Topic: RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015

RIZIN FIGHTING: DAY 3 DISCUSSION THREAD

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skelliher
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12.30.2015 | 1:21 PM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points   |   372nd Place

Fedor returns in the wee hours of the morning. 

Again, if anyone (I'm looking at you Grizz and JK) wants to toss results in before I'm awake, feel free!

Let's get weird!

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RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015
  • Thursday 12.31.2015 at 01:00 AM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Spike TV (tape-delayed)
  • Name: RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015: Day 2
  • Also Known As: RIZIN FF: Iza Saltation
  • Promotion: RIZIN Fighting Federation
  • Tapology Accounts: RIZINFF
  • Ownership: Nobuyuki Sakakibara
  • Venue: Saitama Super Arena
  • Location: Saitama, Japan
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • TV Announcers: Jimmy Smith, Sean Grande
  • Attendance: 18,365
  • TV Ratings: 156,000
  • Matchmaker: Shingo Kashiwagi
  • MMA Bouts: 11
  • Kickboxing Bouts: 1
  • Promotion Links:
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Bout   Info
Muhammed Lawal   defeats   Jiří Procházka   via KO/TKO, Punch   5:09 Round 1 of 2 Bout Page
Fedor Emelianenko   defeats   Jaideep Singh   via Submission, Punches   3:02 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Kron Gracie   defeats   Erson Yamamoto   via Submission, Triangle Choke   4:58 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Andy Souwer   defeats   Yuichiro Nagashima   via KO/TKO, Punches   5:28 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Baruto Kaito   defeats   Peter Aerts   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 9:00 Total Bout Page
(Shootboxing)   Bob Sapp  defeats  Akebono Taro via Decision, Technical   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Gabrielle Garcia   defeats   Lei’D Tapa   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:36 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
(Kickboxing)   Takeru Segawa  defeats  Yang Ming via KO/TKO, Punches   3:00 Round 2 of 3, 6:00 Total Bout Page
Soo Chul Kim   defeats   Maike Linhares   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 20:00 Total Bout Page
Brennan Ward   defeats   Ken Hasegawa   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   1:52 Round 2 of 3, 11:52 Total Bout Page
Jiří Procházka   defeats   Vadim Nemkov   via KO/TKO, Retirement   10:00 Round 1 of 2 Bout Page
Muhammed Lawal   defeats   Teodoras Aukštuolis   via Decision, Unanimous   2 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rena Kubota   defeats   Jleana Valentino   via Submission, Armbar   3:31 Round 2 of 3, 8:31 Total Bout Page

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K     D
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12.31.2015 | 7:24 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 111th

Only fights I got wrong were Baruto-Aerts and Jiri-Nemkov, don't blame myself for either tho tbh
Kinsalsa
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12.31.2015 | 8:25 AM ET

Man excellent event. It would be interesting to see the fights from the GP play out as regular non tourney fights. Also, don't forget the other Heavyweight 8 man GP champion Oli Thompson who just won at IGF.

* Edited at 12.31.2015, 12:48 PM ET *

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benjaminbrandt
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12.31.2015 | 8:48 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 2 others


"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

benjaminbrandt
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12.31.2015 | 8:59 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 2 others

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

benjaminbrandt
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12.31.2015 | 12:24 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 2 others

Any videos popping up from Inoki?

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

MikeLovesTacos XD
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12.31.2015 | 12:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 126th

This is literally all I can find from

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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12.31.2015 | 1:19 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 126th

Apparently Fedor's next fight (assuming in April) will be announced tomorrow at a press conference. 

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

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12.31.2015 | 1:25 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 16th with 5 others

Hopefully its a real fight and we will see one of the greatest break a ****** sweat in a high level mma fight!

"get some!"

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12.31.2015 | 1:31 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 9 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 140th

R1Z1N FF 2 - FEDOR VS BOB SAPPERTON VS HONG MAN CHI 
                         GABU GARCIA VS AKEBONO
                         WANDERLEI VS CRO COP 3
                         ANDY SOUWER VS MASATO (MMA RULES)
                         SATOSHI ISHII VS CASEY RYBAK

"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

SlongKong
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12.31.2015 | 1:52 PM ET

sick night of fights

rizin is awesone

"I'll fight any man; Any animal. If Jesus were here; I'd fight him too.- Mike Tyson; Downvote me if you want this ****"

jodybanman
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12.31.2015 | 4:32 PM ET

I was completely shocked by the results of the event, none of the matches went exactly like I anticipated.  I deeply regret not watching this event, it was surely one of the greatest events of all time.

"I don't want to have to do this living. I just walk around. I want to be swept off my feet, you know? I want my children to have magical powers. I am prepared for amazing things to happen. I can handle it."

SlongKong
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12.31.2015 | 4:43 PM ET

gloves

should have kept the blue gloves. looked way better.

"I'll fight any man; Any animal. If Jesus were here; I'd fight him too.- Mike Tyson; Downvote me if you want this ****"

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12.31.2015 | 5:48 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 150th

According to Shiroobi the official attendance numbers are 12,214 for Saraba and 18,365 for Iza. Not spectacular but promising numbers if accurate, definitely beyond the attendance level in JMMA the last half decade. It will be interesting to see the TV ratings, those are what will be make or break for RIZIN.

* Edited at 12.31.2015, 5:49 PM ET *

"She be curvin all the locals, must like foreigns and this is when I had the Martin, I was just like Lawrence so wassup"

K     D
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12.31.2015 | 10:20 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 111th

Hopefully the TV numbers will be decent enough, couple stinkers on the cards but tons of fun fights.
MikeLovesTacos XD
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12.31.2015 | 10:30 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 126th

If the traffic all Rizin related videos have gotten online over the last few days is any indication, their numbers should be great. But regardless, people are clearly interested.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

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12.31.2015 | 11:31 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 505 Points   |   149th Place

It seemed like, however slight it was, Japan is generally interested in MMA events again;even if it was for the novelty and nostalgia factor.  Hopefully the hype from the first events can maintain itself.  I personally enjoyed both events and thought that the LHW Grand Prix was a legitimate, competitive tournament with great fighters.

"..."

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01.01.2016 | 1:37 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 9 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 140th

 R1Z1N FF MMA have cemented themselves as big playa in the market of producing international superstars/celebrities, such as, Co nor Mcgregor, Ronda "Conan" Rousey,  Cathal Pendred, Junie Browning,  and Aljamin "1 chainz" Sterling

"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

MikeLovesTacos XD
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01.01.2016 | 2:23 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 126th

^ I hate you.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

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01.01.2016 | 3:04 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 6th with 1 other

Good last event. Fedor had it so easy.

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01.02.2016 | 1:23 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 150th

Word is 7.3% rating for the Iza card which isn't terrible but it's not particularly good either. I know Fuji TV has had low ratings compared to other major networks the last few years which is why they gambled on Sakakibara so hopefully it's higher than their other programming.

* Edited at 01.02.2016, 1:28 AM ET *

"She be curvin all the locals, must like foreigns and this is when I had the Martin, I was just like Lawrence so wassup"

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