PRIDE: The Real Deal (US SHOW)

AikaImmortal · 08-03-2006, 11:18 PM

Here is some info. I am going to try my damndest to make it if my work schedule is good but the show tix go on sale quite early so its a crapshoot right now.

PRIDE FIGHTING is proud to announce its first ever show on American soil, "THE REAL DEAL"! The event will take place on SATURDAY,OCTOBER 21st at the THOMAS & MACK CENTER in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.

Possible participants include PRIDE Fighting Heavyweight Champion FEDOR EMELINANENKO, "THE NEW YORK BAD ASS" PHIL BARONI, KEVIN "THE MONSTER" RANDLEMAN, MIRKO "CRO COP" FILIPOVIC, MAURICIO "SHOGUN" RUA, KAZUYUKI "IRONHEAD" FUJITA, MARK "THE HAMMER" COLEMAN, and other PRIDE Fighting superstars! (Fighters and card subject to change.)

PRIDEFC.COM mailing list members will have the exclusive privilege to purchase tickets two weeks before they are made available to the general public. Event tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis, meaning PRIDEFC.COM mailing list members will have access to the best seats before the general public. Ticket prices will range from $50, $100, $300, $500 and $700.

Ticket sales for members will begin on August 7th, upon the emailing of an exclusive newsletter, which will contain a link to a hidden page that can only be accessed by PRIDEFC.COM members. A secret password will be issued to allow members to enter the special shopping site to purchase their tickets. Also, members must first register with the PRIDEFC.COM shopping site in order to be eligible to purchase items on the site. This chance to purchase pre-sale tickets is a limited time offer and only available for one week, from August 8th @ 10am (Pacific time) to August 14th @ midnight (Pacific time).

Remember, seats to THE REAL DEAL will be issued on a first come first serve basis so get yours soon!

As an added bonus, all PRIDEFC.COM members who purchase tickets through this offer will receive free an exclusive PRIDE FC WRISTBAND (previously only available in Japan).

DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 8: Ticket Release Date for Members (starts at 10:00 am Pacific Time)
August 16: Media day 1 in Los Angeles
August 17: Media day 2 in Las Vegas
August 19: Meet and greet session with fighters in Los Angeles (Open to Public)
August 20: Tickets go on sale to general public

Scheduled Participants for Media and Meet and Greet Days: Fedor Emelianenko, Mauricio Shogun, Phil Baroni, Kevin Randleman, Josh Barnett and Mark ColemanRemember, seats to THE REAL DEAL will be issued on a first come first serve basis so get yours soon!

As an added bonus, all PRIDEFC.COM members who purchase tickets through this offer will receive free an exclusive PRIDE FC WRISTBAND (previously only available in Japan).

DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 8: Ticket Release Date for Members (starts at 10:00 am Pacific Time)
August 16: Media day 1 in Los Angeles
August 17: Media day 2 in Las Vegas
August 19: Meet and greet session with fighters in Los Angeles (Open to Public)
August 20: Tickets go on sale to general public

Scheduled Participants for Media and Meet and Greet Days: Fedor Emelianenko, Mauricio Shogun, Phil Baroni, Kevin Randleman, Josh Barnett and Mark Coleman

Almighty Zack · 08-03-2006, 11:34 PM

i thought coleman was coming to UFC..but oh well..thats awsomeee right there!

Mixologist47 · 08-04-2006, 12:13 AM

I want to go to this show sooooo bad. Trying to decide between this and UFC 63.

Jras0001 · 08-04-2006, 12:19 AM

This will probably be the best show Pride has put on in a while with all of its superstars participating. They really need this first show to do well to make sure they have a foothold in the US and help expand their fanbase here. This may arguably be one of the best mma events this year.

AikaImmortal · 08-04-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mixologist47

I want to go to this show sooooo bad. Trying to decide between this and UFC 63.

PRIDE. Easy choice

subgenius · 08-04-2006, 10:38 AM

I thought Baroni and Coleman were both headed to the UFC. Or was it just Coleman? Anyway, it said that the card was subject to change or whatever. They list a lot of their popular fighters as "Possible participants" so they may not even be on the card at all. It seems like a fishing lure to get people in the US interested. I will be quite put off, if Mirko and Fedor are not on this card.

Mixologist47 · 08-04-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AikaImmortal

PRIDE. Easy choice

Yes and No. One of my buddies use to bounce with Mike Swick and is still good friends with him. He can get us free tickets and I want to go out and support him. I really want to see Fedor fight though.

lwbfl · 08-04-2006, 12:56 PM

Any info on PPV?

wgs2005 · 08-07-2006, 03:30 PM

anyone know if pride rules are gonna be changed more to be like ufc, as its in the usa?

Ryduce · 08-07-2006, 04:15 PM

I heard it was gonna be UFC style rules with a Pride style ring.I don't really have any credible sources,however,I can't see the Nevada State Athletic Commission allowing soccer kicks and stomps.So I feel it will be very close,if not identical, to UFC rules.

Almighty Zack · 08-07-2006, 04:17 PM

I think the same Ryduce..it will probably be like UFC rules

wgs2005 · 08-07-2006, 04:23 PM

thats what i was thinking, cause no doubt would allow those rules if they was able too.

SWIBC · 08-07-2006, 04:45 PM

damn being at the Thomas Mack center means they will only be fighting in front of a crowd roughly 1/3 of what they are used to seeing, quite a culture shock.

lwbfl · 08-07-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryduce

I heard it was gonna be UFC style rules with a Pride style ring.I don't really have any credible sources,however,I can't see the Nevada State Athletic Commission allowing soccer kicks and stomps.So I feel it will be very close,if not identical, to UFC rules.

They will almost have to be very close. The state sets the rules anyway, and they have to stay within those rules.

SeikanJudanski · 08-08-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SWIBC

damn being at the Thomas Mack center means they will only be fighting in front of a crowd roughly 1/3 of what they are used to seeing, quite a culture shock.

That´s true, but if they organize it right, it can get a Boxing type atmosphere, which is ok with me.

MadOne · 08-08-2006, 01:55 PM

Coleman said he was gonna fight in the States next.. but not sure for who.. that he would like to come back to the UFC. But he also said that he likes Pride and they have been real good to him.. I'm just glad to see him in the states.. and just to fight..

On the note of the event.. no way will I be able to go to it.. but... deffently want to see it in some way-shape or form..

wgs2005 · 08-08-2006, 03:23 PM

anyone has any idea if this is gonna be shown in the uk.

sitnspin · 08-09-2006, 12:43 PM

Coleman, Baroni and Fujita are all going to be fighting at upcoming UFC events, but it's just more of the talent sharing that's bringing us Liddell-Silva. They're remaining under contract with Pride.

This event should be good regardless, but it's kind of lame that they're selling tickets with a list of "possible" fighters, and the list is almost all of the biggest names in Pride. Since the NSAC will enforce testing and different rules, the final card might not be as impressive as people hope.

But whatever -- I'm excited about Pride coming to the U.S.

eneyman · 08-09-2006, 03:36 PM

I GOT TICKETS BABY YEAA!!! I'm goin with my bro and 2 buddies, can't wait!