Pride was great for it's time but going back to watch a full show can be a bit of a chore. The level of training is so much higher now so you get to see a lot more technique in fights. When it comes to old MMA I prefer the first 10 or so UFC events. I like to see the legit clash of styles and the total crazy shit show nature of those events.
Also I don't think I really saw Pride events live, at least not until near the very end. So I was always a UFC guy. Even though early UFC had so many duds and fights fall out, champions leave undefended etc... Still loved it.
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