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02-26-2007, 04:20 AM
• Pride returns to the Thomas & Mack Center on April 28. But the next show is scheduled to air on pay-per-view, for the first time broadcast live from Japan, on April 7 in the U.S.
• Pride's lightweight Grand Prix tournament, featuring fighters up to 160 pounds, was confirmed by president Nobuyuki Sakikabara to begin on May 20 in Japan. The tournament will feature 16 fighters. Current champion Takanori Gomi will likely participate, Sakikabara said, but may be exempt from the first round.
• Despite rumors to the contrary, an emotional Sakikabara would not confirm that Pride is for sale. Speculation has risen lately that both Zuffa LLC (the Ultimate Fighting Championship's parent company) and Pride USA president Ed Fishman are each in separate negotiations purchase the financially troubled promotion.
• Pride's lightweight Grand Prix tournament, featuring fighters up to 160 pounds, was confirmed by president Nobuyuki Sakikabara to begin on May 20 in Japan. The tournament will feature 16 fighters. Current champion Takanori Gomi will likely participate, Sakikabara said, but may be exempt from the first round.
• Despite rumors to the contrary, an emotional Sakikabara would not confirm that Pride is for sale. Speculation has risen lately that both Zuffa LLC (the Ultimate Fighting Championship's parent company) and Pride USA president Ed Fishman are each in separate negotiations purchase the financially troubled promotion.