki (14-3-1, 2-1 PRIDE) battles Brad 'One Punch' Pickett (12-3, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Featherweight division.

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Pickett moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Pickett throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Pickett fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Hioki with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Hioki covers up, retreating until pressed against the ropes...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt!
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Hioki eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The ropes is the only reason he is still upright!
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Pickett lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Hioki partially blocked it!
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Pickett smashes Hioki with a big right hand through the guard! Hioki can do nothing but try and cover up!
(Rd 1 - 09:20) The referee pulls Pickett away, stopping the fight! Hioki is left slumped against the ropes, dazed and wobbling.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) I think referee John McCarthy was slow to react, that should have been stopped earlier.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) The winner, by TKO; Brad Pickett!

Official Result: Brad Pickett def. Hatsu Hioki by TKO (Strikes) in 0:49 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout
Takeshi Inoue (14-3) vs. Alexandre Franca Nogueira (12-5-2)

It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Lion' Takeshi Inoue (14-3, 1-0 PRIDE) takes on Alexandre 'Pequeno' Franca Nogueira (12-5-2, 0-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Featherweight division.

Our referee is John McCarthy. Our ringside judges are: Konishi Bunzo, Kawaguchi Kazuo, and Misaki Naosuke.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Nogueira looks like he wants to shoot but is wary of getting hit on the way in.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) A one-two from Inoue fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:42) Nogueira quickly shoots on Inoue.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Inoue sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Inoue fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Nogueira uses a left jab while backing away.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Inoue fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Nogueira looked like he was going to shoot, but Inoue simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Inoue can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Nogueira with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Inoue throws a punch but Nogueira was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Seizing the opportunity, Nogueira shoots.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) The takedown is unsuccessful, Inoue sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) A jab hits home from Inoue and then he hits Nogueira with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) Inoue connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) There's a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Inoue almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Nogueira has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Unable to complete the takedown, Nogueira instead pushes Inoue up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) Smothered against the ropes, Inoue is trapped there, unable to get free.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) With Inoue stuck against the ropes, Nogueira tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) The takedown doesn't work, Inoue blocked it and then turns it so that Nogueira is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Inoue tries to use dirty boxing against Nogueira, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 04:48) Inoue tries some dirty boxing, but Nogueira seizes the chance to create some space and break free.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) For the first time, Inoue is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Inoue can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) A punch from Inoue fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Seizing the opportunity, Nogueira shoots.
(Rd 1 - 03:49) The takedown is unsuccessful, Inoue sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Inoue steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) A jab lands from Inoue, but Nogueira catches the attempted right head kick that came after!
(Rd 1 - 03:03) Inoue hops on one foot, trying to balance. Nogueira tries for a takedown attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) Nogueira uses the position to drive Inoue up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Nogueira keeps Inoue stuck against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) About sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) Nogueira drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) It doesn't work, Inoue defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) With the ropes trapping Inoue, Nogueira looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) Nogueira can't get Inoue down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) Inoue can't seem to work his way free though.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Dropping down, Nogueira secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Inoue is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Inoue gets his leg swept out from under him and ends up under side control!
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Nogueira throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Nogueira fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Nogueira pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:10) Nogueira pounds away, but Inoue isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Inoue confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Nogueira looked like he was going to shoot, but Inoue simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Inoue lands a jab and then catches Nogueira with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:20) Nogueira, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:20) Inoue stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Inoue is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Nogueira is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.
(Rd 2 - 03:53) Inoue comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:53) Inoue fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:42) Inoue looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 03:29) Nogueira scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.
(Rd 2 - 03:29) Inoue connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 03:12) Nogueira had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 03:12) A jab lands from Inoue, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 2 - 02:55) Inoue connects with a jab, but Nogueira steps back to avoid a high right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Nogueira may have been setting up to shoot, but Inoue aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Inoue lands a left jab, but Nogueira steps back to avoid a high right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:11) Nogueira keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and shoot on Inoue.
(Rd 2 - 02:11) A jab is wide from Inoue, but then he scores with a lovely right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 01:58) Retreating until backed against the ropes, Nogueira looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is vulnerable!
(Rd 2 - 01:58) Nogueira eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The ropes is the only reason he is still upright!
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Inoue goes under the guard and nails Nogueira with a right uppercut! What a shot!
(Rd 2 - 01:52) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight, Nogueira was slumped against the ropes and just getting pounded on!
(Rd 2 - 01:52) I think referee John McCarthy was slow to react, that should have been stopped earlier.
(Rd 2 - 01:46) Takeshi Inoue takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Takeshi Inoue def. Alexandre Franca Nogueira by TKO (Strikes) in 3:14 of Round 2.

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PRIDE Bushido 16: GP Featherweight 2008
Date: March 14, 200
Venue: Makomanai Ice Arena
Local: Sapporo, Japan
Attendance: 853
Gate: $ 170,600
Critical Rating: 62%
Commercial Rating: 42%

Main Card

Featherweight Bout: Takeshi Inoue def. Alexandre Franca Nogueira by TKO (Strikes) in 3:14 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Brad Pickett def. Hatsu Hioki by TKO (Strikes) in 0:49 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Kotetsu Boku def. Jens Pulver by TKO (Strikes) in 4:43 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Joachin Hansen def. Patricio Freire by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Wagnney Fabiano def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Antonio Carvalho def. Akitoshi Tamura by KO (Punch) in 8:54 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar def. Masakazu Imanari by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Jong Man Kim def. Nam Phan by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Tomonari Konomata def. Tie Quan Zhang by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Antonio Carvalho

Submission of the Night: -

Fight of the Night: Kotetsu Boku vs. Jens Pulver

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara confirmed that the next phase of the tournament will take place at PRIDE Bushido 18, in May and at the same location as today's event.

- Inoue said he was happy to win and advance in the tournament and looks forward to the fight against Pickett.

-Pickett said he is confident after winning a tournament favorite like Hatsu Hioki.

- Menjivar said that facing 'Kid' Yamamoto in the next fight, will be his biggest duel of his career.

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PREDICTIONS

CageRage (4-5)

rodrigoviolim · February 1, 2021

FEDOR EMELIANENKO-ANDREI ARLOVSKI HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE BOUT TARGETED FOR PRIDE 42. PLUS GOMI VS. DIAZ 2 AT CO-MAIN EVENT

by Kevin Robinson

Andrei Arlovski will try to become the first UFC and PRIDE champion in the heavyeight division when facing the king, Fedor Emelianenko, in PRIDE 42.

PRIDE President Nobuyuki Sakakibara confirmed the reservation for journalists at the press conference that took place before the weigh-in for tomorrow's PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008 event. PRIDE 42 takes place on April 11 and includes an awaited rematch between Takanori Gomi and Nick Diaz, who faced off at PRIDE 33 and the American won via submission with a gogoplata, but the result was changed to no-contest after Diaz tested positive for marijuana.

Fedor Emelianenko is with 30-1-1 NC, being 17-0-1 NC in PRIDE. In his last bouts in December, Fedor overcame Kevin Randleman and Mark Hunt the same night and became Heavyweight champion again and won his second Heavyweight GP.

Arlovski, a former UFC champion, arrived at PRIDE with morale and a fight for the title was already expected since his debut. But, he didn't want to wait long and in his debut in the Japanese ring at PRIDE: Shockwave 2007, he overcame Bob Sapp with a knockout in the first round.

PRIDE: TOTAL ELIMINATION 2008 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

Today we weighed PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008, which will have the Welterweights and Middleweights tournament in its first round.

All fighters reached the combined weight and the fights were confirmed. The main event has Kazushi Sakuraba facing Paul Daley in the welterweights tournament and the co-main event has Yoshihiro Akiyama against Melvin Manhoef.

PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008 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.

Check out the Results:

PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008

Date: March 21, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ken Shamrock (205 lbs) vs. Renato Sobral (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Matt Lindland (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Keita Nakamura (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Frank Trigg (185 lbs) vs. Jose Landi-Jons (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

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Calendar - Upcoming Events

PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008

Jungle Fight 12

CW 32: Imes vs. Economou

WEC 32: Faber vs. Swanson

Shooto: Fujii vs. Watanabe

MFC 16: Hoger vs. Hollett

Pancrase: Okochi vs. Jin Kwok

American Local Show Mar 2008

UFC 76: Shamrock vs. Franklin

vladjarca · February 1, 2021

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ken Shamrock (205 lbs) vs. Renato Sobral (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Matt Lindland (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Keita Nakamura (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs)

Poor young uncle Chael about to lose for the first time

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Frank Trigg (185 lbs) vs. Jose Landi-Jons (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

CageRage · February 1, 2021

PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008

Date: March 21, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (185 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Renzo Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ken Shamrock (205 lbs) vs. Renato Sobral (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Matt Lindland (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Keita Nakamura (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Kevin Randleman (205 lbs) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Frank Trigg (185 lbs) vs. Jose Landi-Jons (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Denis Kang (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Jeremy Horn (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs

rodrigoviolim · February 3, 2021

Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Saitama Super Arena. Today PRIDE FC welterweight and middleweight tournaments begin, where we will meet the new champions in their respective divisions. The card features great world-class attractions and new talents who can begin their star journey today.

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! And off we go for another PRIDE Total Elimination Matt! I have to confess that I love these PRIDE GP events and again I am very excited.

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: TOTAL ELIMINATION 2008 Liveeeee from Saitama Super Arena! Now here comes the full card!

The first match!!! From Brazil, Glover Teixeiraaaa! From USA, Jeremy Hornnn!!!

Second match; From Braziilll, Murilo Bustamanteee!!! From Canada, Denis Kaaaang!!!

Third Match; From Japaaaaan, Ikuhisaaa Minowaaa! From USA, James Leeee!!!

Fourth match; From Braziiilll, 'Pelé' Jose Landiiii Joonsss! From USA, Fraaaaank Trigggg!!!

Fifth match; Frommm Belarus, Vladimir Matyushenkooo!!! Frrrrrom Braziiill!!! Vitooorrr Belfortttt!!!

Sixth match; From Lithuane, Marius Zaromskis! Frrrrom USA, Carloooos Conditttt!!

Seventh match; Frooom Japaaaan, Kiyoshiiii Tamuraaaa! Froooooommm USA, Keeeeevin Randlemannnn!!

Eighth match; Frooom Brazil, 'Jacare' Souzaaaa! Froooooommm USA, Chaaaaael Sonneeeeen!!

Ninth match; Froooooommm Russia, Alexander Shlemenkooo!! Frooom Brazilll, Ricardo Aronaaaaaa!!!

Tenth match; Froooooommm Japaaaan, Keitaaa Nakamuraaa!! Frooom Brazilll, Pauuulooooo Filhoooo!!!

Eleventh match; Froooooommm USAAA, Matt Lindlanddd!!! Frooom Braziiiiillll, Antoniooo Rogeriooo Nogueiraaaa!!!

Twelfth match; Froooooommm Japaaan, Yukiiiii Koooondooo!!! Frooom Japaaaan, Kazuoooo Misakiiiiii!!!

Thirteenth match; Froooooommm Brazil, Renato 'Babalu' Sobrallll!!! Frooom USAAA, Keeeeen Shamrockkkkkkk!!!

Fourteenth match; Froooooommm Brazil, Jorge Santiagooo!!! Frooom Braziiiiillll, Reeeenzoooo Gracieee!!!

Fifteenth match; Froooooommm Netherlandsss, Melvin Manhoeffffff!!! Frooom South Koreaaaa, Yoshihiroooooooo Akiyamaaaaa!!!

Final match: Frooooom England, Paullll Daleyyyy!!!! Frooooooooommmm Japaaaaann, Kaaaazuuuushiiiii Saaaakuuuuraaaabaaaaa!!!!

PRIDE: TOTAL ELIMINATION 2008 LIVE IN SAITAMA SUPER ARENA IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!!

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout

Jeremy Horn (80-16-5) vs. Glover Teixeira (7-2)

We open the prelims with Jeremy 'Gumby' Horn (80-16-5, 3-1 PRIDE) against Glover Teixeira (7-2, 2-0 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Takenaka Suzu, and Konishi Bunzo.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Glover hits a left hand, but Horn dodges the leg kick that follows.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Glover looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Glover hits Horn with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Glover uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Horn to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Glover is trying to push Horn so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Glover manages it and controls Horn up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) With Horn stuck against the ropes, Glover tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Glover tries to lock Horn in a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Horn doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Horn tries to move to guard, but Glover doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) Glover tries to lock Horn in a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) Horn defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Horn tries to move to guard, but Glover doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Glover tries to lock Horn in an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 05:58) Horn doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 05:39) Horn tries to pull guard on Glover but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Glover tries to lock Horn in a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Horn fights off the kimura attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Horn tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Glover starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Horn can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Glover tries to ensnare Horn in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 04:21) Horn not only defends the armbar, but also stacks up Glover and hits several punches before gaining side control.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Horn fires away with punches, but Glover doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:41) Horn blocks Glover as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Horn throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Horn blocks Glover as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:35) Horn throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) Horn blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) Horn is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Glover steps in and looks to unleash.
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Horn looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Glover simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Glover hits a left jab and then catches Horn with a superb right kick to the head!
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Horn wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Moving quickly, Glover comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Incredibly, Horn holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Horn keeps Glover back with an up-kick.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Glover tries to secure a ground position.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Horn tries to get free, but Glover is able to secure side control.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) Glover tries to lock Horn into a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) Horn fights off the kimura attempt.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) Horn tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Horn initiates an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Glover lands a left hand in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Horn throws a one-two, but Glover was equal to it.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Glover looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Glover throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) For the first time, Glover is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Horn looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Glover simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Glover can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a vicious right cross!
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Horn wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Glover senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Glover pounds away with rights, Horn is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Referee John McCarthy is forced to jump in and stop the fight!
(Rd 2 - 03:47) By TKO, the winner is Glover Teixeira!

Official Result: Glover Teixeira def. Jeremy Horn by TKO (Strikes) in 1:13 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout
Denis Kang (29-10-1) vs. Murilo Bustamante (15-8-1)

Next up, Denis Kang (29-10-1, 6-3 PRIDE) vs. Murilo Bustamante (15-8-1, 5-7 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Kanagi Fujimaro.

Pacing around like a caged tiger, Kang looks eager for the introductions to end so that he can go into battle.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Up close, they start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Kang is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Clinched with Bustamante, Kang looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Kang doesn't get it, Bustamante blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Clinched with Bustamante, Kang looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) The takedown doesn't work, Bustamante blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Bustamante is trying to push Kang so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Bustamante does it, Kang is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Bustamante attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Kang on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Kang stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Bustamante against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) An ugly but effective tactic, Kang is pressing Bustamante up against the ropes and slowly wearing him down.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) Unable to break free, Bustamante is smothered up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:35) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) Bustamante aggressively moves in and grapples with Kang.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) Bustamante is looking to muscle Kang back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) Bustamante manages it and controls Kang up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Bustamante looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Kang blocks the attempted trip and turns Bustamante around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:32) Showing his ability to control opponents, Kang simply smothers Bustamante against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:32) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Kang tries to smother Bustamante against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Kang against the ropes instead.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) With Kang stuck against the ropes, Bustamante tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Kang to the mat where he pulls half guard!
(Rd 1 - 04:12) Bustamante throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) Kang tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Bustamante doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Bustamante is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Kang can do nothing about the pass, and gets mounted.
(Rd 1 - 02:37) Bustamante unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Kang.
(Rd 1 - 02:37) Kang turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Bustamante tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Kang fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:51) Kang tries to turn over and sweep Bustamante but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Bustamante tries to finish Kang off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Kang doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) Bustamante blocks Kang as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 00:41) Kang is in increasing trouble, as Bustamante gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Bustamante tries to finish Kang off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Bustamante gets the rear naked choke fully applied, but the round comes to an end before he can get the tap out!
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Kang looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Bustamante simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Bustamante can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Kang appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Kang comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Kang couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Bustamante hops in place on the other.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) Kang uses the position to drive Bustamante up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Bustamante doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Kang looks to sweep a leg out from under Bustamante so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Kang gets side control off a superb outside leg trip!
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Kang fires away with punches, but Bustamante deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Kang blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:20) Kang pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Bustamante.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Kang unloads with some right hands, but Bustamante deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Bustamante tries to move to guard, but Kang doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) Kang pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Bustamante.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Bustamante tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) Kang pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) Bustamante tries to move to guard, but Kang doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 01:24) Kang is trying to move from side control to mount.
(Rd 2 - 01:24) Bustamante fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) Bustamante somehow ends up on top of Kang in north-south position.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) Bustamante elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Kang tries to move from under Bustamante, but can't get free.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Kang takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) Bustamante blocks Kang as he tries to scramble.
(Rd 2 - 00:15) Kang takes a short knee strike to the head.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) Bustamante blocks an attempted escape.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Murilo Bustamante!

Official Result: Murilo Bustamante def. Denis Kang by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
James Lee (13-3-1 NC) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (36-27-8)

Another match is about to begin; James Lee (13-3-1 NC, 1-1 PRIDE) facing 'Minowaman' Ikuhisa Minowa (36-27-8, 10-10 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges for this bout are: Tony Weeks, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Takenaka Suzu.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Minowa aggressively gets to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Minowa attempts to wrestle Lee to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) It doesn't work, Lee defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) With control of the clinch, Minowa tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) It's unsuccessful, Lee maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Minowa seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Moving in fast, Minowa wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Minowa tries to take Lee down.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Minowa can't get Lee down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Minowa tries to take Lee down.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) It's unsuccessful, Lee maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:52) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Minowa manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Clinched with Lee, Minowa looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Lee blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Minowa tries to take Lee down.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Minowa can't get Lee down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Minowa seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.
(Rd 1 - 06:24) Minowa chooses to shoot in on Lee.
(Rd 1 - 06:24) Minowa gets hold of a leg but Lee remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 06:24) Minowa can't get Lee down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:13) Lee wrestles back against Minowa, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:59) Minowa is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 05:51) Stepping in, Minowa aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Minowa attempts to wrestle Lee to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Minowa doesn't get it, Lee blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 05:17) Clinched with Lee, Minowa looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 05:17) Minowa doesn't get it, Lee blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 05:02) Minowa seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.
(Rd 1 - 04:38) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:38) Minowa is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Clinched with Lee, Minowa looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Minowa can't get Lee down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Minowa tries to take Lee down.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Minowa can't get the takedown as Lee wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 03:50) Lee tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 03:50) Minowa is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Lee throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Minowa tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Lee doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Lee throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 02:39) Lee blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:26) Lee pounds away on Minowa but can't land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 02:08) Lee blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) In half guard, Lee catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Lee throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Minowa tries to get full guard on Lee but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) A few deep breaths betray that Minowa is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.
(Rd 1 - 00:39) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:39) Minowa is the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) With control of the clinch, Minowa tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Lee cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Minowa pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) Minowa is breathing very hard.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) Minowa blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(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 - 04:50) Minowa steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) With control of the clinch, Minowa tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Minowa can't get the takedown as Lee wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Lee looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Lee can't get the takedown as Minowa wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Minowa attempts to wrestle Lee to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) It doesn't work, Lee defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) Minowa attempts to wrestle Lee to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) It's unsuccessful, Lee maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:16) Minowa seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.
(Rd 2 - 02:56) Taking a few gulps of breath, Lee is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 2 - 02:42) Lee looked like he was about to shoot, but Minowa stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Minowa looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Lee blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Lee is trying to muscle Minowa up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:03) Minowa ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) With the ropes trapping Minowa, Lee looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) The takedown is completed, Minowa is on his back and pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Lee fires off a few punches.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) Lee throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 2 - 00:40) Grabbing a leg, Minowa attempts a sweep of some kind.
(Rd 2 - 00:40) Lee blocks the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Minowa looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tony Weeks has Lee as the winner.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Kanagi Fujimaro gives the result in favour of Minowa.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Takenaka Suzu has called it a victory for Minowa.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) 'Minowaman' Ikuhisa Minowa wins by split decision!

Official Result: Ikuhisa Minowa def. James Lee by Split Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Frank Trigg (16-7) vs. Jose Landi-Jons (24-12)

Moving on to the next match, in which Frank Trigg (16-7, 3-1 PRIDE) competes against 'Pelé' Jose Landi-Jons (24-12, 1-1 PRIDE).

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Tony Weeks, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Trigg hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Landi-Jons hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Trigg wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up and backs up until trapped against the ropes, but Landi-Jons is already advancing to try and finish!
(Rd 1 - 09:37) From up close, Landi-Jons hits a short knee to the rib cage. It doesn't look like he got much behind it, however.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Circling back to the center, Trigg looks like he has regained his composure.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Landi-Jons moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Trigg may have been setting up to shoot, but Landi-Jons aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Landi-Jons can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a fantastic right cross!
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Trigg wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Moving quickly, Landi-Jons comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Landi-Jons is too slow though, and Trigg is back up.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Trigg chooses to shoot in on Landi-Jons.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Landi-Jons almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Trigg holds the other.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Trigg drives Landi-Jons up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Landi-Jons is pressed up against the ropes and simply can't break the control that Trigg has over him.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Trigg presses Landi-Jons up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Smothered against the ropes, Landi-Jons is trapped there, unable to get free.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 05:46) 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 - 05:46) Landi-Jons is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Landi-Jons fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Trigg with a beautiful right uppercut!
(Rd 1 - 05:33) Trigg collapses, that shot knocked him out!
(Rd 1 - 05:23) 'Pelé' Jose Landi-Jons takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Jose Landi Jons def. Frank Trigg by KO (Punch) in

Middleweight Bout
Vitor Belfort (17-9) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (19-4)

Another match is about to begin; Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort (17-9, 7-4 PRIDE) fighting Vladimir 'The Janitor' Matyushenko (19-4, 2-1 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. The judges are: Takenaka Suzu, Konishi Bunzo, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Belfort closes in on Matyushenko, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Matyushenko, but Belfort was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) Belfort hits a right jab and then hits a nice straight left.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Belfort hits a right jab and then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Belfort can't connect with a jab, but then catches Matyushenko with a crunching left hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) There is blood dripping from the nose of Matyushenko, it may have been broken by that shot.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) That's really going to affect his breathing.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Belfort confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Belfort hits a right jab and then catches Matyushenko with a left kick to the head.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) There's a takedown attempt from Matyushenko.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Belfort almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Matyushenko has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Matyushenko can't get Belfort down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:08) Matyushenko drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 08:08) Belfort cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Matyushenko attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Belfort tries to get back up.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Matyushenko somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Belfort.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Matyushenko takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Matyushenko tries to move from under Belfort, but can't get free.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Belfort gives up the north-south position in favour of sliding over into side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) Belfort uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) Belfort fires away with punches and Matyushenko takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Belfort unloads with some left hands, but Matyushenko deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Matyushenko tries to pull guard on Belfort but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) Belfort pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.
(Rd 1 - 05:37) Belfort blocks Matyushenko as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) Belfort tries to pound on Matyushenko, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Matyushenko tries to move to guard, but Belfort doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) Belfort pounds away but Matyushenko deals with the blows fairly easily.
(Rd 1 - 04:38) Matyushenko tries to pull guard on Belfort but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Belfort pounds away, but Matyushenko calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) Matyushenko tries to move to guard, but Belfort doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Belfort tries to pound on Matyushenko, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Matyushenko tries to pull guard on Belfort but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) The lack of progress forces referee Yuji Shimada to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Belfort is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Matyushenko comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) He has the takedown! Belfort pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) That's his second takedown of the fight.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Matyushenko pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) Matyushenko leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Belfort.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Matyushenko is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Matyushenko passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Belfort starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 02:15) The scramble ends with Matyushenko grabbing Belfort and shoving him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Matyushenko drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) The takedown is successful, Belfort pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:47) In half guard, Matyushenko catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Matyushenko punches down at Belfort, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:01) Matyushenko blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:42) Matyushenko throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Matyushenko pounds away, but Belfort calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Matyushenko blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(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 - 04:54) Belfort hits a right jab and then lands a left head kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) Belfort closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) Matyushenko appeared to be going for a takedown, but Belfort took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) Belfort lands a right hand and then scores with a left cross that landed hard.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Matyushenko comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Matyushenko gets hold of a leg but Belfort remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Matyushenko drives Belfort up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) With the ropes trapping Belfort, Matyushenko looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Belfort cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Matyushenko unloads with big right hands, but Belfort is able to deal with most of them.
(Rd 2 - 03:18) Belfort tries to pull guard on Matyushenko but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 03:03) Matyushenko tries to pound on Belfort, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 02:45) Belfort tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 02:34) Matyushenko pounds away, but Belfort isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Matyushenko blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:58) Matyushenko throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 2 - 01:37) Belfort tries to pull guard on Matyushenko but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Matyushenko pounds away on Belfort but can't land anything significant.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Matyushenko blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) Matyushenko throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) Matyushenko blocks Belfort as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:18) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:06) Belfort confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 00:06) Belfort can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a left cross.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort!

Official Result: Vitor Belfort def. Vladimir Matyushenko by Unaimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Carlos Condit (21-4) vs. Marius Zaromskis (9-2)

Another match is about to begin; 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit (21-4, 1-0 PRIDE) vs. Marius Zaromskis (9-2, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Tony Weeks, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but neither fighter lands anything good.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Zaromskis misses a left hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Condit scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. Zaromskis connects with a quick head kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) As he backs off it becomes clear that Condit is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him!
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Zaromskis clips Condit with a left hand but didn't catch it cleanly enough to do any real damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Zaromskis misses with a right jab but connects with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Condit hits a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) Condit misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Zaromskis attacks with a jab and a high kick that misses.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Zaromskis hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Condit goes up top with a head kick, but only gets a glancing blow.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Zaromskis misses with a big left hand, allowing Condit to counter with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.
(Rd 1 - 06:41) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 06:41) Condit counters a missed roundhouse kick with a left jab and a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 05:53) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:53) Condit counters a left hand with a left jab and a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 05:41) That was a good example of how Condit can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles.
(Rd 1 - 05:31) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Condit misses badly with a right roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a glancing high kick.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Condit slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a kick to the lead leg.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Condit lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Zaromskis scores with a jab and also hits a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) Zaromskis is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Condit misses with a big right hand, allowing Zaromskis to counter with a right jab and a right kick to the rib cage.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Zaromskis doesn't connect with a right jab but hits a spin kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Condit hits a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) Condit scores with a left kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) Zaromskis is off-target with a jab but lands a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Zaromskis doesn't connect with a right jab but hits a spinning kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Condit hits a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Looking a bit tense, Zaromskis moves around the ring.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Condit misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:03) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 01:03) Zaromskis is off-target with a jab but connects with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:03) Condit hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Condit hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Zaromskis is off-target with a jab but connects cleanly with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) Zaromskis lands a right jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 00:18) Condit misses a jab but lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:53) They engage in the center.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Condit has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Zaromskis misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a spin kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Zaromskis misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Condit attacks with a nice left hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) It looks like Zaromskis has been cut across the forehead by a strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Taking a few gulps of breath, Condit is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Zaromskis 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 - 04:07) They engage in the center.
(Rd 2 - 04:07) Condit slips past a left hook and counters with a kick to the leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) They engage in the center.
(Rd 2 - 03:55) Zaromskis slips past a right hook and counters with a quick right jab and a spinning back kick that doesn't connect.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.
(Rd 2 - 03:14) Zaromskis is looking really tired.
(Rd 2 - 03:05) They come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:05) Condit dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Condit hits a left cross. Zaromskis scores with a jab but can't get a kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Zaromskis misses with a right jab but scores with a left hook.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Condit uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Zaromskis hits a right jab but fails to land a body kick.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Condit lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 2 - 01:33) Zaromskis is limping a little bit.
(Rd 2 - 01:24) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 01:24) Condit dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right head kick that did damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:08) That last blow may have really hurt Zaromskis, he staggers backward looking dazed!
(Rd 2 - 01:08) Condit sees an opportunity and lands a massive head kick! Zaromskis is knocked out cold!
(Rd 2 - 00:54) By knock out, the winner is Carlos Condit!

Official Result: Carlos Condit def. Marius Zaromskis by KO (Head Kick) in 4:06 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout
Kevin Randleman (18-13) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (32-15-3)

Next up is a match in which Kevin 'The Monster' Randleman (18-13, 6-8 PRIDE) goes up against Kiyoshi Tamura (32-15-3, 6-6 PRIDE).

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Tamura tries a right hook but misses. Randleman can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:33) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter can land a good shot.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Tamura comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Randleman fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.
(Rd 1 - 09:12) Tamura fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Randleman with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Randleman may have been setting up to shoot, but Tamura aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Tamura throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Tamura doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Randleman doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Randleman misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Tamura to attack with a left jab and a vicious right cross!
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Randleman is knocked down!
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Tamura moves in quickly, kneeling beside Randleman and starting to hammer down with punches!
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Tamura pounds away, Randleman is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 1 - 07:45) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 07:30) The winner, by TKO, is Kiyoshi Tamura!

Official Result: Kiyoshi Tamura def. Kevin Randleman by TKO (Strikes) in 2:30 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Chael Sonnen (21-8-1) vs. Ronaldo Souza (7-1)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Chael Sonnen (21-8-1, 2-0 PRIDE) squares off with Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza (7-1, 2-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our ringside judges are: Konishi Bunzo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tony Weeks.

Round 1

(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's no touch of gloves to start with, drawing an audible reaction from the crowd.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Sonnen steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Getting underhooks, Sonnen looks for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) The takedown doesn't work, Souza blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Sonnen gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Souza is trying to push Sonnen so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Souza can't move Sonnen at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Sonnen uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Sonnen gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Souza pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Sonnen doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Souza reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Souza gets an armbar and straightens it out, Sonnen has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 07:43) Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Chael Sonnen by Submission (Armbar) in 2:17 of Round 1.

Main Card

Middleweight Bout
Ricardo Arona (15-5) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (24-6)

Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona (15-5, 10-4 PRIDE) competes against Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko (24-6, 1-1 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. Our judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Kanagi Fujimaro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:52) There's a takedown attempt from Arona.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) The takedown is completed, Shlemenko is on his back and pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Looking to catch his breath, Arona is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Shlemenko gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) He may regret that choice, as it gives Arona the perfect opportunity to get side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Arona uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Arona looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Arona takes the back instead, Shlemenko rolled over rather than get mounted.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Shlemenko is in huge trouble now, as Arona successfully gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) With both hooks in, Arona tries to flatten Shlemenko out for the rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Arona has Shlemenko flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Ricardo Arona takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Ricardo Arona def. Alexander Shlemenko by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:56 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Paulo Filho (16-0) vs. Keita Nakamura (16-3-2)

Moving on to the next match, in which Paulo 'Ely' Filho (16-0, 10-PRIDE) goes head to head with Keita 'K-Taro' Nakamura (16-3-2, 1-0 PRIDE).

Our referee is Yuji Shimada. Our judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Kanagi Fujimaro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:55) There's a takedown attempt from Filho.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Nakamura almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Filho has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Filho uses the position to drive Nakamura up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Filho uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Showing his ability to control opponents, Filho smothers Nakamura against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.
(Rd 1 - 08:23) With Nakamura stuck against the ropes, Filho tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 08:23) Filho uses a nice inside leg trip and Nakamura is forced to pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Filho is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) He passes straight to the mount.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Filho fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Nakamura!
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Judging from his body language, Filho may have broken his hand while pounding away.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher.
(Rd 1 - 07:07) Filho tries to lock Nakamura in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 07:07) Nakamura does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:27) In side control, Nakamura catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) Nakamura blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:47) Nakamura pounds away, but Filho isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:34) Filho tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) In side control, Nakamura catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Nakamura blocks Filho as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Nakamura pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:30) Filho tries to move to guard, but Nakamura doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Nakamura throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 03:50) Filho tries to move to guard, but Nakamura doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Looking to catch his breath, Nakamura is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) Filho tries to move to guard, but Nakamura doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) With no progress being made, referee Yuji Shimada stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:45) Filho shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:45) Nakamura stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Filho is forced down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) Filho, turtled up, takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) Nakamura unloads with big right hands, but Filho is able to deal with most of them.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Filho gets up sharply, sensing that Nakamura was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 01:43) Nakamura throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Filho shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Filho couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Nakamura hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 01:23) Unable to complete the takedown, Filho instead pushes Nakamura up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Nakamura is trapped up against the ropes, unable to get free.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Filho and Nakamura remain up against the ropes for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) With Nakamura stuck against the ropes, Filho tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Filho can't get Nakamura down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Filho shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Nakamura almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Filho has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Filho can't get Nakamura down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) Filho attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Nakamura on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) It's unsuccessful, Nakamura maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Filho looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) An excellent outside leg trip sees Nakamura get thrown to the mat and Filho has no problem getting side control.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Filho attempts the mount.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) He does it, and has the mount on Nakamura.
(Rd 2 - 03:24) Filho fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Filho pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 2 - 02:53) Nakamura tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Filho doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 02:38) Filho fires off some rights, but Nakamura isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 2 - 02:23) Nakamura tries to get to half guard but can't.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) Filho tries to pound on Nakamura, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Nakamura tries to move Filho out of mount but can't.
(Rd 2 - 01:40) Filho tries to pound on Nakamura, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Filho blocks an attempt to move him from mount.
(Rd 2 - 01:05) Filho tries to pound on Nakamura, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) Nakamura tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount but gets rolled and Filho has his back!
(Rd 2 - 00:29) Filho fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:14) Nakamura tries a roll, but doesn't budge Filho.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

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

Official Result: Paulo Filho def. Keita Nakamura

Middleweight Bout
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (15-3) vs. Matt Lindland (20-6)

Another match is about to begin; Antonio 'Minotouro' Rogerio Nogueira (15-3, 11-2 PRIDE) against Matt 'The Law' Lindland (20-6, 0-1 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Konishi Bunzo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tony Weeks.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Lindland appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Nogueira took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) A jab is wide from Nogueira, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Nogueira throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Lindland takes the chance and grabs Nogueira into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Lindland is looking to muscle Nogueira back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) He does so and now has Nogueira pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Lindland uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Nogueira takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) Lindland tries to use some dirty boxing, but Nogueira uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Nogueira is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) Lindland uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Lindland pins Nogueira up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Lindland tries to dirty box Nogueira, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Nogueira can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Lindland with a right hook to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Lindland had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Nogueira connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Nogueira moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Nogueira hits a left jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 06:41) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Lindland, but Nogueira was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 06:41) Nogueira fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Lindland with a beautiful right uppercut!
(Rd 1 - 06:41) Lindland wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Nogueira moves in quickly, kneeling beside Lindland and starting to hammer down with punches!
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Nogueira starts unloading with massive rights and Lindland is getting pasted!
(Rd 1 - 06:36) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 06:25) By TKO, the winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!

Official Result: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Matt Lindland by TKO (Strikes) in 3:35 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Kazuo Misaki (21-8-2) vs. Yuki Kondo (49-19-6)

Moving on to the next match, in which Kazuo 'The Hitman' Misaki (20-9-2, 7-4 PRIDE) battles Yuki Kondo (49-19-6, 3-7 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Takenaka Suzu, and Konishi Bunzo.

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) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Kondo connects with a nice jab and then catches Misaki with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Misaki manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Misaki tries to take Kondo down.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Misaki doesn't get it, Kondo blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Misaki attempts to wrestle Kondo to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Kondo blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Misaki gets out-wrestled and Kondo takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:25) Misaki gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Kondo catches Misaki with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:53) Kondo hits Misaki with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Kondo tries to wrestle Misaki backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Kondo does it, Misaki is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Kondo looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) It doesn't work, Misaki defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) Kondo tries to take Misaki down.
(Rd 1 - 07:11) The takedown doesn't work, Misaki blocked it and then turns it so that Kondo is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) Misaki drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Looking to catch his breath, Misaki is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Kondo tries to move to guard, but Misaki doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) Misaki fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Misaki throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Misaki throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Misaki keeps Kondo guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Misaki blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) Misaki fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:40) Kondo tries to move to guard, but Misaki doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Kondo is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Kondo lands a left jab, but Misaki avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 02:57) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 02:57) Kondo manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:48) Misaki prevents Kondo from hitting a knee.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) Kondo catches Misaki with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Using his wrestling skills, Kondo is trying to push Misaki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Kondo does it, Misaki is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Kondo looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Kondo can't get the takedown as Misaki wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 01:30) Misaki looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:30) An excellent outside leg trip sees Kondo get thrown to the mat and Misaki has no problem getting side control.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Misaki throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:57) Misaki blocks Kondo as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) Misaki throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:29) Kondo tries to move to guard, but Misaki doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Kondo doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Misaki fires away with punches, but Kondo doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Misaki has a large swelling on his side, it is rapidly turning an ugly shade of purple as the night wears on.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Kondo wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:42) Kondo is trying to push Misaki so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:42) Kondo achieves it, pinning Misaki to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) With Misaki stuck against the ropes, Kondo tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) The trip doesn't work, Misaki blocked it and then turns it so that Kondo is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) Misaki drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) Kondo stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Misaki against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) With the ropes trapping Misaki, Kondo looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) The takedown is completed, Misaki is on his back and pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:24) Kondo tries to pound on Misaki, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 03:24) Kondo gets pushed back, out of guard, and is left standing above Misaki.
(Rd 2 - 03:07) Kondo tries to secure a ground position.
(Rd 2 - 03:07) Misaki pulls Kondo into guard, preventing him from getting any further.
(Rd 2 - 02:51) Kondo fires off a few punches.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Misaki tries to pull Kondo in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 2 - 02:19) Kondo throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Misaki tries to catch Kondo with a punch, but it is not on target.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Kondo begins trying to pass the guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) Kondo fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) Kondo looks to pass half guard and get side control.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) Misaki can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Kondo seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

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

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

Official Result: Yuki Kondo def. Kazuo Misaki by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Ken Shamrock (28-12-2) vs. Renato Sobral (30-10)

Moving on, 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock (28-12-2, 3-3 PRIDE) faces Renato 'Babalu' Sobral (30-10, 0-2 PRIDE).

Our referee is John McCarthy. Our judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tony Weeks, and Kanagi Fujimaro.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Sobral deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Shamrock steps in and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Shamrock looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Sobral blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Sobral catches Shamrock with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Sobral tries to wrestle Shamrock backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Sobral achieves it, pinning Shamrock to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Sobral goes for a foot stomp but Shamrock works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Sobral lands a jab and then catches Shamrock with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:50) A jab hits home from Sobral and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Sobral seems to be the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Sobral tries to wrestle Shamrock backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Sobral doesn't manage it though, Shamrock defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 07:02) Sobral hits Shamrock with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Sobral gets out-wrestled in the grapple and Shamrock takes control.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) Shamrock attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Sobral on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) It doesn't work, Sobral defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Shamrock tries to take Sobral down.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Sobral blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) Sobral is looking to muscle Shamrock back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) Sobral does it, Shamrock is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) With Shamrock stuck against the ropes, Sobral tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) It's unsuccessful, Shamrock maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 05:27) Shamrock can't seem to work his way free though.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) With Shamrock stuck against the ropes, Sobral tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) Sobral doesn't get the trip, Shamrock instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Dropping down, Shamrock secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Sobral is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Sobral blocks the takedown by acting swiftly and pulling Shamrock back into a tight clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Shamrock is keeping Sobral pressed up tightly against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:37) Unable to break free, Sobral is smothered up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:37) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) Shamrock looks very tired out there.
(Rd 1 - 02:29) 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 - 02:29) For the first time, Sobral is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 02:24) A jab is wide from Sobral, but then he lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) Sobral can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Shamrock with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) Sobral is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Sobral uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Shamrock to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 01:25) Sobral hits Shamrock with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) Sobral is trying to muscle Shamrock up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) He does so and now has Shamrock pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) With Shamrock stuck against the ropes, Sobral tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 00:55) Sobral can't get Shamrock down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Sobral, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Shamrock hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Shamrock blocks the takedown by acting swiftly and pulling Sobral back into a tight clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Sobral pins Shamrock up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 00:17) With the ropes trapping Shamrock, Sobral looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 00:17) Sobral can't get Shamrock down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 00:17) Shamrock remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 1 - 00:01) With Shamrock stuck against the ropes, Sobral tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 00:01) Shamrock stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Sobral against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Shamrock has a large swelling on his side, it is rapidly turning an ugly shade of purple as the night wears on.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:48) The two fighters clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Sobral wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:39) Sobral catches Shamrock with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Sobral looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Sobral is trying to muscle Shamrock up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Sobral manages it and controls Shamrock up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) Sobral drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) He has the takedown! Shamrock pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Sobral fires away with punches, but Shamrock doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) The attack does see Sobral get pushed away though, right out of guard, and he is now standing.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Shamrock makes Sobral step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) Shamrock keeps Sobral back with an up-kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) An up-kick makes Sobral think twice about advancing.
(Rd 2 - 02:46) Shamrock makes Sobral step back by throwing a vicious up-kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) Shamrock keeps Sobral back with an up-kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:17) Sobral has to step back to avoid an up-kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:04) Shamrock tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Sobral step back.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) On his back, Shamrock watches as Sobral comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Shamrock tries to get free, but Sobral is able to secure side control.
(Rd 2 - 01:33) Sobral throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Sobral throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 00:37) Sobral attempts a kimura.
(Rd 2 - 00:37) Shamrock fights off the kimura attempt.
(Rd 2 - 00:17) Shamrock looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 00:17) Sobral pounds away on Shamrock, but few of the shots lands clean.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) From the looks of things, I don't think Sobral has much energy left.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Renato 'Babalu' Sobral the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Renato Sobral def. Ken Shamrock def. by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Renzo Gracie (15-7-1-1 NC) vs. Jorge Santiago (15-8)

Moving on to the next match, in which Renzo Gracie (15-7-1-1 NC, 5-5-1) takes on Jorge Santiago (15-8, 2-0 PRIDE).

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. The judges for this bout are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Takenaka Suzu, and Konishi Bunzo.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Santiago wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Santiago tries to knee Gracie, but gets blocked.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Santiago hits Gracie with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Santiago is trying to push Gracie so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Gracie doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 08:53) Gracie looks to sweep a leg out from under Santiago so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 08:53) Santiago stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Santiago is trying to lock Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:31) Santiago doesn't manage it though, as Gracie slips out of the grapple and gets away.
(Rd 1 - 07:59) A jab hits home from Santiago and then he lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Santiago hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Covering up, Gracie backs off until pressed up against the ropes! He is hurt!
(Rd 1 - 07:30) Santiago is trying to force Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:30) He has it hooked, Gracie was too dazed to muster any sort of serious defensive action.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Santiago blasts Gracie with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Santiago misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Using the clinch, Santiago blasts Gracie with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 06:21) Gracie blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Santiago finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Gracie to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:19) Gracie is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Santiago fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Gracie is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Santiago throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Gracie, but he is just able to avoid it.
(Rd 1 - 04:50) Taking a few gulps of breath, Santiago is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) The two fighters clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Santiago is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Santiago tries to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) He gets it, and now has Gracie in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Breathing very hard, Gracie is looking ragged.
(Rd 1 - 04:20) Santiago misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Gracie tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 03:23) From the clinch, Santiago drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 03:12) Santiago misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:36) Gracie tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) From the clinch, Gracie gets caught with a knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) Gracie blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:21) Santiago keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Santiago misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:11) Gracie wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Gracie looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Gracie has developed a large, deep purple bruise on his side. That looks nasty, and will definitely be affecting his movement.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Santiago manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:40) Santiago is trying to push Gracie so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:40) Santiago achieves it, pinning Gracie to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) Santiago tries to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) He gets it and now has Gracie in trouble.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Santiago scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) Breathing very hard, Santiago is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 03:45) Santiago keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:06) Using the clinch, Santiago hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Gracie.
(Rd 2 - 02:51) Santiago finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Gracie to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:11) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Gracie timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:53) Gracie looks to sweep a leg out from under Santiago so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 01:53) Santiago stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 01:34) Santiago tries to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:34) Santiago manages it and now controls Gracie by the back of the head.
(Rd 2 - 01:21) Gracie looks exhausted.
(Rd 2 - 01:21) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Santiago blasts Gracie with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 01:09) Santiago tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Gracie isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) Santiago tries a knee strike, but Gracie blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:06) Santiago looked like he was about to shoot, but Gracie stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(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 Santiago.

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

Official Result: Jorge Santiago def. Renzo Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Yoshihiro Akiyama (11-2-1 NC) vs. Melvin Manhoef (18-4-1)

The co-main event is up next. Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama (11-2-1 NC, 2-1 PRIDE) goes up against Melvin Manhoef (18-4-1, 1-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

Yuji Shimada is the referee for this fight. Our ringside judges are: Takenaka Suzu, Konishi Bunzo, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but neither fighter lands anything good.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Sexyama appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Manhoef took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Manhoef connects with a jab, but the following kick to the body misses.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Manhoef can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Sexyama with a low kick to the front leg.
(Rd 1 - 08:49) Sexyama is able to grab Manhoef.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Sexyama tries to pick Manhoef up for a slam.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) He gets Manhoef up! Sexyama slams him down, ending up in guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Sexyama begins trying to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Sexyama begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Sexyama tries to lock Manhoef into a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Manhoef defends himself well and is in no danger.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Sexyama starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Manhoef tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Sexyama starts unloading with massive rights and Manhoef is getting pasted!
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Referee Yuji Shimada pulls Sexyama away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 05:15) Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Melvin Manhoef by TKO (Strikes) in 4:45 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Kazushi Sakuraba (23-10-1-2 NC) vs. Paul Daley (15-7-2)

It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Gracie Hunter' Kazushi Sakuraba (23-10-1-2 NC, 20-9-1 PRIDE) fights Paul 'Semtex' Daley (15-7-2, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Konishi Bunzo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tony Weeks.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's a noticeable lack of the usual touching of gloves to begin with.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Daley can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:42) Daley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Sakuraba with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Daley throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Seizing the opportunity, Sakuraba clinches.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Sakuraba tries to wrestle Daley backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Sakuraba achieves it, pinning Daley to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Sakuraba pins Daley up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Sakuraba is keeping Daley pressed up tightly against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) Sakuraba tries to take Daley down.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) It's unsuccessful, Daley maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Sakuraba looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Sakuraba doesn't get the takedown, Daley instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Daley steps back to achieve some separation from Sakuraba.
(Rd 1 - 05:59) Daley can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Sakuraba with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Daley moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Daley lands a left hand and then hits Sakuraba with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Daley can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 05:21) Circling, Sakuraba clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.
(Rd 1 - 05:21) A punch from Daley fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 05:17) Sakuraba moves in fast and clinches with Daley.
(Rd 1 - 05:10) Sakuraba is trying to muscle Daley up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:10) Daley ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:50) Sakuraba shows great control, keeping Daley pressed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:50) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Sakuraba looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Daley works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.
(Rd 1 - 03:30) For the first time, Sakuraba is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 03:30) Daley is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Daley can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.
(Rd 1 - 03:06) Daley throws a punch but Sakuraba avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) Seizing the opportunity, Sakuraba clinches.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) Sakuraba tries to wrestle Daley backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) Sakuraba manages it and controls Daley up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) With the ropes trapping Daley, Sakuraba looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) The takedown doesn't work, Daley blocked it and then turns it so that Sakuraba is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Daley steps back, apparently not wanting to grapple.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) A jab is wide from Daley, but then he lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Sakuraba looks like he has a broken nose after that shot, there is blood everywhere.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) That's really going to affect his breathing.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Daley throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 01:44) Sakuraba seizes the chance and grabs Daley into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Sakuraba tries to wrestle Daley backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Daley doesn't let himself be driven back though.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Sakuraba is trying to push Daley so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Daley isn't going anywhere though.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Sakuraba is trying to push Daley so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Daley out-wrestles him though.
(Rd 1 - 00:41) Daley looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 1 - 00:41) Daley can't get the trip, as Sakuraba wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) Daley is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) Sakuraba tries to wrestle Daley backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) Daley doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Sakuraba needs a lot of work in the corner, his eye has swollen shut as a result of the broken nose. That'll affect his ability to defend against strikes.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Sakuraba, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Daley almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Sakuraba has hold of one leg.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Sakuraba can't get Daley down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) An ugly but effective tactic, Sakuraba is pressing Daley up against the ropes and slowly wearing him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:27) They remain up against the ropes for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Breathing very hard, Sakuraba is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Sakuraba ducks down and grabs a leg. Daley remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Daley blocks the takedown by acting swiftly and pulling Sakuraba back into a tight clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Sakuraba tries to foot stomp Daley, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 02:38) Daley comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 02:38) Daley can't connect with a jab, but then catches Sakuraba with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 2 - 02:18) Daley can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!
(Rd 2 - 02:18) He's down! Sakuraba falls to the floor!
(Rd 2 - 02:13) Daley senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 2 - 02:13) Daley pounds away and Sakuraba struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 2 - 01:56) Daley pounds away but Sakuraba deals with the blows fairly easily.
(Rd 2 - 01:45) Sakuraba tries to pull guard on Daley but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 01:34) Daley pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:18) Daley looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
(Rd 2 - 01:18) Sakuraba tries to pull guard on Daley but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) Daley fires away with punches, but Sakuraba doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) Daley blocks Sakuraba as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) Daley tries to pound on Sakuraba, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) Sakuraba tries to pull guard on Daley but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 00:01) Daley fires off some rights, but Sakuraba isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Paul 'Semtex' Daley the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Paul Daley def. Kazushi Sakuraba by Unanimous Decision.

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PRIDE: Total Elimination 2008
Date: March 21, 2008
Venue: Saitama Super Arena
Local: Saitama, Japan
Attendance: 10,328
Gate: $ 2,681,149
Critical Rating: 71%
Commercial Rating: 79%

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Paul Daley def. Kazushi Sakuraba by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Melvin Manhoef by TKO (Strikes) in 4:45 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Jorge Santiago def. Renzo Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Renato Sobral def. Ken Shamrock by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondo def. Kazuo Misaki by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Matt Lindland by TKO (Strikes) in 3:35 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Filho def. Keita Nakamura by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona def. Alexander Shlemenko by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:56 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza def. Chael Sonnen by Submission (Armbar) in 2:17 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Kiyoshi Tamura def. Kevin Randleman by TKO (Strikes) in 2:30 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit def. Marius Zaromskis by KO (Head Kick) in 4:06 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort def. Vladimir Matyushenko by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Jose Landi-Jons def Frank Trigg by KO (Punch) in 4:37 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Ikuhisa Minowa def. James Lee by Split Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Murilo Bustamante def. Denis Kang by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Glover Teixeira def. Jeremy Horn by TKO (Strikes) in 1:13 of Round 2.

POST FIGHT

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- Paul Daley said that winning Sakuraba was the greatest moment of his career.

- Yoshihiro Akiyama said that many doubted that he would beat Manhoef the way he did.

- Santiago said that Gracie is a legend and thanked PRIDE for giving him the opportunity to participate in the tournament.

- Kondo said that being an underdog, against Misaki, motivated him to achieve victory.

- Nogueira showed respect for Glover and said it will be a very tough duel.

- Jacare Souza said that he wanted to punch more in the face of Sonnen, for having spoken much before the fight, but that he was happier to have finished the fight and advance in the tournament.

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PREDICTIONS

vladjarca (7-9)

CageRage (10-6)

kinnikuniverse · February 4, 2021

Holy *****!! Paul daley outta nowhere! And sexyama has achieved another level: He is now Manlyama! Pele also beating frank trigg is a huge surprise. Trigg has been disappointing in japan, so far.

Some really good fights in both tournaments. Little nog vs glover, akiyama vs babalu, Minowaman vs belfort, souza-bustamante and condit-kondo. Damn, so sick!

BTW, why are you putting the korean flag for akiyama?

rodrigoviolim · February 5, 2021

YOSHIDA VS. MARRERO HEADLINE PRIDE BUSHIDO 17

by Sean Smith

A Heavyweight bout between Hidehiko Yoshida and Carmelo Marrero will serve as the headliner for PRIDE Bushido 17 event on Apr. 25.

The promotion announced the card on Tuesday. PRIDE Bushido 17 takes place at Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan, and also includes another team tournament quarter-finals between the teams that won in the first round of the tournament. The teams winners tonight, will compete in the semifinals at PRIDE Bushido 19.

The 38-year-old Yoshida wants to take his team to the semifinals. He participated in the first round, when he defeated Edwin Dewees by unanimous decision. Olympic medalist in Judo, Yoshida has a MMA record of 9-6-1 and PRIDE 6-5-1.

Marrero, meanwhile, is 7-2 thus far in his professional tenure. The 27-year-old American is coming off a split decison victory over Rob Broughton in his promotional debut at PRIDE Bushido 15.

PRIDE Bushido 17 will take place at Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check the full card:

PRIDE Bushido 17

Date: April 25, 2008

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

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rodrigoviolim · February 5, 2021

Holy shit!! Paul daley outta nowhere! And sexyama has achieved another level: He is now Manlyama! Pele also beating frank trigg is a huge surprise. Trigg has been disappointing in japan, so far.

Some really good fights in both tournaments. Little nog vs glover, akiyama vs babalu, Minowaman vs belfort, souza-bustamante and condit-kondo. Damn, so sick!

BTW, why are you putting the korean flag for akiyama?

Man Daley arrived with everything in PRIDE and seems to be going to the end. Akiyama after the surprising victory over Belfort, caught everyone's attention and is certainly a favorite in the middleweight division. Pelé massacred Trigg, in the best Chute Boxe style heeeeeeyyyy !!! Maybe put Trigg to compete among the middleweight.

I am anxious and excited about the continuation of the tournament.

Thanks for letting me know, I'll fix it. hehehehe Although Akiyama has Japan and Korea, as countries that he represents and takes in his kimonos and shorts

rodrigoviolim · February 5, 2021

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rodrigoviolim · February 5, 2021

PRIDE 42: SEEK AND DESTROY WEIGH-IN RESULTS: TITLE FIGHT SET, ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

Japan’s No. 1 mixed martial arts promotion PRIDE FIghting Championships returns with its sixth MMA event of the year. PRIDE 42 has a Seek and Destroy theme and is headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Fedor Emelianeko and Andrei Arlovski. All fighters made weight and the twelve-fight card is now official.

Arlovski (14-5), who is a former UFC heavyweight champion. He will try to be the first to defeat Fedor in PRIDE. In his debut he overcame the giant Bob Sapp in PRIDE Shockwave 2007 with a huge knockout.

Diaz and Gomi fought in PRIDE 33, in one of the greatest fights of all time for PRIDE and MMA, and after a frantic first round Diaz got a submission in the second round taking Gomi with a gogoplata. After the fight Diaz was caught in doping for marijuana use and the result turned into No-Contest.

In his last fight Gomi was overcome by 'Kid' Yamamoto by TKO in the first round at PRIDE: Final Conflict 2007, while Diaz remains undefeated in PRIDE with 2-0-1 NC and in his last fight he overcame Hatsu Hioki by decision unanimous.

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

PRIDE 42: Seek and Destroy

Date: April 11, 2008

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Roy Nelson (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Chris Leben (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (170 lbs) vs. Dan Hardy (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Donald Cerrone (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Ryuta Noji (205 lbs)

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CageRage · February 5, 2021

PRIDE 42: Seek and Destroy

Date: April 11, 2008

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Roy Nelson (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Chris Leben (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (170 lbs) vs. Dan Hardy (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Donald Cerrone (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Ryuta Noji (205 lbs

legendaryhorseman · February 6, 2021

PRIDE 42: Seek and Destroy

Date: April 11, 2008

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Roy Nelson (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Chris Leben (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (170 lbs) vs. Dan Hardy (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Donald Cerrone (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Ryuta Noji (205 lbs

vladjarca · February 6, 2021

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Andrei Arlovski (235 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Roy Nelson (265 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Shinya Aoki (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs) vs. Chris Leben (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (165 lbs) vs. Caol Uno (165 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Yoshihiro Nakao (220 lbs) vs. Ray Sefo (255 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov (230 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs) vs. Mu Bae Choi (245 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Akihiro Gono (170 lbs) vs. Dan Hardy (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Katsuya Inoue (165 lbs) vs. Donald Cerrone (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Ryuta Noji (205 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · February 7, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;"><img src=https://i.imgur.com/bRiVz8r.png></div> Matt Edwards (ME): Hi, I'm Matt Edwards! Live from Osaka Dome. Today 'The last emperor' will have a great test, one of his greatest to date in the PRIDE ring. Fedor Emelianenko faces Andrei Arlovski in a clash between PRIDE and UFC champions. Fedor hasn't lost in eight years, while former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski comes from a long streak of four wins. With me tonight my broadcast partner Daniel Tuxford. Good night Daniel! Daniel Tuxford (DT): Good night Matt and MMA fans! I'm really excited for this fight Matt! Two heavyweights with great knockout power and I don't see this fight ending any other way and of course we will have another huge co-main event with the rematch of Gomi and Diaz. The fans better not blink. ME: Come on! Here everything is ready for the opening of the event. And right after that we are already going to the first fight MMA fans, who will accompany us tonight on blurcat.com. Now it's up to her, the "PRIDE voice" Lenne Hardt! <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FQl1JbuYrLk?rel=0;&autoplay=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> Lenne Hardt: PRIDE 42: SEEK AND DESTROY Liveeeee from Osaka Domeeeee! Now here comes the full card! The first match!!! From Japan, Ryuta Noji! From USA, Stephan Bonnar!!! Second match; From USA, Donald Cerroneee!!! From Japaan, Katsuya Inoueee!!! Third Match; From England, Daaaan Hardyyy! From Japaaaan, Akihirooo Gonoo!!! Fourth match; From South Korea, Muuu Baaaee Chooi! From Russia, Aaaaaaleksaaander Emeeeeliaaanenkoooo!!! Fifth match; Frommm Netherlands, Gilbert Yveeeeellll!!! Frrrrrom Russia!!! Romaaan Zentsoooov!!! Sixth match; From New Zeland, Raaaaay Sefoooo!!! Frrrrom Japaaan, 'Kiss' Nakaaaaaao!! Seventh match; Froooom Japaaaan, Caaaaaol Unoooo!!!! Frooom Japaaaan, Haaaayaaatoooo Sakuuuuraiiii!!! Eighth match; Frooom USAAAA, Chrissss Lebeeeen!! Froooooommm Jaaaapaaan, Saaanaaae Kikutaaaa!! Ninth match; Froooooommm Japaaan, Mizutoooo Hirotaaa!! Frooom Japaann, Shinyaaaaa Aooooookiiiii!!! Tenth match; Froooooommm USA, Royyy Nelsooonnn!! Frooom Newww Zeland, Mark Huuuuuuuntttt!!! Eleventh match; Froooooommm USAAA, Nickkkk Diazzzz!!! Frooom Japaaaan, Taaaaakaaaanoooriiii Gomiiiiiiii!!! Final match: Frooooom Belarussss, Andrei 'The Pitbull' Aaaaaaarrrrlovskiiiii!!!! Frooooooooommmm Russiaaaaa, 'The Last Emperor' Feeeeedoooorrrr Emeeeelianenkoooooooo!!!! PRIDE 42: SEEK AND DESTROY LIVE IN OSAKA DOMEEEEEE IS NOOOOOOOW!!!!!! <div style="text-align:center;">Preliminary Card Middleweight Bout Stephan Bonnar (10-5) vs. Ryuta Noji (8-4)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Our first prelim fight is up next, in which 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar (10-5, 0-0 PRIDE) goes up against Ryuta Noji (8-4, 1-1 PRIDE). Our referee is Marc Goddard. Our ringside judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Steve Armstrong. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 09:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Noji misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Bonnar comes in with a jab and a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:24) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Noji misses with a big right hand, allowing Bonnar to counter with a quick left jab and a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:01) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Noji hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Bonnar scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 08:26) Bonnar acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 08:19) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 07:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:59) Noji misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Bonnar comes in with a jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Bonnar counters a right hand with a left jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Bonnar is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Noji tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Noji is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Bonnar tries a kick to the body but can't get it. (Rd 1 - 06:27) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 06:27) Noji misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Bonnar to attack with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 06:06) Bonnar counters a right hand with a jab and a body kick that fails to land. (Rd 1 - 05:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 05:47) Noji misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 05:35) Bonnar moves confidently around the ring. (Rd 1 - 05:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Bonnar misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:54) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Bonnar misses a head kick attempt and is countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 04:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Noji misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Bonnar comes in with a jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:18) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Noji misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Bonnar comes in with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Noji is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 03:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Bonnar doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Noji hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Noji uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Bonnar doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Bonnar rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 03:10) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Noji misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Bonnar lands a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:45) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Bonnar slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:45) A stand-up striking battle is doing Noji no favours, Bonnar is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Bonnar is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 02:25) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Noji misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:59) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Bonnar lands a left jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Noji connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:42) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Noji is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 1 - 01:29) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Noji uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Bonnar lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Breathing very hard, Noji is looking ragged. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:50) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:15) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Bonnar scores with a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Noji misses with a left jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Noji glances at the clock, grimacing slightly. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Bonnar dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:26) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Bonnar dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Noji, who looks very tired, gets grabbed by Bonnar. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Bonnar tries to get Noji into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Bonnar manages it and now controls Noji by the back of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:57) From the clinch, Bonnar drives a huge knee to the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Bonnar keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 2 - 03:13) From the clinch, Bonnar drives a huge knee to the stomach. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Noji looks very, very tired. (Rd 2 - 02:55) It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Bonnar tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Noji isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Using the clinch, Bonnar hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Noji. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Bonnar misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:34) Using the clinch, Bonnar hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Noji. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Bonnar loses his control of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:22) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Bonnar is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Bonnar glances at the clock. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Bonnar slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Bonnar looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Noji tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! Here comes Bonnar, he knows that this is a chance to finish! (Rd 2 - 01:00) Bonnar is aiming to get Noji into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Bonnar manages it and now controls a very dazed Noji by the back of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Using the clinch, Bonnar hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Noji. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Noji wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Noji looks exhausted. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Bonnar is the winner. (Rd 2 - 00:00) 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar is the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Stephan Bonnar def. Ryuta Noji by Unanimous Decision. Lightweight Bout Katsuya Inoue (16-5-1) vs. Donald Cerrone (10-0)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on, Katsuya Inoue (16-5-1, 1-0 PRIDE) goes up against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone (10-0, 0-0 PRIDE). The referee is John McCarthy. Our judges at ringside are: Steve Armstrong, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Takenaka Suzu. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 09:52) Cerrone stalks forward, pressuring Inoue. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Inoue hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Cerrone can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 09:38) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 09:18) Cerrone lands two jabs, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 08:58) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 08:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Inoue hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Cerrone hits a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 08:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Cerrone slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right head kick that doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Cerrone slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a spin kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Cerrone initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Inoue fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Cerrone can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Cerrone forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Inoue fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Cerrone can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a sick right head kick! (Rd 1 - 07:11) Inoue goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 1 - 06:57) The winner, by knock out; Donald Cerrone! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Donald Cerrone def. Katsuya Inoue by KO (Head Kick) in 3:03 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout Akihiro Gono (28-15-7) vs. Dan Hardy (16-6-1 NC)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on, 'The Japanese Sensation' Akihiro Gono (28-15-7, 6-6 PRIDE) fights Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy (16-6-1, 1-1 PRIDE). John McCarthy will be the referee. Our judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Takenaka Suzu, and Tsumemasa Kawakami. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 09:47) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:47) Gono misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Gono misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Hardy attacks with a left jab and a powerful straight right! (Rd 1 - 09:19) Gono wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 09:19) Hardy starts pounding away on Gono, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 09:19) Hardy pounds away, Gono is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 09:19) The referee jumps in and saves Gono from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 08:59) By TKO, the winner is Dan Hardy! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Dan Hardy def. Akihiro Gono by TKO (Strikes) in 1:01 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout Aleksander Emelianenko (12-4) vs. Mu Bae Choi (7-3)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up, Aleksander Emelianenko (12-4, 8-3 PRIDE) vs. Mu Bae Choi (7-3, 5-2 PRIDE). John McCarthy will be the referee. Our judges at ringside are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Takenaka Suzu, and Tsumemasa Kawakami. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Emelianenko can't connect with a jab, but then catches Choi with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 09:54) Choi is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 09:49) The winner, by knock out, is Aleksander Emelianenko! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Aleksander Emelianenko def. Mu Bae Choi by KO (Punch) in 0:11 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout Roman Zentsov (18-10) vs. Gilbert Yvel (32-13-1-1 NC)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Russian Hammer' Roman Zentsov (18-10, 2-2 PRIDE) faces Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (32-13-1-1 NC, 3-9-1 NC PRIDE). The referee is Marc Goddard. Our judges at ringside are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Steve Armstrong. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 09:51) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Yvel lands a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Zentsov lands a powerful right hook! (Rd 1 - 09:51) Zentsov is hurt, that shot looks to have broken his nose quite badly. (Rd 1 - 09:51) That's going to make breathing a lot tougher and tire him out quicker. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Yvel goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 1 - 09:37) 'The Russian Hammer' Roman Zentsov takes the win by knock out! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Roman Zentsov def. Gilbert Yvel by KO (Punch) in 0:23 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout Yoshihiro Nakao (8-1-2 NC) vs. Ray Sefo (2-1)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the last of the preliminary fights, Yoshihiro 'Kiss' Nakao (8-1-2 NC, 4-1 PRIDE) competes against Ray 'Sugarfoot' Sefo (2-1, 1-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division. Our referee is John McCarthy. The judges for this bout are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Takenaka Suzu, and Tsumemasa Kawakami. Sefo is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 35lbs at least on Nakao. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 10:00) Neither fighter offers up the usual touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Sefo dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Nakao falls for a clever feint. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Sefo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:02) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:02) Sefo dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a head kick attempt that narrowly misses. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Sefo misses a right hook and gets countered with a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 08:19) Sefo hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 08:19) Nakao knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Sefo, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 08:19) Nakao pounds away with rights, Sefo is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 08:19) Referee John McCarthy has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 08:07) The winner, by TKO, is Yoshihiro 'Kiss' Nakao! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Yoshihiro Nakao def. Ray Sefo by TKO (Strikes) in 1:53 of Round 1. <div style="text-align:center;">Main Card</div> Lightweight Bout Hayato Sakurai (31-10-2) vs. Caol Uno (24-12-4)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The main card opens with Hayato 'Mach' Sakurai (31-10-2, 9-6 PRIDE) against 'Uno Shoten' Caol Uno (24-12-4, 1-3 PRIDE). Our referee is Marc Goddard. Our judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Steve Armstrong. Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Sakurai clearly has a significant weight advantage now. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Uno shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Sakurai almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Uno has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Uno can't get Sakurai down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Uno looks to take Sakurai down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Uno doesn't get it, Sakurai blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Sakurai is still stuck against the ropes however. (Rd 1 - 09:06) With the ropes trapping Sakurai, Uno looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 09:06) He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing Sakurai to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! He gets side control! (Rd 1 - 08:50) Uno attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 08:50) Sakurai stops Uno from applying it. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Uno but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Uno throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 07:37) Uno tries to ensnare Sakurai in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 07:37) Sakurai doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 1 - 07:01) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Uno but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Uno tries to ensnare Sakurai in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Sakurai fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:23) Uno blocks Sakurai as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 06:06) Uno tries to lock Sakurai in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 06:06) Sakurai fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 1 - 05:40) Sakurai tries to move to guard, but Uno doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 05:28) With no progress being made, referee Marc Goddard brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Uno steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:05) Uno looks to take Sakurai down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 05:05) It's unsuccessful, Sakurai maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 04:48) With Sakurai in his grasp, Uno tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Sakurai is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard! (Rd 1 - 04:31) Uno keeps Sakurai guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Uno blocks Sakurai as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Uno looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Sakurai tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Sakurai ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Uno looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Sakurai fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Uno manages to come out on top, holding Sakurai down from behind with a waist-lock. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Uno tries to stretch Sakurai out for a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Uno cannot flatten Sakurai out. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Uno tries to get the hooks in and lock on a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Uno makes the mistake of going too high on the choke and gets bucked off, initiating a scramble for dominant position. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Uno manages to come out on top, with Sakurai pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 01:54) In guard, Uno throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sakurai guessing. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Sakurai tries to catch Uno with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Uno begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Sakurai keeps his guard secure. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Uno gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Uno keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Sakurai tries to pull Uno in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Uno comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Sakurai partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Uno has a hold of the other. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Uno drives Sakurai up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:32) With Sakurai stuck against the ropes, Uno tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Sakurai stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Uno against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Sakurai looks to take Uno down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Uno stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Sakurai against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Sakurai is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Uno looks to set up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Uno doesn't get it, Sakurai blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Uno attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Sakurai to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:34) The throw doesn't work, Sakurai blocked it and then turns it so that Uno is the one against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Sakurai attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Uno to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:20) The throw doesn't work, Uno blocked it and then turns it so that Sakurai is the one against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Sakurai, stuck with his back against the ropes, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Uno is exerting. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Nothing really happens for the next thirty seconds, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 02:20) With Sakurai stuck against the ropes, Uno tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Uno gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 2 - 02:09) Uno keeps Sakurai guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Sakurai tries to move to guard, but Uno doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Uno throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Uno blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Uno fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Sakurai tries to move to guard, but Uno doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Uno pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Sakurai. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Uno is the winner. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Uno Shoten' Caol Uno! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Caol Uno def. Hayato Sakurai by Unanimous Decision. Welterweight Bout Sanae Kikuta (27-8-3-1 NC) vs. Chris Leben (16-5)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up, Sanae Kikuta (27-8-3-1 NC, 4-3-1 PRIDE) facing Chris 'The Crippler' Leben (16-5, 0-0 PRIDE). Yuji Shimada will be the referee. Our judges at ringside are: Takenaka Suzu, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 10:00) Leben ignores the offer of a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Kikuta, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Leben uses a right jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 09:29) Kikuta hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 1 - 09:29) Leben can't connect with a jab, but then catches Kikuta with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 09:20) As he backs off it becomes clear that Kikuta is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! (Rd 1 - 09:20) Kikuta gets caught by a big left hook...and is out before he hits the ground! (Rd 1 - 09:06) The winner, by knock out, is Chris 'The Crippler' Leben! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Chris Leben def. Sanae Kikuta by KO (Punch) in 0:54 of Round 2. Lightweight Bout Shinya Aoki (16-3) vs. Mizuto Hirota (9-1)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another match is about to begin; 'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki (16-3, 7-1 PRIDE) battling Mizuto Hirota (9-1, 0-0 PRIDE). Marc Goddard will be the referee. Our judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Steve Armstrong, and Kanagi Fujimaro. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 10:00) Aoki ignores the offer of a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Aoki chooses to shoot in on Hirota. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Aoki couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Hirota hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Aoki can't get Hirota down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 09:34) With the ropes trapping Hirota, Aoki looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Aoki doesn't get it, Hirota blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 09:21) Aoki attempts a trip to put Hirota on the ground. (Rd 1 - 09:21) Aoki doesn't get it, Hirota blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 09:04) Dropping down, Aoki secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Hirota is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance. (Rd 1 - 09:04) The takedown isn't forthcoming, Hirota defended it well by grabbing Aoki and dragging him back into a tight clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:48) Showing his ability to exert control, Aoki smothers Hirota up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 08:48) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 1 - 07:43) Hirota wrestles back against Aoki, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the ropes. (Rd 1 - 07:22) Aoki appeared to be going for a takedown, but Hirota took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 07:22) A jab hits home from Hirota and then he catches Aoki with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:13) Running his mouth, Aoki trash talks his opponent. (Rd 1 - 07:02) There's a takedown attempt from Aoki. (Rd 1 - 07:02) Hirota almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Aoki has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 07:02) Unable to complete the takedown, Aoki instead pushes Hirota up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Hirota takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Aoki drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 06:33) The takedown doesn't work, Hirota blocked it and then turns it so that Aoki is the one against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 06:06) Hirota breaks the grapple and steps back toward the center. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Aoki shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Aoki gets hold of a leg but Hirota remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Aoki drives Hirota up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:30) Aoki tries to take Hirota down. (Rd 1 - 05:30) Aoki can't get Hirota down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Looking for a takedown, Aoki drops down and gets hold of a leg. Hirota remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Showing great tenacity, Hirota pulls his leg free and is able to circle out. (Rd 1 - 04:51) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 04:39) A jab hits home from Hirota and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Aoki comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Hirota sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Hirota can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Hirota can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Aoki shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Hirota sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Taking a few gulps of breath, Aoki is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Hirota hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Aoki is able to grab Hirota. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Aoki is trying to muscle Hirota up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:43) He does so and now has Hirota pinned to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Aoki exerts total control, keeping Hirota smothered against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) With Hirota stuck against the ropes, Aoki tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 01:19) It doesn't work, Hirota defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Looking for a takedown, Aoki drops down and gets hold of a leg. Hirota remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Hirota manages to fight off the takedown, eventually pulling his leg free and moving to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Taking a few gulps of breath, Hirota is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Hirota can't connect with a jab, but then catches Aoki with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Aoki backs off but does not look at all steady on his feet, he has clearly been rocked by that last blow! (Rd 1 - 00:22) Hirota pounces and smashes Aoki with a big right hand! Down he goes! (Rd 1 - 00:08) Hirota senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Aoki shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Hirota almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Aoki has hold of one leg. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Aoki drives Hirota up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Hirota is pressed up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:28) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Aoki looks to sweep a leg out from under Hirota so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 03:16) It doesn't work, Hirota defended against it well. (Rd 2 - 02:57) With Hirota stuck against the ropes, Aoki tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Hirota blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 2 - 02:38) With Hirota stuck against the ropes, Aoki tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Aoki can't get Hirota down to the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Aoki tries to take Hirota down. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Hirota blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Aoki doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 02:11) With the ropes trapping Hirota, Aoki looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 2 - 02:11) The takedown doesn't work, Hirota blocked it and then turns it so that Aoki is the one against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Hirota moves back away from the grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Hirota connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 01:27) A jab is wide from Hirota, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:22) A few deep breaths betray that Hirota is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Hirota fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Hirota comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:54) A jab hits home from Hirota and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Aoki can be heard trash talking as the two fighters circle. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Hirota lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Hirota can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Hirota. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Mizuto Hirota is the winner by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Mizuto Hirota def. Shinya Aoki by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout Mark Hunt (8-4) vs. Roy Nelson (10-3)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Next up is a match in which Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt (8-4, 8-4 PRIDE) fights Roy 'Big Country' Nelson (10-3, 2-1 PRIDE). Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. The judges are: Takenaka Suzu, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 09:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Hunt uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Nelson lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:22) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:46) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:46) Hunt dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:26) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 08:26) Hunt nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 08:26) Nelson connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 08:10) Nelson counters a right hand with a powerful right hook! (Rd 1 - 08:01) Hunt collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 1 - 08:01) Roy Nelson takes the victory by way of knock out! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Roy Nelson def. Mark Hunt by KO (Punch) in 1:59 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout Takanori Gomi (28-4-1 NC) vs. Nick Diaz (17-6-1 NC)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The co-main event is up next. 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi (28-4-1 NC, 14-2-1 NC) goes up against Nick Diaz (17-6-1 NC, 2-0-1 NC) in the PRIDE Lightweight division. The referee is Marc Goddard. Our ringside judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Takenaka Suzu, and Tsumemasa Kawakami. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 10:00) Diaz doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Gomi misses a jab but scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Diaz lands five quick punches. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Gomi can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 08:55) Gomi can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:50) Diaz gets hold of Gomi. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Diaz is trying to muscle Gomi up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Gomi ends up backed against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Diaz uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 08:22) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 08:06) Gomi is trapped against the ropes and Diaz hits him with a short right uppercut. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Gomi takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 07:31) Gomi is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. (Rd 1 - 07:12) Diaz pins Gomi up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 06:40) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 06:27) Diaz pins Gomi up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 06:10) With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, referee Marc Goddard brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 06:10) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gomi is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 06:01) Gomi throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Diaz gets hold of Gomi, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Diaz is trying to muscle Gomi up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Diaz manages it and controls Gomi up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:32) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Gomi while he is pressed up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 05:20) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 05:07) Gomi is trapped against the ropes and Diaz punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 04:52) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Gomi is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Gomi takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Gomi is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Gomi is looking really tired. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Gomi is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Diaz hits Gomi, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 03:34) With the fighters having been stuck against the ropes for quite a while, referee Marc Goddard brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:23) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Diaz slips past a left hook and counters with a quick right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Diaz used his reach advantage there, picking Gomi off at range. (Rd 1 - 03:06) A punch from Gomi fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Diaz seizes the chance and grabs Gomi into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Diaz is trying to push Gomi so that his back is up against the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Diaz achieves it, pinning Gomi to the ropes. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Gomi is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Diaz pins Gomi up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Diaz hits Gomi, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Gomi looks very, very tired. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Diaz pins Gomi up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Gomi is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Diaz pins Gomi up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Diaz hits Gomi, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 00:32) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:20) There's a takedown attempt from Diaz. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Gomi sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2</div> (Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Gomi connects with a jab, but Diaz evades a big left punch. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Diaz seizes the chance and grabs Gomi into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Diaz uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Gomi to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Using his wrestling skills, Diaz is trying to push Gomi up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Gomi ends up backed against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Diaz smothers Gomi against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Gomi is trapped against the ropes and Diaz hits him with a short right uppercut. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Diaz hits Gomi, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Gomi looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Gomi is trapped against the ropes and Diaz hits him with a short right uppercut. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Gomi while he is pressed up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Gomi is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Diaz hits Gomi, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Gomi is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Gomi is trapped against the ropes and Diaz punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Diaz stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Referee Marc Goddard decides that the grappling against the ropes has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Diaz is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 01:51) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Gomi clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Diaz is trying to push Gomi so that his back is up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Diaz manages it and controls Gomi up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Gomi while he is pressed up against the ropes. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Diaz stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Gomi is trapped against the ropes and Diaz hits him with a short right uppercut. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Gomi takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Gomi takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Diaz pins Gomi up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Diaz pins Gomi up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time expires on round two, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. (Rd 2 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Diaz. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision! <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Nick Diaz def. Takanori Gomi by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout Fedor Emelianenko (30-1-1 NC) vs. Andrei Arlovski (14-5)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko (30-1-1 NC, 17-0-1 NC) goes up against Andrei 'The Pitbull' Arlovski (14-5, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division. The PRIDE Heavyweight title is on the line in this fight. Our referee is John McCarthy. Our ringside judges are: Steve Armstrong, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Takenaka Suzu. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 1</div> (Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 10:00) Fedor doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 09:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Arlovski hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Fedor scores with a jab and also lands cleanly with a powerful straight right! (Rd 1 - 09:48) Blood is visible on Fedor, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 09:38) Arlovski goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 1 - 09:38) Fedor Emelianenko takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 1 - 09:38) 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko makes his first defence of the PRIDE Heavyweight title. <div style="text-align:center;">Official Result: Fedor Emelianenko def. Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punch) in 0:22 <img src=https://i.imgur.com/UIu0ZHS.png> PRIDE 42: Seek and Destroy Date: April 11, 2008 Venue: Osaka Dome Local: Osaka, Japan Attendance: 16,620 Gate: $ 3,722,880 Critical Rating: 65% Commercial Rating: 96% Main Card Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko def. Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punch) in 0:22 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Nick Diaz def. Takanori Gomi by Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson def. Mark Hunt by KO (Punch) in 1:59 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Mizuto Hirota def. Shinya Aoki by Unanimous Decision. Welterweight Bout: Chris Leben def. Sanae Kikuta by KO (Punch) in 0:54 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Caol Uno def. Hayato Sakurai by Unanimous Decision. Preliminary Card Heavyweight Bout: Yoshihiro Nakao def. Ray Sefo by TKO (Strikes) in 1:53 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout: Roman Zentsov def. Gilbert Yvel by KO (Punch) in 0:23 of Round 1. Heavyweight Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko def. Mu Bae Choi by KO (Punch) in 0:11 of Round 1. Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy def. Akihiro Gono by TKO (Strikes) in 1:01 of Round 1. Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone def. Katsuya Inoue by KO (Head Kick) in 3:03 of Round 1. Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar def. Ryuta Noji by Unanimous Decision. POST FIGHT <img src=https://i.imgur.com/TwXQehx.png> - Sakakibara was very pleased with the event and that we had great knockouts tonight. He even extolled Fedor Emelianenko and placed him as the best fighter of all time. - Fedor thanked Arlovski for the fight and added that he is available as soon as possible for his next title defense. -Arlovski said that he was disappointed with his performance and expects a better return in his next fight. - Diaz said that he showed that he is much superior to Gomi and that he wants to fight for the title soon, but first, he wants to destroy Josh Thomson. PREDICTIONS CageRage (9-3) legendaryhorseman (5-7) vladjarca (9-3) </div></div></blockquote>

vladjarca · February 8, 2021

God, who can be next for Fedor?

rodrigoviolim · February 8, 2021

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="vladjarca" data-cite="vladjarca" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>God, who can be next for Fedor?</div></blockquote> Barnett vs. Overeem is close to being announced and will be the title shot fight in the heavyweight division, and Sergei Kharitonov and prospect Roy Nelson, who beat Hunt with a huge knockout, are also alternatives.

rodrigoviolim · February 9, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE BUSHIDO 17 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT</div>

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

Today the PRIDE Bushido 17 weigh-in took place, which will take place tomorrow in Osaka, Japan. All fighters have reached the combined weight and the twelve fights will take place normally. The event will be the sequence of the tournament between teams promoted by PRIDE.

In the main event Hidehiko Yoshida, who represents his Dojo, will face the American Top Team representative, Carmelo Marrero, in the heavyweight division.

In addition to Yoshida Dojo vs. ATT the event brings battles between: Chute Boxe vs. Golden Glory, Miletich Fighting System vs. Team Gracie and Xtreme Couture vs. Brazilian Top Team.

The fights will take place in a playoff of 3 fights, where winning two matches will be classified as semi-finals.

The semi-finals and finals will have playoffs of 5 fights.

PRIDE Bushido 17 will take place at Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan. It will broadcast by ESPN Africa, Eurosport Russia, SkySports 2, NHK, Polsat Sport, Fox Sports Asia, CBS Sports Network, ESPN Latin America and Fox Sports Australia. The card will also cover Blurcat.com's play by play with "The Voice" Matt Edwards and Daniel Tuxford.

Check out the Results:</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE Bushido 17

Date: April 25, 2008

Venue: Osaka Dome

Local: Osaka, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Hidehiko Yoshida (225 lbs) vs. Carmelo Marrero (255 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Marcio Cruz (230 lbs) vs. Valentjin Overeem (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Jason Black (170 lbs) vs. Royce Gracie (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs) vs. Rousimar Palhares (205 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Ian Freeman (205 lbs) vs. Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Dokonjonosuke Mishima (155 lbs) vs. Jorge Masvidal (165 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Cristiano Marcello (165 lbs) vs. David Baron (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brad Tavares (185 lbs) vs. Delson Heleno (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Josh Neer (170 lbs) vs. Ralek Gracie (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Shungo Oyama (185 lbs) vs. Douglas Lima (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Evangelista Santos (185 lbs) vs. Arman Gambaryan (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Evan Dunham (165 lbs) vs. Milton Vieira (165 lbs)

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CageRage · February 9, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 17