Now only after the UFC's latest and most impressive acquisition to date, can the best of the UFC face the best of Pride without worrying about a snag in negotiations.
The owners of the UFC, Frank J. Fertitta III and his brother Lorenzo Fertitta, have announced the purchasing of Japan's Pride Fighting Championship on March 27.
Even though both organizations will remain separate entities and Pride will now operate under UFC-owned Pride FC Worldwide Holdings, LLC, two of the top names in mixed martial arts are now one. Remember that Wanderlei Silva/Chuck Liddell fight that never happened? It would be interesting to see if the UFC will make that happen if Chuck holds onto his belt against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at UFC 71 on May 26.
And another impressive acquisition could be on the horizon for the UFC. In a conference call Tuesday morning, UFC President Dana White said the UFC is working with Fedor Emelianenko, looking to sign the former Pride champion to either the UFC or Pride. Emelianenko, who is currently with Bodogfight, will face Matt Lindland during Bodogfight's Clash of the Nations on April 14 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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can anyone tell me why fedor is hesitant about fighting in the ufc if he doesnt think wont him here i think it is fair to say that every mma fan in america wants to c fedor fight here for good
This guy wont fight unless he knows he can win ie... alot of the washed up ufc fighters end up in pride and the pride fighters with the exception of very few dont do so well in ufc. If Fedor would take on Cotour who would win is there realy any question.