now pride will be hosted in the states to try and get ppv shows here
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for thier next event....
they have no home now
dont get me wrong enjoy pride alot....
im just bring the facts....
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now pride will be hosted in the states to try and get ppv shows here
....
for thier next event....
they have no home now
dont get me wrong enjoy pride alot....
im just bring the facts....
will pride fall
.......................we will have to see in the later monts if they can get enuff money to keep running from fans and sponseers
if u didnt know pride was cancled in japan..well the broadcasting stations it was on
now pride will try its hand in the states with a ppv event in vegas ........
here is the artical ..strait from the stations site in japan
FUJI TV CANCELLATION PRESS CONFERENCE
06/13/2006
Nobuyuki Sakakibara, CEO of Dream Stage Entertainment, held a press conference on June 8th at the Tokyo Prince Hotel in front of 250 members of the press and 600 fans to address FUJI TV's cancellation of their PRIDE broadcasts.
Nobuyuki Sakakibara, CEO of Dream Stage Entertainment, held a press conference on June 8th at the Tokyo Prince Hotel in front of 250 members of the press and 600 fans to address FUJI TV's cancellation of their PRIDE broadcasts.
Nobuyuki Sakakibara: As the various news outlets have already reported on this, using the shocking phrase that FUJI TV will cancel their PRIDE broadcasts, I'm sure that right now, everyone wants to know what happened and what will happen to PRIDE in the future. I would like to give you as much information as possible. However, some of this is delicate so please forgive me if I have to refer back to my documents occasionally.
First, regarding FUJI TV's broadcast cancellation, FUJI TV's production staff where present at the BUSHIDO event DSE held on June 4th and they rated it very highly and said that it had moved them. On June 5th, we fulfilled a long-held dream by opening the PRIDE Dojo and we held the opening ceremony alongside representatives from FUJI TV's Sports Department, with whom we've had a long relationship.
Following the Dojo opening, at around 4pm, I was to meet with someone from FUJI TV's Sports Department regarding a different issue. At 4pm, when I was told that someone from FUJI TV had arrived, I went to the meeting room and I was surprised to find FUJI TV's attorney and the Chief of their Compliance Department, and not the man that I was supposed to be having a meeting with. The presented me with a written notice of FUJI TV's cancellation of the PRIDE broadcast. They asked me to verify the contents of the notice and said that they wanted to immediately release the news of the contract cancellation to the public.
I explained to them that the fans have always supported us and of course, I would like to explain the situation to the fans, fighters, affiliates and sponsors beforehand. I said that I would like for them to postpone the press release and that I would also like to consult with our own attorney. They left but approximately one hour later, they issued a press release. It was a sudden, one-sided notification that caught us completely by surprise. In fact, we were in the middle of discussions with them about broadcasting PRIDE during prime time when we received the notice.
Even if there had been a legitimate reason for canceling the contract, I would have liked to tell the fans beforehand but we received a one-sided notice which was subsequently released to the world one hour later. To be honest, we weren't able to respond at all.
So, why was the contract cancelled? Although there are some secrecy agreements and confidential issues that I cannot address, FUJI TV's claim was that "DSE had neglected to maintain, and give consideration to, FUJI TV'S credibility, dignity and image." However, I don't know of anything we have done that could have done that.
A few mass media outlets, though, beginning with "Shukan Gendai", have written fabricated articles accusing DSE of being involved with antisocial elements and I believe it was these articles which damaged FUJI TV's credibility, dignity and image. The articles are completely false and I believe that any damages to credibility, dignity and image are losses caused by this fabrication. We cannot accept that the contract was cancelled as a result of fabricated articles claiming that we are heavily involved with antisocial elements. Now our respective lawyers are discussing this matter and we will decide on how to proceed after we have considered every possibility.
However, I don't feel hatred toward the FUJI TV staff that helped raise PRIDE. I haven't spoken to their on-site staff yet. Considering that FUJI TV is in a public position, I understand that they could not ignore the accusations, even if they were baseless. We are victims, of course, but I think that FUJI TV may also be a victim.
On April 17th, we filed a complaint against the editor and publisher of "Shukan Gendai" and Seiya Kawamata but now will we also consider compensation for our losses against them due to the cancellation of the contract with FUJI TV.
We have never associated with antisocial elements, in the past or the present, nor will we do so in the future. Neither have we broken any laws, nor committed any crimes. There is no truth to the accusations that we were, or are, the targets of a compulsory investigation. There is no truth to the accusations that arrest warrants have been issued for any of us. Some people are saying that Sakakibara is going to be arrested but I will use this opportunity to declare that this is not true. If I had broken any laws, I would voluntarily resign my position.
We will continue to hold discussions with FUJI TV through our attorneys. I believe this was just a misunderstanding or a case of the wrong buttons being pushed. We, as a small, weak company, are in a different position than FUJI TV but still, we would like to continue discussions and I think it would be wonderful if we were able to work with FUJI TV again.
Regarding the news reports, I'm sure the fans and affiliates are worried about whether PRIDE is going to collapse or not. PRIDE will not collapse because of something like this. As a promotion tool, reaching ordinary fans through terrestrial broadcasts has a great effect but we would rather focus on the fans that come out to the venue to enjoy the live events and as long as these fans speak out and support us, PRIDE will not collapse.
PRIDE began on pay-per-view broadcasts and as long as we provide contents that people want to see, we will be fine. We have not been creating something to be compressed onto a TV screen and enjoyed to ordinary people. Our focus has been on creating something that would draw fans to watch it live, to make them want to watch it live, even if they have to pay for it. I cannot deny that this will reduce our exposure but DSE will still function as a business. If we have the support of, and expectations from, the fans, PRIDE will continue to exist. It is very painful to have my name and picture printed in "Shukan Gendai" and to be written about as if I were a criminal. However, I will still devote my life to the protection of PRIDE, so I ask for your support.
Each day, and well into the night, we receive many phone calls from fans, worried about whether PRIDE will go out of business. Some enthusiastic fans even came to our office to encourage us. Since this is a state of emergency, FUJI TV cut their contents and discontinued a show, but our business is creating martial arts competitions and so the staff at DSE will continue to work non-stop.
There are many areas in which our preparation was insufficient and in which we were not able to fully respond but we will continue to work with the fighters to create the greatest stage in the world. As such, we ask for the support of the fans and the media.
As the press conference was ending, a voice was heard, believed to be that of a female fan, asking, "Mr. Sakakibara, have you really not threatened anyone? Is everything going to be okay?" Sakakibara turned toward the voice and replied, "Everything is fine. I haven't threatened anyone."
Following the press conference, Sakakibara and DSE attorney Yoshinori Tani spoke with reporters.
Sakakibara declared that even if the fees for terrestrial broadcast rights were lost, PRIDE was still in no danger of extinction, "The cancellation of the terrestrial broadcast is a serious wound. However, the most important things as we operate in the future will be ticket revenues, PPV revenues, sponsors, merchandising, etc., so the loss of the fees for terrestrial broadcast rights is not something that will affect us at our foundation. Last year, fees for terrestrial broadcast rights accounted for approximately 10~15% of our overall profits but the world-wide rights fees, in Korea, Europe, Brazil, etc., continue to grow."
Asked whether DSE is considering an alternative station for terrestrial PRIDE broadcasts, Sakakibara replied, "We are considering it but as far as I'm concerned, we've always worked with FUJI TV and we built PRIDE together, so I hope to be able to shake hands with FUJI TV once again."
Yoshinori Tani expanded on one objection to the Shukan Gendai article, "Sakakibara did speak with the police but it was as a witness and was not put on record."
5 more days for the shamrock and ortiz fight on spike tv
at 8 pm
peace
agree with u on the fights u posted in in your post
and yea wold be nice for pride come a stay over here but its not
i would like to see merging fights between ufc and pride
pride gonna have to change their rules. still got no clue why they signed mike tyson. probably to make pride known in the us is my take.
It just plain sucks that PrideFC has to conform to the NVSC rules... They should just let PrideFc do their own thing. In my opinion, the no stomping, no kicking on the ground, waters down the product. makes it less entertaining.. I'll still order the Real Deal PPV and support the best MMA fighters in the world..
[quote=Roman Deini;604933]best fight? silva would've beaten lidell in the first round. quote]
its funny you say that because im pretty sure i saw him get destroyed by crocop recently.
is there some kind of ufc fight on spike tv next week?
the 10th
its shamrock vs ortiz
yea i know silva got destroyed by cro cop. but i still rate silva higher then liddell.
http://tv.ign.com/articles/737/737788p1.html
first 2 fights of ortiz/shamrock to watch/dl whatever. if someone sees a links wednesday for the third fight drop it in here.
as much as i want shamrock beating the cocky ortiz, i dont see it happening. ortiz probably gonna use the same gameplan he used the first 2 fights, muay thai clinches, the knees all that shit. if it goes to the ground tho shamrock should get if he is in the guard get a submission in and not get slaughtered by elbows and shit. ken got the heart gotta give him credit for that. i hope its gonna be like fight 1 and not like the last one. but i guess everyone is hoping for that.
we will see tonight haha
ads while in this thread u will see the ufc ad
haha
peace
damn im sorry ..ur aggressive towrds me
haha
j/p i posted befor u haha
peace
i've never seen uf3 tho, got so much shit to dl and all that so i forget things. but i heard all about that. i dont know tho sometimes tito is all talk. great fighter yes but sometimes ease up a lil bit. i was laughing tho when tito had that shirt on at bitter rivals when he beat shamrock. i agree that its time for shamrock to hang up the gloves and try to produce some good fighters outta his lion's den (if thats gonna happen)
maybe one day we see frank shamrock coming back, he said he wants to go one on one with tito and show ken how to do it.
kris, who you rate higher/better between frank and ken shamrock?
update:
who didnt know this was gonna go down like this lol
well tito fucke up ken
ken did shit
haha
o yea did u know tito go's out with jenna jamenson
haha
peace
so he is fighting chuck next well if it goes like there last fight it wont be good for tito
haha ...next he will be boxing the ceo dana white..dont know when tho
that boxing match already happened tho between tito and dana white. what i've heard is that dana gave tito some rough time in the ring. chuck is next in december for tito.
lol u heard wrong my man
haha
tito just told us lastnight after he beat ken they will be doing this soon on ppv for like 10 to 15$
update...
............UFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS - 11/18/2006........
M. Hughes vs. G. St. Pierre
Tim Sylvia Vs. Jeff Monson
Damn I missed it.. Shamrock lost? Bullshit... UFC is scripted anyway prolly. Peace.
PRIDE in Vegas
Tickets are on sale now for PRIDE: The Real Deal at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Oct. 21. While PRIDE has chosen to wring every last bit of Mike Tyson's remaining star power to get attention, they should be focusing on their own fighters, considering the top two matches already announced, Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mark Coleman and Mauricio Rua vs. Kevin Randleman, are more worthy of said attention. We'll have more on this show as the event draws closer.
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that boxing match wont be on ppv. white said he gonna beat tito in private or something to that matter. yes people want to pay money for that but if its gonna be on ppv, if white is smart he will do it tho.
it is ..its gonna be on oct 20th...15$ ppv
he announced it today to clear things up
i dont give 2 shits about it haha
peace
UFC mañana and then PrideFC next Saturday.. Oh yeah!!!
Pound For Pound Who Is The Best In All Of Mma Right Now?
thats tough to say..Quote:
Originally Posted by hectis
One of these 2 right hurrQuote:
Originally Posted by hectis
http://www.boutreviewusa.com/FightNe...dor-crocop.jpg
cropcop is a BAD man
All I can say is WOW! Rich didn't even do shit to Silva
damn this sucks
ahhhh
i didnt see it eathe my man wasnt around to order it
cuz i aint paying 40$ haha
that sucks
ima d/l and watch it after that ill update first page
peace
To say that Franklin lost is an understatement, he got flat out destroyed. Might want to look into getting a new nose, that was a vicious knee to the face he took. The bridge of his nose looked like a freaking banana.
ufc tonight any one watching should be a good one
will update aftrewards peace
haha yea great fight between St Pierre and matt
i was routing for pierre
man matt didnt do shit pierre was fast ashit too man..lookinf for a rematch good fight
and yea fuck that tim fight..shit sucked man
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next month cant wait...chuck and tito
anyone have video of the Penn/Pierre fight?
check the st-pierre Vs Matt Hughes topic someone uploaded the hole fight
who is watching the next ufc
i am
shit is gonna be good
just like the last one
2marrow niccccce..ill update with the next ufc ..ufc 67 ....that looks like it will be good too