2001 in Pride FC
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
Area served | Worldwide |
The year 2001 represented the fifth anniversary of Pride Fighting Championships, a premier mixed martial arts organization headquartered in Japan. Throughout the year, six events were hosted, commencing with Pride 13 - Collision Course.
Fighters debuting in Pride FC
Among the significant athletes making their first appearance in Pride FC during 2001 were:
- Alex Stiebling
- Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
- Antonio Schembri
- Assuério Silva
- Bobby Southworth
- Chuck Liddell
- Denis Sobolev
- Don Frye
- Jan Nortje
- Jeremy Horn
- Jose Landi
- Mario Sperry
- Matt Skelton
- Michiyoshi Ohara
- Mirko Cro Cop
- Murilo Rua
- Quinton Jackson
- Ricardo Arona
- Semmy Schilt
- Shungo Oyama
- Tadao Yasuda
- Valentijn Overeem
- Yoshihiro Takayama
- Yoshihisa Yamamoto
- Yuki Ishikawa
Event schedule
| # | Event | Japanese name | Date held | Venue | City | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Pride 18 - Cold Fury 2 |
|
Marine Messe Fukuoka | Fukuoka, Japan | ||||
| 19 | Pride 17 - Championship Chaos |
|
Tokyo Dome | Tokyo, Japan | 53,200 | |||
| 18 | Pride 16 - Beasts from the East |
|
Osaka-jo Hall | Osaka, Japan | ||||
| 17 | Pride 15 - Raging Rumble |
|
Saitama Super Arena | Saitama, Japan | ||||
| 16 | Pride 14 - Clash of the Titans |
|
Yokohama Arena | Yokohama, Japan | ||||
| 15 | Pride 13 - Collision Course |
|
Saitama Super Arena | Saitama, Japan |
Pride 13: Collision Course
Held on March 25, 2001, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, Pride 13: Collision Course marked an important chapter in the promotion’s history.
Pride 14: Clash of the Titans
Taking place on May 27, 2001, at Yokohama Arena located in Yokohama, Japan, Pride 14: Clash of the Titans featured notable matchups.
Results
{{MMAevent bout | | Dan Henderson | def. | Akira Shoji | TKO (Punches and Knees) | 3 | 3:18 |} }
Pride 15: Raging Rumble
On July 29, 2001, Pride 15: Raging Rumble was staged at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event was significant for introducing future icons like Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira and Quinton Jackson to the Pride audience.
Pride 16: Beasts from the East
The event known as Pride 16: Beasts from the East occurred on September 24, 2001, at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Pride 17: Championship Chaos
Conducted on November 3, 2001, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, Pride 17: Championship Chaos was notable for crowning the inaugural Heavyweight and Middleweight champions of Pride FC and for featuring the debut of future champion Mirko Cro Cop.
Pride 18: Cold Fury 2
Held on December 23, 2001, Pride 18: Cold Fury 2 was hosted at the Marine Messe Fukuoka located in Fukuoka, Japan.
See also
- Pride Fighting Championships
- List of Pride Fighting Championships champions
- List of Pride Fighting events