RIZIN, PRIDE CEO: Conor McGregor ‘would do fantastic’ in Japan

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The heyday of MMA in Japan unquestionably took place when PRIDE was at its peak. The promotion employed some of the best fighters in the world, but PRIDE CEO Nobiyuki Sakakibara understood that big personalities were just as important to the Japanese fans. Guys like Rampage Jackson and Wandelei Silva were huge draws, for example.

So when it comes to the current crop of fighters, …

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