The Ultimate in Martial Arts

John Matao · 07-29-2001, 06:57 PM

Its no surprise to many that Pride15 was full of worked fights.

The Igor v Satake fight was a special agreement that Igor would let Satake survive the first round. Igor held back throughout the entire fight to be handed a decision. Apparently this is better for Satakes reputation than if Igor had KO'd him.

The Sakuraba v Quinton Jackson was known to be work weeks ago. In the same vein as the Shannon Ritch fight, Pride select a little known American to fight Sakuraba and lose to a submission in the first round. It helps to raise the profile of the lesser known fighter and being caught with a sub is not as humiliating as being KO'd. They allowed Jackson to slam Saku a few times to further make him look better before he was "submitted".

Ryan Gracie vs the Jap Guy he fought in Pride10. For a start why would they have this rematch? The only reason to have a rematch was to give the Jap guy a victory over a Gracie. The fight reeked of staged moves and was the most pathetic main event ever held in Pride.

Pride15 was much like Pride 11 in that it was made specifically for the Japanese audience. Pride will never gain credibility in the U.S.A until they stop these disgusting worked matches.

Mad Dog · 07-29-2001, 08:28 PM

I suppose your informant on the grassy knoll told you all this?

YeLLa-TiGeR · 07-29-2001, 09:24 PM

LOL, did you even get to SEE this PRIDE?

John Matao · 07-29-2001, 10:29 PM

Of course I saw the show.
Im surprised that you dont believe me. Its common knowledge amongst those of us in the know.

Shimora · 07-30-2001, 04:49 AM

John Matao is correct.

There were many many works in this Pride fight. The Yakuza made a lot of money out of this show.

07-29-2001, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
John Matao Novice Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bangkok Posts: 81 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Worked fights galore in Pride15 Its no surprise to many that Pride15 was full of worked fights. The Igor v Satake fight was a special agreement that Igor would let Satake survive the first round. Igor held back throughout the entire fight to be handed a decision. Apparently this is better for Satakes reputation than if Igor had KO'd him. The Sakuraba v Quinton Jackson was known to be work weeks ago. In the same vein as the Shannon Ritch fight, Pride select a little known American to fight Sakuraba and lose to a submission in the first round. It helps to raise the profile of the lesser known fighter and being caught with a sub is not as humiliating as being KO'd. They allowed Jackson to slam Saku a few times to further make him look better before he was "submitted". Ryan Gracie vs the Jap Guy he fought in Pride10. For a start why would they have this rematch? The only reason to have a rematch was to give the Jap guy a victory over a Gracie. The fight reeked of staged moves and was the most pathetic main event ever held in Pride. Pride15 was much like Pride 11 in that it was made specifically for the Japanese audience. Pride will never gain credibility in the U.S.A until they stop these disgusting worked matches. __________________ ~John Matao-One of the top 10 MMA players in the world~

07-29-2001, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mad Dog Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Antioch, Ca Posts: 162 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I suppose your informant on the grassy knoll told you all this? __________________ He who contemplates the possibility of defeat is but a step away from achieving it....

07-29-2001, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
YeLLa-TiGeR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 1,148 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	LOL, did you even get to SEE this PRIDE? __________________ "Nemo me impune lacssit"

07-29-2001, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
John Matao Novice Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bangkok Posts: 81 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Of course I saw the show. Im surprised that you dont believe me. Its common knowledge amongst those of us in the know. __________________ ~John Matao-One of the top 10 MMA players in the world~

07-30-2001, 04:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shimora Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Papua New Guinea Posts: 676 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	John Matao is correct. There were many many works in this Pride fight. The Yakuza made a lot of money out of this show. __________________ "seriouly i would like to fight shimora for the internet fighter world titel, and beathim and chop of his fingers and hang them on the mirror of scooter " Duchman at The Choke Zone forum.

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