Anniversary reminder: Cro Cop vs Wanderlei Silva first fight 24 years ago

Exactly 24 years ago, the first legendary bout between Mirko Cro Cop and Wanderlei Silva took place in PRIDE FC, ending in a draw after 20 minutes. For Cro Cop, it was his fourth professional MMA bout and second in PRIDE. For Silva, it was his 22nd professional MMA fight and 12th in PRIDE. The post includes a video link to the historic matchup. This retrospective note marks a significant anniversary in PRIDE history. The bout remains notable as the first meeting between two icons of the sport.