PRIDE FC: Never dies!!!

CageRage · February 28, 2021

PRIDE Bushido 21

Date: September 20, 2008

Venue: Differ Ariake Arena

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Carmelo Marrero (255 lbs) vs. Heath Herring (250 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Alan Belcher (205 lbs) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (185 lbs) vs. Brad Tavares (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Aguillar (165 lbs) vs. Evan Dunham (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Marcos da Matta (145 lbs) vs. Manny Tapia (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Krysztof Kulak (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Masakazu Imanari (145 lbs) vs. Willamy Freire (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Patino (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Dokonjonosuke Mishima (165 lbs) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs) vs. Ralek Gracie (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki (155 lbs) vs. Jason High (165 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Luiz Firmino (165 lbs) vs. Sergey Golyaev (165 lbs)

vladjarca · March 1, 2021

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Carmelo Marrero (255 lbs) vs. Heath Herring (250 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Alan Belcher (205 lbs) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (185 lbs) vs. Brad Tavares (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Aguillar (165 lbs) vs. Evan Dunham (165 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Marcos da Matta (145 lbs) vs. Manny Tapia (145 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Krysztof Kulak (185 lbs) vs. Sanae Kikuta (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Masakazu Imanari (145 lbs) vs. Willamy Freire (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Daijiru Matsui (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Patino (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Dokonjonosuke Mishima (165 lbs) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ryo Kawamura (185 lbs) vs. Ralek Gracie (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki (155 lbs) vs. Jason High (165 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Luiz Firmino (165 lbs) vs. Sergey Golyaev (165 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 9, 2021

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout

Luiz Firmino (11-4) vs. Sergey Golyaev (11-9)

The preliminary fights start with Luiz 'Buscape' Firmino (11-4, 3-3 PRIDE) competing against Sergey Golyaev (11-9, 0-1 PRIDE).

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Golyaev moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) Golyaev tries to wrestle Firmino backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:43) He does so and now has Firmino pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Golyaev looks to sweep a leg out from under Firmino so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) An outside leg trip sweeps Firmino down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control!
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Golyaev uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Golyaev throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Firmino tries to pull guard on Golyaev but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Firmino takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Golyaev hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Golyaev hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Looking to catch his breath, Golyaev is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Golyaev tries to hit a knee strike, but Firmino squirms around and the blow is only glancing.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Golyaev punches down at Firmino, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) Golyaev blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Stuck under side control, Firmino takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) Golyaev keeps Firmino guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:42) Firmino tries to move to guard, but Golyaev doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 05:25) The lack of progress forces referee Yuji Shimada to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) Golyaev works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 05:05) Golyaev tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:05) Firmino has no answer to a slick trip, he is left down under side control!
(Rd 1 - 04:51) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) Golyaev throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Firmino tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 04:10) Firmino takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) Golyaev begins trying to get himself into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) Golyaev takes the back instead, Firmino rolled over rather than get mounted.
(Rd 1 - 03:09) Firmino finds himself in major trouble, as Golyaev applies a tight body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) Golyaev, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 02:50) Golyaev flattens Firmino out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
(Rd 1 - 02:16) By submission, the winner is Sergey Golyaev!

Official Result: Sergei Golyaev def. Luiz Firmino by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:44 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Chris Horodecki (11-1) vs. Jason High (8-0)

Moving on, 'The Polish Hammer' Chris Horodecki (11-1, 1-1 PRIDE) goes up against 'The Kansas City Bandit' Jason High (8-0, 2-0 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Konishi Bunzo, Funai Naosuke, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:45) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Horodecki moves in on High, preparing to throw.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Horodecki lands a jab and then hits High with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) High comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Horodecki gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) High pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Horodecki throws out some punches, but High leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 07:58) High is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:58) He passes, but only to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) High keeps Horodecki guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 06:55) Horodecki tries to get full guard on High but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) In half guard, High begins working to get side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) High gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) High fires away and Horodecki is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.
(Rd 1 - 05:33) High unloads with big lefts and Horodecki is getting rocked!
(Rd 1 - 05:33) The strikes are hard enough to force Horodecki to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process!
(Rd 1 - 05:22) High unloads with big left hands, but Horodecki is able to deal with most of them.
(Rd 1 - 05:09) High pounds away, landing several clean blows on Horodecki in the process.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) High increases his control by getting both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 04:42) High fires off some lefts, but Horodecki isn't troubled by them.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) High, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) High gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Horodecki has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 03:47) The winner, by submission; Jason High!

Official Result: Jason High def. Chris Horodecki by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:13 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Ryo Kawamura (7-3-2) vs. Ralek Gracie (0-2)

Moving on, Ryo Kawamura (7-3-2, 0-2 PRIDE) battles Ralek Gracie (0-2, 0-2 PRIDE).

Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our ringside judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Gracie may have been setting up to shoot, but Kawamura aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Kawamura uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Kawamura lands a jab and then catches Gracie with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Blood is visible on Gracie, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Kawamura throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Gracie comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Gracie gets hold of a leg but Kawamura remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:03) Gracie can't get Kawamura down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) With the ropes trapping Kawamura, Gracie looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Kawamura instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Kawamura tries to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Kawamura achieves it, Gracie could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Kawamura tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Gracie isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Kawamura blasts Gracie with a big knee to the face!
(Rd 1 - 07:23) Kawamura tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Gracie isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Using the clinch, Kawamura blasts Gracie with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Gracie partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Gracie.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Referee Mario Yamasaki signals for the fight to continue!
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Kawamura closes in on Gracie, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Gracie, but Kawamura was more aggressive and took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Kawamura fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gracie with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Gracie is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Kawamura is trying to force Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Gracie can't fight it off and ends up caught.
(Rd 1 - 05:24) From the clinch, Kawamura drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Gracie blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:43) Kawamura loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Gracie the opportunity to wrestle free.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Kawamura is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 1 - 03:51) Kawamura can't connect with a jab, but then hits Gracie with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) A punch from Kawamura fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Kawamura stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Gracie keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Kawamura throws a punch but Gracie avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 02:41) Seizing the opportunity, Gracie clinches.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Gracie attempts to wrestle Kawamura to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) It's unsuccessful, Kawamura maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Gracie tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Gracie doesn't get it, Kawamura blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
(Rd 1 - 01:40) For the first time, Gracie is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 01:40) Kawamura moves confidently around the ring.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Kawamura comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Gracie looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Kawamura simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Kawamura lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 1 - 01:12) Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:12) Kawamura sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:43) Kawamura can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) That last shot may have done some damage, Gracie backs off until against the ropes and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Kawamura is trying to lock Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) He gets it and now has a dazed Gracie in even more serious trouble.
(Rd 1 - 00:17) Using the clinch, Kawamura blasts Gracie with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Gracie definitely has a large bruise starting to develop on his body, that has got to hurt.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Gracie may have been setting up to shoot, but Kawamura aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Kawamura hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) A tired Gracie moves forward, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) Gracie can't get past the sprawl of Kawamura and has to give up on the takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Kawamura is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Gracie is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.
(Rd 2 - 04:05) Kawamura throws a punch but Gracie was equal to it.
(Rd 2 - 03:58) Gracie takes the chance and grabs Kawamura into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:51) Gracie looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:51) Kawamura blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:37) Kawamura is trying to lock Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:37) Gracie can't fight it off and ends up caught.
(Rd 2 - 03:18) Using the clinch, Kawamura hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Gracie.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Kawamura doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Gracie blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Kawamura blasts Gracie with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Gracie blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Gracie tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 2 - 01:10) Kawamura breaks his grip and steps back to consider a new strategy.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) Gracie is taking big gulps of air and seems to be struggling a little now.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) Kawamura comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) Kawamura connects with a nice jab and then catches Gracie with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) As he backs off it becomes clear that Gracie is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him!
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Kawamura is aiming to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) He gets it and now has Gracie in trouble.
(Rd 2 - 00:28) From the clinch, Kawamura drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 00:28) Gracie may have some broken ribs after that shot, he reacted like he'd been shot.
(Rd 2 - 00:28) If they're broken, that's really going to affect his ability to continue to fight effectively.
(Rd 2 - 00:17) Kawamura misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(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) All three judges have given the victory to Kawamura.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Ryo Kawamura wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Ryo Kawamura def. Ralek Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Dokonjonosuke Mishima (18-9-2) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (6-1-2)

Next up, Dokonjonosuke Mishima (18-9-2, 2-5 PRIDE) against Nobutatsu Suzuki (6-1-2, 0-1 PRIDE).

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Suzuki uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) Suzuki confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) A jab is wide from Suzuki, but then he catches Mishima with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) A one-two from Suzuki fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Mishima chooses to shoot in on Suzuki.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Suzuki almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Mishima has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) With Suzuki not going down, Mishima settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Mishima looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Suzuki works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Suzuki looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Mishima appeared to be going for a takedown, but Suzuki took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Suzuki can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) Suzuki lands a left jab, but Mishima avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 07:59) Suzuki looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:59) Mishima had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 07:59) A jab lands from Suzuki, but Mishima evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Mishima comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Suzuki partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Mishima has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 07:47) Mishima can't get Suzuki down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Mishima shows his grappling ability by trapping Suzuki up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:26) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next thirty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) With the ropes trapping Suzuki, Mishima looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 06:46) Mishima doesn't get the takedown, Suzuki instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Suzuki is trying to lock Mishima into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Suzuki achieves it, Mishima could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) From the clinch, Mishima gets caught with a knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Suzuki keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Suzuki keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Suzuki blasts Mishima with a big knee to the chest.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) Suzuki tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Mishima isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 04:09) Using the clinch, Suzuki hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Mishima.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Suzuki finally loses his grip and the clinch is broken.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Suzuki is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) A jab is wide from Suzuki, but then he scores with a fantastic right cross!
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Mishima collapses, that shot knocked him out!
(Rd 1 - 03:29) By knock out, the winner is Nobutatsu Suzuki!

Official Result: Nobutatsu Suzuki def. Dokonjonosuke Mishima by KO (Punch) in 6:31 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Daijiru Matsui (10-22-4) vs. Jorge Patino (26-13-1-1 NC)

Another match is about to begin; Daijiro Matsui (10-22-4, 5-11-2 PRIDE) squaring off with Jorge 'Macaco' Patino (26-13-1-1 NC, 0-1 PRIDE).

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Pacing around, Matsui is getting psyched up as the introductions are made.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Patino looked like he was about to shoot, but Matsui stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) With control of the clinch, Matsui tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Matsui doesn't get it, Patino blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Clinched with Patino, Matsui looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) The takedown doesn't work, Patino blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Patino is trying to push Matsui so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) Patino achieves it, pinning Matsui to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Patino pins Matsui up against the ropes and stomps down hard on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Patino attempts a trip to put Matsui on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Matsui to the mat where he pulls guard!
(Rd 1 - 08:29) Patino pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Matsui.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) Patino looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) Patino passes to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:09) Patino pounds away on Matsui, landing a few clean shots but not many.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Patino tries to pass the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) He does excellently, getting into side control.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) Patino begins trying to get himself into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) He can't get the mount as Matsui rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Patino pounds away with right hands and Matsui is having trouble doing anything about it!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee pulls Patino away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 04:43) The winner, by TKO; Jorge Patino!

Official Result: Jorge Patino def. Daijiro Matsui by TKO (Strikes) in 5:17 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout
Masakazu Imanari (13-7-2) vs. Willamy Freire (14-3)

Another match is about to begin; 'Ashikan Judan' Masakazu Imanari (13-7-2, 2-4 PRIDE) battling Willamy 'Chiquerim' Freire (14-3, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our ringside judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Konishi Bunzo, and Funai Naosuke.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Imanari keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Freire can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Imanari isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Freire throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Imanari moves in fast and clinches with Freire.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) With control of the clinch, Imanari tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) Freire blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) Freire tries to wrestle Imanari backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:47) Freire does it, Imanari is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Freire tries to take Imanari down.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) It's unsuccessful, Imanari maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Freire tries to take Imanari down.
(Rd 1 - 08:21) Freire gets the takedown! Imanari pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:03) Freire throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) Freire tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:41) Imanari keeps his guard secure.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Imanari throws out some punches, but Freire leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 07:00) Freire throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Imanari tries to pull Freire in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Freire looks to pass guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) He passes guard, but Imanari was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 06:13) The scramble ends with Freire grabbing Imanari and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.
(Rd 1 - 06:02) Controlling Imanari from behind, Freire tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:02) Imanari will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Freire.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Imanari tries to get free, but Freire isn't allowing it.
(Rd 1 - 04:54) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:54) Imanari digs in and stops Freire from pushing him toward the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) Showing good tenacity, Imanari breaks free of back control and gets back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) Freire works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) Freire is looking to muscle Imanari back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) He does so and now has Imanari pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Freire looks to take Imanari down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Imanari blocks the attempted trip and turns Freire around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) With Freire stuck against the ropes, Imanari tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 03:35) The takedown doesn't work, Freire blocked it and then turns it so that Imanari is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:12) Imanari throws a few short punches to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 02:58) Freire, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Imanari hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 02:58) Imanari keeps calm and manages to pull Freire back into a clinch, preventing the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) With Imanari stuck against the ropes, Freire tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 1 - 02:32) Freire looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:32) Imanari desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 02:17) Imanari manages to come out on top, with Freire pulling half guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) Imanari throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 01:46) Imanari fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Imanari blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:21) Imanari fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Imanari blocks Freire as he tries a transition to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) Imanari looks to pass half guard and get side control.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) Imanari almost gets side control, but Freire was ready and a scramble for position ensues.
(Rd 1 - 00:44) The scramble results in Freire being on his back with Imanari in side control.
(Rd 1 - 00:29) Imanari pounds away, but Freire isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:10) Freire tries to pull guard on Imanari but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Freire throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 2 - 04:33) Freire lands a left hand and then catches Imanari with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:24) Imanari is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 04:24) For the first time, Freire is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 04:13) Imanari gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Imanari looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Freire blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) Freire hits Imanari with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:33) Freire uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Imanari to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Freire is looking to muscle Imanari back against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) He does so and now has Imanari pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) Breathing very hard, Imanari is looking ragged.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) With Imanari stuck against the ropes, Freire tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) The takedown is completed, Freire gets side control from it.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Freire tries to get into the mount position.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Imanari tries to pull guard on Freire but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Freire throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Imanari tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:31) Freire throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 01:11) Imanari tries to pull guard on Freire but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) Freire attempts the mount.
(Rd 2 - 00:59) Freire isn't able to mount Imanari this time around.
(Rd 2 - 00:18) Imanari tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Freire pounds away and Imanari eats a few big strikes.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) The strikes are hard enough to force Imanari to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process!
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Willamy 'Chiquerim' Freire!

Official Result: Willamy Freire def. Masakazu Imanari by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Krysztof Kulak (18-6-2) vs. Sanae Kikuta (28-10-3-1 NC)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Krzysztof 'Model' Kulak (18-6-2, 1-1 PRIDE) takes on Sanae Kikuta (28-10-3-1 NC, 5-5-1 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

The referee is Yuji Shimada. Our judges at ringside are: Kawaguchi Kazuo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Kikuta 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 - 09:46) Kikuta shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Kulak stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety.
(Rd 1 - 09:17) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Kikuta timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Kikuta looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Kulak stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Kulak is looking to muscle Kikuta back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Kulak does it, Kikuta is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Looking for a takedown, Kulak drops down and gets hold of a leg. Kikuta remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Showing great tenacity, Kikuta pulls his leg free and is able to circle out.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Kikuta shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Kulak almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Kikuta holds the other.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Unable to complete the takedown, Kikuta instead pushes Kulak up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) With the ropes trapping Kulak, Kikuta looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Kikuta doesn't get it, Kulak blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 07:23) Kikuta drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 07:23) It's unsuccessful, Kulak maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Kikuta drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) The takedown is completed, Kikuta gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Kikuta tries to lock Kulak into a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Kikuta gets the kimura fully applied and Kulak has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 06:34) The winner, by submission; Sanae Kikuta!

Official Result: Sanae Kikuta def. Krysztof Kulak by Submission (Kimura) in 3:26 of Round 1.

Main Card

Featherweight Bout
Marcos da Matta (3-1) vs. Manny Tapia (12-1-1)

The main card opens with Marcos 'Parrumpinha' da Matta (3-1, 0-0 PRIDE) squaring off with Manny Tapia (12-1-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Yuji Shimada. Our ringside judges are: Konishi Bunzo, Funai Naosuke, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) da Matta aggressively moves in and grapples with Tapia.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) da Matta tries to lock his legs around the waist of Tapia, wanting to pull him down to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Tapia defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Tapia attempts to wrestle da Matta to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:24) Tapia doesn't get it, da Matta blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) Tapia looks to take da Matta down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 09:10) The trip doesn't work, da Matta blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) da Matta grabs an arm and tries and pull Tapia down to the ground into his guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) The attempt is unsuccessful, Tapia blocked it and takes control of the grappling.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Tapia tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) da Matta stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Looking to take this fight to the ground, da Matta tries to pull Tapia down into his guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) da Matta gets it, Tapia is now trapped in his guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:53) da Matta tries to sweep Tapia but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) Tapia is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:38) da Matta fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Somehow, the scramble leaves da Matta under the north-south control of Tapia.
(Rd 1 - 07:07) Tapia tries to move to side control, but da Matta sensed the shift in weight and scrambles.
(Rd 1 - 06:52) Tapia scrambles to his feet, but da Matta grabs him from behind.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Releasing back control, da Matta backs away.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) da Matta shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) A great sprawl from Tapia prevents the takedown and allows him to push da Matta down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 05:55) Tapia unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 1 - 05:44) Tapia looks to hit a knee strike, but da Matta is back up too quickly.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) Tapia comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) da Matta sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Tapia down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 05:16) da Matta tries to pound on Tapia, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Taking advantage of a pause, Tapia stands up.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) da Matta comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) Tapia almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while da Matta has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) da Matta uses the position to drive Tapia up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) With the ropes trapping Tapia, da Matta looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) The trip doesn't work, Tapia blocked it and then turns it so that da Matta is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Tapia pins da Matta up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) Tapia looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) da Matta blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Tapia tries to take da Matta down.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) It's not pretty, but he forces da Matta down to the ground and ends up holding him in a turtled up position.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Tapia pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Tapia is too slow to stop da Matta getting back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) da Matta comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:10) He has the takedown! Tapia pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:54) da Matta throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 01:30) Tapia pulls da Matta in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 01:17) da Matta tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:17) Tapia allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) The scramble leaves Tapia on his back pulling guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:50) da Matta begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
(Rd 1 - 00:50) Tapia is ready for the attempt though, and keeps da Matta firmly in guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:17) Tapia throws out some punches, but da Matta leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) da Matta pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Tapia looked like he was about to shoot, but da Matta stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) da Matta grabs an arm and tries and pull Tapia down to the ground into his guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) The attempt doesn't work, Tapia blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result.
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Tapia attempts to wrestle da Matta to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 04:17) Tapia doesn't get it, da Matta blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Clinched with da Matta, Tapia looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) It doesn't work, da Matta defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Tapia separates from da Matta and we're back to a stand-off.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) da Matta is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) For the first time, Tapia is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) Tapia shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) Tapia gets hold of a leg but da Matta remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) Tapia drives da Matta up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:54) Tapia looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 2 - 02:54) Tapia gets the takedown! da Matta pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:43) Tapia keeps da Matta guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) da Matta throws out some punches, but Tapia leans back to avoid them.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) For the moment Tapia is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 01:37) da Matta drags Tapia in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
(Rd 2 - 01:17) Tapia attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
(Rd 2 - 01:17) Tapia passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before da Matta starts scrambling.
(Rd 2 - 01:02) da Matta somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Tapia.
(Rd 2 - 00:44) Tapia tries to move to side control, but da Matta sensed the shift in weight and scrambles.
(Rd 2 - 00:30) The scramble allows Tapia to take his opponent's back!
(Rd 2 - 00:17) Tapia tries to pound on da Matta, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) Tapia blocks da Matta as he tries to roll over.
(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 Tapia.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Manny Tapia!

Official Result: Manny Tapia def. Marcos da Matta by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout
Nick Agallar (19-6) vs. Evan Dunham (6-0)

Next up, Nick Agallar (19-6, 1-1 PRIDE) going up against Evan Dunham (6-0, 3-0 PRIDE).

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Dunham looked like he was about to shoot, but Agallar stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) Agallar looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) Agallar can't get Dunham down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) Agallar tries to take Dunham down.
(Rd 1 - 09:22) The takedown is successful, Dunham pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Agallar fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Perhaps wary of submissions, Agallar keeps extremely tight to Dunham and peppers him with short punches.
(Rd 1 - 08:25) Agallar leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Dunham.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Agallar keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Agallar deflects a couple of punches that Dunham threw from below.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Agallar tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Dunham fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 07:23) Dunham ends up in guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:12) Dunham strikes away at Agallar but can't land anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 07:12) Agallar loses his guard while defending the strikes, and Dunham is left standing in front of him.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) On his back, Agallar watches as Dunham comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) Agallar is unable to prevent Dunham from getting side control.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) Dunham throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 06:20) Dunham blocks Agallar as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) Dunham throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Dunham blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Dunham throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 1 - 05:17) Dunham blocks Agallar as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Dunham throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) Agallar tries to pull guard on Dunham but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:22) Dunham punches down at Agallar, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Dunham blocks Agallar as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Dunham throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:12) Dunham blocks Agallar as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:53) Agallar aggressively moves in and grapples with Dunham.
(Rd 1 - 02:39) Agallar looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:39) Dunham stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Dunham tries to take Agallar down.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Dunham can't get the takedown as Agallar wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Agallar tries to take Dunham down.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) It's unsuccessful, Dunham maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Agallar tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) It doesn't work, Dunham defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) Agallar and Dunham break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) Dunham shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) The takedown is unsuccessful, Agallar sprawled well to block it and manages to push Dunham down so that he is on his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Dunham gets up sharply, sensing that Agallar was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) They come together in a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Dunham aggressively gets to a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) With control of the clinch, Dunham tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Dunham can't get Agallar down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) With control of the clinch, Dunham tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) The takedown doesn't work, Agallar blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Agallar aggressively moves in and grapples with Dunham.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Agallar tries to take Dunham down.
(Rd 2 - 04:31) Agallar doesn't get the takedown, Dunham instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) With control of the clinch, Dunham tries to complete a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) It doesn't work, Agallar defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Dunham tries to take Agallar down.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Agallar blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Agallar looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Dunham stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Dunham attempts to wrestle Agallar to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 02:57) Dunham can't get the takedown as Agallar wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 02:36) Agallar tries to take Dunham down.
(Rd 2 - 02:36) Agallar can't get Dunham down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 02:20) Agallar and Dunham break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
(Rd 2 - 02:07) Taking a few gulps of breath, Agallar is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) Agallar gets in close and clinches with Dunham.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Agallar attempts to wrestle Dunham to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Agallar doesn't get it, Dunham blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 01:27) Clinched with Dunham, Agallar looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 01:27) Dunham blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Dunham looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) It's unsuccessful, Agallar maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 00:42) Dunham separates from Agallar and we're back to a stand-off.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) Agallar moves in and clinches.
(Rd 2 - 00:04) Agallar attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Dunham on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 00:04) The trip doesn't work, Dunham blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

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

Official Result: Nick Aguillar def. Evan Dunham by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Douglas Lima (11-1) vs. Brad Tavares (4-1)

Moving on, Douglas 'The Phenom' Lima (11-1, 3-0 PRIDE) goes head to head with Brad Tavares (4-1, 1-1 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be John McCarthy.

The judges for this bout are: Konishi Bunzo, Funai Naosuke, and Kawaguchi Kazuo.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Tavares keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.
(Rd 1 - 09:47) A jab hits home from Lima and then he lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 09:32) Lima is the aggressor.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Using his wrestling skills, Lima is trying to push Tavares up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) Tavares out-wrestles him though.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Tavares is trying to push Lima so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Tavares can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) Using his wrestling skills, Lima is trying to push Tavares up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) Lima manages it and controls Tavares up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) With the ropes trapping Tavares, Lima looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) It doesn't work, Tavares defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Tavares is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) Lima tries to take Tavares down.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 1 - 07:57) Lima punches down at Tavares, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 07:28) Lima tries to pound on Tavares, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Tavares tries to move to guard, but Lima doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) Stuck under side control, Tavares takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Stuck under side control, Tavares takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Lima unloads with some right hands, but Tavares deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 06:25) Tavares tries to move to guard, but Lima doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 06:14) Lima pounds away, but Tavares calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 06:00) Lima blocks Tavares as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Lima fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 05:22) Tavares tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 05:03) In side control, Lima throws a couple of punches designed to keep Tavares guessing.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Lima blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) With no progress being made, referee John McCarthy stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Lima moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Tavares appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lima took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) A punch from Lima fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Lima can't connect with a jab, but then hits Tavares with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Tavares throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Lima seizes the chance and grabs Tavares into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Lima is trying to push Tavares so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Tavares out-wrestles him though.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) Tavares is looking to muscle Lima back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:14) Tavares does it, Lima is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) With Lima stuck against the ropes, Tavares tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 03:03) Tavares doesn't get it, Lima blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) With Lima stuck against the ropes, Tavares tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Lima blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) Lima is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Looking for a takedown, Tavares drops down and gets hold of a leg. Lima remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:33) Showing great tenacity, Lima pulls his leg free and is able to circle out.
(Rd 1 - 02:06) A punch from Lima fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) For the first time, Lima is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Up close, they start wrestling.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Lima looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Lima is trying to push Tavares so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:48) Lima can't do it though, Tavares defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 01:31) Using his wrestling skills, Lima is trying to push Tavares up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:31) He does so and now has Tavares pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) Lima drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) It doesn't work, Tavares defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Lima drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Lima doesn't get it, Tavares blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 00:41) Lima attempts a trip to put Tavares on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 00:41) It's unsuccessful, Tavares maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Lima looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 00:27) Lima doesn't get the takedown, Tavares instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) Lima is trapped against the ropes and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) A jab lands from Lima, but Tavares evades a big right punch.
(Rd 2 - 04:24) Lima closes in on Tavares, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:24) Lima throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Tavares is equal to all of them.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) A few deep breaths betray that Lima is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.
(Rd 2 - 04:19) Tavares is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Tavares forces an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Lima hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Tavares can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Lima with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Tavares wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Lima hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Lima confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Tavares had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Lima throws a one-two, but Tavares was equal to it.
(Rd 2 - 03:07) Tavares comes forward, walking down Lima.
(Rd 2 - 03:07) Lima manages a counter jab.
(Rd 2 - 03:07) Tavares misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:49) A jab lands from Lima, but misses with a low kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:36) Lima is looking really tired.
(Rd 2 - 02:36) Time is running out for Tavares, surely he has got to go for broke and just start swinging!?
(Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) Tavares moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Lima into exchanging strikes.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) Lima lands two left hands in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Tavares.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) The two fighters strike, but without success.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Lima misses with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.
(Rd 2 - 01:52) Tavares misses a jab and also finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Both fighters strike but without success.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Lima doesn't connect with a left jab and also fails on a leg kick attempt.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Tavares misses with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Tavares steps forward and a striking exchange begins.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Lima fires off a counter jab.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Tavares fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Lima with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:36) Lima, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.
(Rd 2 - 00:36) Tavares is looking to muscle Lima back against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 00:36) Tavares can't do it though, and Lima gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 2 - 00:09) Lima tries for a knee but Tavares defends himself well.
(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 given the victory to Lima.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Douglas 'The Phenom' Lima wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Douglas Lima def. Brad Tavares by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Alan Belcher (12-5) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (6-1-1 NC)

The co-main event is up next. Alan 'The Talent' Belcher (12-5, 0-0 PRIDE) takes on Vinny 'Pezao' Magalhaes (6-1-1 NC, 2-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Konishi Bunzo.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Belcher goes up top with a head kick, but only gets a glancing blow.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Magalhaes hits a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Belcher lands a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:34) Magalhaes scores with a jab and also hits a right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Backing off, Belcher stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt!
(Rd 1 - 09:20) Magalhaes lands a hard right hand, sending Belcher down to the canvas!
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Magalhaes moves in quickly to try and finish Belcher with stomps and kicks!
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Magalhaes is too slow though, and Belcher is back up.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Magalhaes, backing off, hits two weak left hands.
(Rd 1 - 08:44) Belcher hits a left jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Magalhaes looked like he was going to shoot, but Belcher simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Belcher doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Belcher hits a left hand, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Magalhaes glances at his corner and gets a thumbs up in response.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Magalhaes throws a right head kick but doesn't make contact.
(Rd 1 - 07:40) Belcher is off-target with a jab and also finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:18) Belcher scores with a jab and also connects with a quick head kick. Magalhaes connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Magalhaes staggers backward into the ropes and covers up, I think he's hurt!
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Belcher goes under the guard and nails Magalhaes with a right uppercut! What a shot!
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Magalhaes eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The ropes is the only reason he is still upright!
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Referee Mario Yamasaki pulls Belcher away, stopping the fight! Magalhaes is left slumped against the ropes, dazed and wobbling.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) I think the referee should have been quicker to react, Magalhaes took more shots than necessary.
(Rd 1 - 06:52) The winner, by TKO, is Alan 'The Talent' Belcher!

Official Result: Alan Belcher def. Vinny Magalhaes by TKO (Strikes) in 3:08 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Carmelo Marrero (9-2) vs. Heath Herring (29-12-1 NC)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Carmelo 'The Fury' Marrero (9-2, 2-0 PRIDE) squares off with 'The Texas Crazy Horse' Heath Herring (29-12-1 NC, 12-5 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Herring moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Herring looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) The takedown doesn't work, Marrero blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Marrero attempts to wrestle Herring to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) It doesn't work, Herring defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 09:02) Marrero looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:02) He has the takedown! Herring pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Marrero throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Herring tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Marrero doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Marrero begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
(Rd 1 - 08:22) Herring fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 08:11) Herring ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Marrero fires away with punches, but Herring doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Herring tries to pull Marrero in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) For the moment Marrero is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Herring drags Marrero in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Marrero tries to pound on Herring, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) The attack does see Marrero get pushed away though, right out of guard, and he is now standing.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Marrero tries to secure a ground position.
(Rd 1 - 06:44) Herring pulls Marrero into guard, preventing him from getting any further.
(Rd 1 - 06:31) In guard, Marrero throws a couple of punches designed to keep Herring guessing.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Marrero throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 1 - 05:38) Marrero leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Herring.
(Rd 1 - 05:23) Marrero throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 05:04) Marrero throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 04:47) Marrero throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Herring pulls Marrero close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Mario Yamasaki standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Herring timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) Herring tries to take Marrero down.
(Rd 1 - 03:55) Marrero stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Marrero attempts to wrestle Herring to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) Herring cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) In guard, Marrero begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:07) He passes guard, but Herring was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 02:53) The scramble sees Herring up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the ropes almost immediately.
(Rd 1 - 02:42) Marrero, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Herring hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 02:42) Herring manages to fight off the takedown, eventually pulling his leg free and moving to the center.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) There's a takedown attempt from Marrero.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) Herring sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Marrero down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 01:46) Marrero gets up sharply, sensing that Herring was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 01:39) Herring is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) Marrero chooses to shoot in on Herring.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) Marrero couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Herring hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) Marrero uses the position to drive Herring up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Marrero drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Herring blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Marrero looks to sweep a leg out from under Herring so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) It's unsuccessful, Herring maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 01:02) Herring is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 1 - 00:50) Marrero tries to take Herring down.
(Rd 1 - 00:50) The takedown doesn't work, Herring blocked it and then turns it so that Marrero is the one against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Herring leans all of his weight up against Marrero, pressing him against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) They remain there for the rest of the round, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) Marrero looked like he was about to shoot, but Herring stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Clinched with Marrero, Herring looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Marrero stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:04) Marrero hits Herring with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Marrero tries to wrestle Herring backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:50) Herring ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Showing his ability to control opponents, Marrero simply smothers Herring against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Marrero goes for a foot stomp but Herring works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Marrero is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) Herring appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.
(Rd 2 - 02:22) Marrero chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Herring down.
(Rd 2 - 02:22) Herring sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Marrero down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 2 - 02:09) Marrero gets up sharply, seeing that Herring was preparing to kick him in the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Marrero is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Stepping in, Marrero aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Clinched with Herring, Marrero looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Marrero doesn't get it, Herring blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 01:19) Marrero tries to take Herring down.
(Rd 2 - 01:19) Marrero can't get the takedown as Herring wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Herring looks very tired out there.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Herring attempts to wrestle Marrero to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 01:06) Herring can't get Marrero down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:51) Herring separates from Marrero and we're back to a stand-off.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) A tired-looking Herring shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) Marrero sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Herring down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 2 - 00:06) Sensing a knee strike about to be thrown, Herring scoots backward quickly and springs to his feet.
(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 the victory to Marrero.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Carmelo 'The Fury' Marrero wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Carmelo Marrero def. Heath Herring by Unanimous Decision.

PRIDE Bushido 21
Date: September 20, 2008
Venue: Differ Ariake Arena
Local: Tokyo, Japan
Attendance: 1,169
Gate: $ 341,406
Critical Rating: 58%
Commercial Rating: 56%

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Carmelo Marrero def. Heath Herring by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Alan Belcher def. Vinny Magalhaes by TKO (Strikes) in 3:08 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima def. Brad Tavares by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Nick Aguillar def. Evan Dunham by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Manny Tapia def. Marcos da Matta by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Sanae Kikuta def. Krysztof Kulak by Submission (Kimura) in 3:26 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Willamy Freire def. Masakazu Imanari by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Jorge Patino def. Daijiru Matsui by TKO (Strikes) in 5:17 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Nobutatsu Suzuki def. Dokonjonosuke Mishima by KO (Punch) in 6:31 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Ryo Kawamura def. Ralek Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Jason High def. Chris Horodecki by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:13 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Sergey Golyaev def. Luiz Firmino by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:44 of Round 1.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Nobutatsu Suzuki

Submission of the Night: Jason High

Fight of the Night: Alan Belcher vs. Vinny Magalhaes

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara congratulated American Top Team and said that the tournament revealed great talents and will continue.

- Conan Silveira, ATT representative, thanked the team's fighters and PRIDE and always hopes to participate in this tournament.

- Marrero said that beating Herring was his high point in his career and now he is waiting for other big challenges.

- Herring said he was upset about losing on his return to PRIDE.

-Sakakibara ended the press conference saying that he has a big announcement for after the PRIDE Final Conflict 2008.

PREDICTIONS

McDojoDelux (8-4)

CageRage (2-10)

vladjarca (5-7)

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

rodrigoviolim · March 9, 2021

Excuse me friends, I was involved with a lot of work and with the increase of the pandemic in my country everything stopped, so I will have a little more time to write and update again.

PRIDE NEVER DIES!

vladjarca · March 9, 2021

I knew you'd be back

McDojoDelux · March 10, 2021

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="rodrigoviolim" data-cite="rodrigoviolim" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Excuse me friends, I was involved with a lot of work and with the increase of the pandemic in my country everything stopped, so I will have a little more time to write and update again. PRIDE NEVER DIES!</div></blockquote> It's all goods, hope you're doing well and stay safe!

rodrigoviolim · March 10, 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>I knew you'd be back <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Yes vladjarca, it took me a long time to return but now I will have a little more time to write more and I will make some changes for a faster progress and be able to continue the story. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="McDojoDelux" data-cite="McDojoDelux" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's all goods, hope you're doing well and stay safe!</div></blockquote> Yes, I'm fine McDojoDelux, thanks my friend and I hope you, wherever you are, also stay safe.

CageRage · March 10, 2021

Wow, 2/10 is some truly woeful predicting!<img alt="

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rodrigoviolim · March 10, 2021

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CageRage" data-cite="CageRage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52401" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow, 2/10 is some truly woeful predicting!<img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hopefully I'll do better next time. Welcome back, glad to hear you are doing well, and looking forward to the resumption of PRIDE events!<img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Yes, my cagerage friend, it is not really motivation, it was more a matter of not having much time to dedicate myself, but, I will continue.

rodrigoviolim · March 10, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE: FINAL CONFLICT 2008 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT</div>

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

Today we weighed PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008, the event that will crown the new champion in the Middleweight and Welterweight divisions.

The main event of the night will be the GP finals that started in March. Among the middleweight, the dispute will be between four Brazilians. Ricardo Arona will face Renato Sobral and on the other side the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Vitor Belfort will face the rising star, Glover Teixeira.

In the welterweight division, the two knockout artists, Chris Leben, who replaces Hector Lombard who left due to an injury, face Paul Daley and in the other semi-final Carlos Condit faces Ronaldo 'Jacaré' Souza.

The event will also feature on its main card: Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva, Sakuraba vs. Kondo, Nogueira vs. Manhoef and Cavalcante vs. Hirota.

PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008 takes 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:</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008

Date: September 27, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Final Bout: Arona/Sobral vs. Belfort/Teixeira

PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Final Bout: Leben/Daley vs. Condit/Souza

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Antonio Silva (265 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (170 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Gesias Cavalcante (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (165 lbs) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Keita Nakamura (170 lbs) vs. Carlos Newton (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Renato Sobral (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chris Leben (185 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD</div>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Zb51TPC.png" rel="external nofollow">DREAM 6: Brandao vs. Yoshida - Everyone Clean</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Q8Zhw0w.png" rel="external nofollow">Perosh defends title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ptO4jAI.png" rel="external nofollow">Chris Horodecki goes to hospital</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/9iNqQaq.png" rel="external nofollow">Fitch wins title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/rokGI0q.png" rel="external nofollow">Sherk defends title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ug06Vsi.png" rel="external nofollow">On the market: Sean Sherk</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/c9qMRVK.png" rel="external nofollow">On the market: Yushin Okami</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/wN1L64w.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC heavyweight division</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/7CAYFPa.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC target Urijah Faber</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/jIUGLuK.png" rel="external nofollow">Urijah Faber negotiations?</a></div></li></ul>

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

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

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

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/T2IMHDC.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE Bushido 21</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/DKAVC6W.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Perosh vs. Vantinnen</a></div></li></ul>

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

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ASxqa7q.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC 79: Sanchez vs. Fitch</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/CwToIk6.png" rel="external nofollow">South American Small Local Show Sep 2008</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Hwn5dgU.png" rel="external nofollow">American Large Local Show Sep 2008</a></div></li></ul>

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<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/9TdVJGE.png" rel="external nofollow">WEC 35: Faber vs. Yahya II</a></div></li></ul>

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

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/D6gXsnL.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/WlOJmIk.png" rel="external nofollow">American Small Local Show Sep 2008</a></div></li></ul>

CageRage · March 10, 2021

PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008

Date: September 27, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Final Bout: Arona/Sobral vs. Belfort/Teixeira

PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Final Bout: Leben/Daley vs. Condit/Souza

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Antonio Silva (265 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (170 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Gesias Cavalcante (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (165 lbs) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Keita Nakamura (170 lbs) vs. Carlos Newton (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Renato Sobral (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chris Leben (185 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs)

vladjarca · March 10, 2021

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Final Bout: Arona/Sobral vs. Belfort/Teixeira

PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Final Bout: Leben/Daley vs. Condit/Souza

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (265 lbs) vs. Antonio Silva (265 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazushi Sakuraba (170 lbs) vs. Yuki Kondo (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs) vs. Melvin Manhoef (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Gesias Cavalcante (165 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (160 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (165 lbs) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Keita Nakamura (170 lbs) vs. Carlos Newton (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Ricardo Arona (205 lbs) vs. Renato Sobral (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (205 lbs) vs. Glover Teixeira (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chris Leben (185 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (185 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs)

AWWWWWWWWW YEAAAAAAAAAAA

rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2021

Preliminary Card

PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Semifinal Bout

Carlos Condit (23-4) vs. Ronaldo Souza (9-1)

Our first fight of the night is 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit (23-4, 2-1 PRIDE) taking on Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza (9-1, 4-0 PRIDE).

A place in the final of the PRIDE Welterweight GP 2008 is at stake.

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

The fighters both weighed in at 185lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Souza is much bigger.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) A jab is wide from Condit, but then he catches Souza with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Souza had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 09:28) Condit uses a left jab, but Souza steps in quickly to catch a right head kick attempt!
(Rd 1 - 09:18) Seeing his opportunity, Souza tries to put Condit on the mat.
(Rd 1 - 09:18) With Condit not going down, Souza settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Souza attempts a trip to put Condit on the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Condit is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
(Rd 1 - 08:49) Souza starts trying to work to get past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:49) Condit comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Souza in guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Souza begins trying to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Condit tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) The scramble sees Condit up first, only to be grabbed in a waist lock from behind.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Grappling from behind, Souza attempts to manhandle Condit down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 05:49) Condit keeps his composure, and Souza cannot get past his takedown defence.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Souza, holding Condit from behind, tries to lift him up and force him to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Souza tries hard but cannot get Condit off of his feet.
(Rd 1 - 04:30) Grappling from behind, Souza attempts to wrestle Condit to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:30) Condit valiantly defends it, but eventually does get taken down.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Souza gets side control on Condit.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Souza fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Souza tries to lock Condit in a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Condit gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep!
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Out of the blue, Condit pops his arm free! Souza must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Condit remains stuck under side control though.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Showing great technique, Souza tries to set up a D'Arce choke from side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Condit blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Souza starts threading his arm around, perhaps trying to set up a D'Arce choke from side control.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Condit blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) Souza throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Souza begins trying to get himself into mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:04) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Condit feints one way, throwing Souza off balance, then steps to the other side.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Condit slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a head kick that just about landed, albeit without much power.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Condit moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Souza into exchanging strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Souza hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 00:45) Condit lands a left jab but Souza dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Souza appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Condit took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 00:25) Condit can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) Condit opens Souza up with a feint.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) Souza misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Condit attacks with a left jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:52) Condit connects with a jab, but Souza dodges the leg kick that follows.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) Souza appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Condit took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) Condit fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Souza with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) Souza comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) The takedown is successful, Condit pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:01) Souza looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:01) He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:02) Souza begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
(Rd 2 - 03:02) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Souza attempts to armbar Condit from side control.
(Rd 2 - 02:01) Condit doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Souza attempts to move to mount.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Condit rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) Souza seems to be moving slowly toward a finish as he applies a very tight body triangle.
(Rd 2 - 00:10) Souza attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having the body triangle locked on tight.
(Rd 2 - 00:10) The rear naked choke is in deep, but Condit only has to survive a few seconds before the round ends!
(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 Souza is the winner.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza the winner by unanimous decision!

Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza will be in the finals of the PRIDE Welterweight GP 2008!

Official Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Carlos Condit by Unanimous Decision.

PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Semifinal Bout
Chris Leben (18-5) vs. Paul Daley (17-7-2)

Next up is a match in which Chris 'The Crippler' Leben (18-5, 2-0 PRIDE) squares off with Paul 'Semtex' Daley (17-7-2, 3-0 PRIDE).

The winner moves on to the finals of the PRIDE Welterweight GP 2008.

Our referee is John McCarthy. Our ringside judges are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Fukaya Kaemon, and Steve Armstrong.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:52) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Leben moves in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Leben lands a right jab and a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Leben steps in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:05) Leben misses a left hook and gets countered with a clean right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Moving forward, Leben looks to strike. Daley stands ready.
(Rd 1 - 08:42) Daley connects cleanly with a right hand. Leben doesn't connect with a right jab but lands a nice left hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter can land a good shot.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Leben moves in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Leben is off target with a right jab but hits a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Daley lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:32) Leben steps in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:32) Leben hits a jab but misses a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Leben comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Leben hits a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 07:16) Daley lands cleanly with a powerful straight right!
(Rd 1 - 07:12) Leben is out! It's all over!
(Rd 1 - 07:12) Paul 'Semtex' Daley takes the win by knock out!

Paul Daley will be in the finals of the PRIDE Welterweight GP 2008!

Official Result: Paul Daley def. Chris Leben by KO (Punch) in 2:48 of Round 1.

PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Semifinal Bout
Vitor Belfort (19-9) vs. Glover Teixeira (9-2)

Next up is a match in which Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort (19-9, 9-4 PRIDE) goes head to head with Glover Teixeira (9-2, 4-0 PRIDE).

The winner will advance to the final of the PRIDE Middleweight GP 2008.

Cecil Peoples will be the referee. The judges are: Tsutsumi Aki, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:53) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Belfort hits a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Glover lands cleanly with a powerful straight right!
(Rd 1 - 09:48) He's down! Belfort falls to the floor!
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Glover quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Belfort!
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Belfort is back up too fast though.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) A quick flurry of punches from Belfort sees two of three hit home but finds nothing but air with a big left.
(Rd 1 - 08:54) Belfort throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Seizing the opportunity, Glover shoots.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) Glover can't get past the sprawl of Belfort and has to give up on the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Belfort hits a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:19) Glover hits a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Glover aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Belfort throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Glover gets hold of Belfort, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.
(Rd 1 - 07:28) Glover tries to wrestle Belfort backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:28) Belfort doesn't let himself be driven back though.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Glover is trying to muscle Belfort up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Belfort ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) Belfort throws a few short punches to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Glover ducks down and grabs a leg. Belfort remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Glover smartly sweeps the standing leg and gets side control!.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Glover looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:18) Glover almost gets the mount, but Belfort bucks his hips and starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) The scramble leaves Belfort on his back pulling half guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:48) Glover punches down at Belfort, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) Glover begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
(Rd 1 - 05:20) Belfort allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.
(Rd 1 - 05:05) The scramble ends with Glover grabbing Belfort and shoving him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Glover goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Belfort hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Glover twists Belfort down to the floor and manages to get side control!
(Rd 1 - 04:40) Glover fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:17) Glover punches down at Belfort, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Glover keeps Belfort guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) Glover begins trying to get himself into a mount.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) Belfort was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Glover is up first and quickly grabs Belfort as he too stands up, getting back control.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) With the ropes trapping Belfort, Glover, holding him from behind, looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 02:20) Glover gets the takedown with apparent ease, Belfort could do nothing to stop it.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) Belfort can do nothing to stop Glover getting side control off the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:03) In side control, Glover catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:41) Glover throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 01:11) Glover throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 00:43) Glover throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:24) With no progress being made, referee Cecil Peoples stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) Belfort connects with a nice jab and then hits Glover with a left to the side of the ribs.
(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 - 04:55) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.
(Rd 2 - 04:33) Moving forward constantly, Belfort is pressuring Glover.
(Rd 2 - 04:33) Glover lands a left hand in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:33) Belfort lands a jab and then he hits a fast high left kick to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 04:24) That last blow may have really hurt Glover, he staggers backward looking dazed!
(Rd 2 - 04:24) Belfort tries to capitalise with a massive left hand, but it misses.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Belfort is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 04:12) Glover is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Belfort moves in on Glover, preparing to throw.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Glover may have been aiming to get in close, but Belfort aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Belfort doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high left head kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) They come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Glover hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Belfort misses with a right jab but connects cleanly with a left hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:27) Belfort can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big left hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) Moving in, Glover appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.
(Rd 2 - 03:17) Belfort connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice left hook to the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 03:04) Belfort fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Glover with a left kick to the head.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Belfort steps forward and a striking exchange begins.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Glover hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Belfort can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard.
(Rd 2 - 02:40) A few deep breaths betray that Belfort is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) Glover shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) Belfort almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Glover holds the other.
(Rd 2 - 02:27) Unable to complete the takedown, Glover instead pushes Belfort up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:13) Glover goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Belfort hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 2 - 02:13) Sweeping the standing leg, Glover puts Belfort down hard and gets side control!
(Rd 2 - 01:56) Glover throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Glover attempts to arm triangle Belfort from side control.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Belfort fights off the arm triangle attempt.
(Rd 2 - 01:15) Glover keeps Belfort guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Glover fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) Belfort counters a right hand with a jab and a left head kick that did damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:14) Glover backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy!
(Rd 2 - 00:14) Belfort steps in and tries to finish with a scorching left hand, but Glover narrowly avoids it.
(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 Glover down as the winner.

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

Glover Teixeira has won a spot in the PRIDE Middleweight GP 2008 final!

Official Result: Glover Teixeira def. Vitor Belfort by Unanimous Decision.

PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Semifinal Bout
Ricardo Arona (17-5) vs. Renato Sobral (32-10)

Next up, 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona (17-5, 11-5 PRIDE) battling Renato 'Babalu' Sobral (32-10, 2-2 PRIDE).

The winner moves on to the finals of the PRIDE Middleweight GP 2008.

The referee is John McCarthy. Our judges are: Steve Armstrong, Tsutsumi Aki, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Arona chooses to shoot in on Sobral.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Sobral sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Arona down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Sobral tries for a vicious soccer kick to the head, but Arona scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Arona gets in close and clinches with Sobral.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Arona tries to wrestle Sobral backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) He does so and now has Sobral pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Sobral, stuck with his back against the ropes, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Arona is exerting.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) With Sobral stuck against the ropes, Arona tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Sobral blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Sobral may have stopped the takedown but he is having less luck getting away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) With the ropes trapping Sobral, Arona looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.
(Rd 1 - 07:46) Sobral blocks the attempted trip and turns Arona around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Dropping down, Sobral secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Arona is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Arona keeps calm and manages to pull Sobral back into a clinch, preventing the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Sobral tries to take Arona down.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) The takedown is completed, Sobral gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 06:55) Sobral fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:42) Arona tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:28) Sobral fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 1 - 06:01) Sobral blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Sobral tries to lock Arona into an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Arona blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 05:26) Arona tries to pull guard on Sobral but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 05:14) Sobral throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) Arona tries to pull guard on Sobral but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Sobral tries to lock Arona in a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Arona fights off the kimura attempt.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) Arona tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) There's a takedown attempt from Sobral.
(Rd 1 - 03:42) Arona sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Sobral down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 03:30) Arona floats over and takes the back.
(Rd 1 - 03:23) Arona tries to pound on Sobral, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 03:05) Arona is too slow to stop Sobral getting back up, but does get back control.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Arona tries to push Sobral toward the ropes, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 02:39) Sobral breaks free from Arona, and circles back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) Arona is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Arona comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Arona can't get past the sprawl of Sobral and has to give up on the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Sobral lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) Stepping in, Sobral aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 01:09) Sobral tries for a knee but Arona defends himself well.
(Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:57) Sobral uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Arona to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) Sobral tries to wrestle Arona backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) Sobral does it, Arona is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 00:31) Arona is controlled up against the ropes and takes a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) With the ropes trapping Arona, Sobral looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) The takedown is completed, Arona is on his back and pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:04) Sobral fires away with punches, but Arona doesn't take any undue damage.
(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 - 04:51) Arona shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Sobral gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Arona gets his first takedown of the bout.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Arona fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 2 - 04:26) Arona gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.
(Rd 2 - 04:14) Sobral is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Arona off of him.
(Rd 2 - 03:46) Arona keeps Sobral guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Arona strikes away at Sobral but can't land anything damaging.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) Sobral loses his guard while defending the strikes, and Arona is left standing in front of him.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) Arona tries to come in and secure a ground position.
(Rd 2 - 03:08) Arona attains side control.
(Rd 2 - 02:49) Stuck under side control, Sobral takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 02:32) Arona fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Arona fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 01:51) Sobral tries to move to guard, but Arona doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Arona tries to ensnare Sobral in an arm triangle.
(Rd 2 - 01:39) Sobral stops Arona from applying it.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) Sobral tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:49) Sobral takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) Arona throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 2 - 00:13) Sobral tries to move to guard, but Arona doesn't allow it.
(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) Steve Armstrong has given Sobral the win.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tsutsumi Aki gives the result in favour of Arona.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Tsumemasa Kawakami has called it a victory for Sobral.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Renato 'Babalu' Sobral!

Renato 'Babalu' Sobral moves into the PRIDE Middleweight GP 2008 final!

Official Result: Renato Sobral def. Ricardo Arona by Split Decision.

Welterweight Bout
Keita Nakamura (17-4-2) vs. Carlos Newton (17-13)

Next up is a match in which Keita 'K-Taro' Nakamura (17-4-2, 2-1 PRIDE) takes on 'The Ronin' Carlos Newton (17-13, 6-5 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Tsutsumi Aki, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

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) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Newton.
(Rd 1 - 09:55) Nakamura can't connect with a jab, but then hits Newton with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Newton is able to grab Nakamura.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) Newton tries to take Nakamura down.
(Rd 1 - 09:41) It's unsuccessful, Nakamura maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) Newton looks to sweep a leg out from under Nakamura so as to take him down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 09:26) It doesn't work, Nakamura defended against it well.
(Rd 1 - 09:06) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Newton gets in close and clinches with Nakamura.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) Clinched with Nakamura, Newton looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 08:20) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Newton tries to ensnare Nakamura in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Nakamura blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Newton blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Newton is trying to move from side control to mount.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Newton struggles but cannot mount Nakamura.
(Rd 1 - 06:32) Newton blocks Nakamura as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) Newton tries to get into the mount position.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) Nakamura rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Newton gets into a really dominant position by applying a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 05:19) With the body triangle on tight, Newton tries to flatten Nakamura out for the rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:19) Nakamura doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Newton, with the body triangle, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:23) Nakamura stops Newton from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 03:30) Newton fires away with punches and Nakamura is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
(Rd 1 - 03:30) The referee pulls Newton away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 03:10) Carlos Newton takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Carlos Newton def. Keita Nakamura by 6:50 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout
Donald Cerrone (11-1) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (19-10-9)

In the last of the preliminary fights, Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone (11-1, 1-1 PRIDE) fights Satoru Kitaoka (19-10-9, 0-3 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Lightweight division.

The referee is Cecil Peoples. The judges for this bout are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Fukaya Kaemon.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Cerrone fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) Kitaoka moves in fast and clinches with Cerrone.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) With Cerrone in his grasp, Kitaoka tries to set up a judo-style throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Kitaoka can't get Cerrone down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Kitaoka looks to take Cerrone down by setting up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Kitaoka doesn't get it, Cerrone blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Kitaoka seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) Cerrone looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:34) A jab is wide from Cerrone, but then he lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) Cerrone hits a left hand, but Kitaoka dodges a big right head kick follow-up.
(Rd 1 - 07:58) Kitaoka clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:58) A jab is wide from Cerrone, but then he catches Kitaoka with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Cerrone throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Kitaoka is equal to all of them.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Kitaoka seizes the chance and grabs Cerrone into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Kitaoka looks to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 07:25) Cerrone blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) With Cerrone controlled by the clinch, Kitaoka looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) It's unsuccessful, Cerrone maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 06:56) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
(Rd 1 - 06:33) Cerrone fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Kitaoka with a sensational high right head kick!
(Rd 1 - 06:33) Kitaoka hits the floor, he has been knocked out!
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Donald Cerrone def. Satoru Kitaoka by KO (Head Kick) in 3:37 of Round 1.

Main Card

Lightweight Bout
Gesias Cavalcante (15-2-1) vs. Mizuto Hirota (11-2)

Our first main fight is up next, in which Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante (15-2-1, 4-1 PRIDE) competes against Mizuto Hirota (11-2, 2-1 PRIDE).

The referee is Cecil Peoples. Our judges at ringside are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Tetsuzan Watoga, and Fukaya Kaemon.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Hirota confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Cavalcante, backing off, hits a weak left hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) A one-two from Hirota fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 09:36) A jab lands from Hirota, but Cavalcante avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Cavalcante lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:19) Hirota is off-target with a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Hirota looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Cavalcante hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Hirota hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Cavalcante comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Hirota partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Cavalcante has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 08:43) Unable to complete the takedown, Cavalcante instead pushes Hirota up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Cavalcante, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Hirota hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Cavalcante smartly sweeps the standing leg and gets side control!.
(Rd 1 - 08:15) Cavalcante holds Hirota in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Stuck under side control, Hirota takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 07:36) Stuck under side control, Hirota takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 07:19) Cavalcante throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) Hirota tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 06:42) Cavalcante fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 06:26) Cavalcante blocks Hirota as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 05:56) Moving forward constantly, Hirota is pressuring Cavalcante.
(Rd 1 - 05:56) Cavalcante hits two left hands on the counter.
(Rd 1 - 05:56) Hirota fails to find a home for his jab, but then he lands a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) Hirota, breathing hard, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) Cavalcante is aiming to get Hirota into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) Cavalcante manages it and now controls Hirota by the back of the head.
(Rd 1 - 05:32) From the clinch, Cavalcante hits Hirota with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.
(Rd 1 - 05:16) Cavalcante misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:54) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:54) Hirota blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Cavalcante scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) Cavalcante keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Hirota tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 03:23) Hirota wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:40) A punch from Hirota fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 02:35) Cavalcante seizes the chance and grabs Hirota into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:26) Cavalcante is trying to force Hirota into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:26) He gets it, and now has Hirota in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 02:13) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Cavalcante scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Cavalcante keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:26) Hirota tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:58) Cavalcante tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Hirota isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) Cavalcante breaks the Muay Thai clinch, deciding to try a different strategy.
(Rd 1 - 00:15) Hirota throws a punch but Cavalcante was equal to it.
(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 - 04:49) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Cavalcante is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) For the first time, Hirota is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Hirota comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Cavalcante tries to hit a jab, but misses.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Hirota can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a big right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Hirota throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Hirota scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Cavalcante hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:16) Hirota throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 2 - 03:06) Cavalcante quickly shoots on Hirota.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) Cavalcante gets hold of a leg but Hirota remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) Unable to complete the takedown, Cavalcante instead pushes Hirota up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) Cavalcante tries to get Hirota into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) He has it hooked, Hirota needs to find a way out quickly.
(Rd 2 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:26) Using the clinch, Cavalcante drives a knee into the chest of Hirota, but didn't get much force behind it.
(Rd 2 - 02:12) Cavalcante keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:44) From the clinch, Cavalcante hits Hirota with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Cavalcante tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Hirota isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 2 - 00:48) Hirota wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) A jab is wide from Hirota, but then he hits Cavalcante with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 2 - 00:05) Hirota doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Gesias Cavalcante def. Mizuto Hirota by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (16-4) vs. Melvin Manhoef (19-6-1)

Next up, Antonio 'Minotouro' Rogerio Nogueira (16-4, 12-3 PRIDE) fighting Melvin Manhoef (19-6-1, 2-3 PRIDE).

The referee is John McCarthy. The judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Steve Armstrong, and Tsutsumi Aki.

Nogueira looks significantly bigger than Manhoef 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 - 09:51) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Manhoef doesn't connect with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Nogueira tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Nogueira uses a left jab and also hits a left to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Manhoef lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Nogueira hits a jab but doesn't reach with a hook to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Manhoef uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) Manhoef doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a glancing blow with a high kick. Nogueira scores with a jab and also lands with a left hand to the body.
(Rd 1 - 08:56) It looks like Nogueira has been cut above the eye.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Manhoef misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Nogueira attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.
(Rd 1 - 08:18) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:48) Manhoef slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) They stand and trade in the center of the ring but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:38) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Manhoef hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 06:03) Nogueira hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:40) Nogueira dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Manhoef is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 05:15) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the ring but nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) Referee John McCarthy calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Nogueira.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.
(Rd 1 - 04:34) The referee signals for the fight to continue!
(Rd 1 - 04:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Nogueira lands a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Manhoef scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Nogueira is knocked down!
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Manhoef knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Nogueira, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
(Rd 1 - 04:24) Manhoef pounds away with right hands and Nogueira is in big trouble!
(Rd 1 - 04:04) Nogueira shows great composure by keeping his nerve and sweeping Manhoef as he rains down strikes! A scramble for position results.
(Rd 1 - 04:04) Nogueira brilliantly manages to take his opponent's back!
(Rd 1 - 03:46) Nogueira attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
(Rd 1 - 03:46) Manhoef stops Nogueira from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 03:11) Nogueira blocks Manhoef as he tries to roll over.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Nogueira gets into a really dominant position by applying a body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 02:21) Nogueira fires away with punches and Manhoef is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
(Rd 1 - 02:21) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 02:07) The winner, by TKO; Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!

Official Result: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Melvin Manhoef by TKO (Strikes) in 7:53 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Kazushi Sakuraba (23-12-1-2 NC) vs. Yuki Kondo (49-21-6)

Moving on, 'The Gracie Hunter' Kazushi Sakuraba (23-12-1-2 NC, 20-11-1 PRIDE) goes up against Yuki Kondo (49-21-6, 4-8 PRIDE).

Cecil Peoples will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Steve Armstrong, Tsutsumi Aki, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Kondo manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Kondo is looking to muscle Sakuraba back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Kondo manages it and controls Sakuraba up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Kondo looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:31) Kondo can't get Sakuraba down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Kondo, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Sakuraba hopping on one foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Kondo can't get Sakuraba down to the ground though and gets pulled back into a clinch against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Kondo tries to foot stomp Sakuraba, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Kondo moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 08:14) Sakuraba prevents Kondo from hitting a knee.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) Kondo is looking to muscle Sakuraba back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:54) He does so and now has Sakuraba pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Kondo looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Kondo can't get the takedown as Sakuraba wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) With the ropes trapping Kondo, Sakuraba looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 07:31) Sakuraba doesn't get the takedown, Kondo instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) Dropping down, Kondo secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Sakuraba is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.
(Rd 1 - 07:03) The takedown isn't forthcoming, Sakuraba defended it well by grabbing Kondo and dragging him back into a tight clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) With the ropes trapping Sakuraba, Kondo looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 06:43) It's unsuccessful, Sakuraba maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 1 - 06:29) Kondo tries to take Sakuraba down.
(Rd 1 - 06:29) Sakuraba blocks the takedown attempt and turns Kondo around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:05) With the ropes trapping Kondo, Sakuraba looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 1 - 06:05) The takedown is completed, Kondo is left turtled up on his hands and knees, Sakuraba on top of him.
(Rd 1 - 05:50) Sakuraba pounds away and Kondo is having serious difficulty surviving them!
(Rd 1 - 05:36) Sakuraba pounds away on Kondo, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 1 - 05:22) Sakuraba pounds away and Kondo struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 1 - 05:06) Sakuraba pounds away on Kondo, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Kondo takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Sakuraba lets go and backs away from Kondo, apparently unhappy with his position.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Sakuraba is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 1 - 04:41) Taking a few gulps of breath, Kondo is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) A tired Kondo moves forward, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:32) Kondo can't get past the sprawl of Sakuraba and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Turtled up, Kondo takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Turtled up, Kondo takes a kick to the head!
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Kondo scrambles back to his feet.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) There's a takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Sakuraba couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Kondo hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Sakuraba drives Kondo up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Sakuraba looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Kondo blocks the takedown attempt and turns Sakuraba around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Kondo goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Sakuraba hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Sweeping the standing leg, Kondo puts Sakuraba down hard and gets side control!
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Kondo throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Kondo attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg.
(Rd 1 - 02:19) Sakuraba fights off the kneebar attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:59) Sakuraba tries to move to guard, but Kondo doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Kondo punches down at Sakuraba, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 01:21) Sakuraba tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) Kondo looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 01:08) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) Kondo brilliantly manages to take his opponent's back!
(Rd 1 - 00:42) Kondo is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 00:42) Kondo increases his control by getting both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Kondo attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Kondo gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Sakuraba has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 00:01) By submission, the winner is Yuki Kondo!

Official Result: Yuki Kondo def. Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:59 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Mark Hunt (8-5) vs. Antonio Silva (10-1)

Moving on, Mark 'The Super Samoan' Hunt (8-5, 8-5 PRIDE) battles Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva (10-1, 0-0 PRIDE).

Refereeing this bout will be John McCarthy. The judges are: Tsutsumi Aki, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Tetsuzan Watoga.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Hunt comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Hunt throws three punches, but Silva defended successfully against them all.
(Rd 1 - 09:21) Hunt throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 1 - 09:16) Silva moves in fast and shoots on Hunt.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Hunt almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Silva has hold of one leg.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Silva can't get Hunt down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Silva goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Hunt hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Silva smartly sweeps the standing leg to execute a nice trip!
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Hunt gives up his back.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) Silva increases his control by getting both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Silva, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) The rear naked choke is in deep, Hunt has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 08:02) Antonio Silva takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Antonio Silva def. Mark Hunt by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:58 of Round 1.

PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Final Bout
Ronaldo Souza (10-1) vs. Paul Daley (18-7-2)

The co-main event is up next. Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza (10-1, 5-0 PRIDE) battles Paul 'Semtex' Daley (18-7-2, 4-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Welterweight division.

This fight is for the PRIDE Welterweight title.

This is for all the marbles - the finals of the PRIDE Welterweight GP 2008!

Refereeing this bout will be Cecil Peoples. Our judges at ringside are: Tetsuzan Watoga, Fukaya Kaemon, and Steve Armstrong.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We are underway!
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Daley stands ready as Souza moves in.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Souza finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Daley misses with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Coming forward, Souza is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Daley throws a punch but Souza was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Souza gets hold of Daley.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Souza uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Daley to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Souza uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Daley to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Souza is aiming to get Daley into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Souza manages it and now controls Daley by the back of the head.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Using the clinch, Souza drives a knee into the chest of Daley, but didn't get much force behind it.
(Rd 1 - 08:32) Souza keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:00) Souza tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Daley isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) From the clinch, Daley takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it.
(Rd 1 - 07:24) Daley blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:02) Using the clinch, Souza hits a vicious knee to the face! Daley crumples to the ground, out cold!
(Rd 1 - 06:50) The winner, by knock out; Ronaldo Souza!

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Ronaldo Souza is the PRIDE Welterweight GP 2008 winner!

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza wins the PRIDE Welterweight title.

Official Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Paul Daley by KO (Knee) in 3:10 of Round 1.

PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Final Bout
Glover Teixeira (10-2) vs. Renato Sobral (33-10)

It's time for the main event of the evening! Glover Teixeira (10-2, 5-0 PRIDE) battles Renato 'Babalu' Sobral (33-10, 3-2 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Middleweight division.

This is a PRIDE Middleweight title fight.

This is for all the marbles - the finals of the PRIDE Middleweight GP 2008!

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. The judges are: Fukaya Kaemon, Steve Armstrong, and Tsutsumi Aki.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Sobral ignores the offer of a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Sobral misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Glover to attack with a left jab and a good right hand.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) The two fighters warily engage.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Sobral lands a right hook. Glover doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 09:15) Sobral is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 08:35) Sobral misses with a big right hand, allowing Glover to counter with a clean right hand.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Glover, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them.
(Rd 1 - 08:13) A one-two from Sobral fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Sobral hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 07:49) Glover lands a one-two.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Glover is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 07:28) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 06:57) Sobral throws a punch but Glover avoids it.
(Rd 1 - 06:51) Seizing the opportunity, Glover clinches.
(Rd 1 - 06:42) Sobral gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Glover catches Sobral with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:11) Glover hits Sobral with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 05:54) Glover hits Sobral with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 05:43) Glover uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Sobral to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) Sobral is looking really tired.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) Glover is trying to push Sobral so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:29) Sobral ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Glover ducks down and grabs a leg. Sobral remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 1 - 05:13) Glover uses the single leg to drag Sobral to the ground. He gets caught in guard though.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Glover tries to pass the guard.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) He can't find a way past the guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Glover doesn't allow Sobral to lock him up with double underhooks.
(Rd 1 - 04:07) Glover pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Glover doesn't allow Sobral to lock him up with double underhooks.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) Glover fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 03:15) Glover pounds away, but Sobral calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 03:02) Sobral tries to pull Glover in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
(Rd 1 - 02:55) Glover fires away with punches, but Sobral doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:36) Glover doesn't allow Sobral to lock him up with double underhooks.
(Rd 1 - 02:30) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Mario Yamasaki standing them both back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:30) Glover 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 - 02:24) Sobral fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Glover with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 02:14) Glover seizes the chance and grabs Sobral into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 02:05) Glover is trying to push Sobral so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 02:05) Sobral ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Glover uses a vicious foot stomp.
(Rd 1 - 01:34) Glover drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 01:34) Glover has the takedown, slamming Sobral down.
(Rd 1 - 01:34) Sobral gives up his back.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Glover doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Sobral finds himself in major trouble, as Glover applies a tight body triangle.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Glover pounds away, but Sobral calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 00:34) Sobral tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the body triangle, but it's locked on too tight.
(Rd 1 - 00:14) Glover pounds away with rights, but Sobral covers up and only a couple manage to get through.
(Rd 1 - 00:01) Glover fires away with punches, and Sobral is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

Sobral 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, round two!
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Glover moves in on Sobral, preparing to throw.
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Sobral looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Glover simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 04:48) Glover lands a jab and then lands a crunching right hand to the body.
(Rd 2 - 04:34) A jab is wide from Glover, but then he lands a big right hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:15) Sobral steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:56) Sobral is trying to push Glover so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:56) Glover doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Glover uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Sobral to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) Glover is looking to muscle Sobral back against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) He does so and now has Sobral pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:59) From the looks of things, I don't think Glover has much energy left.
(Rd 2 - 02:59) Glover keeps Sobral up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Glover keeps Sobral up against the ropes with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Sobral looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Glover tries to take Sobral down.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) Glover doesn't get it, Sobral blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) With Sobral stuck against the ropes, Glover tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 2 - 02:25) Glover gets the takedown! Sobral pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Glover throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 2 - 01:51) Glover strikes away at Sobral but can't land anything damaging.
(Rd 2 - 01:51) Glover gets pushed back, out of guard, and is left standing above Sobral.
(Rd 2 - 01:33) In comes Glover looking to get some form of ground control.
(Rd 2 - 01:33) Sobral tries to get free, but Glover is able to secure side control.
(Rd 2 - 01:18) Glover throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 00:50) Sobral tries to move to guard, but Glover doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) In side control, Glover catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 00:09) Sobral tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Sobral has an ugly black bruise on his side, that surely must be restricting what he can do.

Round 3
(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 3 - 04:52) Sobral aggressively moves in and grapples with Glover.
(Rd 3 - 04:37) Glover wrestles himself into a dominant position in the grapple.
(Rd 3 - 04:26) Glover tries to wrestle Sobral backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 04:26) Glover does it, Sobral is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 3 - 04:08) Glover goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Sobral hopping and in danger of getting taken down.
(Rd 3 - 04:08) Glover uses the leg to drag Sobral down to the mat, where he gets caught in guard.
(Rd 3 - 03:49) The gas tank looks empty on Glover.
(Rd 3 - 03:49) Glover looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 3 - 03:49) Glover is too much for Sobral, passing guard and gaining side control.
(Rd 3 - 02:52) Glover attempts to arm triangle Sobral from side control.
(Rd 3 - 02:52) Sobral doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
(Rd 3 - 02:14) Sobral tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 3 - 01:57) Glover throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 3 - 01:39) Glover blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 3 - 01:19) Glover fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 3 - 00:50) Glover blocks Sobral as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 3 - 00:39) Glover unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 3 - 00:20) Glover unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.
(Rd 3 - 00:02) Glover fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

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

(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges have Glover down as the winner.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Glover Teixeira!

Glover Teixeira has won the PRIDE Middleweight GP 2008!

Glover Teixeira wins the PRIDE Middleweight title.

Official Result: Glover Teixeira def. Renato Sobral by Unanimous Decision.

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PRIDE: Final Conflict 2008
Date: September 27, 2008
Venue: Saitama Super Arena
Local: Saitama, Japan
Attendance: 9,440
Gate: $ 2,756,952
Critical Rating: 72%
Commercial Rating: 83%

Main Card

PRIDE GP 2008 Middleweight Final Bout: Glover Teixeira def. Renato Sobral by Unanimous Decision.

PRIDE GP 2008 Welterweight Final Bout: Ronaldo Souza def. Paul Daley by KO (Knee) in 3:10 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Silva def. Mark Hunt by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:58 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Yuki Kondon def. Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:59 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Melvin Manhoef by TKO (Strikes) in 7:53 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Gesias Cavalcante def. Mizuto Hirota by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone def. Satoru Kitaoka by KO (Head Kick) in 3:37 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Newton def. Keita Nakamura by TKO (Strikes) in 6:50 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Renato Sobral def. Ricardo Arona by Split Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Glover Teixeira def. Vitor Belfort by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Paul Daley def. Chris Leben by KO (Punch) in 2:48 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza def. Carlos Condit by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

KO of the Night:

Submission of the Night:

Fight of the Night:

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara congratulated the new PRIDE champions, Glover Teixeira and Ronaldo Souza.

- Sakakibara said that their first belt defense will take place at PRIDE Shockwave 2008.

- Sakakibara announced that PRIDE will hold its first event in Canada in November.

- Finishing his part in the press conference, Sakakibara also announced that next year the PRIDE GP will have an Openweight and Lightweight tournament. And he confirmed that the Openweight will have the largest possible number of stars and will be played with 24 fighters, while the lightweight tournament will have 16 fighters, with the champion always defending his title in each stage of the tournament.

- Glover Teixeira said he was very moved by the biggest achievement of his life and that he hopes for a tough opponent in his first title defense.

- Ronaldo Souza said it was a very difficult tournament and that he will prepare a lot to defend his title in December.

PREDICTIONS

CageRage (8-4)

vladjarca (3-9)

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

vladjarca · March 11, 2021

A star is born Glad for Glover!

Edit: Well, 2 stars actually, since this triumph is Jacare's first great achievement aswell

rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2021

PRIDE 47 FEDOR VS. GRACIE IS SET, REMATCHS SHOGUN-COLEMAN AND BARNETT-ALEKS EMELIANENKO FINALIZED AND PRIDE 48 MATT HUGHES DEBUT LINEUP REVEALED

by Sean Smith

PRIDE announced its October cards this morning at a conference held in Tokyo. The big news was the announcement of the title defense of Fedor Emelianenko (32-1-1 NC, 19-0-1 NC PRIDE) against Rolles Gracie (4-0, 1-0 PRIDE). Fedor recently defended his belt against two of today's greatest heavyweights from former UFC champions Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett, and now faces the Brazilian based in New York in a new challenge. Rolles Gracie, despite his short career with 4-0 being 1-0 in the PRIDE ring, has already won the Pancrase belt in March this year and abandoned his title to go to PRIDE.

The PRIDE 47 event will still have two rematches awaited by fans. Shogun Rua (16-3, 12-1 PRIDE) champion of PRIDE GP Middleweight 2005, returns to PRIDE after a brief stint in the UFC, in front of Mark Coleman (15-8, 8-5 PRIDE), first PRIDE GP champion in 2000. They faced each other in February 2006 and Coleman after applying a takedown, caused an injury in Rua that ended up giving the victory to the American and soon after causing a general confusion in the ring involving the members of Hammer House and Chute Boxe. In his last fight, Rua ended up knocked out, for the first time in his career, by Quinton Jackson in the rematch that was worth the UFC Light Heavyweight belt and with the end of his contract decided to return to PRIDE. Coleman, who was also under contract with the UFC, decided to return to PRIDE after going without a fight since signing with the UFC in January 2007. His last fight was against Fedor Emelianenko at PRIDE 32.

The other rematch on the card will be between Josh Barnett and Aleksander Emelianenko. Currently the fighters come from defeat. Barnett lost the title dispute to Aleks' brother Fedor via submission in the first round, while Aleksander was knocked out by Roy Nelson. The first duel between them took place at PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute 2006, and Barnett won by submission by leglock in the second round.

On the other card of October, PRIDE announced its return to the USA, with Matt Hughes making his debut leading the card. Hughes will face former UFC champion Murilo Bustamante. Hughes in his last fight ended up defeated by Matt Serra in a UFC welterweight title dispute and after his contract expires, he signed with PRIDE. Murilo Bustamante participated in the PRIDE GP Welterweight and ended up losing to the tournament winner, Ronaldo Souza.

The card will also feature a duel between legends Dan Severn vs. Tank Abbott and Royce Gracie will face Makoto Takimoto.

PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior will take place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan and PRIDE 48: It´s Personal will take place at HP Pavillion in San Jose, California. All cards 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 47: Spirit of a Warrior

Date: October 11, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

PRIDE 48: It´s Personal

Date: October 25, 2008

Venue: HP Pavillion

Local: San Jose, California, USA

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rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2021

PRIDE 47 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT SET AS EVERYONE MAKES WEIGHT

by Sean Smith

The ring of PRIDE returns to Saitama, for a stacked card that will put the heavyweight belt on the line as well as the return of "Shogun" Rua, and every fighter has successfully hit their proper marks.

In the main event, Fedor Emelianenko (230) will look to defend his heavyweight title for the third time when he takes on former Pancrase champ Rolles Gracie (250). The co-headliner sees a rematch of their fight at PRIDE 31 in middleweight clash as Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) against Mark Coleman (205) back to the organization for the first time in almost two years.

PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior takes 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, also features a heavyweight battle between Josh Barnett (250) and Aleksander Emelianenko (255); A Lightweight scrap between Vitor Ribeiro (165) taking on Nick Diaz (165); The middleweight tilt between Yoshihiro Akiyama (190) against Stephan Bonnar (205); Opening up the main card is a welterweight bout between Kazuo Misaki (185) and Renzo Gracie (185).

Check out the Results:

PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior

Date: October 11, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Rolles Gracie (250 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) vs. Mark Coleman (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (250 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Vitor Ribeiro (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Renzo Gracie (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (205 lbs) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach (145 lbs) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jong Man Kim (145 lbs) vs. Patricio Freire (145 lbs)

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CageRage · March 11, 2021

PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior

Date: October 11, 2008

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Card

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Rolles Gracie (250 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) vs. Mark Coleman (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (250 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Vitor Ribeiro (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Renzo Gracie (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (205 lbs) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach (145 lbs) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jong Man Kim (145 lbs) vs. Patricio Freire (145 lbs)

vladjarca · March 12, 2021

Main Card

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (230 lbs) vs. Rolles Gracie (250 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) vs. Mark Coleman (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (250 lbs) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Vitor Ribeiro (165 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (190 lbs) vs. Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (185 lbs) vs. Renzo Gracie (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita (240 lbs) vs. Bob Sapp (265 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ricco Rodriguez (245 lbs) vs. Gilbert Yvel (235 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Gregor Gracie (185 lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (205 lbs) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach (145 lbs) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jong Man Kim (145 lbs) vs. Patricio Freire (145 lbs

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2021

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout

Jong Man Kim (21-5-1 NC) vs. Patricio Freire (9-1)

The preliminary fights start with Jong Man Kim (21-5-1 NC, 1-1 PRIDE) taking on Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire (9-1, 1-1 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Junichiro Kamijo, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Kim wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Freire throws a two-punch combo but Kim avoids both.
(Rd 1 - 09:44) Seizing the opportunity, Kim clinches.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Clinched with Freire, Kim looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 09:37) Kim doesn't get the takedown, Freire instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Kim gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Using his wrestling skills, Freire is trying to push Kim up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Freire manages it and controls Kim up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Freire looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Freire doesn't get it, Kim blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 1 - 08:52) Kim remains trapped against the ropes though, and can't seem to get free.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) With Kim stuck against the ropes, Freire tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.
(Rd 1 - 08:41) The takedown is completed, Kim is on his back and pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:30) Freire pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:12) Freire throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) Freire begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
(Rd 1 - 07:42) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Kim starts a scramble for position.
(Rd 1 - 07:27) Freire manages to come out on top, with Kim pulling half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Freire pounds away, landing several clean blows on Kim in the process.
(Rd 1 - 06:59) Freire unloads with big right hands, but Kim is able to deal with most of them.
(Rd 1 - 06:48) Freire tries to pound on Kim, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 06:36) Freire fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:17) Freire fires away with punches, but Kim doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:05) Freire punches down at Kim, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 05:35) Freire throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 05:07) Freire fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) A punch from Freire fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Kim moves in fast and clinches with Freire.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Clinched with Freire, Kim looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) Freire tries to hook a guillotine as Kim goes for the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:19) The takedown is successful, Freire pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Kim keeps very tight to Freire and peppers him with short strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:51) Kim gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks.
(Rd 1 - 03:26) Kim fires off a few punches.
(Rd 1 - 03:02) Kim throws a few right hands to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) Kim throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 02:27) Freire gets the double underhooks in and pulls Kim close, controlling him well.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) For the moment Kim is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) Freire gets the double underhooks in and pulls Kim close, controlling him well.
(Rd 1 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 01:00) Referee Mario Yamasaki decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Stepping in, Kim aggressively get a dominant clinch position.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Kim tries to take Freire down.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Freire looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Kim has the takedown! Freire has applied the guillotine choke though!
(Rd 1 - 00:16) The guillotine is locked in, but with only a few seconds left of the round it won't get the tap out!
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) A jab hits home from Freire and then he hits a high right kick to the side of the head.
(Rd 2 - 04:22) Kim aggressively moves in and grapples with Freire.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Kim tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Kim can't get the trip, as Freire wrestles his way into a dominant position.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Freire is trying to push Kim so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Kim ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) Freire attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Kim on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:31) It doesn't work, Kim defended against it well.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Freire tries to take Kim down.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Freire doesn't get it, Kim blocked any attempt to move him.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Freire attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Kim on the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) It's unsuccessful, Kim maintained a good solid base.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Freire drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Kim blocks the takedown attempt and turns Freire around so that he has his back to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) Kim leans all of his weight up against Freire, pressing him against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.
(Rd 2 - 01:37) Kim pins Freire up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 01:37) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.
(Rd 2 - 00:27) The referee decides that the grappling against the ropes has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 00:17) Freire can't connect with a jab, but then hits Kim with a straight right.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Freire moves in on Kim, preparing to throw.
(Rd 2 - 00:07) Freire can't connect with a jab, but then hits Kim with a straight right.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Patricio Freire def. Jong Man Kim by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout
Bao Quach (9-9-1) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (13-7-2)

Another match is about to begin; Bao 'The Taz' Quach (9-9-1, 1-0 PRIDE) taking on 'Ironman' Akitoshi Tamura (13-7-2, 1-2 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Takenaka Suzu, Steve Armstrong, and Kanagi Fujimaro.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Quach shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Quach gets hold of a leg but Tamura remains standing, hopping on the other foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Quach can't get Tamura down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Quach looks to take Tamura down with a trip.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Tamura is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
(Rd 1 - 09:14) Quach fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Tamura tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 1 - 08:33) Quach throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 08:04) Quach keeps Tamura guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Quach begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 07:44) Tamura can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:14) Quach pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 06:54) Quach blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:39) Quach pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) In side control, Quach begins working to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Tamura rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 05:45) Tamura is in increasing trouble, as Quach gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 05:22) Quach fires away with punches, and Tamura is stung by several big shots.
(Rd 1 - 05:11) Quach unloads with big right hands, but Tamura is able to deal with most of them.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:56) Quach pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 1 - 04:43) Quach unloads with some right hands, but Tamura deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Tamura attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Quach doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Quach attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Tamura fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:50) Tamura struggles against Quach but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Quach pounds away with right hands and Tamura is in big trouble!
(Rd 1 - 03:23) Quach pounds away, but Tamura calmly deals with them.
(Rd 1 - 03:11) Quach keeps both hooks, despite Tamura trying to pull them apart.
(Rd 1 - 03:00) Quach pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:45) Tamura manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Quach on his back.
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Tamura is in increasing trouble, as Quach gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 02:07) Quach pounds away, but Tamura isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 1 - 01:49) Tamura attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Quach doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Quach fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:20) Quach loses both hooks, but still has the back.
(Rd 1 - 01:09) Quach tries to get his hooks in, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 00:46) Quach blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 1 - 00:21) Quach tries to pound on Tamura, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 1 - 00:02) Tamura tries to turn over and sweep Quach but can't do it.
(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) There's a takedown attempt from Quach.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Quach couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Tamura hops in place on the other.
(Rd 2 - 04:54) Unable to complete the takedown, Quach instead pushes Tamura up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:35) With the ropes trapping Tamura, Quach looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.
(Rd 2 - 04:35) Quach performs an ugly-looking takedown, but it's effective enough to leave Tamura on the mat, turtled up, with Quach on top and facing him.
(Rd 2 - 04:22) Quach hits a short knee strike to the head.
(Rd 2 - 04:03) Quach looks to hit a knee strike, but Tamura is back up too quickly.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Quach comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Tamura partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Quach has a hold of the other.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Unable to complete the takedown, Quach instead pushes Tamura up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Quach ducks down and grabs a leg. Tamura remains standing, using the ropes for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Tamura gets dragged to the mat where he can only pull half guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:13) Quach fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Quach fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Quach throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) Quach blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Quach starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Quach isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Tamura.
(Rd 2 - 01:15) Tamura tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 00:57) The lack of progress forces referee Mario Yamasaki to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:57) Quach is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.
(Rd 2 - 00:52) There's a takedown attempt from Quach.
(Rd 2 - 00:52) He has the takedown! Tamura pulls guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) Quach looks to get past the guard.
(Rd 2 - 00:32) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.
(Rd 2 - 00:17) Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

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

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

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Making Bao 'The Taz' Quach the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result:Bao Quach def. Akitoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (4-3) vs. Christian M'Pumbu (7-1)

Another match is about to begin; 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (4-3, 2-0 PRIDE) going head to head with Christian 'Tonton' M'Pumbu (7-1, 1-1 PRIDE).

Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. Our judges are: Takenaka Suzu, Steve Armstrong, and Kanagi Fujimaro.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:48) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) M'Pumbu hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Sokoudjou hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:00) Sokoudjou misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. M'Pumbu attacks with a jab and a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 08:17) M'Pumbu hits a good right hand. Sokoudjou scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:56) M'Pumbu misses with a left jab but lands a nice right hook. Sokoudjou hits a left jab and also nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) M'Pumbu uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 07:34) Sokoudjou nails a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) M'Pumbu counters a right hand with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 06:58) M'Pumbu is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) M'Pumbu connects with a left hand.
(Rd 1 - 06:47) Sokoudjou lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) M'Pumbu hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 06:35) Sokoudjou scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 06:22) Sokoudjou is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 06:10) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 06:10) Sokoudjou lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 06:10) M'Pumbu connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 05:53) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:53) Sokoudjou misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing M'Pumbu to attack with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Sokoudjou misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. M'Pumbu comes in with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 05:16) M'Pumbu is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 1 - 05:02) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 05:02) M'Pumbu is off-target with a jab but scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 05:02) Sokoudjou lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) M'Pumbu scores with a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:44) Sokoudjou nails a vicious right cross!
(Rd 1 - 04:39) M'Pumbu doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 04:39) He's down! M'Pumbu falls to the floor!
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Sokoudjou senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
(Rd 1 - 04:39) Sokoudjou is too slow though, and M'Pumbu is back up.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) M'Pumbu is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 04:14) Sokoudjou lands a nice right hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:02) M'Pumbu is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!
(Rd 1 - 04:02) Sokoudjou acts fast, moving in and flooring M'Pumbu with a right hand to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 03:47) Sokoudjou starts pounding away on M'Pumbu, looking to finish him off!
(Rd 1 - 03:47) Sokoudjou pounds away on M'Pumbu, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!
(Rd 1 - 03:47) With M'Pumbu taking a beating, referee Marc Goddard has to stop the fight!
(Rd 1 - 03:29) The winner, by TKO; Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou!

Official Result: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou def. Christian M'Pumbu by TKO (Strikes) in 6:31 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout
Gregor Gracie (3-1) vs. Tim Boetsch (6-1)

Next up, Gregor Gracie (3-1, 3-0 PRIDE) against 'The Barbarian' Tim Boetsch (6-1, 1-1 PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight.

The judges are: Tsumemasa Kawakami, Takenaka Suzu, and Steve Armstrong.

The fighters both weighed in at 185lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Boetsch is much bigger.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:51) Gracie steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Gracie attempts to wrestle Boetsch to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 09:39) Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Boetsch instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Boetsch tries to wrestle Gracie backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Boetsch manages it and controls Gracie up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Boetsch is aiming to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Boetsch can't manage it, Gracie blocked it.
(Rd 1 - 08:57) Gracie uses his wrestling skills to prevent Boetsch from attacking with dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Boetsch is trying to lock Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:40) Boetsch can't manage it, Gracie blocked it.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Boetsch goes to use some dirty boxing, but Gracie is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Boetsch is aiming to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) He has it hooked, Gracie needs to find a way out quickly.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) Gracie partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 07:06) Gracie gets in close and clinches with Boetsch.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Gracie looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:49) Boetsch blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Using his wrestling skills, Boetsch is trying to push Gracie up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:34) Boetsch manages it and controls Gracie up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:19) Gracie is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp right to the ear.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) Boetsch is aiming to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:06) Gracie fights back against Boetsch, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:41) Gracie moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 05:21) Gracie tries to take Boetsch down.
(Rd 1 - 05:21) Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Boetsch instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Boetsch tries to get Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Boetsch can't quite get it though, and Gracie takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) Clinched with Boetsch, Gracie looks to try and take him down.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) Boetsch blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Using his wrestling skills, Boetsch is trying to push Gracie up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Gracie doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Gracie attempts to wrestle Boetsch to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Boetsch blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) Boetsch is looking to muscle Gracie back against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:36) He does so and now has Gracie pinned to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 03:18) Boetsch tries to dirty box Gracie, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) Gracie is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 03:04) For the first time, Boetsch is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 02:57) There's a takedown attempt from Boetsch.
(Rd 1 - 02:57) A great sprawl from Gracie prevents the takedown and allows him to push Boetsch down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 02:42) Seeing that a soccer kick is about to be thrown to the body, Boetsch springs to his feet.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Circling warily, Gracie is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Boetsch can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a fantastic right cross!
(Rd 1 - 02:23) He's down! Gracie falls to the floor!
(Rd 1 - 02:18) Boetsch quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gracie!
(Rd 1 - 02:18) Boetsch fires away with punches and Gracie is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
(Rd 1 - 02:18) The referee jumps in quickly as Gracie has gone out!
(Rd 1 - 01:58) The winner, by knock out; Tim Boetsch!

Official Result: Tim Boetsch def. Gregor Gracie by KO (Punch) in 8:02 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Ricco Rodriguez (27-8) vs. Gilbert Yvel (33-15-1-1 NC)

Next up, Ricco 'Suave' Rodriguez (27-8, 4-2 PRIDE) squaring off with Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (33-15-1-1 NC, 4-10-1 NC PRIDE).

John McCarthy will be the referee. The judges for this bout are: Steve Armstrong, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Junichiro Kamijo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Neither fighter offers up the usual touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) Rodriguez shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:49) The takedown is completed, Yvel is on his back and pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Rodriguez attempts to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Rodriguez tries to lock Yvel into a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 07:29) Yvel blocks it.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Rodriguez tries to lock Yvel into a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) The kimura is fully applied, Yvel has no option but to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 06:40) Ricco 'Suave' Rodriguez takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Ricco Rodriguez def. Gilbert Yvel by Submission (Kimura) in 3:20 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout
Kazuyuki Fujita (15-9) vs. Bob Sapp (9-6-1)

In the last of the preliminary fights, 'Ol' Ironhead' Kazuyuki Fujita (15-9, 8-7 PRIDE) goes head to head with Bob 'The Beast' Sapp (9-6-1, 3-5 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

Marc Goddard will be the referee. Our ringside judges are: Junichiro Kamijo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Takenaka Suzu.

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Fujita shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Fujita couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Sapp hops in place on the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:53) Fujita drives Sapp up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:40) Fujita smothers Sapp against the ropes and stomps down on his foot.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Fujita drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.
(Rd 1 - 09:29) Sapp cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Fujita tries to lock Sapp in an armbar.
(Rd 1 - 09:09) Sapp stops Fujita from applying it.
(Rd 1 - 08:50) Fujita blocks Sapp as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) In side control, Fujita begins working to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 08:38) Sapp can't stop it and gets mounted.
(Rd 1 - 08:05) Fujita pounds away, Sapp is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 1 - 08:05) The referee pulls Fujita away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 07:45) Kazuyuki Fujita takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Kazuyuki Fujita def. Bob Sapp by TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of Round 1.

Main Card

Welterweight Bout
Kazuo Misaki (21-11-2) vs. Renzo Gracie (15-9-1-1 NC)

Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Kazuo 'The Hitman' Misaki (21-11-2, 7-7 PRIDE) battles Renzo Gracie (15-9-1-1 NC, 5-7-1 PRIDE).

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Junichiro Kamijo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Takenaka Suzu.

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

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:48) Misaki sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Gracie down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 09:30) Misaki pounds away and Gracie struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 1 - 09:13) Gracie gets up sharply, sensing that Misaki was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:58) Misaki manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Misaki attempts to pick Gracie up for a slam.
(Rd 1 - 08:51) Misaki gets it! Gracie manages to pull half guard upon impact.
(Rd 1 - 08:39) Misaki pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:26) Gracie tries to get full guard on Misaki but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Misaki begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
(Rd 1 - 08:07) Misaki passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Gracie starts scrambling.
(Rd 1 - 07:55) The scramble results in Misaki being on his back with Gracie in side control.
(Rd 1 - 07:37) Gracie throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 07:10) Gracie blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) Gracie attempts the mount.
(Rd 1 - 06:50) He can't get the mount as Misaki rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
(Rd 1 - 06:08) Gracie tries to increase his control by applying a body triangle, but Misaki fights it off.
(Rd 1 - 05:52) Misaki tries a roll, but doesn't budge Gracie.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Gracie attempts to complete a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 05:30) Misaki doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 1 - 05:12) Misaki tries to turn over and sweep Gracie but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Misaki prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Gracie from getting hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Misaki tries a roll, but doesn't budge Gracie.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Gracie tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 1 - 04:33) Misaki stops Gracie from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Misaki tries to move Gracie off his back but can't.
(Rd 1 - 03:37) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 03:37) For the first time, Gracie is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Gracie comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) The takedown is unsuccessful, Misaki sprawled well to block it and manages to push Gracie down so that he is on his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Misaki prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Gracie who is able to spring back up.
(Rd 1 - 02:42) Gracie chooses to shoot in on Misaki.
(Rd 1 - 02:42) Misaki sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Gracie down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Misaki looks to hit a knee strike, but Gracie is back up too quickly.
(Rd 1 - 02:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Misaki is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.
(Rd 1 - 02:04) Gracie moves in and clinches.
(Rd 1 - 01:44) Gracie tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 01:44) Gracie uses a superb outside leg trip!
(Rd 1 - 01:44) Misaki gives up his back.
(Rd 1 - 01:20) Misaki is in increasing trouble, as Gracie gets both hooks in.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Gracie tries to finish Misaki off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Misaki doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) Misaki attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Gracie doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 00:13) Gracie fires away with punches, but Misaki deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Gracie gets close enough to clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:38) Gracie looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 04:38) The trip doesn't work, Misaki blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) Misaki looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) The takedown is completed, Misaki gets side control from it.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) Gracie doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) Misaki punches down at Gracie, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Gracie tries to move to guard, but Misaki doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) Misaki attempts the mount.
(Rd 2 - 03:36) He goes for the mount but Gracie starts a scramble for position.
(Rd 2 - 03:21) The scramble leaves Misaki turtled up, facing Gracie.
(Rd 2 - 03:09) Misaki gets up sharply, sensing that Gracie was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) A tired-looking Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:41) Misaki stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Gracie is forced down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) Misaki pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 2 - 02:02) Misaki pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.
(Rd 2 - 01:49) Gracie gets up sharply, sensing that Misaki was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Gracie.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) Misaki sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Gracie down onto his hands and knees.
(Rd 2 - 01:14) Misaki fires away with punches, but Gracie deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Misaki tries to drive a knee to the head, but Gracie scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:46) Misaki is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) A tired-looking Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) Gracie can't get past the sprawl of Misaki and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.
(Rd 2 - 00:24) Misaki fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.
(Rd 2 - 00:13) Misaki pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Gracie.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

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

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

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

Official Result: Kazuo Misaki def. Renzo Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout
Yoshihiro Akiyama (12-4-1 NC) vs. Stephan Bonnar (11-6)

Another match is about to begin; Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama (12-4-1 NC, 3-3 PRIDE) against 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar (11-6, 1-1 PRIDE).

John McCarthy will be the referee. The judges are: Junichiro Kamijo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Takenaka Suzu.

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

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:46) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 09:23) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Sexyama scores with a left hook.
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Bonnar lands a left jab and also lands a powerful right head kick!
(Rd 1 - 09:01) Blood is visible on Bonnar, a strike appears to to have opened up a nasty cut on the scalp.
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Sexyama wobbles, then falls!
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Bonnar starts pounding away on Sexyama, looking to finish him off!
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Bonnar pounds away, Sexyama is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!
(Rd 1 - 08:48) Referee John McCarthy pulls Bonnar away, stopping the fight!
(Rd 1 - 08:34) By TKO, the winner is Stephan Bonnar!

Official Result: Stephan Bonnar def. Yoshihiro Akiyama by TKO (Strikes) in 1:26 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout
Vitor Ribeiro (22-2) vs. Nick Diaz (20-6-1 NC)

Another match is about to begin; Vitor 'Shaolin' Ribeiro (22-2, 5-1 PRIDE) taking on Nick Diaz (20-6-1 NC, 5-0-1 NC PRIDE).

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. The judges are: Junichiro Kamijo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:47) Diaz comes in fast with five quick punches, landing four of them, but his big left hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Shaolin shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Diaz partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Shaolin has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 09:11) Shaolin drives Diaz up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:49) Shaolin looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 1 - 08:49) Diaz stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Shaolin against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Diaz pins Shaolin up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
(Rd 1 - 08:10) Diaz hits Shaolin, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 07:51) Shaolin is controlled up against the ropes and eats a sharp left to the ear.
(Rd 1 - 07:39) Diaz smothers Shaolin against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 1 - 07:20) Diaz smothers Shaolin against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 1 - 07:08) Diaz hits Shaolin, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 06:52) Diaz pins Shaolin up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 06:41) Diaz uses dirty boxing to punish Shaolin while he is pressed up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:27) Diaz pins Shaolin up against the ropes and hits a couple of nice left hands to the side of the head.
(Rd 1 - 06:07) Referee Mario Yamasaki thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 05:55) Shaolin looked like he was about to shoot, but Diaz stepped in fast and started a clinch.
(Rd 1 - 05:42) Using his wrestling skills, Diaz is trying to push Shaolin up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:42) Diaz can't do it though, Shaolin defended it well.
(Rd 1 - 05:26) Diaz tries to wrestle Shaolin backward and up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:26) Shaolin ends up backed against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 05:10) Diaz hits Shaolin, who is pressed up against the ropes, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 1 - 04:57) Diaz smothers Shaolin against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Diaz tries dirty boxing, but Shaolin works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) Shaolin chooses to shoot in on Diaz.
(Rd 1 - 04:27) He has the takedown! Diaz pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:12) Shaolin throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) In guard, Shaolin is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Diaz tries to ensnare an arm.
(Rd 1 - 03:17) Shaolin fends off Diaz, and doesn't give up an arm.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) For the moment Shaolin is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:45) Diaz attempts to grab an arm of Shaolin from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:45) Shaolin doesn't let his arm get taken.
(Rd 1 - 02:15) Shaolin fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) Shaolin doesn't let Diaz pull him in close to be smothered.
(Rd 1 - 01:50) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki stands them back up.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Shaolin chooses to shoot in on Diaz.
(Rd 1 - 01:38) Diaz gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:32) Shaolin keeps Diaz guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Diaz tries to sweep Shaolin but doesn't get anywhere.
(Rd 1 - 00:49) Shaolin throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Diaz tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Shaolin fends off Diaz, and doesn't give up an arm.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

(Rd 2 - 05:00) Our last round, round two, begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:53) Diaz is the aggressor in the clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Diaz is looking to muscle Shaolin back against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Diaz does it, Shaolin is stuck with his back to the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Diaz smothers Shaolin against the ropes, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach.
(Rd 2 - 04:08) Diaz tries to dirty box Shaolin, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 03:57) Shaolin is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) Shaolin shoots in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) Diaz almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Shaolin holds the other.
(Rd 2 - 03:44) Unable to complete the takedown, Shaolin instead pushes Diaz up against the ropes.
(Rd 2 - 03:27) Shaolin looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.
(Rd 2 - 03:27) Diaz blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 2 - 03:27) Diaz is still stuck against the ropes however.
(Rd 2 - 03:16) Shaolin looks to take Diaz down with a trip.
(Rd 2 - 03:16) Shaolin can't get Diaz down to the ground.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) With the ropes trapping Diaz, Shaolin looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) An outside leg trip sweeps Diaz down to the ground!
(Rd 2 - 03:00) The takedown allows Shaolin to take the back of Diaz.
(Rd 2 - 02:37) Shaolin tries to finish Diaz off with a rear naked choke.
(Rd 2 - 02:37) Diaz doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
(Rd 2 - 02:00) Shaolin blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
(Rd 2 - 01:40) Diaz is in increasing trouble, as Shaolin gets both hooks in.
(Rd 2 - 01:15) Shaolin, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
(Rd 2 - 01:15) The rear naked choke is in deep, Diaz has to tap out!
(Rd 2 - 00:59) Vitor Ribeiro takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Vitor Ribeiro def. Nick Diaz by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:01 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout
Josh Barnett (26-7) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (13-5)

Next up is a match in which 'The Warmaster' Josh Barnett (26-7, 8-6 PRIDE) fights Aleksander Emelianenko (13-5, 9-4 PRIDE).

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges are: Kanagi Fujimaro, Junichiro Kamijo, and Tsumemasa Kawakami.

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 - 09:50) Barnett aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.
(Rd 1 - 09:50) Emelianenko throws a punch but Barnett was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 09:46) Barnett is able to grab Emelianenko.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Barnett is trying to push Emelianenko so that his back is up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:38) Barnett achieves it, pinning Emelianenko to the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 09:25) Barnett tries to use some dirty boxing, but Emelianenko uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) Barnett tries to get Emelianenko into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:08) He gets it and now has Emelianenko in trouble.
(Rd 1 - 08:55) Barnett misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 08:28) Using the clinch, Barnett hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Emelianenko.
(Rd 1 - 08:09) Emelianenko wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) Barnett looked like he was going to shoot, but Emelianenko simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 07:21) A jab is wide from Emelianenko, but then he hits Barnett with a beauty of a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Barnett doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 07:04) Emelianenko is off-target with a jab and also finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) Barnett comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) Emelianenko partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Barnett has a hold of the other.
(Rd 1 - 06:45) Barnett can't get Emelianenko down and so settles for pushing him up against the ropes.
(Rd 1 - 06:23) Emelianenko is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Barnett tries to get Emelianenko into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 06:09) Barnett achieves it, Emelianenko could not fight out of it.
(Rd 1 - 05:56) Barnett keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 05:17) From the clinch, Barnett drives a huge knee to the stomach.
(Rd 1 - 05:01) Emelianenko wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:37) Emelianenko is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Emelianenko throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Emelianenko throws a punch but Barnett was equal to it.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Barnett finds his right cross blocked.
(Rd 1 - 03:58) Emelianenko has a right hand taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) For the first time, Barnett is starting to breathe a little heavier.
(Rd 1 - 03:53) Emelianenko is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Emelianenko misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a clean right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Emelianenko looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him! He winds up backed against the ropes with nowhere to go!
(Rd 1 - 03:39) Briefly clinching, Barnett drives his knee into his opponent's rib cage.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Emelianenko circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.
(Rd 1 - 03:19) A one-two from Emelianenko fails to land.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Emelianenko doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) Barnett comes in, looking for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) He has the takedown! Emelianenko pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:52) Barnett throws some minor strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:36) Barnett throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 02:11) Barnett unloads with big right hands, but Emelianenko is able to deal with most of them.
(Rd 1 - 01:58) Barnett fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Barnett is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Emelianenko is really working hard on the ground to slow down Barnett and make him work for everything.
(Rd 1 - 00:40) Barnett throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Barnett pounds away, landing several clean blows on Emelianenko in the process.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

There is a large bruise starting to develop on the side of Emelianenko, he may well have a cracked rib.

Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:50) Emelianenko throws a punch but Barnett was equal to it.
(Rd 2 - 04:44) Barnett comes in and grabs Emelianenko in a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) Barnett is trying to force Emelianenko into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:36) He gets it, and now has Emelianenko in trouble.
(Rd 2 - 04:24) Emelianenko blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Barnett tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Emelianenko isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Using the clinch, Barnett blasts Emelianenko with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
(Rd 2 - 03:09) Emelianenko tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
(Rd 2 - 02:38) Emelianenko is released from the clinch, Barnett looks to change tactics.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) Barnett appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Emelianenko closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Barnett appeared to be going for a takedown, but Emelianenko took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 02:21) Emelianenko throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Emelianenko looks very, very tired.
(Rd 2 - 02:09) Emelianenko comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 2 - 02:09) Barnett hits two left hands on the counter.
(Rd 2 - 02:09) Emelianenko throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) Emelianenko moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Barnett into exchanging strikes.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) Barnett scores with two counter jabs.
(Rd 2 - 01:57) A one-two from Emelianenko fails to land.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) Emelianenko comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) Barnett manages a counter jab.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) A one-two from Emelianenko fails to land.
(Rd 2 - 01:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:20) Emelianenko misses with a big right hand, allowing Barnett to counter with a quick left jab and a powerful straight right!
(Rd 2 - 01:08) Emelianenko is knocked down by that shot!
(Rd 2 - 01:08) Barnett quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Emelianenko!
(Rd 2 - 01:08) Barnett starts unloading with massive rights and Emelianenko is getting pasted!
(Rd 2 - 01:08) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
(Rd 2 - 00:56) 'The Warmaster' Josh Barnett takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Josh Barnett def. Aleksander Emelianenko by TKO (Strikes) in 4:04 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout
Mauricio Rua (16-3) vs. Mark Coleman (15-8)

The co-main event is up next. Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua (16-3, 12-1 PRIDE) takes on Mark 'The Hammer' Coleman (15-8, 8-5 PRIDEin the PRIDE Middleweight division.

Refereeing this bout will be John McCarthy. Our judges are: Steve Armstrong, Kanagi Fujimaro, and Junichiro Kamijo.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 09:54) Rua throws a two-punch combo but Coleman avoids both.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.
(Rd 1 - 09:35) Rua manages to get control of the clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Rua is trying to lock Coleman into a Muay Thai clinch.
(Rd 1 - 09:27) Coleman fights it off and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
(Rd 1 - 09:04) Rua can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Coleman appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Rua took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 08:45) Rua throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Rua can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Coleman with a beautiful right uppercut!
(Rd 1 - 08:27) Coleman is out! It's all over!
(Rd 1 - 08:13) Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua takes the win by knock out!

Official Result: Mauricio Rua def. Mark Coleman by KO (Punch) in 1:47 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Championship Bout
Fedor Emelianenko (32-1-1 NC) vs. Rolles Gracie (4-0)

It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko (32-1-1 NC, 19-0-1 NC PRIDE) goes up against Rolles Gracie (4-0, 1-0 PRIDE) in the PRIDE Heavyweight division.

The referee is Mario Yamasaki. Our judges at ringside are: Junichiro Kamijo, Tsumemasa Kawakami, and Takenaka Suzu.

Round 1
(Rd 1 - 10:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Stepping in, Fedor throws three quick punches, one of which land, and then scores with a fantastic right cross!
(Rd 1 - 09:45) Gracie hits the floor, he has been knocked out!
(Rd 1 - 09:31) By knock out, the winner is Fedor Emelianenko!

Official Result: Fedor Emelianenko def. Rolles Gracie by KO (Punch) in 0:29 of Round 1.

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PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior
Date: October 11, 2008
Venue: Saitama Super Arena
Local: Saitama, Japan
Attendance: 7,642
Gate: $ 2,231,846
Critical Rating: 70%
Commercial Rating: 96%

Main Card

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Fedor Emelianenko def. Rolles Gracie by KO (Punch) in 0:29 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Mauricio Rua def. Mark Coleman by KO (Punch) in 1:47 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett def. Aleksander Emelianenko by TKO (Strikes) in 4:04 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Vitor Ribeiro def. Nick Diaz by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:01 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar def. Yoshihiro Akiyama by TKO (Strikes) in 1:26 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki def. Renzo Gracie by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Kazuyuki Fujita def. Bob Sapp by TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Ricco Rodriguez def. Gilbert Yvel by Submission (Kimura) in 3:20 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Tim Boetsch def. Gregor Gracie by KO (Punch) in 8:02 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou def. Christian M'Pumbu by TKO (Strikes) in 6:31 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Bao Quach def. Akitoshi Tamura by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Patricio Freire def. Jong Man Kim by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

KO of the Night: Fedor Emelianenko

Submission of the Night: Vitor Ribeiro

Fight of the Night: Vitor Ribeiro vs. Nick Diaz

POST FIGHT

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- Sakakibara congratulated Fedor for yet another title defense and confirmed that he will defend his title at PRIDE Shockwave against Alistair Overeem.

- Fedor said happy to have won quickly and expects a very difficult fight against Overeem.

- Shogun Rua said he is back at his house, and he wants to fight for the division belt soon.

-Barnett said he has not yet given up on his dream of becoming a champion, but that he will prepare for the upcoming openweight tournament.

PREDICTIONS

CageRage - (6-6)

vladjarca - (9-3)

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

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2021

A star is born Glad for Glover!

Edit: Well, 2 stars actually, since this triumph is Jacare's first great achievement aswell

Glover will have big challenges with the return of Wand, Shogun and Henderson can compete in the 205 pounds and 185 pounds.

He will compete in PRIDE Shockwave, now who will be the opponent? Soon we will know ...

Jacaré also has Henderson, GSP, Hughes wonders who can challenge the champion.

vladjarca · March 14, 2021

That Fedor win........

rodrigoviolim · March 15, 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>That Fedor win........ <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> He is the GOAT! we'll see how he does against Overeem and right after that at the GP Openweight. If he wins the tournament easily, I think it is unlikely that anyone will beat him.

rodrigoviolim · March 15, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE 48 WEIGH-IN RESULTS: ALL FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT</div>

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

PRIDE 48 is full steam ahead after every fighter on the card made weight.

The PRIDE Fighting Championships returns to USA airwaves with a card from San Jose, California, this weekend. Headlining the event is a welterweight bout between formers UFC champions, Matt Hughes and Murilo Bustamante.

While Hughes (42-6) has lost your last fight against Matt Serra in decision, he remains a top contender in 170 lbs. Hughes will make his PRIDE debut and has won one of her last three having earned decision over Chris Lytle. The Miletich Fighting Systems representative will hope to earn a title shot with an impressive showing. Like her opponent, Hughes had no issue making weight and came in at 185 pounds.

This marks the first headlining bout for Bustamante (16-9-1) in PRIDE, who was defeated in his last fight by PRIDE welterweight champion, Ronaldo Souza, in first round of PRIDE GP. The Brazilian fighter has won three of her last six bouts inside the ring. At 42, Bustamante will look to prove that he’s still got gas left in the tank. The Brazilian Top Team fighter came in at 185 pounds.

PRIDE 48: It´s Personal takes 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.

Check out the Results:</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">PRIDE 48: It´s Personal

Date: October 25, 2008

Venue: HP Pavillion

Local: San Jose, California, USA

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Matt Hughes (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Dan Severn (250 lbs) vs. Tank Abbott (265 lbs)

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

Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Wes Sims (260 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Roger Huerta (165 lbs) vs. Yusuke Endo (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (165 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (260 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Matt Lindland (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Antonio McKee (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hornbuckle (185 lbs) vs. Josh Burkman (170 lbs)

MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS CARD</div>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Ins2FAR.png" rel="external nofollow">Hunt clashes with Goodridge</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/1IJ1pOK.png" rel="external nofollow">Sakurai responds to Kunimoto</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/rRkEVGv.png" rel="external nofollow">Vitor Ribeiro to MFC</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/J9Pc4BX.png" rel="external nofollow">Strikeforce: Masvidal vs. Coronel drug results</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/uURUl4Q.png" rel="external nofollow">Brad Pickett moves on</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/tvXlUr2.png" rel="external nofollow">Vitor Ribeiro extends deal</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/75mnJak.png" rel="external nofollow">Jackson defends title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/0Hedz18.png" rel="external nofollow">Bisping wins title</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/JrCL8mQ.png" rel="external nofollow">On the market: Michael Bisping</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/idYyhqN.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC cut Frank Mir</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ZDVCe9y.png" rel="external nofollow">Martin Kampmann negotiations?</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/sABiIlN.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC cut Evan Tunner</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/KFzM88s.png" rel="external nofollow">M-1 announce show</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/LoOgyD7.png" rel="external nofollow">Brock Lesnar rants</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/ILmFRAE.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior - everyone clean</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/Pfdm53A.png" rel="external nofollow">Michael Bisping gets extension</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/1V5pfeW.png" rel="external nofollow">Guel defends title</a></div></li></ul>

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

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/SFgvt3R.png" rel="external nofollow">Pancrase: Kim vs. Kim</a></div></li></ul>

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

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/FTg9cvC.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 47: Spirit of a Warrior</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/8RZLR3L.png" rel="external nofollow">MFC 19: Gonzalez vs. Case</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/O0oJYIn.png" rel="external nofollow">KSW 14: Lungu vs. Burch</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/jCrHj7k.png" rel="external nofollow">European Small Local Show Oct 2008</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/H8ucs6H.png" rel="external nofollow">UFC 80: Jackson vs. Jardine</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/PqLqKdM.png" rel="external nofollow">American Small Local Show Oct 2008</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/TIkNBNq.png" rel="external nofollow">American Large Local Show Oct 2008</a></div></li></ul>

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/LEa8fzl.png" rel="external nofollow">DREAM 7: Guel vs. Gandulla II</a></div></li></ul>

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

<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/3XFNy0O.png" rel="external nofollow">PRIDE 48: It´s Personal</a></div></li></ul>

vladjarca · March 15, 2021

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Matt Hughes (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Dan Severn (250 lbs) vs. Tank Abbott (265 lbs)

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

Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Wes Sims (260 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Roger Huerta (165 lbs) vs. Yusuke Endo (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (165 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (260 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Matt Lindland (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Antonio McKee (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hornbuckle (185 lbs) vs. Josh Burkman (170 lbs)

CageRage · March 15, 2021

PRIDE 48: It´s Personal

Date: October 25, 2008

Venue: HP Pavillion

Local: San Jose, California, USA

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Matt Hughes (185 lbs) vs. Murilo Bustamante (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Dan Severn (250 lbs) vs. Tank Abbott (265 lbs)

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

Heavyweight Bout: Don Frye (245 lbs) vs. Wes Sims (260 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Roger Huerta (165 lbs) vs. Yusuke Endo (165 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (165 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (165 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (260 lbs) vs. Jeff Monson (235 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Matt Lindland (205 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (165 lbs) vs. Antonio McKee (165 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: James Lee (205 lbs) vs. Cyrille Diabate (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hornbuckle (185 lbs) vs. Josh Burkman (170 lbs)

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