It really is a since of elitism amongst alot of Shedog posters. They've been craving for MMA to gain wide spread attention and acceptance, but now that it has they feel like they've lost some exclusivity to the sport. It's rather childish. If you want to expand your fanbase you have to accept that they will be less informed than long time fans. It reminds me of a buddy of mine that used to listen to a band called Godsmack( who is also one of my favs). Anyway he had been listening to the band well before it became big. Now that they are a top rock band he can't stand them. Hes a bit of a music snob. I've always felt that UFC top 1-3 fighters per div could compete w/ Pride's top, but there was little denying that top to bottom that Pride has better fighters. This is partly due to Dana's attempt to sign North American fighters and less international fighters to appease his less MMA educated fanbase. With a bigger pool of fighters to choose from I hope UFC will start putting on deeper fight cards. I personally like the cage and the five minute rounds. I'm rather indifferent to stomps and soccer kicks but I would like to see knees on the ground allowed. UFC/Pride have a chance to do something great for their sport lets hope they don't blow it.