Tag: Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday: UFC 29: Defense of the Belts

To finish off their 2000 year, UFC went to Japan once again. Actually in retrospect it’s better put that UFC came to Japan for the last time in the 00’s, as the promotion returned again in 2012. This card, which was stacked for 2000’s UFC standards, was headlined by Yuki Kondo challenging for Tito Ortiz’s … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 29: Defense of the Belts →

Flashback Friday: UFC 28: High Stakes

In UFC’s next show, the promotion went to the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Headlining the show, Kevin Randleman put his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Randy Couture.  Original Event Date: 11/17/00 Quick Results: Bout 1: Ben Earwood def. Chris Lytle via Decision, Unanimous Bout 2: Mark Hughes def. Alex Stiebling via … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 28: High Stakes →

Flashback Friday: Pride 11: Battle of the Rising Sun

Heading to the Osaka Castle Hall in Osaka, Japan, Pride FC held their fifth event of the year “Battle of the Rising Sun.” In the main event, promotional star Kazushi Sakuraba faced American fighter Shannon Ritch. The show also saw the return of recognizable names in the promotion like Masaaki Satake, Igor Vovchanchyn, Gary Goodridge, … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Pride 11: Battle of the Rising Sun →

Flashback Friday: Pride 10: Return of the Warriors

After Pride FC held a smaller event called “New Blood,” the promotion returned for another large venue event titled “Return of the Warriors.” The card saw the return of the promotion’s biggest start at the time, Kazushi Sakuraba. In his last appearance, Sakuraba fought an impressive 90-minute battle against Royce Gracie. He gets paired against … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Pride 10: Return of the Warriors →

Flashback Friday: UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams

Returning to the United States, UFC held UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams. The card had two championship fights. Headlining the card, Kevin Randleman put his UFC Heavyweight Championship on the line against Pedro Rizzo. From the Five Seasons Events Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, here’s the full report of UFC 26. Original Date: … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams →

Flashback Friday: Pride 9: New Blood Full Coverage

After Pride FC finished their first grand prix, they returned to a non-tournament event: Pride FC 9. “New Blood” took place from the Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan. The card saw the return of Igor Vovchanchyn, Gary Goodridge, Akira Shoji, and more. Also, the card saw debuts from soon-to-be UFC fighters Vitor Belfort and Gilbert … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Pride 9: New Blood Full Coverage →

Flashback Friday: Pride FC: 2000 Grand Prix Finals

After Pride FC did the first round of their 2000 Grand Prix in January, the promotion returned on May 1st to find the winner of the tournament. From the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, here’s the Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals. Original Event Date: 5/1/00 Quick Result: Bout 1: Igor Vovchanchyn def. Gary Goodridge via … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Pride FC: 2000 Grand Prix Finals →

Flashback Friday: UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 Full Coverage

Today, we take a look at UFC’s third trip to Japan. Most of the card is Japan versus USA, including appearances from Minowaman, Ron Waterman and Murilo Bustamante.  Frank Shamrock was the previously middleweight (light heavyweight now) champion, however he retired from MMA (for the time being) after defending the belt four times. Looking to … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 Full Coverage →