| The people in the martial arts industry - - are | | | | from Japan. According to the article that was |
| definitely celebrating the fact that UFC (Ultimate | | | | printed in Newsday, Pride Fighting was dropped by |
| Fighting Championship) has finally made it official | | | | The Fuji Television Network as it was rumored |
| that they have purchased the Pride Fighting | | | | that they were tied in with the Japanese Mob. |
| Championships. At a press conference in Tokyo, it | | | | This eventually led to the sale of Pride Fighting. |
| was made known that the deal was struck at | | | | With the purchase of Pride Fighting,the UFC has |
| just under $70 million. This news was reported in | | | | solidified their position as the runaway leader in |
| Newsday making it known to everyone that | | | | the Mixed Martial Arts Industry. Many of the |
| great things were about to come. | | | | fighters in Mixed Martial Arts have fought on both |
| Six years ago, the Casino Tycoons also known as | | | | sides. Now fans can see the best matches with |
| the Fertitta brothers bought the Ultimate Fighting | | | | both of the Fighting teams. It looks like they will |
| Championship and made it the leading sport in the | | | | both stay part of the Fox Network for some |
| mixed martial arts industry today. Each year you | | | | time so it is unlikely that we will see these fights |
| can bet that there are millions of people that are | | | | on Spike TV anytime soon. Maybe sometime |
| having pay per view parties watching the star | | | | down the road we might get to see a reality |
| studded events of the UFC or maybe they are | | | | fighting television series. No matter what, Pride |
| glued to their televisions watching the reality | | | | Fighting is now getting the exposure that it should |
| shows of the top ultimate fighting champions. | | | | have received a long time ago. It looks like The |
| Shows such as the Ultimate Fighter or the | | | | Fertitta Brothers will continue to buy out other |
| Ultimate Fight nights are the best for showing the | | | | Mixed Martial Arts organizations, so we will be |
| new, up and coming fighters and they can be | | | | sure to see them staying on as the leaders in the |
| seen on channels such as Spike TV. | | | | industry. |
| With all of this news, most people are likely | | | | Clark Swihart is the President and Founder of |
| wondering what this all means for the Pride | | | | CAS Enterprises, LLC. |
| Fighting brand. No need to worry Pride Fighting | | | | Please visit the following websites for more |
| fans, as the Fertitta Brothers plan to keep the | | | | information... |
| same name and will also continue to promote | | | | - |
| fights with that name. The purchase means that | | | | Mixed Martial Arts Equipment, UFC Gloves, MMA |
| they can expand on international levels and | | | | Gear, Punching Bags, Ultimate Fighting |
| hopefully will allow them to get back their fans | | | | Championships Videos, & More! |