Pride is the real deal. theres some good things about the UFC but its too watered down, too many rules. And the Octagon makes for a boring match. CroCop made the switch because hes getting older and wants a championship that was out of his reach in Pride.
Ultimate Fighter winners get a six figure contract over how many years ?? its not one //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif
Theyre luring names now because they made money in an untapped market, their marketing is very good (spike), but if Pride was U.S. based, the UFC in no way would be what it is, just ask Frank Shamrock.
And to have guys like Chris Leben on your roster //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif