Pride FC 1 - Rickson Gracie Vs Takada (1997) - Official Event Program WWF Fedor Emelianenko def

Fedor Emelianenko    def

Ed Ratcliff was originally slated to face WEC newcomer Anthony Njokuani at this event

Full of awesome Photos and info about the very first pride event

Vale Tudo Japan 1997 was held on November 29

and 4 K-1 rules fights

Pride FC 1 - Rickson Gracie Vs Takada (1997) - Official Event Program WWF Fedor Emelianenko defKRS PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 1 Official Event Program The Very first Pride FC Event! Pride 1 was an inaugural event held on October 11, 1997, at The Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. In addition to the MMA bouts, there was one kickboxing bout between K 1 Grand Prix Champion Branko Cikati and Ralph White. The English language commentary for this event was provided by Stephen Quadros and Bas Rutten. Rickson Gracie Vs Nobuhiko Takada Also Featuring Legends