Cage Force

Cage Force (former name Demolition Octagon Gear (D.O.G.)) is a defunct Japanese Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization operated by Greatest Common Multiple (GCM) Communication. It was the first Japanese MMA organization to feature an octagon cage instead of a ring. Yushin Okami, Eiji Mitsuoka, Kuniyoshi Hironaka and Keita Nakamura experienced a cage match in D.O.G before contract with UFC. It enforced the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts when the changed name to "Cage Force" from "D.O.G.", to prepare Japanese MMA fighters for the UFC. Cage Force tournament winner was entitled to a contract with UFC. Yoshiyuki Yoshida and Takeya Mizugaki have been contracted to the UFC and WEC by winning the tournament.

History

D.O.G. On March 12, 2005, the first event of D.O.G. held at Differ Ariake in Tokyo, Japan. Yushin Okami defeated Brian "Tattoo" Foster by Submission at Main event.

On June 11, 2005, Second event "D.O.G. 2" held. Yushin Okami defeated Nick Thompson by Thompson's Elbow Injury at 29 seconds of the 1st round. Hidetaka Monma defeated Dave Strasser by KO of the 1st round.

Cage Force On September 28, 2006, GCM Communication announced the inauguration of "World Wide Cage Network (WWCN)" meaning cooperation with five MMA organizations in the world. GCM Communication changed name to "Cage Force (Named by Caol Uno)" from the "D.O.G.". and Cage Force held On November 25, 2006.

On 2007, Cage Forece held the lightweight and Welterweight tournament. Artur Oumakhanov defeated Kotetsu Boku via Split Decision and Won Cage Force lightweight Championship. Yoshiyuki Yoshida defeated Dan Hardy via DQ and Won Cage Force Welterweight Championship. Yoshida contracted with the UFC, but Oumakhanov could not contract with the UFC because he lost to Andre Amade at Hero's During the tournament.

On 2008, Cage Forece held the Featherweight and Bantamweight tournament. Yuji Hoshino defeated Akiyo Nishiura via Unanimous Decision and Won Cage Force Featherweight Championship. Takeya Mizugaki defeated Masahiro Oishi by TKO and Won Cage Force Bantamweight Championship. Mizugaki contracted with the WEC and fought Miguel Torres for the WEC Bantamweight Championship of WEC 40 on April 5, 2009.

Valkyrie On September 27, 2008, Valkyrie was established and the first event was promoted In the first part of "Cage Force EX" on November 8, 2008.

Stopping the GCM On November 11, 2011, Wajyutsu Keisyukai announced the inauguration of new players association. and They Separated from the GCM Communication because virtually cessation of activity by GCM. Cage Force was Virtually completed in the last event "Cage Force 20" on November 28, 2010.

Events

Cage Force No.EventDateVenueLocationNotes27Cage Force 20November 28, 2010Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan26Cage Force 19September 26, 2010Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan25Cage Force 18July 25, 2010 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan24Cage Force 17June 19, 2010Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan23Cage Force 16April 11, 2010 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan22Cage Force 15February 11, 2010 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan21Cage Force 14December 5, 2009 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan20Cage Force 13October 24, 2009Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan19Cage Force 12September 12, 2009Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan18Cage Force & ValkyrieJuly 12, 2009Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan17Cage Force 11June 27, 2009 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan16Cage Force 10April 25, 2009 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan15Cage Force EX Eastern BoundFebruary 28, 2009Tokorozawa City GymnasiumTokorozawa, Saitama, Japan14Cage Force 9December 6, 2008Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan13Cage Force EX Eastern BoundNovember 8, 2008Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan12Cage Force 8September 27, 2008Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan11Cage Force 7June 22, 2008 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan10Cage Force 6April 5, 2008 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan9Cage Force EX Eastern BoundMay 27, 2007Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan8Cage Force 5December 1, 2007Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan7Cage Force EX Eastern BoundFebruary 11, 2008Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan6Cage Force 4September 8, 2007 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan5Cage Force 3June 9, 2007 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan4Cage Force EX Eastern BoundMay 27, 2007Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan3Cage Force 2March 17, 2007Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan2Cage Force EX Western BoundFebruary 17, 2007Yonago Industrial GymnasiumYonago, Tottori, Japan1Cage Force 1November 25, 2006 Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan

D.O.G. No.EventDateVenueLocationNotes7D.O.G. 7September 9, 2006Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan6D.O.G. 6June 11, 2006Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan5D.O.G. 5April 1, 2006Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan4D.O.G. 4December 11, 2005Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan3D.O.G. 3September 17, 2005Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan2D.O.G. 2June 11, 2005Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan1D.O.G. 1March 12, 2005Differ Ariake ArenaAriake, Tokyo, Japan

Current Cage Force champions Men's division Upper weight limit Last champions Middleweight N/A Welterweight Yoshiyuki Yoshida Lightweight Kuniyoshi Hironaka Featherweight Yuji Hoshino Bantamweight Takeya Mizugaki

Title history

Welterweight Championship Weight limit: No.NameEventDateDefenses1 Yoshiyuki Yoshidadef. Dan Hardy Cage Force 5:Ariake, Tokyo, Japan December 1, 2007Yoshida vacated the title when he left Cage Force for the UFC.

Lightweight Championship Weight limit: No.NameEventDateDefenses1 Artur Oumakhanovdef. Kotetsu Boku Cage Force 5:Ariake, Tokyo, Japan December 1, 2007Oumakhanov vactated the title when he left Cage Force for the Dream.2 Mizuto Hirotadef. Tomonari Kanomata Cage Force 6:Ariake, Tokyo, Japan April 5, 20081. draw. Katsuya Inoue at Cage Force EX Eastern Bound on February 28, 2009Hirota vactated the title when he left Cage Force for the Sengoku.3 Kuniyoshi Hironakadef. Yoshihiro Koyama Cage Force 12:Ariake, Tokyo, Japan September 12, 2009

Featherweight Championship Weight limit: No.NameEventDateDefenses1 Yuji Hoshinodef. Akiyo NishiuraCage Force 9Ariake, Tokyo, JapanDecember 6, 2008

Bantamweight Championship Weight limit: No.NameEventDateDefenses1 Takeya Mizugakidef. Masahiro OishiCage Force 9Ariake, Tokyo, JapanDecember 6, 2008Mizugaki vacated the title when he left Cage Force for the WEC.

Tournaments Event Date Weight classWinnerRunner-up Cage Force 5 December 1, 2007 Welterweight Yoshiyuki Yoshida Dan HardyCage Force 5 December 1, 2007 Lightweight Artur Oumakhanov Kotetsu BokuCage Force 9 December 6, 2008Featherweight Yuji Hoshino Akiyo NishiuraCage Force 9 December 6, 2008Bantamweight Takeya Mizugaki Matake Oishi

Welterweight Tournament Bracket

Lightweight Tournament Bracket

Featherweight Tournament Bracket

Bantamweight Tournament Bracket

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