20 Things PRIDE Fighters Did in the 2000s That Would Be Unthinkable Today!

PRIDE FC was a completely different world of mixed martial arts. From 90-minute fights and brutal soccer kicks to open-weight matchups, three-fight tournaments, and rules that would never be accepted in the UFC today, the 2000s delivered some of the wildest moments in MMA history. In this video, we count down 20 things PRIDE fighters did in the 2000s that would be unthinkable today. Discover the legendary battles between Kazushi Sakuraba and Royce Gracie, Fedor Emelianenko and Kevin Randleman, and Mark Coleman and Igor Vovchanchyn, along with the controversial rules, unbelievable matchups, and behind-the-scenes events that helped define PRIDE FC. Why did PRIDE allow soccer kicks and head stomps? How could fighters compete multiple times in a single night? And what scandal contributed to the promotion's eventual downfall? From the legendary PRIDE Grand Prix tournaments to the promotion's final days in 2007, this is the story of an era that helped shape modern MMA forever. *Which PRIDE FC rule or moment shocked you the most?* Let us know in the comments! If you love classic MMA, UFC history, Bellator, WEC, legendary fighters, and the forgotten stories of combat sports, subscribe for more videos exploring the wildest eras in fighting history. #MMA #UFC