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