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MMA Grows Stronger with UFC & Pride Fighting Merger

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