OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 29 -- The Shooto Gig went west Saturday for a card stacked with rookie tournament action.

Unfortunately for promoter Sustain, the previously advertised main event, Shinji Sasaki versus Paolo Milano, fell through. As a result the rookies stepped up to entertain the full house.

In the main event undefeated Junya Kudou took on Yasuhiro Kanayama with the winner advancing to the 132-pound rookie tournament final.

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