[epic37311]

PRIDEFC Official Website

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...=2529&zoneid=2

I think it is going to be a K-1 boxing style event.
I hope not I would love to see Iron Mike in a armbar.

I know Vitor Belfort loves boxing so that would be awsome for him and Tyson to fight.
Or Tank Abott, Cabbage or some of the brawlers.

[EmpireWF]

Wow, this has been rumored for awhile now. I agree, it shouldn't be an MMA fight with Tyson. I doubt he's been trained in the various arts so he'd be weak against wrestling takedowns, submission holds, etc.

It should be great for Pride though, they need some good news/PR.

[epic37311]

Honestly speaking if it is just boxing rules then Mike has a huge advantage. He was a champ and I am sure he can still throw down, maybe not as good as his prime but still he has a very solid and fast uppercut.

Now if you throw some legs in it like K-1 then I gotta go with Cro-Cop.
He is one of the names mentioned along with Mark Hunt.

The thing is, from my understanding, that Tyson only wants to fight in exihbition fights so there is no telling if he is going to be as dedicated as his opponets are. Only time will tell.

Anyway it should be interesting.

[LSC9901]

I'm somewhat unaware of the rules for these events. Is biting allowed ??

[epic37311]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I'm somewhat unaware of the rules for these events. Is biting allowed ??

No they have to wear a mouth peice.

[EmpireWF]

LSC, here's a bit of info on the rules for Pride fighting...courtesy of Wikipedia:

"PRIDE's rules result in similar styles of fighting as seen in Ultimate Fighting Championship in the United States. Unlike the UFC, where matches take place within a cage, PRIDE holds its bouts within a boxing style ring. Other notable differences between PRIDE FC and the UFC are:

* Kicking and kneeing the head of a downed opponent is allowed in PRIDE but not in UFC.
* Stomping a downed opponent is allowed in PRIDE but not in UFC.
* (Non downward pointed) Elbows to the head are allowed in UFC but not in PRIDE.
"

"Matches are won via:

* Submission

A fighter taps either his opponent or the mat three times.
A fighter may also verbally submit

* Technical Knockout
o Referee Stoppage---If the referee sees that one fighter is completely dominant to the point of endangering his opponent, the referee will stop the match.
o Doctor Stoppage---In the event that a fighter is injured (via fair methods) and cannot continue the match, his opponent will be declared the winner. The ring doctor will be the one to determine whether the fighter can continue or not. In the event that an injury was caused by illegal methods, the perpetrator will be disqualified.
o Forfeited Match---A fighter's corner throws in the towel.
* Decision

If the match goes the distance, then the outcome of the bout is determined by the three judges. A decision is made according to the following: the effort made to finish the fight via KO or submission, damage given to the opponent, standing combinations & ground control, aggressiveness and weight (in the case that the weight difference is 10 kg/22 lb or more). The above criteria are listed according to priority. The fight is scored in its entirety and not round by round. After the third round, each judge must decide a winner. Matches cannot end in a draw.

* Disqualification

A "warning" will be given in the form of a yellow card (along with a 10% deduction in fight purse) when a fighter commits an illegal action or does not follow the referee's instruction. Three warnings will result in a disqualification.

* No Contest

In the event that both sides commit a violation of the rules, the bout will be declared a "No Contest." "

[candlejack]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I'm somewhat unaware of the rules for these events. Is biting allowed ??

ROFLMAO! oh my goodness, that was the best line I have seen in a while, even the one where someone's cheating is refered to them. I would love to see Mike Tyson get KTFO!(knocked the ... out). or having him submit to a guilotene(sp?) choke. It would prove that he was nothing but a bulling punk in the ring.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by epic37311

No they have to wear a mouth peice.

Well ... DAMN. Wasn't he supposed to be wearing one when he accidently bit Holyfield's ear ............. twice

[dhmn]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Well ... DAMN. Wasn't he supposed to be wearing one when he accidently bit Holyfield's ear ............. twice

He was so hungry from making weight that he thought it was a pork rind.