Zuffa buys PRIDE for $65 million :/

Post by **feedback** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:26 am

http://www.fightopinion.com/2007/03/22/ ... y-is-sold/

Pretty much official now. Fucking gay and disappointing, I can't stand Dana White's meatheaded bullshit and posturing. Less competition = bad for MMA as a whole.

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:36 am

Maybe it won't turn out all bad. Dana White was smart enough to build the UFC into what it is today, was he not? Maybe he won't fuck PRIDE over completely...

Post by **feedback** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:44 am

Yeah, but he's built the UFC around catering to the lowest common denominator, and recycling matchups with no talent. The skill level of the fighters (in general) just doesn't compare. It's possible both the companies will merge and appear to be separate companies, ala Exxon-Mobile, to generate more hype for crossover fights.

Post by **Foo** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:51 am

I can't see them merging fully, they're not really compatible. If anything, the strength in this might be that they develop to be more distinct, to cater to even broader audiences.

There wouldn't be much sense in them just absorbing pride.

M'speaking in generalities of course.

Post by **feedback** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:56 am

They wouldn't absorb them, they'd pick up the good talent and leave the rest to rot. Basically what they did with the WFA.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:30 am

i hear there's a press conference or something on tuesday? perhaps we'll get a better idea of how things are really gonna pan out by then.

So long as they keep Lenne Hardt and knees to head of grounded opponent, I'm happy.

And bring in the pride camera crew - they're awesome.

Look on the bright side - this may force a Fedor-CC #2 sooner than expected.

Post by **blood.angel** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:40 am

Is this that thing that men watch to satisfy their repressed homosexual tendacies?

Post by **dmmh** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:53 am

yes it is

Post by **feedback** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:02 am

[xeno]Julios wrote:i hear there's a press conference or something on tuesday? perhaps we'll get a better idea of how things are really gonna pan out by then.

So long as they keep Lenne Hardt and knees to head of grounded opponent, I'm happy.

And bring in the pride camera crew - they're awesome.

Look on the bright side - this may force a Fedor-CC #2 sooner than expected.

fedor is rumored to be going to eliteFC

blood.angel wrote:Is this that thing that men watch to satisfy their repressed homosexual tendacies?

there's nothing repressed about my homosexual tendencies, you faggot

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:10 am

feedback wrote: fedor is rumored to be going to eliteFC

is that diff from eliteXC?

Post by **feedback** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:45 am

sorry, that's what I meant

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:04 am

cool - may get to see Mauro Ranallo commentate on a fedor fight - btw where'd u hear the rumour about fedor going to elitexc?

also see this:

"miruhon net"site(this site sells degital magazine online) report about PRIDE

They says

"new PRIDE is controled not by Zuffa but by new company"

"new company include zuffa capital,but it is not over 50%.japan TV station"TOUKAI TV"etctake part in it too.So Zuffa does not have total power"

"Ne president come from TOKAI TV.too. their mission is comeback of Sponcer FUJITV network.So he become 1st president"

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/gryphonjapan/20070326/p1

Post by **Tormentius** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:28 pm

If Zuffa doesn't have a majority it could be a good thing since they're probably more likely to do cross-organization fights but won't have total control to turn it into a UFC clone.

Post by **Grudge** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:45 pm

glorification of violence

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:01 pm

Acknowledging that we're all animals.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:36 pm

Grudge wrote:glorification of violence

grudge - how do u feel about boxing?

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:39 pm

He wets his pants at the thought of it.

Post by **Grudge** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:08 pm

[xeno]Julios wrote:
Grudge wrote:glorification of violence
grudge - how do u feel about boxing?

I don't really see the point.

Post by **plained** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:13 pm

everything good goes down in quality :icon19:

Post by **feedback** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:14 pm

as opposed to other sports... what does getting a ball in a goal mean anyway?

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:16 pm

It means that get to act like a dickhead.

Post by **feedback** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:30 pm

The Japanese newspapers reported today in Tokyo, Japan that the UFC has bought Pride. Rumors of the sale have been circulating for a while, but the deal now appears to be done. One of the newspapers in Japan, SportsHochi, reported that Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, who own UFC parent company Zuffa, will start a new company, thus disbanding Dream Stage Entertainment, the parent company of Pride. DSE/Pride President Nobuyuki Sakikabara, who brought Pride to the United States and was successful in making the Pride brand one of the most compelling MMA promotions in the world, is reportedly resigning from his position.

The new company that will operate Pride apparently won't be run directly by UFC or Zuffa, but will be its own entity owned by the Fertittas, so that Pride and the UFC will operate separately. It is also being reported that the two promotions will hold a joint super show once per year. SportsHochi reports that Pride 34 on April 8th will be the last Pride show run by DSE.

So, will Pride be a Japanese or a United States promotion? Apparently, Pride looks to continue to do shows in both Japan and the United States. Intentions are to still have the Lightweight Grand Prix starting in May, with the GP consisting of three shows, all taking place in Japan. The annual New Year's Eve show is still in the plans to take place in Japan. There are also plans to do 2-3 more shows in the United States this year.

There will be a press conference held in Tokyo, Japan at the Roppongi Hills Arena on Tuesday, March 27th, which will be open to the press and fans alike.

if that's true, then this is good for MMA and fans.

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:31 pm

Sounds positive. :icon14:

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:51 pm

Grudge wrote:
[xeno]Julios wrote:
Grudge wrote:glorification of violence
grudge - how do u feel about boxing?
I don't really see the point.

well do u feel similarly about boxing as you do mixed martial arts?

i.e. do u think that boxing is glorification of violence and dangerous and retarded, etc.?

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:25 pm

I think that when you get down to brass tacks there isn't much justification for either of them.