Lightweight Josh Neer has been released by the UFC after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Gleison Tibau last Saturday at UFC 104, his second-straight loss and third in his last four fights.

Pictured: Josh Neer

The opening round of the promotion’s middleweight grand prix is now set as UFC and PRIDE veteran Kazuhiro Nakamura will meet Paul Cahoon in the first round and Jorge Santiago will take on Logan Clark. Previously announced for the tournament were Yuki Kondo vs. Yuki Sasaki and Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos vs. Siyar Bahadurzada.

World Victory Road also announced that Jiu-Jitsu world champion Xande Ribeiro will make his mixed martial arts debut against professional wrestler Takashi Sugiura at Sengoku 5.

IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz faces Jorge Masvidal at the September 28th event and Roger Gracie will also be in action against an opponent to-be-determined.

The current fight card features:

• Takashi Sugiura vs Xande Ribeiro
• Ryan Schultz vs Jorge Masvidal
• Roger Gracie vs. TBD
• Kazuhiro Nakamura vs Paul Cahoon
  Middleweight GP Series 2008 1st Round
• Jorge Santiago vs Logan Clark
  Middleweight GP Series 2008 1st Round
• Yuki Kondo vs Yuki Sasaki
  Middleweight GP Series 2008 1st Round
• Evangelista Cyborg vs Siyar Bahadurzada
  Middleweight GP Series 2008 1st Round

The promotion officially announced the main event and the entire 13-bout card for the event earlier today.

The event also includes notables Terry Martin, Tony Fryklund, Brian Gassaway, Brad Imes, and Bart Palaszewski as well as a handful of other current and former UFC, IFL, and EliteXC fighters.

The official fight card and press release for the event are after the jump.

Official Fight Card
MAIN CARD

• Jeff Monson vs. Mike Russow
• Daiju Takase vs. Terry Martin
• Alberto Crane vs. Clay French
• Tony Fryklund vs. Brian Gassaway
• Logan Clark vs. Mike Marrello
• Chris Guillen vs. Brad Imes
• Jeff Cox vs. Bart Palaszewski
• TBA vs. Rory Markham
• Herc Hayes vs. Kerry Schall
• Aaron Rosa vs. Ron Fields

PRELIMINARY BOUTS

• Dom O’Grady vs. Mike Stumpf
• Joe Jordan vs. Ryan Williams
• Christian Reynosa vs. John Hosman

PRESS RELEASE

As a Chicago policeman, Mike Russow has become accustomed to dangerous situations.

So, it is understandable when Russow only smiles and refers to fighting veteran Jeff Monson in a professional mixed martial arts bout as a “great opportunity.” Russow, 9-1 in his pro career, takes on Monson, 23-7, in the heavyweight main event of Adrenaline MMA on June 14 at the Sears Centre.

A total of 13 pro bouts are scheduled in the inaugural Adrenaline event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and fights begin at 6 p.m.

“Monson is far more than just a veteran,” said Adrenaline CEO Monte Cox. “He has fought in every major event in the world and competed for countless titles, including the UFC heavyweight title. He comes into the event having won 18 of his last 20 bouts and is looking to prove Russow is not yet ready for the big time.

“Russow, on the other hand, has been crushing opposition and has been tested twice in major events… losing to then No. 6 ranked Sergei Kharitonov in Pride, then crushing Roman Zentzov in Japan’s Yarennoka event last New Years Eve. He’s ready to show he should be considered among the world’s best.”

Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Sears Centre Box Office, online at www.searscentre.com or by calling 1-888-SEARSTIX.

A foursome of UFC veterans make up the two feature bouts. Chicago’s Terry Martin (16-4) will face Japan’s Daiju Takase (7-11) while Chicago’s Brian Gassaway (25-17) takes on Las Vegas’ Tony Fryklund (14-9).

Martin is a knockout artist, but will need to be cautious of the submission ability of Takase, who owns wins over UFC champion Anderson Silva and former UFC champ Carlos Newton.

Gassaway and Fryklund are two of the sport’s true veterans and both prefer the standup game, which should make for an exciting bout.

The International Fight League has allowed two of its standouts with Chicago ties — Bart Palaszewski and Mark Miller — to compete on the card as well as Zac George. And EliteXC provided striker Aaron Rosa and all-around standout Hector Urbina.

Other Chicago area fighters include Rory Markham, Herc Hayes, Kerry Schall, Clay French, Mike Stumpf, Ryan Williams and John Hosman.

For more on Adrenaline MMA check out the MMAFrenzy.com rumors section.

• Brian Stann ($18,000) def. Doug Marshall ($10,000)
• Chael Sonnen ($34,000) def. Bryan Baker ($5,000)
• Marcus Hicks ($10,000) def. Ed Ratcliff ($7,000)
• Steve Cantwell ($8,000) def. Tim McKenzie ($6,000)
• Hiromitsu Miura ($8,000) def. Blas Avena ($6,000)
• Brock Larson ($24,000) def. John Alessio ($15,000)
• Richard Crunkilton ($20,000) def. Sergio Gomez ($4,000)
• Alex Serdyukov ($12,000) def. Ryan Stonitsch ($3,000)
• Kenji Osawa ($5,000) vs. Chris Manuel ($3,000)
• Logan Clark ($12,000) def. Scott Harper ($3,000)

MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

• Doug Marshall must have right foot x-rayed and cleared by doctor or suspended until September 23rd. Minimum suspension until May 11th with no contact until April 26th.
• Bryan Baker suspended until May 11th with no contact until April 26th due to left eye laceration.
• Tim McKenzie suspended until April 26th with no contact until April 17th due to left foreheard laceration.
• Blas Avena suspended until May 26th with no contact until May 11th.
• Brock Larson must have jaw cleared by doctor or suspended until September 23rd. Minimum suspension until May 11th with no contact until April 26th.
• Richard Crunkilton suspended until April 26th with no contact until April 17th.
• Sergio Gomez suspended until May 11th with no contact until April 26th due to scalp laceration.
• Chris Manuel was suspended until April 3rd with no contact until April 3rd due to a right thumb contusion.
• Scott Harper must have left eye cleared by doctor due to a thumb in the eye.