Exactly 24 years ago, legendary PRIDE FC fighters Mirko Cro Cop and Wanderlei Silva met in their first encounter, a 20-minute bout that ended in a draw. The historic fight marked Cro Cop's fourth professional MMA bout and second in PRIDE, while Silva was already more experienced with 22 pro MMA fights and 12 PRIDE appearances. The anniversary commemorates one of the most significant matchups in PRIDE history between two icons of the organization. The draw set the stage for their storied rivalry that would define an era of mixed martial arts. Video footage of the classic bout remains available for viewing.
More News
Fight AnnouncementJan 1
Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint-Denis official for UFC 329 on July 11
Social MediaJan 1






