[seniku]

The Japanese "Daily Sports" is reporting that PRIDE will be holding an event in Russia in early March next year. In addition, the PRIDE Russia event will be ran by local organizers, unlike the Las Vegas event, similar to the 2H2H in Europe.

There is speculation that Fedor will take part in this event, despite the rumors about him being within another organization.

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/...vi_ot-spo.html

[Piranesi]

Hmm, 33's in february, maybe 34 or something will be in march, maybe piggybacking on Fedor's fight schedule- who knows.

[JKS]

Originally Posted by seniku

The Japanese "Daily Sports" is reporting that PRIDE will be holding an event in Russia in early March next year. In addition, the PRIDE Russia event will be ran by local organizers, unlike the Las Vegas event, similar to the 2H2H in Europe.

There is speculation that Fedor will take part in this event, despite the rumors about him being within another organization.

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/...vi_ot-spo.html

I dont think that is the case that it would be a Pride event. It may be something like 2H2H where Pride is invloved, but not a Pride FC event. Thier focus is on the US.

[ViceStan]

Originally Posted by JKS

I dont think that is the case that it would be a Pride event. It may be something like 2H2H where Pride is invloved, but not a Pride FC event. Thier focus is on the US.

Russia is a huge market to tap, alot of combat sports in Russia and expanding it there would be a good idea since they obviously got the politicians to change the rules.

[seniku]

Originally Posted by JKS

I dont think that is the case that it would be a Pride event. It may be something like 2H2H where Pride is invloved, but not a Pride FC event. Thier focus is on the US.

The article made it seem as if it were going to branded under the PRIDE name, in this case PRIDE RUSSIA, but would involve the help of local promoters. I think this is smart, it is a good idea to localize a product in some cases.

[ajc1984]

First we heard from Fedor that he wanted to fight in Russia.

Then we heard he had signed with Bodog to fight in Russia.

Then we heard that Pride weren't happy with this and were trying to prevent it.

Now he wear that Pride are thinking of running a show of their own in Russia and want Fedor to compete.

Sounds like they're doing this just to appease Mr.Emelianenko

[Jpeeezie21]

Originally Posted by ajc1984

First we heard from Fedor that he wanted to fight in Russia.

Then we heard he had signed with Bodog to fight in Russia.

Then we heard that Pride weren't happy with this and were trying to prevent it.

Now he wear that Pride are thinking of running a show of their own in Russia and want Fedor to compete.

Sounds like they're doing this just to appease Mr.Emelianenko

I don't think it coul be put much better.

[trinerigelado]

having an event in Russia smells of desperation but all pride nuthuggers claim that holding an event in a broke ass country is a good business move

[yodaman]

Someone tell the Bodog people that.

[ViceStan]

Originally Posted by trinerigelado

having an event in Russia smells of desperation but all pride nuthuggers claim that holding an event in a broke ass country is a good business move

A broke ass country? How did you get a computer in a trailer park????????