Comments on: PRIDE 5/20 Saitama show postponed

By: David coolshaps

David coolshaps — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:32:17 +0000

Hell yeah Armen, you live in the valley? I dont know any MMA fans in LA really ahha. I like what everybody here has to say about these matters its great reading!

By: Fightlinker.com

Fightlinker.com — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 03:45:12 +0000

Anybody have the gate figures for the average Saitama PRIDE events? I’m pretty sure the bleed isn’t big enough to scare Zuffa in the short term.

By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:37:33 +0000

Secondly, if all 3 of these events were combined to one PPV, I would buy it in a heartbeat. It would be a great show with a lot of talent on it. But they spread themselves too thin, and each PPV alone is not worth the price of $30 to $40. Basically, by keeping 2 PPVâ€™s in a month, they are getting $0 out of me.

You have to remember that Strikeforce and K-1 are two seperate companies. Pro Elite (the owner of Elite XC) is just acting as a middle man to televise the two shows on PPV.

By: Jordan Breen

Jordan Breen — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:33:09 +0000

Kitaoka vs. Stevenson for twinner supremacy.

By: Stu

Stu — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:52:58 +0000

At least he’s still calling it the LWGP, so no 170 decided yet.

By: Body_Shots

Body_Shots — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:37:03 +0000

A bit more about the postponement from Sherdog. From Stephen Martinez: The postponement comes as a result of PRIDE assets not being transferred from DSE to PRIDE FC Worldwide, the recently formed company which will take over control of the Japanese mixed martial arts organization, before the first of May. The 'official' statement from Lorenzo Fertitta: "As we're in the midst of transferring business assets between both companies, we have decided that only one month to prepare for the 5/20 event is not enough time to organize the production and promote the event in a manner that reflect our first PRIDE event for the fans" "The new date for the Lightweight GP Opening Round will be announced at another time. "We deeply apologize to our fans and all parties concerned for the sudden announcement and the trouble we have caused."

By: Liger05

Liger05 — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:18:59 +0000

Of course it will be better to have the shows on tv but thats not a guarantee. Zuffa must of taking into account there was no tv when the deal was done and must be prepared for that. Its not like they can just wait and not do any shows until a TV deal is in place.

By: JThue

JThue — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:14:14 +0000

This can basically be anywhere from really good news to the freaking death squad for PRIDE’s future. Hopefully more details will become public soon. A shame Meltzer has finished his newsletter for next week :/ My gut feeling about it will remain slightly negative until whenever more is known :/

By: 45 Huddle

45 Huddle — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:43:26 +0000

Elite XC is running 2 PPV’s in June. One with K-1 and one with Strikeforce.

You have to think that they will be putting up a PPV the same exact time as one of those PPV’s. It just makes sense if they can plan it like that.

On a side note, Elite XC lost me as a potential customer in the month of June. They have Shileds, Carano, & Silva all fighting on Showtime on 6/2. Then right after that is the PPV with Lesnar, Gracie, & Tank/Butterbean. Later in the month, they are having a card with Shamrock/Baroni, Rua/Villasenor, and Buentello and Thomson on the card.

First, I don’t have Showtime, so I can’t see Silva & Shields.

Secondly, if all 3 of these events were combined to one PPV, I would buy it in a heartbeat. It would be a great show with a lot of talent on it. But they spread themselves too thin, and each PPV alone is not worth the price of $30 to $40. Basically, by keeping 2 PPV’s in a month, they are getting $0 out of me.

Whatever genius at Elite XC thought of this is an idiot.

By: Duke Lissit

Duke Lissit — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:56:21 +0000

The most obvious reason I see is Liddell vs. Rampage 2. It’s one week after the proposed LWGP date. Now, you’ve got to deal with oversaturation of the American fans to deal with. Two UFC events in 3 days is OK, but why not give the PrideFC guys their due in terms of promotion without interference from Chuck and Quinton.

I’m sure the transition and planning factor in, but never underestimate the almighty dollar in ANY decision making process!