2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation
The year 2017 was the 3rd year in the history of the Rizin Fighting Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2017 started with Rizin Fighting Federation 5 in Yokohama. It started broadcasting through a television agreement with Fuji Television. In North America and Europe Rizin FF 5 was available on FITE TV.[1]
2017 in Rizin Fighting Federation | ||||
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Information | ||||
First date | April 16, 2017 | |||
Last date | December 31, 2017 | |||
Events | ||||
Total events | 5 | |||
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Chronology | ||||
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Background
Nobuyuki Sakakibara announced that Rizin will do 5 events in 2017: April, July, October, and the usual December 29 and 31 show.
He also announced that they will do 2 Grand Prix this year. One is men, other is women. He stated the women grand prix will be at Atomweight due to the fact Rena Kubota will be in the grand prix. Kyoji Horiguchi will compete in the men tournament which take place at Bantamweight 61 kg.
Rizin's Bantamweight grand prix will begin on July 30 at the Saitama Super Arena, with the first four opening rounds bouts of the tournament bracket. The remaining four opening bouts will take place in the autumn. Similar to the last year GP, the quarterfinals are scheduled for Dec. 29. The semifinals and finals will be held on the same night, Dec. 31, at Saitama Super Arena.
16-Man Bantamweight 61 kg GP Participant
Kyoji Horiguchi
Hideo Tokoro
Erson Yamamoto
Takafumi Otsuka
Keita Ishibashi
Khalid Taha
Anthony Birchak
Shintaro Ishiwatari
Manel Kape
Akhmed Musakaev
Jae Hoon Moon
Kevin Petshi
Ian McCall
Gabriel Oliviera
8-Female Super Atomweight 49 kg GP Participant
Rena Kubota
Kanna Asakura
Andy Nguyen
Miyuu Yamamoto
Maria Oliveira
Sylwia Juśkiewicz
Alyssa Garcia
Irene Cabello Rivera
List of events
# | Event | Date | Venue | Location | Attendance |
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1 | Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura | April 16, 2017 | Yokohama Arena | ![]() |
12,729 |
2 | Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 1 | July 30, 2017 | Saitama Super Arena | ![]() |
17,730 |
3 | Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 2 | October 15, 2017 | Marine Messe Fukuoka | ![]() |
7,732 |
4 | Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round | December 29, 2017 | Saitama Super Arena | ![]() |
15,539 |
5 | Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round | December 31, 2017 | Saitama Super Arena | ![]() |
18,316 |
Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix 2017 bracket
1st Round Rizin WGP Opening Round Part 1 & Part 2 | 2nd Round | Semifinals | Final | ||||||||||||
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BYE![]() | |||||||||||||||
![]() | 1:48 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | TKO | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 1:10 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | TKO | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 14:28 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | SUB | ||||||||||||||
![]() | KO | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 1:49 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | KO | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 4:30 | ||||||||||||||
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BYE | |||||||||||||||
![]() | TKO | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 5:14 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 4:51 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | KO | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 12:22 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | SUB | ||||||||||||||
![]() | DEC | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 15:00 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 15:00 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | DEC | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 15:00 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | DEC | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 4:30 | ||||||||||||||
![]() | KO | ||||||||||||||
![]() | DEC | ||||||||||||||
![]() | 15:00 | ||||||||||||||
Rizin Women's Super Atomweight Grand Prix 2017 bracket
1st Round Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 2 | Semifinals | Final | ||||||||||||
![]() | KO | |||||||||||||
![]() | 3:23 | |||||||||||||
![]() | TKO | |||||||||||||
![]() | 4:38 | |||||||||||||
![]() | 7:25 | |||||||||||||
![]() | SUB | |||||||||||||
![]() | 4:33 | |||||||||||||
![]() | SUB | |||||||||||||
![]() | 15:00 | |||||||||||||
![]() | DEC | |||||||||||||
![]() | 8:40 | |||||||||||||
![]() | SUB | |||||||||||||
![]() | DEC | |||||||||||||
![]() | 15:00 | |||||||||||||
Rizin Flyweight KB Tournament
Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
![]() | KO | ||||||||
![]() | 4:58 | ||||||||
![]() | TKO | ||||||||
![]() | 1:27 | ||||||||
![]() | 6:46 | ||||||||
![]() | KO | ||||||||
Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura
Rizin 2017 at Yokohama: Sakura | ||||
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Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation | |||
Date | April 16, 2017 | |||
Venue | Yokohama Arena | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura was a mixed martial arts event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on April 16, 2017 at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.
Results
Fight Card | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 15:00 | |
Openweight | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 3:34 | |
Flyweight 58 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 15:00 | |
Female Atomweight 48 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punch to the Body) | 1 | 2:49 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Head Kick) | 1 | 1:07 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 15:00 | |
Female Catchweight 90 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Armbar) | 2 | 9:54 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punch) | 1 | 5:10 | |
Female Atomweight 48 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 2:12 | |
Female Atomweight 48 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |
Flyweight 58 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 15:00 |
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 1
Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 Opening Round - Natsu no Jin | ||||
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Information | ||||
Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation | |||
Date | July 30, 2017 | |||
Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Rizin World Grand Prix 2017 Opening Round Part 1 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on July 30, 2017 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Results
Fight Card | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:49 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:39 | |
Female Openweight | ![]() |
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No Contest (Accidental Eye Poke) | 1 | 0:15 | |
Female Openweight | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:36 | Mix Rules |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 2 | 4:46 | |
Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Split) | 2 | 15:00 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Grounded Knees and Punches) | 1 | 4:51 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Female Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 1:40 | |
Light Heavyweight 93 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | 1 | 8:02 | |
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 2
Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Aki no Jin | ||||
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Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation | |||
Date | October 15, 2017 | |||
Venue | Marine Messe Fukuoka | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on October 15, 2017 at the Marine Messe Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan.
Background
Dan Henderson supposed to face fellow MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba in a grappling match however, Henderson suffered a neck injury and Frank Shamrock step in as a replacement.
Kanna Asakura fought Saori Ishioka at DEEP JEWELS 17 in a Super Atomweight Grand Prix Qualification bout. Asakura won by Unanimous Decision.
Andy Nguyen missed weight.
Results
Fight Card | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Super Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punch to the Body) | 1 | 3:23 | Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
Middleweight 84 kg | ![]() |
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Draw | 1 | 10:00 | Grappling Match |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 15:00 | |
Catchweight 75 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |
Catchweight 63 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Knee) | 2 | 1:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Head Kick and Punch) | 1 | 1:10 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Openweight | ![]() |
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Submission (Scarf Hold Chest Choke) | 1 | 2:10 | |
Super Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Super Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Super Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Armbar) | 2 | 7:25 | Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix 1st Round |
Catchweight 51 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Majority) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing |
Catchweight 62 kg | ![]() |
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Draw (Majority) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing |
Catchweight 58 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 3 | 7:57 | Kickboxing |
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round | ||||
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Information | ||||
Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation | |||
Date | December 29, 2017 | |||
Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round was a mixed martial arts event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on December 29, 2017 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Background
Seiichiro Ito was to face Kai Asakura at this event but had to withdraw due to a nasal fractures. He was replaced by Kizaemon Saiga.
Gabrielle Garcia was scheduled to face Shinobu Kandori at this event. However, Garcia missed weight by over 26 pounds and the bout was canceled.
Results
Fight Card | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 4:30 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Quarter-Finals |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Doctor Stopage) | 1 | 1:48 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Quarter-Finals |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punch) | 1 | 4:30 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Quarter-Finals |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 3 | 12:22 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Quarter-Finals |
Light Heavyweight 93 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 9:57 | |
Women's Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 15:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Reserve Bout |
Catchweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches and Knee) | 2 | 7:36 | |
Women's Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |
Catchweight 75 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 15:00 |
Rizin Fan Expo 2017
Rizin Fan Expo 2017 | ||||
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Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation | |||
Date | December 30, 2017 | |||
Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
City | ![]() | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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Rizin Fan Expo 2017 was an Expo event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on December 29-30-31,2017 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Background
This expo featured the Rizin 2017 jiu-jitsu tournament, a Grappling tournament, a high school Sambo tournament, an amateur Kickboxing tournament and an amateur Mixed martial arts tournament.
Fight Card
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round | |
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Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation |
Date | December 31, 2017 |
Venue | Saitama Super Arena |
City | ![]() |
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round was a mixed martial arts event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on December 31, 2017 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Background
This event will hold the semi-finals and final of the Rizin Bantamweight Grand-Prix. The quarter-finals were held two days previous at Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round. Also on the card are the semi-finals and final of the Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix.
Results
Fight Card | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punches) | 2 | 5:14 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Final |
Super Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 4:33 | Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix Final |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (3 Knockdowns) | 1 | 1:27 | Flyweight KB Tournament Final |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:02 | |
Women's Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:47 | |
Catchweight 72 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Triangle Choke) | 1 | 2:36 | |
Super Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Armbar) | 2 | 8:40 | Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix Semi-Finals |
Super Atomweight 49 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (Punches) | 1 | 4:38 | Women's Super Atomweight Grand-Prix Semi-Finals |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Punch) | 3 | 6:46 | Flyweight KB Tournament Semi-Finals |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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KO (Flying Knee) | 2 | 4:58 | Flyweight KB Tournament Semi-Finals |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Semi-Finals |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | 3 | 14:28 | Bantamweight Grand-Prix Semi-Finals |
References
- "Rizin FF Partners with FITE TV". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-04-01.