Fans of MMA in general are benefiting of course, and quite a bit; but fans of the PRIDE fighting system lose. Its different with Japanese crowds and the ring instead of a cage, with different round times and grand prix's. I can see why they'd be unhappy by watching the prestige of their favorite system go to another org, which is why I would never criticize that. Not to mention all the fans in Japan get to watch a big premier sport migrate to the states, while their own front weakens. (again that rocks for us but damn)

I am quite happy seeing a unified front though. Fights that would never happen before are and it will only become greater. I think its a sacrifice that needs to be made to keep MMA pure. If only they'd have an event here in St. Louis lol.