Thread: possible Pride show in Aug!

NIKKAN SPORTS: PRIDE REBIRTH SET FOR AUG. 18

Saitama Super Arena reserved, Japanese newspaper reports

By Gino Mongelli

TOKYO – Nikkan Sports is reporting the first PRIDE event under Zuffa LLC management will take place Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. According to the report, PRIDE representatives reserved the arena June 19. Judo and MMA star Hidehiko Yoshida is expected to participate in the event, the report indicated.

The first PRIDE event under Zuffa control was originally scheduled for July 16 at the Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan. However, Zuffa LLC head Lorenzo Fertitta indicated his desire to hold the event closer to Tokyo. “I would really like to hold our first event in the Tokyo area,” Fertitta said. The July 16 reservation at Rainbow Hall was cancelled soon after.

The Aug. 18 event will be held at PRIDE’s old home, 25 miles from Tokyo. According to the report, many of the top PRIDE fighters remain under contract. Their participation is being sought.

Representatives from Zuffa LLC have not verified the report.

source: http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news_detail.php?nid=4106

cant wait to see that big metal finger pointing again!

It kind of sounds like its going to be dominated by japanese fighters, so I dont know how compelling the card will be. I like yoshida and all but if he is the headliner then it sounds kind of weak. I'd like to see Barnett/Kang/Filho/Sergei back fighting....Get Gomi, Sakurai, Aoki and Fujita as well and you got a card I'm interested in.

tamura v sakuraba main event would be fitting

Originally Posted by themusic

tamura v sakuraba main event would be fitting

After Saku's last fight I don't really want to watch him again

he did look a bit like an old man even when he was walking to the ring he looked stiff