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2005 in Pride FC
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| 2005 in Pride FC | ||||
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| Information | ||||
| First date | February 20, 2005 | |||
| Last date | December 31, 2005 | |||
| Events | ||||
| Total events | 10 | |||
| Fights | ||||
| Total fights | 98 | |||
| Title fights | 4 | |||
| Chronology | ||||
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The year 2005 was the 9th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2005 had 10 events beginning with, Pride 29 - Fists of Fire.
Title fights
[edit]| Title fights in 2005 | ||||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Event | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight | Fedor Emelianenko (c) | def. | Mirko Cro Cop | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Pride FC - Final Conflict 2005 | [a] |
| Middleweight | Wanderlei Silva (c) | def. | Ricardo Arona | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 | [b] |
| Lightweight | Takanori Gomi | def. | Hayato Sakurai | KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:56 | Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 | [c] |
| Welterweight | Dan Henderson | def. | Murilo Bustamante | Decision (Split) | 2 | 5:00 | Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 | [d] |
Debut Pride FC fighters
[edit]The following fighters fought their first Pride FC fight in 2005:
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Events list
[edit]| # | Event | Japanese name | Date held | Venue | City | Attendance |
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| 56 | Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 | Otokomatsuri - Itadaki | December 31, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama, Japan | 49,801 |
| 55 | Pride 30 - Fully Loaded | Starting Over | October 23, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama, Japan | — |
| 54 | Pride - Bushido 9 | The Tournament | September 25, 2005 | Ariake Coliseum | Tokyo, Japan | 10,775 |
| 53 | Pride FC - Final Conflict 2005 | Ketsushosen | August 28, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama, Japan | — |
| 52 | Pride - Bushido 8 | — | July 17, 2005 | Nagoya Rainbow Hall | Nagoya, Japan | — |
| 51 | Pride FC - Critical Countdown 2005 | 2nd Round | June 26, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama, Japan | — |
| 50 | Pride - Bushido 7 | — | May 22, 2005 | Ariake Coliseum | Tokyo, Japan | — |
| 49 | Pride FC - Total Elimination 2005 | Kaimakusen | April 23, 2005 | Osaka Dome | Osaka, Japan | 45,423 |
| 48 | Pride - Bushido 6 | — | April 3, 2005 | Yokohama Arena | Yokohama, Japan | — |
| 47 | Pride 29 - Fists of Fire | Survival | February 20, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama, Japan | 22,047 |
Pride 29: Fists of Fire
[edit]| Pride 29 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | February 20, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
| City | Saitama | |||
| Attendance | 22,047 | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride 29: Fists of Fire[1] was an event held on February 20, 2005 at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Fight Card | |||||||
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| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight 120 kg |  Mirko Filipovic
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def. |  Mark Coleman
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KO (punches) | 1 | 3:40 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Quinton Jackson
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def. |  Murilo Rua
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Decision (split) | 3 | 20:00 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Antônio Rogério Nogueira
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def. |  Alistair Overeem
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Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 20:00 | |
| Welterweight 83 kg |  Kiyoshi Tamura
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def. |  Aliev Makhmud
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TKO (retirement) | 1 | 7:09 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg |  Sergei Kharitonov
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def. |  Mu Bae Choi
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KO (punches) | 1 | 3:24 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Kazuhiro Nakamura
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def. |  Stefan Leko
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TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:54 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg |  Igor Vovchanchyn
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def. | Kazuo Takahashi
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KO (punch) | 1 | 1:10 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Maurício Rua
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def. | Hiromitsu Kanehara
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TKO (stomp) | 1 | 1:40 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Fabrício Werdum
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def. | Tom Erikson
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Submission (RNC) | 1 | 5:11 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Mario Sperry
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def. | Hirotaka Yokoi
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TKO (knees) | 1 | 9:08 | |
Pride FC: Bushido 6
[edit]| Pride: Bushido 6 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | April 3, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Yokohama Arena | |||
| City | Yokohama | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Bushido 6[2] was an event held on April 3, 2005 at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Fedor Emelianenko | def. | Tsuyoshi Kosaka | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 1 | 10:00 | ||
| Ikuhisa Minowa | def. | Gilbert Yvel | Submission (Toe Hold) | 1 | 1:10 | ||
| Murilo Bustamante | def. | Ryuta Sakurai | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Alexander Emelianenko | def. | Ricardo Morais | KO (Punches) | 1 | 0:15 | ||
| Daniel Acacio | def. | Daiju Takase | TKO (Soccer Kicks) | 2 | 3:34 | ||
| Luiz Azeredo | def. | Luiz Firmino | Decision (Split) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Marcus Aurelio | def. | Daisuke Nakamura | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Dean Lister | def. | Akira Shoji | Submission (Triangle Choke) | 1 | 3:13 | ||
| Paulo Filho | def. | Amar Suloev | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:22 | ||
| Denis Kang | def. | Takahiro Oba | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:24 | ||
Pride FC: Total Elimination 2005
[edit]| Pride: Total Elimination 2005 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | April 23, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Osaka Dome | |||
| City | Osaka | |||
| Attendance | 45,423 | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Total Elimination 2005[3] was an event held on April 23, 2005 at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Fight Card | |||||||
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| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Middleweight 93 kg | Wanderlei Silva
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def. | Hidehiko Yoshida
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Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Maurício Rua
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def. | Quinton Jackson
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TKO (Soccer Kicks) | 1 | 4:47 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Kazushi Sakuraba
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def. | Dong Sik Yoon
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 0:38 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Antônio Rogério Nogueira
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def. | Dan Henderson
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Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 8:05 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Alistair Overeem
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def. | Vitor Belfort
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 9:36 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Igor Vovchanchyn
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def. | Yuki Kondo
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Ricardo Arona
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def. | Dean Lister
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Middleweight 93 kg | Kazuhiro Nakamura
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def. | Kevin Randleman
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
Pride GP 2005 Middleweight Bracket
[edit]| Total Elimination | Critical Countdown | Final Conflict | Final Conflict | ||||||||||||||||
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| Kazushi Sakuraba | KO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dong-Sik Yoon | 0:38 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazushi Sakuraba | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dean Lister | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazuhiro Nakamura | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kevin Randleman | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazuhiro Nakamura | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | DD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Hidehiko Yoshida | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Vitor Belfort | 9:36 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Igor Vovchanchyn | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Igor Vovchanchyn | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Yuki Kondo | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Antônio Rogério Nogueira | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | 8:05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Antônio Rogério Nogueira | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Quinton Jackson | 4:47 | |||||||||||||||||
Pride FC: Bushido 7
[edit]| Pride: Bushido 7 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | May 22, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Differ Ariake | |||
| City | Tokyo | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Bushido 7[4] was an event held on May 22, 2005 at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Takanori Gomi
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def. | Luiz Azeredo
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KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:46 | ||
| Phil Baroni
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def. | Ikuhisa Minowa
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TKO (Stomps) | 2 | 2:04 | ||
| Ryo Chonan
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def. | Antônio Schembri
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Tatsuya Kawajiri
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def. | In Seok Kim
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TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 1 | 3:28 | ||
| Akihiro Gono
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def. | Crosley Gracie
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Hayato Sakurai
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def. | Milton Vieira
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Aaron Riley
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def. | Michihiro Omigawa
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KO (Head Kick) | 1 | 6:00 | ||
 Yves Edwards
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def. | Dokonjonosuke Mishima
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Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:36 | ||
| Jens Pulver
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def. | Tomomi Iwama
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KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:00 | ||
| Charles Bennett
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def. | Yoshiro Maeda
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KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:55 | ||
Pride FC: Critical Countdown 2005
[edit]| Pride: Critical Countdown 2005 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | June 26, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
| City | Saitama | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Critical Countdown 2005[5] was an event held on June 26, 2005 at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Wanderlei Silva
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def. | Kazuhiro Nakamura
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 5:24 | ||
| Ricardo Arona
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def. | Kazushi Sakuraba
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TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
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def. |  Pawel Nastula
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 8:38 | ||
| Kiyoshi Tamura
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def. | Makoto Takimoto
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Mirko Cro Cop
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def. | Ibragim Magomedov
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KO (Kick to the Body) | 1 | 3:53 | ||
| Alistair Overeem
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def. | Igor Vovchanchyn
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 1:20 | ||
| Maurício Rua
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def. | Antônio Rogério Nogueira
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Sergei Kharitonov
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def. | Pedro Rizzo
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TKO (Soccer Kick and Punches) | 1 | 2:02 | ||
Pride GP 2005 Middleweight Bracket
[edit]| Total Elimination | Critical Countdown | Final Conflict | Final Conflict | ||||||||||||||||
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| Kazushi Sakuraba | KO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dong-Sik Yoon | 0:38 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazushi Sakuraba | 15:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dean Lister | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Kazuhiro Nakamura | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kevin Randleman | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazuhiro Nakamura | 5:24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | DD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Hidehiko Yoshida | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Vitor Belfort | 9:36 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Igor Vovchanchyn | 1:20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Igor Vovchanchyn | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Yuki Kondo | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Antônio Rogério Nogueira | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | 8:05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Antônio Rogério Nogueira | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Quinton Jackson | 4:47 | |||||||||||||||||
Pride FC: Bushido 8
[edit]| Pride: Bushido 8 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | July 17, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Nagoya Rainbow Hall | |||
| City | Nagoya | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Bushido 8[6] was an event held on July 17, 2005 at Nagoya Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Takanori Gomi | def. | Jean Silva | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Phil Baroni | def. | Ryo Chonan | KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:40 | ||
| Ikuhisa Minowa | def. | Kimo Leopoldo | Submission (Achilles Lock) | 1 | 3:11 | ||
| Tatsuya Kawajiri | def. | Luiz Firmino | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Daniel Acacio | def. | Kazuo Misaki | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Joachim Hansen | def. | Masakazu Imanari | KO (Knee) | 1 | 2:34 | ||
| James Thompson | def. | Henry Miller | KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:21 | ||
| Kazuki Okubo | def. | Ryuichi Murata | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 9:30 | ||
| Marcus Aurelio | def. | Jutaro Nakao | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Denis Kang | def. | Andrei Semenov | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Josh Thomson | def. | Daisuke Sugie | Submission (Kneebar) | 1 | 4:35 | ||
Pride FC: Final Conflict 2005
[edit]| Pride: Final Conflict 2005 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | August 28, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
| City | Saitama | |||
| Attendance | 47,629[7] | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Final Conflict 2005[8] was an event held on August 28, 2005 at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Maurício Rua | def. | Ricardo Arona | KO (Punches) | 1 | 2:54 | ||
| Heavyweight | Fedor Emelianenko (c) | def. | Mirko Cro Cop | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | [a] |
| Hidehiko Yoshida | def. | David Abbott | Submission (Single Wing Choke) | 1 | 7:40 | ||
| Fabrício Werdum | def. | Roman Zentsov | Submission (Triangle Armbar) | 1 | 6:01 | ||
| Maurício Rua | def. | Alistair Overeem | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 6:42 | ||
| Ricardo Arona | def. | Wanderlei Silva | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Kazuhiro Nakamura | def. | Igor Vovchanchyn | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
Pride GP 2005 Middleweight Bracket
[edit]| Total Elimination | Critical Countdown | Final Conflict | Final Conflict | ||||||||||||||||
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| Kazushi Sakuraba | KO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dong-Sik Yoon | 0:38 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazushi Sakuraba | 15:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dean Lister | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | 15:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazuhiro Nakamura | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kevin Randleman | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Kazuhiro Nakamura | 5:24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wanderlei Silva | DD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Hidehiko Yoshida | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ricardo Arona | 2:54 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | KO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Vitor Belfort | 9:36 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Igor Vovchanchyn | 1:20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Igor Vovchanchyn | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Yuki Kondo | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Alistair Overeem | 6:42 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Antônio Rogério Nogueira | SUB | |||||||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | 8:05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Antônio Rogério Nogueira | 20:00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | UD | |||||||||||||||||
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| Maurício Rua | TKO | |||||||||||||||||
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| Quinton Jackson | 4:47 | |||||||||||||||||
Pride FC: Bushido 9
[edit]| Pride: Bushido 9 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | September 25, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Ariake Coliseum | |||
| City | Tokyo | |||
| Attendance | 10,775 | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Bushido 9[9] was an event held on September 25, 2005 at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Takanori Gomi | def. | Luiz Azeredo | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Hayato Sakurai | def. | Joachim Hansen | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Murilo Bustamante | def. | Ikuhisa Minowa | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 9:51 | ||
| Dan Henderson | def. | Akihiro Gono | KO (Punch) | 1 | 7:58 | ||
| Luiz Azeredo | def. | Naoyuki Kotani | KO (Punch) | 1 | 0:11 | ||
| Takanori Gomi | def. | Tatsuya Kawajiri | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 7:42 | ||
| Joachim Hansen | def. | Yves Edwards | Decision (Split) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Hayato Sakurai | def. | Jens Pulver | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 8:56 | ||
| Dokonjonosuke Mishima | def. | Charles Bennett | Submission (Ankle Lock) | 1 | 4:04 | ||
| Murilo Bustamante | def. | Masanori Suda | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 3:20 | ||
| Ikuhisa Minowa | def. | Phil Baroni | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Dan Henderson | def. | Ryo Chonan | KO (Punch) | 1 | 0:22 | ||
| Akihiro Gono | def. | Daniel Acacio | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | ||
| Paulo Filho | def. | Ryuta Sakurai | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 3:49 | ||
Welterweight Tournament Bracket
[edit]| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
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| Akihiro Gono | UD | ||||||||||||
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| Daniel Acacio | 15:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Akihiro Gono | 7:58 | ||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | KO | ||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | KO | ||||||||||||
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| Ryo Chonan | 0:22 | ||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | |||||||||||||
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| Murilo Bustamante | |||||||||||||
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| Ikuhisa Minowa | UD | ||||||||||||
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| Phil Baroni | 15:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Ikuhisa Minowa | 9:51 | ||||||||||||
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| Murilo Bustamante | TKO | ||||||||||||
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| Murilo Bustamante | SUB | ||||||||||||
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| Masanori Suda | 3:20 | ||||||||||||
Lightweight Tournament Bracket
[edit]| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
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| Hayato Sakurai | TKO | ||||||||||||
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| Jens Pulver | 8:56 | ||||||||||||
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| Hayato Sakurai | UD | ||||||||||||
| Joachim Hansen | 15:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Joachim Hansen | DD | ||||||||||||
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| Yves Edwards | 15:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Hayato Sakurai | |||||||||||||
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| Takanori Gomi | |||||||||||||
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| Takanori Gomi | SUB | ||||||||||||
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| Tatsuya Kawajiri | 7:42 | ||||||||||||
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| Takanori Gomi | UD | ||||||||||||
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| Luiz Azeredo | 15:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Luiz Azeredo | KO | ||||||||||||
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| Naoyuki Kotani | 0:11 | ||||||||||||
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
[edit]| Pride 30 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | October 23, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
| City | Saitama | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride 30: Fully Loaded[10] was an event held on October 23, 2005 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Mirko Cro Cop
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def. | Josh Barnett
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Kazushi Sakuraba
|
def. | Ken Shamrock
|
TKO (Punch) | 1 | 2:27 | ||
| Makoto Takimoto
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def. | Dong Sik Yoon
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Sergei Kharitonov
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def. | Fabrício Werdum
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Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Quinton Jackson
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def. | Hirotaka Yokoi
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TKO (Punches and Stomps) | 1 | 4:05 | ||
 James Thompson
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def. |  Alexandru Lungu
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:13 | ||
| Murilo Rua
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def. | Murad Chunkaiev
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Submission (Heel Hook) | 1 | 3:31 | ||
| Wagner da Conceicao Martins
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def. | Henry Miller
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TKO (Knees) | 1 | 1:31 | ||
Pride FC: Shockwave 2005
[edit]| Pride: Shockwave 2005 | ||||
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| Promotion | Pride Fighting Championships | |||
| Date | December 31, 2005 | |||
| Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
| City | Saitama | |||
| Attendance | 49,801 | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Pride FC: Shockwave 2005[11] was an event held on December 31, 2005 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event included the finals of the Pride Welterweight and Lightwent tournaments that began at Pride: Bushido 9, a rematch between Wanderlei Silva and Ricardo Arona for the Pride Middleweight Championship, and a main event between Olympic judokas Naoya Ogawa and Hidehiko Yoshida.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Hidehiko Yoshida
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def. | Naoya Ogawa
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Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 6:04 | ||
| Middleweight | Wanderlei Silva (c)
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def. | Ricardo Arona
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Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | [a] |
 Mark Hunt
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def. | Mirko Cro Cop
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Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Kazushi Sakuraba
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def. | Ikuhisa Minowa
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Technical Submission (Kimura) | 1 | 9:59 | ||
| Lightweight | Takanori Gomi
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def. | Hayato Sakurai
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KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:56 | [b] |
| Welterweight | Dan Henderson
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def. | Murilo Bustamante
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Decision (Split) | 2 | 5:00 | [c] |
| Fedor Emelianenko
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def. | Wagner da Conceicao Martins
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TKO (Submission to Punches) | 1 | 0:26 | ||
| Alexander Emelianenko
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def. | Pawel Nastula
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Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 8:45 | ||
| Sanae Kikuta
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def. | Makoto Takimoto
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
 James Thompson
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def. | Paulo Cesar Silva
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:28 | ||
| Kazuhiro Nakamura
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def. | Yuki Kondo
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Charles Bennett
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def. | Ken Kaneko
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Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:14 | ||
Welterweight Tournament Bracket
[edit]| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
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| Akihiro Gono | UD | ||||||||||||
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| Daniel Acacio | 20:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Akihiro Gono | 7:58 | ||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | KO | ||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | KO | ||||||||||||
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| Ryo Chonan | 0:22 | ||||||||||||
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| Dan Henderson | DD | ||||||||||||
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| Murilo Bustamante | 15:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Ikuhisa Minowa | UD | ||||||||||||
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| Phil Baroni | 20:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Ikuhisa Minowa | 9:51 | ||||||||||||
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| Murilo Bustamante | TKO | ||||||||||||
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| Murilo Bustamante | SUB | ||||||||||||
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| Masanori Suda | 3:20 | ||||||||||||
Lightweight Tournament Bracket
[edit]| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
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| Hayato Sakurai | TKO | ||||||||||||
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| Jens Pulver | 8:56 | ||||||||||||
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| Hayato Sakurai | UD | ||||||||||||
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| Joachim Hansen | 20:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Joachim Hansen | DD | ||||||||||||
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| Yves Edwards | 20:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Hayato Sakurai | 3:56 | ||||||||||||
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| Takanori Gomi | KO | ||||||||||||
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| Takanori Gomi | SUB | ||||||||||||
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| Tatsuya Kawajiri | 7:42 | ||||||||||||
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| Takanori Gomi | UD | ||||||||||||
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| Luiz Azeredo | 20:00 | ||||||||||||
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| Luiz Azeredo | KO | ||||||||||||
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| Naoyuki Kotani | 0:11 | ||||||||||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Pride 29 - Fists of Fire". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Pride - Bushido 6". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014.
- ^ "Pride FC - Total Elimination 2005". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Pride - Bushido 7". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014.
- ^ "Pride FC - Critical Countdown 2005". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Pride - Bushido 8". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014.
- ^ "Fightland". Archived from the original on September 22, 2013.
- ^ "Pride FC - Final Conflict 2005". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Pride - Bushido 9". Sherdog. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014.
- ^ "Pride 30 - Fully Loaded". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Pride FC - Shockwave 2005". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014.
2005 in Pride FC
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2005 in Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC) encompassed ten major events held across Japan from February to December, representing a pinnacle of the promotion's global popularity and featuring elite mixed martial arts competition in heavyweight, middleweight, and lighter divisions.[1] The year was defined by the inaugural 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix, a 16-fighter single-elimination tournament that showcased top talents like Wanderlei Silva, Quinton Jackson, and Dan Henderson, ultimately won by Mauricio "Shogun" Rua after defeating Ricardo Arona in the final via TKO in the first round at Pride Final Conflict 2005 on August 28.[2]
The Grand Prix unfolded over three key events: the opening round of 16 bouts at Pride Total Elimination 2005 on April 23 in Osaka Dome, where fighters like Rua advanced by knocking out Quinton Jackson and Arona defeated Dean Lister by unanimous decision; the quarterfinals at Pride Critical Countdown 2005 on June 26 in Saitama Super Arena, highlighted by Rua's unanimous decision victory over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira; and the semifinals and final at Final Conflict, which also included Fedor Emelianenko's unanimous decision win (29-28 x3) over Mirko Filipović in a heavyweight title defense, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight bouts and most significant matches in MMA history.[3][4][5][6] Complementing the tournament, Pride 30: Fully Loaded on October 23 delivered the first installment of the iconic rivalry between middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva and Quinton Jackson, with Silva securing a third-round KO.[7]
The Pride Bushido series, focused on weights up to 185 pounds, produced additional highlights across four events, including Bushido 9 on September 25, which launched the 2005 Welterweight and Lightweight Grand Prix tournaments with opening-round wins for entrants like Takanori Gomi and Hayato Sakurai.[8] The year culminated at Pride Shockwave 2005 on December 31 in Saitama Super Arena, where Gomi claimed the inaugural lightweight title via second-round TKO against Sakurai in the Lightweight Grand Prix final and Dan Henderson won the inaugural welterweight title via split decision over Murilo Bustamante in the Welterweight Grand Prix final, while Emelianenko defended his heavyweight championship with a first-round submission of Zuluzinho.[9] Overall, 2005 solidified Pride FC's reputation for high-stakes spectacles, drawing massive crowds and influencing the sport's evolution amid growing international interest.[10]
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua emerged as the tournament winner, defeating Arona in the final via a dominant display of ground-and-pound after securing top position early. Rua's path highlighted his versatility, as he overcame power striker Jackson with ruthless leg kicks and stomps, outlasted grappler Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a grueling stand-up battle, and overwhelmed kickboxer Overeem with superior clinch work and transitions. A key upset came in the semifinals when grappling ace Arona neutralized champion Silva's aggression to advance via decision, denying a potential all-Brazilian final rematch. The event underscored Pride's emphasis on endurance, with several decisions reflecting the tournament's taxing schedule, and cemented Rua's status as a generational talent through his four victories in four months.[44][3][45][4][5][2]
In the quarterfinals, Henderson delivered a shocking early stoppage against Chonan, a flying knee specialist, with a flurry of ground-and-pound that highlighted his wrestling base and power punching.[47] Gono outpointed Acácio in a grappling-heavy affair, while Bustamante and Filho, both BTT products, submitted their opponents efficiently with armbars, underscoring Brazilian jiu-jitsu's dominance in the division. The semifinals saw Henderson extend his streak with a clean knockout of Gono, landing a straight right amid a scramble, and Bustamante advancing via brutal soccer kicks to a fatigued Minowa, who had replaced an injured Paulo Filho.[46] These outcomes set up a stylistic clash in the final between Henderson's Olympic-level wrestling and Bustamante's submission expertise.
The championship bout at Shockwave 2005 was a grueling three-round war, with Henderson controlling the wrestling exchanges and landing heavier strikes, though Bustamante threatened with takedowns and ground control. Judges awarded a narrow split decision to Henderson (29-28, 29-28, 28-29), making him the tournament winner and inaugural Pride Welterweight Champion. Henderson's undefeated run—three victories in 28 days—solidified his status as a two-division threat, having previously held the middleweight title, and positioned him for future high-profile defenses. The tournament's success established the welterweight class as a cornerstone of Pride's Bushido series, influencing subsequent grands prix and attracting top global talent to the 183-pound limit.[15]
The final took place at Pride Shockwave 2005 on December 31, 2005, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Gomi claimed the tournament victory and the Pride lightweight title with a stunning knockout of Sakurai at 3:36 of Round 1, landing a perfectly timed right hand that highlighted his explosive striking power. This win solidified Gomi as the division's premier fighter and set the stage for future defenses, while exposing Sakurai's vulnerability to power punches despite his technical prowess. The tournament's blend of knockouts, submissions, and decisions underscored the lightweight class's potential for diverse, high-impact bouts in Pride FC.
Attendance figures represent announced numbers from official event reports.[49][50]
The results highlighted dominant performances from Brazilian and Eastern European fighters, with Filipović's quick knockout victory over Coleman underscoring his striking prowess in the division.[16][36] Japanese representatives like Tamura and Nakamura secured early stoppages, contributing to the event's emphasis on rapid finishes.[16]
All results sourced from official event records.[17][37] The undercard showcased submission-heavy action, with four of the six preliminary fights ending in armbars or chokes, underscoring the grappling prowess of fighters like Paulo Filho, who extended his undefeated streak to 9-0.[17] This event reinforced Bushido's role in promoting diverse weight classes beyond Pride's heavyweight focus.[37]
All fights adhered to Bushido regulations without advancing any Grand Prix brackets, positioning the event as preparatory filler amid Pride's 2005 tournament season.[18]
This card highlighted welterweight and middleweight prospects, with victories for Daniel Acacio in his Pride debut against Kazuo Misaki, Denis Kang over Andrei Semenov, and Kazuki Okubo submitting Ryuichi Murata, all of whom demonstrated strong potential for progression in Pride's competitive divisions.[19][](https://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-Bushido-
Overview
Yearly Summary
2005 marked a pinnacle in the history of Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC), a leading mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan, as it hosted 10 major events spanning from February to December, showcasing its dominance in the sport during its ninth year of operation.[11] This period represented the promotion's zenith in terms of production scale and audience engagement, with events drawing massive crowds at iconic venues like the Saitama Super Arena and Osaka Dome, underscoring Pride FC's established position as a global spectacle in MMA.[12] Pride FC's programming in 2005 centered on its signature Grand Prix tournaments, which emphasized multi-fighter brackets to crown division champions, alongside key title defenses that highlighted top contenders from around the world. Amid rising international attention, particularly from North American audiences tuning in via emerging broadcast deals, the promotion balanced its Japanese roots with broader appeal through diverse fighter rosters featuring Brazilian jiu-jitsu experts, American wrestlers, and Japanese striking specialists.[13] The year's structure reflected Pride FC's commitment to high-stakes competition, culminating in memorable clashes that elevated the sport's visibility. A defining theme of 2005 was the expansion into lower weight classes, with the introduction of dedicated Welterweight (83 kg) and Lightweight (73 kg) Grand Prix tournaments under the Pride Bushido ruleset, alongside the flagship Middleweight (93 kg) event, fostering deeper talent pools and high-profile intercontinental matchups.[14] These initiatives not only diversified the promotion's offerings but also spotlighted emerging stars in lighter divisions previously underrepresented in Pride's open-weight and heavyweight focus. The 10 events collectively featured 98 fights, averaging nearly 10 bouts per card.[11] The year's Grand Prix tournaments and title bouts produced defining moments, including crowning new champions in multiple divisions.[15]Statistical Highlights
In 2005, Pride FC hosted 10 events, marking a consistent schedule throughout the year with gatherings spaced roughly every one to two months. All events occurred exclusively in Japan, underscoring the promotion's deep roots in the domestic market, with venues concentrated in urban centers for large crowds. The Saitama Super Arena in Saitama hosted five events (Pride 29, Critical Countdown 2005, Final Conflict 2005, Pride 30, and Shockwave 2005), while two took place in Tokyo (Bushido 7 at Differ Ariake Arena and Bushido 9 at Ariake Coliseum), and the remaining three were in Yokohama Arena (Bushido 6), Osaka Dome (Total Elimination 2005), and Nagoya Rainbow Hall (Bushido 8).[16][17][3][18][4][19][2][8][7][9] These events encompassed a total of 98 fights, ranging from 7 bouts at Final Conflict 2005 to 14 at Bushido 9. Fights spanned multiple weight classes, with heavyweight contests (over 93 kg) dominating the main cards due to the promotion's emphasis on high-impact striking exchanges; for instance, Pride 29 featured three heavyweight bouts, including the main event between Mirko Filipović and Mark Coleman. Middleweight (93 kg) fights were prominent through the Middleweight Grand Prix, which included 15 dedicated bouts across Total Elimination 2005 (8 opening-round fights), Critical Countdown 2005 (4 quarterfinals), and Final Conflict 2005 (2 semifinals and 1 final). Lighter divisions appeared more frequently on Bushido cards, such as welterweight (83 kg) and lightweight (73 kg) matchups at Bushido 9, which hosted the opening and semifinal rounds of both the Welterweight and Lightweight Grand Prix tournaments.[16][3][4][2][8] Win methods in 2005 reflected Pride FC's aggressive style, with knockouts and technical knockouts emerging as the leading outcomes, followed by submissions and a smaller share of decisions. For example, in Shockwave 2005, 7 of 12 fights ended by KO/TKO, including high-profile stoppages like Hidehiko Yoshida's TKO victory over Naoya Ogawa. Submissions were also prevalent, accounting for notable finishes such as Paulo Filho's armbar over Amar Suloev at Bushido 6. Decisions occurred in about one-third of bouts overall, often in competitive non-tournament fights that went the full distance. The promotion's rules, including 10-minute rounds and no weight-specific gloves, contributed to this distribution, aligning with Pride's career finish rate exceeding 66%.[9][20][21][10] Average fight durations varied by event format but typically hovered around 10 minutes, given the prevalence of early finishes in two- or three-round structures. Notable records included the year's shortest bout, Aleksander Emelianenko's TKO (punches) win over Ricardo Morais at 0:15 of Round 1 during Bushido 6, showcasing the potential for rapid conclusions. Conversely, several fights reached full time, such as the 20-minute unanimous decision in the Maurício "Shogun" Rua vs. Antônio Rogério Nogueira middleweight bout at Critical Countdown 2005. The Middleweight Grand Prix briefly referenced here involved 16 initial participants across its stages, highlighting structured competition amid the year's broader activity.[17][22][4][20]Championships
Title Fights
In 2005, Pride FC hosted four significant title fights across its heavyweight, middleweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions, each carrying high stakes amid the promotion's competitive landscape. These bouts highlighted the intensity of Pride's championship scene, with defending champions and top contenders vying for supremacy in landmark events. The heavyweight defense set a benchmark for elite striking exchanges, while the other three contests crowned inaugural champions in their respective weight classes during the Pride 2005 Grand Prix finals at Shockwave 2005.[23][9] The heavyweight title fight featured champion Fedor Emelianenko (22-1-1) defending against No. 1 contender Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović (16-2-2) at Pride Final Conflict 2005 on August 28 in Saitama, Japan. Emelianenko, undefeated in Pride since his 2002 debut and on a nine-fight win streak in the promotion, sought to solidify his dominance after prior defenses against Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. Filipović, a kickboxing specialist with devastating head kicks and a five-fight winning streak including victories over Kevin Randleman and Ibragim Magomedov, aimed to claim the belt and end Emelianenko's reign. The bout, billed as a clash of unbeatens in their primes, went the full three 10-minute rounds, with Emelianenko edging out a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) through superior grappling control and ground-and-pound despite Filipović's late striking surge. This victory extended Emelianenko's Pride unbeaten streak to 10 fights, reinforcing his status as the division's emperor, while Filipović rebounded with future wins but never captured the heavyweight crown in Pride.[24][25][26] The middleweight title defense pitted champion Wanderlei Silva (27-4-1) against challenger Ricardo Arona (12-3) in a highly anticipated rematch at Pride Shockwave 2005 on December 31 in Saitama, Japan. Silva, the longtime Pride middleweight kingpin with a reputation for aggressive Muay Thai striking and prior defenses against Kazushi Sakuraba and Quinton Jackson, entered seeking redemption after a shocking unanimous decision loss to Arona just four months earlier at Final Conflict 2005, which had snapped his 18-fight unbeaten streak in the division. Arona, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and ADCC world champion with wins over Dean Lister and Kazuhiro Nakamura that year, looked to dethrone Silva and claim the belt outright following his upset semifinal victory in the 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix. The grueling three-round war saw Silva rally with pressure striking to secure a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), retaining his title in a bout noted for its back-and-forth intensity. This outcome avenged Silva's earlier defeat, extended his Pride title reign into 2006, and solidified his legacy as one of the promotion's most feared strikers, while Arona's performance elevated his status as a top grappler despite the loss.[27][28][29] For the inaugural lightweight championship, determined as the final of the 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix, Takanori Gomi (22-2) faced Hayato "Mach" Sakurai (27-6-2) at Pride Shockwave 2005. Gomi, a former Shooto welterweight champion riding a 10-fight win streak with knockouts over Marcus Aurélio and Luiz Azeredo earlier that year, entered as the tournament favorite known for his explosive boxing and wrestling. Sakurai, a Shooto pioneer and Pancrase veteran with recent victories over Sean Sherk and Joachim Hansen to reach the final, brought versatile striking and submission skills honed over two decades in MMA. The fight ended abruptly when Gomi landed a devastating right hand at 3:56 of the first round, knocking out Sakurai to claim the title. This emphatic win marked Gomi as Pride's first lightweight champion, launching a dominant run that included seven more defenses, while Sakurai's resilience in the tournament cemented his role as a Japanese MMA icon despite the quick finish.[30][31] The welterweight title bout, also the 2005 Welterweight Grand Prix final for Pride's first belt at 183 pounds, saw Dan Henderson (18-4) challenge Murilo Bustamante (12-4-1) at Pride Shockwave 2005. Henderson, an Olympic wrestling medalist transitioning from middleweight with tournament wins over Kazuo Misaki and Ryo Chonan that year, leveraged his elite takedown defense and right hand against Bustamante's Brazilian jiu-jitsu expertise. Bustamante, a former UFC middleweight champion with recent submissions over Ikuhisa Minowa and Joe Riggs, aimed to add Pride gold after reaching the final via decision over Yoshihiro Akiyama. After two intense 10-minute rounds of grappling exchanges and stand-up flurries, Henderson captured the split decision (20-19, 19-20, 20-19) to become the inaugural champion. This victory highlighted Henderson's adaptability across weight classes, setting up dual-title pursuits, while Bustamante's performance underscored his grappling prowess in a razor-close contest that fueled rematch discussions.[32][33]Year-End Champions
At the conclusion of 2005, Pride Fighting Championships recognized champions in four weight divisions, with the heavyweight and middleweight titles held by long-reigning fighters who each made one successful defense during the year, while the welterweight and lightweight titles were newly established and awarded to tournament winners on December 31.[15][9] Fedor Emelianenko remained the heavyweight champion, a title he had held since defeating Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on March 16, 2003, for a total reign duration of approximately two years and nine months by year's end.[23] In 2005, Emelianenko made one title defense, defeating Mirko Filipović by unanimous decision after three rounds at Pride Final Conflict 2005 on August 28, marking his third overall defense and solidifying his undefeated streak in the division. He also competed in a non-title bout against Zuluzinho at Pride Shockwave 2005 but retained the belt without further challenge that year.[34] Wanderlei Silva continued as the middleweight champion, a reign that began with his first-round knockout of Dan Henderson on November 24, 2001, spanning over four years by December 2005.[20] During 2005, Silva made one title defense, defeating Ricardo Arona by split decision after three rounds at Pride Shockwave 2005 on December 31, his fifth overall defense amid a year that included non-title wins over Kazushi Sakuraba and Hidehiko Yoshida.[35] The welterweight division saw its inaugural champion crowned in 2005 through a sixteen-man grand prix tournament, which Dan Henderson won by defeating Murilo Bustamante via split decision in the final at Pride Shockwave 2005 on December 31, establishing his reign from that date with no defenses that year.[15] Similarly, Takanori Gomi became the first lightweight champion in 2005 by winning a sixteen-man grand prix tournament, knocking out Hayato Sakurai in the first round of the final at Pride Shockwave 2005 on December 31 to begin his reign without any defenses by year's end.[15] No divisions were vacant or held interim champions at the close of 2005.[15]| Division | Champion | Reign Start | Duration as of Dec 31, 2005 | 2005 Title Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Fedor Emelianenko | March 16, 2003 | ~2 years, 9 months | 1 (vs. Mirko Filipović) |
| Middleweight | Wanderlei Silva | November 24, 2001 | ~4 years, 1 month | 1 (vs. Ricardo Arona) |
| Welterweight | Dan Henderson | December 31, 2005 | 0 days | 0 |
| Lightweight | Takanori Gomi | December 31, 2005 | 0 days | 0 |
Fighter Debuts
List of Debuts
The following fighters made their promotional debut for Pride Fighting Championships during 2005, spanning various events throughout the year. This list includes key details such as the debut event and date, opponent, outcome, method of victory or defeat (with round and time where applicable), and weight class.[36][37][38]| Fighter | Event and Date | Opponent | Outcome | Method, Round, Time | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliev Makhmud | Pride 29: Fists of Fire, February 20, 2005 | Kiyoshi Tamura | Loss | TKO (punches), R1, 7:09 | Middleweight |
| Daniel Acacio | Pride Bushido 6, April 3, 2005 | Daiju Takase | Win | TKO (soccer kicks), R2, 3:34 | Welterweight |
| Denis Kang | Pride Bushido 6, April 3, 2005 | Takahiro Oba | Win | Submission (armbar), R1, 4:26 | Middleweight |
| Andrei Semenov | Pride Bushido 8, July 17, 2005 | Denis Kang | Loss | Decision (unanimous), 2R, 15:00 | Welterweight |
| Daisuke Sugie | Pride Bushido 8, July 17, 2005 | Josh Thomson | Loss | Submission (kneebar), R1, 4:35 | Lightweight |
| Dong Sik Yoon | Pride Total Elimination 2005, April 23, 2005 | Kazushi Sakuraba | Loss | TKO (punches), R1, 0:38 | Welterweight |
| Alexandru Lungu | Pride 30, October 23, 2005 | James Thompson | Loss | TKO (knees and punches), R1, 2:13 | Openweight |
| David Abbott | Pride Final Conflict 2005, August 28, 2005 | Hidehiko Yoshida | Loss | Submission (single wing choke), R1, 7:40 | Openweight |
| Phil Baroni | Pride Bushido 7, May 22, 2005 | Ikuhisa Minowa | Win | TKO (soccer kicks), R2, 2:04 | Middleweight |
Notable Debut Performances
In 2005, Pride FC saw several fighters make impactful debuts that highlighted emerging talent across weight classes, particularly in the Bushido series of events, which emphasized a blend of striking, grappling, and soccer kicks under modified rules. These performances not only showcased individual skills but also signaled the promotion's growing international appeal by integrating wrestlers, strikers, and grapplers from diverse backgrounds. Denis Kang marked a promising entry into Pride FC with his debut at Pride Bushido 6 on April 3, 2005, where he submitted Takahiro Oba via armbar at 4:26 of the first round. Kang's dominant wrestling control allowed him to neutralize Oba's attacks and transition seamlessly to the finish, demonstrating technical grappling that positioned him as a future middleweight contender in subsequent events.[37] Daniel Acacio also debuted strongly at the same event, earning a second-round TKO victory over veteran grappler Daiju Takase via soccer kicks at 3:34. Acacio's relentless aggressive style overwhelmed Takase with heavy striking exchanges, establishing him as a dynamic welterweight presence capable of pressuring established opponents early in his Pride tenure.[37] Phil Baroni delivered a memorable debut at Pride Bushido 7 on May 22, 2005, securing a second-round TKO over Ikuhisa Minowa at 2:04 with soccer kicks following a grueling ground battle. Baroni's explosive power and resilience in stand-up exchanges against the durable Minowa underscored his potential as a high-impact middleweight, injecting aggressive American boxing into Pride's roster.[41] These standout debuts significantly bolstered Pride FC's roster depth, especially in the middleweight and welterweight divisions under Bushido rulesets, by introducing versatile fighters who adapted quickly to the promotion's fast-paced, soccer-kick-inclusive format and set the stage for deeper tournament involvement later in the year.[42]Grand Prix Tournaments
Middleweight Grand Prix
The 2005 Pride FC Middleweight Grand Prix was a prestigious 16-man single-elimination tournament contested at a 205-pound (93 kg) limit, designed to crown the promotion's top middleweight talent through high-stakes matchups. Spanning three major events, the tournament showcased a stacked field of international stars, including established champions, judo Olympians, and rising Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialists, making it one of Pride's most competitive brackets. The opening round took place on April 23 at Pride Total Elimination 2005 in Osaka, Japan, with the eight victors advancing to the quarterfinals on June 26 at Pride Critical Countdown 2005 in Saitama, Japan; the semifinals and final followed on August 28 at Pride Final Conflict 2005, also in Saitama.[43][3] The 16 participants included Pride middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva (Brazil), former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson (USA), Olympic judo gold medalist Hidehiko Yoshida (Japan), two-time ADCC champion Ricardo Arona (Brazil), judo world champion Kazuhiro Nakamura (Japan), Greco-Roman wrestling standout Dan Henderson (USA), former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman (USA), judo specialist Kazushi Sakuraba (Japan), K-1 kickboxing star Alistair Overeem (Netherlands), former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort (Brazil), multiple-time sambo world champion Igor Vovchanchyn (Ukraine), Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Brazil), Pancrase veteran Yuki Kondo (Japan), wrestler Dean Lister (USA), and South Korean judoka Yoon Dong-sik. This diverse roster featured a mix of striking powerhouses, grappling experts, and hybrid fighters, setting the stage for dramatic clashes.[43][3] The tournament bracket progressed as follows, with all fights under Pride's standard rules allowing soccer kicks, stomps, and knees to grounded opponents.| Round | Matchup | Result | Method | Time/Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Round (April 23, 2005) | Wanderlei Silva vs. Hidehiko Yoshida | Silva def. Yoshida | Decision (split) | 3 rounds |
| Mauricio Rua vs. Quinton Jackson | Rua def. Jackson | TKO (soccer kicks) | 4:47 / Round 1 | |
| Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Dan Henderson | Nogueira def. Henderson | Submission (armbar) | 8:05 / Round 1 | |
| Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Yoon Dong-sik | Sakuraba def. Yoon | TKO (punches) | 0:38 / Round 1 | |
| Alistair Overeem vs. Vitor Belfort | Overeem def. Belfort | Submission (guillotine choke) | 9:36 / Round 1 | |
| Igor Vovchanchyn vs. Yuki Kondo | Vovchanchyn def. Kondo | Decision (unanimous) | 3 rounds | |
| Ricardo Arona vs. Dean Lister | Arona def. Lister | Decision (unanimous) | 3 rounds | |
| Kazuhiro Nakamura vs. Kevin Randleman | Nakamura def. Randleman | Decision (unanimous) | 3 rounds | |
| Quarterfinals (June 26, 2005) | Wanderlei Silva vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura | Silva def. Nakamura | KO (upkick and punches) | 5:24 / Round 1 |
| Ricardo Arona vs. Kazushi Sakuraba | Arona def. Sakuraba | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4:21 / Round 2 | |
| Mauricio Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira | Rua def. Nogueira | Decision (unanimous) | 3 rounds | |
| Alistair Overeem vs. Igor Vovchanchyn | Overeem def. Vovchanchyn | TKO (body kick and punches) | 3:53 / Round 1 | |
| Semifinals (August 28, 2005) | Mauricio Rua vs. Alistair Overeem | Rua def. Overeem | TKO (punches) | 6:42 / Round 1 |
| Ricardo Arona vs. Wanderlei Silva | Arona def. Silva | Decision (unanimous) | 10:00 / Round 2 | |
| Final (August 28, 2005) | Mauricio Rua vs. Ricardo Arona | Rua def. Arona | TKO (punches) | 2:54 / Round 1 |
Welterweight Grand Prix
The 2005 Welterweight Grand Prix marked the inaugural tournament in Pride FC's new 183-pound (83 kg) weight class, contested under Bushido rules that permitted soccer kicks, stomps, and knees to a grounded opponent while prohibiting elbows. This 8-man single-elimination bracket introduced a structured competition for lighter fighters, distinct from Pride's openweight and middleweight events, and aimed to crown the promotion's first welterweight champion. The tournament spanned two events, with all quarterfinal and semifinal bouts held on September 25, 2005, at Pride Bushido 9 in Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum, drawing 10,775 spectators.[8] The final took place on December 31, 2005, at Pride Shockwave 2005 in Saitama Super Arena before 41,000 fans.[9] The eight original participants included a mix of established grapplers, strikers, and rising talents from Brazil, Japan, and the United States, reflecting Pride's international roster. They were former UFC Middleweight Champion Murilo Bustamante (Brazil), Pancrase veteran Dan Henderson (USA), Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Paulo Filho (Brazil), Japanese judoka Ryo Chonan (Japan), Akihiro Gono (Japan), Daniel Acácio (Brazil), Masanori Suda (Japan), and Ryuta Sakurai (Japan). The bracket was seeded loosely based on prior records and hype, with no byes. Quarterfinal matchups emphasized grappling exchanges, as four of the eight victors secured finishes via submission or strikes in the opening round.[46]Tournament Bracket
| Round | Matchup | Result | Method | Round/Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal 1 | Dan Henderson vs. Ryo Chonan | Henderson wins | TKO (punches) | 1 / 0:22 | Bushido 9 |
| Quarterfinal 2 | Akihiro Gono vs. Daniel Acácio | Gono wins | Decision (unanimous) | 2 / 10:00 | Bushido 9 |
| Quarterfinal 3 | Murilo Bustamante vs. Masanori Suda | Bustamante wins | Submission (armbar) | 1 / 3:20 | Bushido 9 |
| Quarterfinal 4 | Paulo Filho vs. Ryuta Sakurai | Filho wins | Submission (armbar) | 1 / 3:49 | Bushido 9 |
| Semifinal 1 | Dan Henderson vs. Akihiro Gono | Henderson wins | KO (punch) | 1 / 7:58 | Bushido 9 |
| Semifinal 2 | Murilo Bustamante vs. Ikuhisa Minowa | Bustamante wins | TKO (soccer kicks) | 1 / 9:51 | Bushido 9 |
| Final | Dan Henderson vs. Murilo Bustamante | Henderson wins | Decision (split) | 3 / 10:00 | Shockwave 2005 |
Lightweight Grand Prix
The 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix was an 8-man single-elimination tournament organized by Pride Fighting Championships to highlight the 73 kg (161 lb) division and determine its top contender.[48] It featured a mix of established Japanese stars and international prospects, showcasing fast-paced striking and grappling exchanges that helped elevate the lightweight class within Pride's roster.[8] The tournament structure compressed the quarterfinals and semifinals into one event for efficiency, building anticipation for the year-end finale.[46] The eight participants included Japanese standouts Hayato Sakurai and Takanori Gomi, American Jens Pulver and Yves Edwards, Norwegian Joachim Hansen, Brazilian Luiz Azeredo, and Japanese Naoyuki Kotani and Tatsuya Kawajiri. The opening round consisted of four quarterfinal bouts held at Pride FC: Bushido 9 on September 25, 2005, at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. In the first quarterfinal, Hayato Sakurai defeated Jens Pulver via TKO (knees and punches) at 8:56 of Round 1.[48] Joachim Hansen advanced by outpointing Yves Edwards via split decision after two rounds. Takanori Gomi submitted Tatsuya Kawajiri with a rear-naked choke at 7:42 of Round 1 in a high-stakes all-Japanese matchup.[48] Luiz Azeredo quickly knocked out Naoyuki Kotani with a knee at just 0:11 into Round 1.[46] The semifinals followed immediately at the same event. Sakurai edged Hansen via unanimous decision over two rounds, relying on superior wrestling control to secure his spot in the final.[8] Gomi outworked Azeredo to win by unanimous decision, using effective takedown defense and ground strikes to dominate the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist.[48]| Round | Fight | Result | Method | Round/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Hayato Sakurai vs. Jens Pulver | Sakurai wins | TKO (knees and punches) | 1 / 8:56 |
| Quarterfinal | Joachim Hansen vs. Yves Edwards | Hansen wins | Split decision | 2 / 5:00 |
| Quarterfinal | Takanori Gomi vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri | Gomi wins | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 / 7:42 |
| Quarterfinal | Luiz Azeredo vs. Naoyuki Kotani | Azeredo wins | KO (knee) | 1 / 0:11 |
| Semifinal | Hayato Sakurai vs. Joachim Hansen | Sakurai wins | Unanimous decision | 2 / 5:00 |
| Semifinal | Takanori Gomi vs. Luiz Azeredo | Gomi wins | Unanimous decision | 2 / 5:00 |
Events
Event Schedule
The 2005 Pride FC schedule consisted of 10 events, spanning standard numbered shows, Bushido-branded events under a modified ruleset emphasizing soccer kicks and knees to grounded opponents, and Grand Prix tournament rounds for the middleweight division. These events were held exclusively in Japan, primarily at major arenas in Saitama, Osaka, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagoya.[12]| Event Name | Japanese Name | Date | Venue | City | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pride 29: Fists of Fire | - | February 20, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama | 22,047 |
| Pride FC: Bushido 6 | - | April 3, 2005 | Yokohama Arena | Yokohama | 8,000 |
| Pride FC: Total Elimination 2005 (Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round) | - | April 23, 2005 | Osaka Dome | Osaka | 43,000 |
| Pride FC: Bushido 7 | - | May 22, 2005 | Ariake Coliseum | Tokyo | 8,861 |
| Pride FC: Critical Countdown 2005 (Middleweight Grand Prix Second Round) | - | June 26, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama | 45,102 |
| Pride FC: Bushido 8 | - | July 17, 2005 | Nagoya Rainbow Hall | Nagoya | 9,784 |
| Pride FC: Final Conflict 2005 (Middleweight Grand Prix Finals) | - | August 28, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama | 47,629 |
| Pride FC: Bushido 9 (Lightweight Grand Prix Opening Round) | - | September 25, 2005 | Ariake Coliseum | Tokyo | 10,775 |
| Pride 30: Fully Loaded | Starting Over | October 23, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama | 23,000 |
| Pride FC: Shockwave 2005 | Otokomatsuri - Itadaki | December 31, 2005 | Saitama Super Arena | Saitama | 49,801 |
Pride 29: Fists of Fire
Pride 29: Fists of Fire was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Pride Fighting Championships, held on February 20, 2005, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.[16][36] The event drew an attendance of 22,047 spectators and consisted of ten non-title bouts across various weight classes, contested under standard Pride FC rules, which included three five-minute rounds for non-main event fights and a ten-minute first round for the main event, with no weight limits enforced.[16] As the first Pride FC event of 2005, it served as a non-tournament card that showcased a blend of established international talent and Japanese fighters, setting the stage for the year's Grand Prix competitions.[36][16] The event's fight card featured high-profile matchups, with the main event pitting heavyweight contender Mirko Filipović against former UFC champion Mark Coleman. All bouts ended decisively, with eight of the ten fights concluding in the first round via knockout or submission.[16]| Weight Class | Winner | Opponent | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight (Main Event) | Mirko Filipović | Mark Coleman | KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:40 |
| Heavyweight | Quinton Jackson | Murilo Rua | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Heavyweight | Antônio Rogério Nogueira | Alistair Overeem | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Heavyweight | Kiyoshi Tamura | Makhmud Aliev | TKO (Retirement) | 1 | 7:09 |
| Heavyweight | Sergei Kharitonov | Choi Mu-Bae | KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:24 |
| Heavyweight | Kazuhiro Nakamura | Stefan Leko | KO (Punches) | 1 | 0:54 |
| Heavyweight | Igor Vovchanchyn | Kazuo Takahashi | KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:10 |
| Middleweight | Maurício Rua | Hiromitsu Kanehara | KO (Stomp) | 1 | 1:40 |
| Heavyweight | Fabrício Werdum | Tom Erikson | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 5:11 |
| Middleweight | Mario Sperry | Hirotaka Yokoi | TKO (Knees to the Body) | 1 | 9:08 |
Pride FC: Bushido 6
Pride FC: Bushido 6 was a mixed martial arts event held on April 3, 2005, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.[17][37] The card featured ten bouts under Bushido rules, which permitted strikes such as soccer kicks to a grounded opponent, stomps, and knees to the head of a downed fighter, distinguishing it from standard Pride rulesets.[17] These rules emphasized aggressive, open-style fighting in a two-round format of 10 minutes each, with a possible five-minute extension.[37] As the first Bushido event of 2005, it served as a platform to showcase lighter-weight and middleweight talents alongside heavyweight attractions, highlighting technical grappling and striking exchanges.[17] The main event pitted Pride heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko against Tsuyoshi Kosaka, ending in a first-round TKO due to doctor stoppage at 10:00 after Emelianenko inflicted significant damage with ground-and-pound.[17][37] In a co-main bout, Ikuhisa Minowa submitted Gilbert Yvel with a toe hold just 1:10 into the first round, capitalizing on Yvel's aggressive style.[17] Other notable action included Aleksander Emelianenko's blistering 15-second knockout of Ricardo Morais via punches and Daniel Acácio's second-round TKO of Daiju Takase using soccer kicks at 3:34, exemplifying the rules' impact on finishes.[37] The full results are as follows:| Bout | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event: Heavyweight | Fedor Emelianenko | Tsuyoshi Kosaka | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 1 | 10:00 |
| Heavyweight | Ikuhisa Minowa | Gilbert Yvel | Submission (Toe Hold) | 1 | 1:10 |
| Middleweight | Murilo Bustamante | Ryuta Sakurai | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Heavyweight | Aleksander Emelianenko | Ricardo Morais | KO (Punches) | 1 | 0:15 |
| Middleweight | Daniel Acácio | Daiju Takase | TKO (Soccer Kicks) | 2 | 3:34 |
| Welterweight | Luiz Azeredo | Luiz Firmino | Split Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Lightweight | Marcus Aurelio | Daisuke Nakamura | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Light Heavyweight | Dean Lister | Akira Shoji | Submission (Triangle Choke) | 1 | 3:13 |
| Middleweight | Paulo Filho | Amar Suloev | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:22 |
| Middleweight | Denis Kang | Takahiro Oba | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:24 |
Pride FC: Bushido 7
Pride FC: Bushido 7 was a mixed martial arts event held on May 22, 2005, at the Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, under the Pride Bushido ruleset, which permitted strikes to the head of a grounded opponent, stomps, and soccer kicks while emphasizing two-round bouts typically lasting 10 minutes each.[18] This mid-year card served as a bridge in the Pride Fighting Championships' 2005 schedule, featuring non-tournament matchups to build momentum toward upcoming Grand Prix events, with a focus on welterweight and middleweight divisions.[41] The event showcased a mix of international talent, including Japanese stars and American imports, resulting in a high finish rate through knockouts and submissions. The main event pitted Pride lightweight champion Takanori Gomi against Brazilian challenger Luiz Azeredo, where Gomi secured a dominant knockout victory via punches at 3:46 of the first round, reinforcing his status as a top lightweight contender.[18] In the co-main event, American Phil Baroni overcame Japanese fighter Ikuhisa Minowa with a TKO from stomps at 2:04 of the second round, highlighting Baroni's aggressive striking style in his Pride debut.[51] Other notable outcomes included Ryo Chonan's unanimous decision win over Antonio Schembri after two rounds, demonstrating Chonan's grappling control, and Tatsuya Kawajiri's TKO stoppage against In Seok Kim due to corner intervention at 3:28 of the first round.[52] The undercard delivered quick finishes, such as Jens Pulver's knockout punch against Tomomi Iwama just 1:00 into the first round and Charles Bennett's punch knockout of Yoshiro Maeda at 1:55 of the opener, underscoring the event's emphasis on explosive action.[18] Decisions rounded out the card, with Akihiro Gono and Hayato Sakurai both earning unanimous victories over Crosley Gracie and Milton Vieira, respectively, after full two-round bouts.[41] Aaron Riley closed the preliminary fights with a spectacular head kick knockout of Michihiro Omigawa at 6:00 of the first round, while Yves Edwards submitted Yoshitomi Mishima via armbar at 4:36 of their bout.[52]| Fighter | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takanori Gomi | Luiz Azeredo | Win | KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:46 |
| Phil Baroni | Ikuhisa Minowa | Win | TKO (Stomps) | 2 | 2:04 |
| Ryo Chonan | Antonio Schembri | Win | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 10:00 |
| Tatsuya Kawajiri | In Seok Kim | Win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 1 | 3:28 |
| Akihiro Gono | Crosley Gracie | Win | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 10:00 |
| Hayato Sakurai | Milton Vieira | Win | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 10:00 |
| Aaron Riley | Michihiro Omigawa | Win | KO (Head Kick) | 1 | 6:00 |
| Yves Edwards | Yoshitomi Mishima | Win | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:36 |
| Jens Pulver | Tomomi Iwama | Win | KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:00 |
| Charles Bennett | Yoshiro Maeda | Win | KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:55 |
Pride FC: Total Elimination 2005
Pride FC: Total Elimination 2005 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Pride Fighting Championships on April 23, 2005, at the Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan.[53] The event drew a record-breaking attendance of 43,000 spectators, marking the largest crowd in Pride FC history at the time.[3] All eight bouts served as the opening round of the 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix, featuring a single-elimination tournament format for fighters in the 93 kg (205 lb) weight class.[53] The fight results were as follows:- Wanderlei Silva defeated Hidehiko Yoshida by split decision after three rounds.[53]
- Mauricio Rua defeated Quinton Jackson by TKO (soccer kicks) at 4:47 of the first round.[53]
- Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Dong Sik Yoon by KO (punches) at 0:38 of the first round.[53]
- Antônio Rogério Nogueira defeated Dan Henderson by submission (armbar) at 8:05 of the first round.[53]
- Alistair Overeem defeated Vitor Belfort by submission (guillotine choke) at 9:36 of the first round.[53]
- Kazuhiro Nakamura defeated Kevin Randleman by unanimous decision after three rounds.[53]
- Ricardo Arona defeated Dean Lister by unanimous decision after three rounds.[53]
- Igor Vovchanchyn defeated Yuki Kondo by unanimous decision after three rounds.[53]
Pride FC: Critical Countdown 2005
Pride FC: Critical Countdown 2005 was a mixed martial arts event held on June 26, 2005, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, drawing an attendance of 45,102 spectators.[54] The event operated under standard Pride Fighting Championships rules, featuring three 10-minute rounds for non-title bouts and a 20-minute opening round followed by two 5-minute rounds for select matches. In addition to hosting the quarterfinals of the 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix, it included four non-tournament bouts that showcased established heavyweights and veterans, contributing to the promotion's reputation for high-stakes action.[55] The undercard opened with Sergei Kharitonov defeating Pedro Rizzo by technical knockout via soccer kicks and punches at 2:02 of the first round, highlighting Kharitonov's striking power against the Brazilian kickboxer. This was followed by Mirko Filipović securing a knockout victory over Ibragim Magomedov with a body kick at 3:53 of the first round, a finish that underscored Filipović's precision in targeting vulnerabilities. In a grappling-heavy matchup, Kiyoshi Tamura outpointed Makoto Takimoto via unanimous decision after three rounds, relying on his technical prowess to control the pace against the Olympian wrestler. The non-GP portion concluded with Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira stopping Paweł Nastula by technical knockout due to punches at 8:38 of the first round, as Nogueira's ground-and-pound overwhelmed the judoka. The Middleweight Grand Prix quarterfinals were: Wanderlei Silva def. Kazushi Sakuraba by KO (punches) at 2:22 of Round 1; Maurício Rua def. Antônio Rogério Nogueira by unanimous decision (20-19, 20-19, 20-19) after 3 rounds; Ricardo Arona def. Kazuhiro Nakamura by unanimous decision (20-18, 20-19, 20-19) after 2 rounds; Alistair Overeem def. Igor Vovchanchyn by TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:37 of Round 2. (Detailed bracket in Grand Prix Tournaments section.)[55] These fights built anticipation for the Middleweight Grand Prix semifinals and final later in the year, emphasizing Pride's blend of tournament progression and standalone attractions to maintain viewer engagement ahead of the decisive stages.[43] The event's undercard results reinforced the promotion's depth in the heavyweight division, setting the stage for further rivalries in subsequent shows.Pride FC: Bushido 8
Pride FC: Bushido 8 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Pride Fighting Championships organization, held on July 17, 2005, at Nagoya Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.[38] The event attracted 9,784 spectators and consisted of 11 bouts contested under Pride's Bushido ruleset, which allowed advanced ground strikes such as soccer kicks, stomps, and knees to the head of a grounded opponent, distinguishing it from standard MMA regulations.[56][19] As a standalone card following the middleweight Grand Prix quarterfinals earlier in the year, Bushido 8 emphasized emerging talents in welterweight and middleweight divisions, featuring international matchups to highlight prospects for future title contention.[38] The event's main bout pitted lightweight contender Takanori Gomi against Jean Silva, with Gomi securing a unanimous decision victory after two 10-minute rounds, extending his winning streak and solidifying his status as a top lightweight.[19] In the co-main event, Phil Baroni defeated Ryo Chonan via knockout punches at 1:40 of the first round, marking a significant win for Baroni in the middleweight division.[38] Other notable performances included Ikuhisa Minowa's submission win over Kimo Leopoldo via Achilles hold at 3:11 of the first round, showcasing Minowa's grappling prowess in an openweight matchup.[56] The full fight card results are as follows:| Weight Class | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Takanori Gomi | Jean Silva | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Middleweight | Phil Baroni | Ryo Chonan | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:40 |
| Openweight | Ikuhisa Minowa | Kimo Leopoldo | Submission (Achilles Lock) | 1 | 3:11 |
| Lightweight | Tatsuya Kawajiri | Luiz Firmino | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Middleweight | Daniel Acacio | Kazuo Misaki | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Lightweight | Joachim Hansen | Masakazu Imanari | KO (Knee) | 1 | 2:34 |
| Openweight | James Thompson | Sentoryu | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:31 |
| Middleweight | Kazuki Okubo | Ryuichi Murata | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 9:30 |
| Lightweight | Marcus Aurelio | Jutaro Nakao | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Middleweight | Denis Kang | Andrei Semenov | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 10:00 |
| Lightweight | Josh Thomson | Daisuke Sugie | Submission (Kneebar) | 1 | 2:35 |
References
- https://en.wikinews.org/wiki/PRIDE_Critical_Countdown_2005_results