2006 in Pride FC

The year 2006 was the 10th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2006 had 10 events beginning with, Pride 31 - Unbreakable.

2006 in Pride FC
Information
First dateFebruary 26, 2006
Last dateDecember 31, 2006
Events
Total events10
Fights
Total fights101
Title fights2
Chronology
2005 in Pride2006 in Pride FC2007 in Pride

Title fights

Title fights in 2006
Weight classMethodRoundTimeEventNotes
LightweightTakanori Gomi (c)def.Marcus AurelioDecision (Split)25:00Pride - Bushido 13[a]
HeavyweightFedor Emelianenko (c)def.Mark HuntSubmission (Kimura)18:16Pride FC - Shockwave 2006[b]

Debut Pride FC fighters

The following fighters fought their first Pride FC fight in 2006:

Events list

#EventJapanese nameDate heldVenueCityAttendance
66Pride FC - Shockwave 2006Otoko Matsuri - FumetsuDecember 31, 2006Saitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan48,709
65Pride FC - Bushido 13November 5, 2006Yokohama ArenaYokohama, Japan
64Pride 32 - The Real DealOctober 21, 2006Thomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, Nevada, United States11,727
63Pride FC - Final Conflict AbsoluteSeptember 10, 2006Saitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan
62Pride FC - Bushido 122nd RoundAugust 27, 2006Nagoya Rainbow HallNagoya, Japan
61Pride FC - Critical Countdown AbsoluteJuly 1, 2006Saitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan
60Pride FC - Bushido 11June 4, 2006Saitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan
59Pride FC - Total Elimination AbsoluteMay 5, 2006Osaka DomeOsaka, Japan
58Pride FC - Bushido 10April 2, 2006Ariake ColiseumTokyo, Japan
57Pride 31 - UnbreakableDreamersFebruary 26, 2006Saitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan

Pride 31: Unbreakable

Pride 31
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateFebruary 26, 2006
VenueSaitama Super Arena
CitySaitama
Event chronology
Pride: Shockwave 2005Pride 31Pride: Bushido 10

Pride 31: Unbreakable[1] was an event held on February 26, 2006, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Mark Huntdef. Yosuke NishijimaKO (Punch)31:18
Mark Colemandef. Maurício RuaTKO (Broken Arm)10:49
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueiradef. Kiyoshi TamuraSubmission (Armbar)12:24
Josh Barnettdef. Kazuhiro NakamuraSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)18:10
Alistair Overeemdef. Sergei KharitonovTKO (Knees)15:13
Tsuyoshi Kosakadef. Mario SperryTKO (Punches)11:20
Fabrício Werdumdef. John Olav EinemoDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Quinton Jacksondef. Dong Sik YoonDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Roman Zentsovdef. Pedro RizzoKO (Punch)10:25

Pride FC: Bushido 10

Pride: Bushido 10
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateApril 2, 2006
VenueAriake Coliseum
CityTokyo
Event chronology
Pride 31Pride: Bushido 10Pride: Total Elimination Absolute

Pride FC: Bushido 10[2] was an event held on April 2, 2006, at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Marcus Aureliodef. Takanori GomiTechnical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)14:34
Dan Hendersondef. Kazuo MisakiDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Ikuhisa Minowadef. Paulo Cesar SilvaTKO (Knees)12:23
Phil Baronidef. Yuki KondoKO (Punch)10:25
Akihiro Gonodef. Dae Won KimSubmission (Armbar)19:00
Paulo Filhodef. Murilo RuaDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Joachim Hansendef. Luiz AzeredoKO (Knee)17:09
Denis Kangdef. Mark WeirSubmission (Knees)14:55
Jens Pulverdef. Kenji AraiKO (Soccer Kick)13:59
Mitsuhiro Ishidadef. Paul RodriguezSubmission (Guillotine Choke)12:29
Yves Edwardsdef. Seichi IkemotoDecision (Unanimous)25:00

Pride FC: Total Elimination Absolute

Pride: Total Elimination Absolute
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateMay 5, 2006
VenueOsaka Dome
CityOsaka
Event chronology
Pride: Bushido 10Pride: Total Elimination AbsolutePride: Bushido 11

Pride FC: Total Elimination Absolute[3] was an event held on May 5, 2006, at Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan.

This event featured the first round of Pride's 2006 Open-Weight tournament. Seven tournament matches were held along with one alternate match. The seven winning participants advanced to the second round, Pride Critical Countdown Absolute. The winner of the alternate bout will take the place of any fighter who is unable to participate in subsequent matches.

Pride Heavyweight Champion and 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Fedor Emelianenko was originally set to enter the tournament with a first round bye, but a hand injury prevented him from participating. Wanderlei Silva, then current Pride middleweight champion, received his bye into the second round.

Results

Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
OpenweightHidehiko Yoshidadef.Yosuke NishijimaSubmission (Triangle Choke)12:33
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueiradef.Wagner da Conceicao MartinsSubmission (Armbar)12:17
Mirko Cro Copdef.Ikuhisa MinowaTKO (Punches)11:10
Kazuyuki Fujitadef.James ThompsonKO (Punch)18:25
Josh Barnettdef.Alexander EmelianenkoSubmission (Keylock)21:57
Mark Huntdef.Tsuyoshi KosakaTKO (Punches)24:15
Fabrício Werdumdef.Alistair OvereemSubmission (Kimura)23:43
Alternate Bout
Roman Zentsovdef.Gilbert YvelKO (Punch)14:55

2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Bracket

Pride: Total Elimination AbsolutePride: Critical Countdown AbsolutePride: Final Conflict AbsolutePride: Final Conflict Absolute
            
Josh BarnettSUB
Alexander Emelianenko11:57
Josh Barnett
Mark Hunt
Mark HuntTKO
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka14:15
 
 
Fabrício WerdumSUB
Alistair Overeem13:43
Fabrício Werdum
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraSUB
Wagner da Conceicao Martins2:17
 
 
Mirko Cro CopTKO
Ikuhisa Minowa1:10
Mirko Cro Cop
Hidehiko Yoshida
Hidehiko YoshidaSUB
Yosuke Nishijima2:33
 
 
Kazuyuki FujitaKO
James Thompson8:25
Kazuyuki Fujita
Wanderlei Silva1
Fedor EmelianenkoBYE
 

1Fedor Emelianenko suffered a hand injury and could not participate in the tournament. He was replaced by Wanderlei Silva.

Pride FC: Bushido 11

Pride: Bushido 11
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateJune 4, 2006
VenueSaitama Super Arena
CitySaitama
Event chronology
Pride: Total Elimination AbsolutePride: Bushido 11Pride: Critical Countdown Absolute

Pride FC: Bushido 11[4] was an event held on June 4, 2006, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Results

Welterweight Grand Prix Opening round
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightKazuo Misakidef.Phil BaroniDecision (Unanimous)25:00
WelterweightDenis Kangdef.Murilo RuaKO (Punches)10:15
WelterweightAkihiro Gonodef.Hector LombardDecision (Unanimous)25:00
WelterweightGegard Mousasidef.Makoto TakimotoTKO (Broken Eye Socket)15:34
WelterweightRyo Chonandef.Joey VillasenorDecision (Split)25:00
WelterweightPaulo Filhodef.Gregory BouchelaghemDecision (Unanimous)25:00
WelterweightAmar Suloevdef.Murilo BustamanteDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Non Tournament Bouts
Hayato Sakuraidef.Olaf AlfonsoKO (Punch)11:54
Tatsuya Kawajiridef.Charles BennettSubmission (Kneebar)12:30
Mitsuhiro Ishidadef.Marcus AurelioDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Jason Blackdef.Won Jin EohTKO (Corner Stoppage)14:25

Pride 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Bracket

Pride: Bushido 11Pride: Bushido 12Pride: Bushido 13Pride: Bushido 13
            
Kazuo MisakiUD
Phil Baroni15:00
Kazuo Misaki
Dan Henderson
Dan HendersonBYE
 
 
 
Ryo ChonanDD
Joey Villasenor15:00
Ryo Chonan
Paulo Filho
Paulo FilhoUD
Gregory Bouchelaghem15:00
 
 
Akihiro GonoUD
Hector Lombard15:00
Akihiro Gono
Gegard Mousasi
Gegard MousasiTKO
Makoto Takimoto5:34
 
 
Amar SuloevUD
Murilo Bustamante15:00
Amar Suloev
Denis Kang
Denis KangKO
Murilo Rua0:15

Pride FC: Critical Countdown Absolute

Pride: Critical Countdown Absolute
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateJuly 1, 2006
VenueSaitama Super Arena
CitySaitama
Event chronology
Pride: Bushido 11Pride: Critical Countdown AbsolutePride: Bushido 12

Pride FC: Critical Countdown Absolute[5] was an event held on July 1, 2006, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Results

Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
OpenweightMirko Cro Copdef.Hidehiko YoshidaTKO (Leg Kicks)17:38
OpenweightJosh Barnettdef.Mark HuntSubmission (Kimura)12:02
OpenweightWanderlei Silvadef.Kazuyuki FujitaTKO (Punches and Soccer Kicks)19:21
OpenweightAntônio Rodrigo Nogueiradef.Fabrício WerdumDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Non Tournament Bouts
MiddleweightKazuhiro Nakamuradef.Evangelista SantosSubmission (Keylock)14:49
Light HeavyweightAntônio Rogério Nogueiradef.Alistair OvereemTKO (Corner Stoppage)22:13
Light HeavyweightVitor Belfortdef.Kazuo TakahashiKO (Punch)10:36
HeavyweightYoshihiro Nakaodef.Eun-Su LeeTKO (Doctor Stoppage)14:16
HeavyweightPawel Nastuladef.Edson Claas VieiraSubmission (Armbar)14:33

2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Bracket

Pride: Total Elimination AbsolutePride: Critical Countdown AbsolutePride: Final Conflict AbsolutePride: Final Conflict Absolute
            
Josh BarnettSUB
Alexander Emelianenko11:57
Josh BarnettSUB
Mark Hunt2:02
Mark HuntTKO
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka14:15
Josh Barnett
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabrício WerdumSUB
Alistair Overeem13:43
Fabrício Werdum20:00
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraUD
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraSUB
Wagner da Conceicao Martins2:17
 
 
Mirko Cro CopTKO
Ikuhisa Minowa1:10
Mirko Cro CopTKO
Hidehiko Yoshida7:38
Hidehiko YoshidaSUB
Yosuke Nishijima2:33
Mirko Cro Cop
Wanderlei Silva
Kazuyuki FujitaKO
James Thompson8:25
Kazuyuki Fujita9:21
Wanderlei Silva1TKO
Fedor EmelianenkoBYE
 

1Fedor Emelianenko suffered a hand injury and could not participate in the tournament. He was replaced by Wanderlei Silva.

Pride FC: Bushido 12

Pride: Bushido 12
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateAugust 26, 2006
VenueNagoya Rainbow Hall
CityNagoya
Event chronology
Pride: Critical Countdown AbsolutePride: Bushido 12Pride: Final Conflict Absolute

Pride FC: Bushido 12[6] was an event held on August 27, 2006, at Nagoya Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan.

Results

Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightKazuo Misakidef.Dan HendersonDecision (Unanimous)25:00
WelterweightAkihiro Gonodef.Gegard MousasiSubmission (Armbar)24:24
WelterweightPaulo Filhodef.Ryo ChonanSubmission (Armbar)12:30
WelterweightDenis Kangdef.Amar SuloevSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)14:10
Non Tournament Bouts
Takanori Gomidef.David BaronSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)17:10
Ikuhisa Minowadef.Eric EschSubmission (Armbar)14:25
Hayato Sakuraidef.Luciano AzevedoTKO (Doctor Stoppage)14:35
Mitsuhiro Ishidadef.Cristiano MarcelloDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Tatsuya Kawajiridef.Chris BrennanTKO (Knee and Punches)10:29
Gilbert Melendezdef.Nobuhiro ObiyaDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Shinya Aokidef.Jason BlackSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:58
Hatsu Hiokidef.Jeff CurranDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Hiroyuki Abevs.Naoki MatsushitaDraw25:00
Daisuke Nakamuradef.Seichi IkemotoSubmission (Armbar)13:36

Pride 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Bracket

Pride: Bushido 11Pride: Bushido 12Pride: Bushido 13Pride: Bushido 13
            
Kazuo MisakiUD
Phil Baroni15:00
Kazuo MisakiUD
Dan Henderson15:00
Dan HendersonBYE
 
Kazuo Misaki
Paulo Filho
Ryo ChonanDD
Joey Villasenor15:00
Ryo Chonan2:30
Paulo FilhoSUB
Paulo FilhoUD
Gregory Bouchelaghem15:00
 
 
Akihiro GonoUD
Hector Lombard15:00
Akihiro GonoSUB
Gegard Mousasi4:24
Gegard MousasiTKO
Makoto Takimoto5:34
Akihiro Gono
Denis Kang
Amar SuloevUD
Murilo Bustamante15:00
Amar Suloev4:10
Denis KangSUB
Denis KangKO
Murilo Rua0:15

Pride FC: Final Conflict Absolute

Pride: Final Conflict Absolute
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateSeptember 10, 2006
VenueSaitama Super Arena
CitySaitama
Event chronology
Pride: Bushido 12Pride: Final Conflict AbsolutePride 32

Pride FC: Final Conflict Absolute[7] was an event held on September 10, 2006, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

This event comprised the semifinal and final rounds of the Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix tournament. The tournament began on May 5, 2006, at the Total Elimination Absolute event and then continued on July 1, 2006, at Critical Countdown Absolute.

On August 5, 2006, Mirko Cro Cop announced his withdrawal from the tournament following a dispute over pay with Pride.[8] On August 7, 2006, it was reported that the matter had been resolved and Cro Cop would once again take his place in the finals.[9]

Results

Openweight Grand Prix Finals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
OpenweightMirko Cro Copdef.Josh BarnettTKO (Submission to Punches)17:32
Openweight Grand Prix Semifinals
OpenweightJosh Barnettdef.Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraDecision (Split)25:00
OpenweightMirko Cro Copdef.Wanderlei SilvaKO (Head Kick)15:26
Non Tournament Bouts
Light HeavyweightRicardo Aronadef.Alistair OvereemTKO (Submission to Punches)14:28
Light HeavyweightMaurício Ruadef.Cyrille DiabateTKO (Stomps)15:29
MiddleweightKazuhiro Nakamuradef.Yoshihiro NakaoDecision (Unanimous)35:00
HeavyweightRicardo Moraisdef.Tae Hyun LeeTKO (Corner Stoppage)18:08
HeavyweightAlexander Emelianenkodef.Sergei KharitonovTKO (Punches)16:45
MiddleweightEvangelista Santosdef.Yosuke NishijimaSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)13:24

2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Bracket

Pride: Total Elimination AbsolutePride: Critical Countdown AbsolutePride: Final Conflict AbsolutePride: Final Conflict Absolute
            
Josh BarnettSUB
Alexander Emelianenko11:57
Josh BarnettSUB
Mark Hunt2:02
Mark HuntTKO
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka14:15
Josh BarnettSD
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira15:00
Fabrício WerdumSUB
Alistair Overeem13:43
Fabrício Werdum20:00
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraUD
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraSUB
Wagner da Conceicao Martins2:17
Josh Barnett7:32
Mirko Cro CopSUB
Mirko Cro CopTKO
Ikuhisa Minowa1:10
Mirko Cro CopTKO
Hidehiko Yoshida7:38
Hidehiko YoshidaSUB
Yosuke Nishijima2:33
Mirko Cro CopKO
Wanderlei Silva5:26
Kazuyuki FujitaKO
James Thompson8:25
Kazuyuki Fujita9:21
Wanderlei Silva1TKO
Fedor EmelianenkoBYE
 

1Fedor Emelianenko suffered a hand injury and could not participate in the tournament. He was replaced by Wanderlei Silva.

Pride 32: The Real Deal

Pride FC: Bushido 13

Pride: Bushido 13
Information
PromotionPride Fighting Championships
DateNovember 5, 2006
VenueYokohama Arena
CityYokohama
Event chronology
Pride 32Pride: Bushido 13Pride: Shockwave 2006

Pride FC: Bushido 13[10] was an event held on November 5, 2006, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.

This event consisted of the semifinal and final rounds of the Bushido Welterweight Grand Prix.

In a lightweight championship bout, Takanori Gomi faced Marcus Aurélio, who had defeated Gomi in a non-title fight at Pride Bushido 10.

Originally Gilbert Melendez was set to face Shinya Aoki but an injury during training forced Melendez to withdraw from the fight. Clay French replaced Melendez in the fight.[11]

Results

Welterweight Grand Prix Finals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightKazuo Misakidef.Denis KangDecision (Split)25:00
Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinals
WelterweightPaulo Filhodef.Kazuo MisakiSubmission (Armbar)19:43[a]
WelterweightDenis Kangdef.Akihiro GonoDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Welterweight Grand Prix Alternate bout
WelterweightGegard Mousasidef.Hector LombardDecision (Unanimous)25:00
Non Tournament Bouts
LightweightTakanori Gomi (c)def.Marcus AurelioDecision (Split)25:00[b]
LightweightShinya Aokidef.Clay FrenchSubmission (Flying Triangle Choke)13:57
LightweightMitsuhiro Ishidadef.David BielkhedenDecision (Unanimous)25:00
HeavyweightIkuhisa Minowadef.Mike PlotcheckDecision (Unanimous)25:00
MiddleweightSanae Kikutadef.Jean-Francois LenogueDecision (Unanimous)25:00
BantamweightJoe Pearsondef.Yoshiro MaedaSubmission (Guillotine Choke)10:54
LightweightLuiz Firminodef.Nobuhiro ObiyaDecision (Unanimous)25:00
MiddleweightMurilo Bustamantedef.Dong Sik YoonDecision (Unanimous)25:00

2006 Welterweight Grand Prix bracket

Pride: Bushido 11Pride: Bushido 12Pride: Bushido 13Pride: Bushido 13
            
Kazuo MisakiUD
Phil Baroni15:00
Kazuo MisakiUD
Dan Henderson15:00
Dan HendersonBYE
 
Kazuo Misaki9:43
Paulo FilhoSUB
Ryo ChonanDD
Joey Villasenor15:00
Ryo Chonan2:30
Paulo FilhoSUB
Paulo FilhoUD
Gregory Bouchelaghem15:00
Kazuo Misaki 1DD
Denis Kang15:00
Akihiro GonoUD
Hector Lombard15:00
Akihiro GonoSUB
Gegard Mousasi4:24
Gegard MousasiTKO
Makoto Takimoto5:34
Akihiro Gono15:00
Denis KangUD
Amar SuloevUD
Murilo Bustamante15:00
Amar Suloev4:10
Denis KangSUB
Denis KangKO
Murilo Rua0:15

1 Paulo Filho dropped from the Grand Prix due to injuries sustained during his bout with Kazuo Misaki, who replaced him in the final round against Denis Kang.

Pride FC: Shockwave 2006

See also

References