Kazushi Sakuraba grew up with aspirations to be a pro wrestler. Every week, he would religiously watch New Japan Pro Wrestling to see his favorite wrestler
On the 25th anniversary of its debut event, Todd Martin examines the beloved and well-missed Pride Fighting Championships and some of the ways in which our collective memory blurs with the passage of time.
Marcelo Alonso shares memories and exclusive photos from the 1997 style-versus-style showdown that ended in disaster, but also helped birth submission grappling’s greatest institution.