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UFC fighters will have the opportunity to participate in the PRIDE FC 2007 Lightweight Grand Prix, which is set to begin on May 20, according to a recent interview with Nobuyuki Sakakibara in a Japanese magazine called Kamipro.
Here’s a snip from soon-to-be former President and CEO of Dream Stage Entertainment (DSE):
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“In fact, PRIDE Light-Weight Grand Prix on May 20 will be full of top UFC fighters. It will be the best place for deciding who the best lightweight fighter in the world is. This is the first benefit that the ‘union’ brings about.”
Each grand prix comprises 16 fighters who fight in a tournament style until there is only one man left with his arm raised. The first round and quarterfinals are on one day, and then a few months later the remaining winners square off in the semifinals and final.
In 2006, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic won the heavyweight tournament, defeating Josh Barnett via tapout because of strikes. Earlier that same night, Cro Cop beat Wanderlei Silva via knockout.
Now that PRIDE FC has changed hands, the lightweight grand prix — according to the most recent statements made from UFC President Dana White and the Fertittas — will most likely be at 155 instead of the traditional PRIDE FC 161-pound limit.
On the PRIDE FC side, top fighters such as Hayato Sakurai, Takanori Gomi, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Marcus Aurelio, Gilbert Melendez, Joachim Hansen and Nick Diaz are already being discussed as participants.
Hopefully they send over Tyson Griffin and Edgar, I don't think alot of the top level Lightweights will be going though. If they send over Stevenson,Gulliard and Huerta they have to have a really quick turn around time from there fights. Not to mention Sherk,Pulver,Franca and Pulver are already booked through June and July. Spencer Fisher maybe?
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lol Im pretty sure Sherk will be staying behinde because of his fight already being confirmed, and not to mention I believe Gomi Vs Sherk is probably one of the fights that will be on the Supercard
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