Friday, August 28, 2015
A Decade Anniversary: A Look Back at PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
A Decade Anniversary: A Look Back at PRIDE Final Conflict 2005
August 23, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
On Sunday August 28, 2005, The Japanese based PRIDE Fighting Championships held PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 in front of 47,629 fans at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. While it looked amazing on paper, few probably knew that it would go on to be one of the greatest and historical events in Mixed Martial Arts history. Going in, it was already announced that the PRIDE World Heavyweight Championship would be on the line between Fedor Emelianenko and Mirko Cro Cop. The event would also feature both the semi finals as well as the finals of the 2005 PRIDE Middleweight (205 pounds/93 kilograms) Grand Prix between PRIDE's Middleweight kingpin, a former RINGS champion, and two great prospects who went on to great success. However, more would also happen. A king fell off his throne, his potential successor would be the one to shine, a UFC legend would not only make his PRIDE debut but it would be his only appearance in the PRIDE ring, and one of Mixed Martial Arts greatest legends would ultimately have his last fight. Let's take a look at one of MMA's greatest events as we celebrate it's ten year anniversary.
August 23, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
On Sunday August 28, 2005, The Japanese based PRIDE Fighting Championships held PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 in front of 47,629 fans at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. While it looked amazing on paper, few probably knew that it would go on to be one of the greatest and historical events in Mixed Martial Arts history. Going in, it was already announced that the PRIDE World Heavyweight Championship would be on the line between Fedor Emelianenko and Mirko Cro Cop. The event would also feature both the semi finals as well as the finals of the 2005 PRIDE Middleweight (205 pounds/93 kilograms) Grand Prix between PRIDE's Middleweight kingpin, a former RINGS champion, and two great prospects who went on to great success. However, more would also happen. A king fell off his throne, his potential successor would be the one to shine, a UFC legend would not only make his PRIDE debut but it would be his only appearance in the PRIDE ring, and one of Mixed Martial Arts greatest legends would ultimately have his last fight. Let's take a look at one of MMA's greatest events as we celebrate it's ten year anniversary.
Fedor vs. Cro Cop: A Look Back At MMA's Biggest Title Fight A Decade Later
Fedor vs. Cro Cop: A Look Back At MMA's Biggest Title Fight A Decade Later
August 23, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
The fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Mirko Cro Cop was MMA's biggest title fight. Very rarely has a fight been years in the making and not only took place, but did so when both were arguably at their very best. It was a fight you would expect to be contested for a World Heavyweight Championship as the participants were two titans who each had everything to gain. One who achieved things that many would never come close to doing all the while looking to continue his dominance on the heavyweight division. The other would attempt to achieve a dream of becoming world heavyweight champion and end a four year journey that had a couple of speed bumps along the way. This article will take a look at the two legends, the setbacks, the hype, and the fight that became MMA's biggest title fight.
August 23, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
The fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Mirko Cro Cop was MMA's biggest title fight. Very rarely has a fight been years in the making and not only took place, but did so when both were arguably at their very best. It was a fight you would expect to be contested for a World Heavyweight Championship as the participants were two titans who each had everything to gain. One who achieved things that many would never come close to doing all the while looking to continue his dominance on the heavyweight division. The other would attempt to achieve a dream of becoming world heavyweight champion and end a four year journey that had a couple of speed bumps along the way. This article will take a look at the two legends, the setbacks, the hype, and the fight that became MMA's biggest title fight.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Mark Godbeer vs. Paul Taylor, BAMMA 21
A pretty good fight from BAMMA to crown the first BAMMA World Heavyweight Champion.
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