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Originally Posted by Krazikarl
The Pride presentation is also very similar to the Pro Wrestling presentation here in the states. The UFC (wisely) tries to distance itself from anything Pro Wrestling, so I think that that is also a factor.
My understanding is that in Japan its not nearly as necessary for Pride to distance itself from Japanese Pro Wrestling.
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I think that the UFC distances themselves from Pro Wrestling because its a stupid soap opera, and acknowledging it at all is giving not only publicity but also giving credibility to a "non-sport"
As for Pride and Pro Wrestling in Japan, the Japanese have a different thought process with having the two closely related. Maybe because their Pro Wrestlers aren't trying to fuck the owners daughter, or pile drive his wife, but for some reason it works a little better over there (at least IMO)
As for comparing the UFC and Pride on an MMA level, as a fan of both, I do enjoy the respect level and "hero" or "warrior" mentality portrayed by the Japanese culture, where as the UFC and its fans don't show the same respect towards their fighters, more importance goes toward the almighty $$