Preview: VICE TV's 'Dark Side of the Cage' examines PRIDE FC mob ties, alleged fight fixing

19-02-2025

VICE TV's MMA-themed documentary series continues this week.
'Dark Side of the Cage' continues Wednesday (VICE TV, 10 p.m. ET) with an episode about the now-defunct PRIDE FC organization and its many controversies, from Japanese mob ties to alleged fight fixing and more.
The new series says it will 'cut through the glamour and glory of the MMA spectacle to reveal the never-before-told stories behind its most iconic competitors and delves into the controversial and infamous events along the path to the sport's dominance.' The show already has featured episodes on Kimbo Slice, 'The Ultimate Fighter 1' winner Diego Sanchez, Evan Tanner and more
In the exclusive preview clip above, former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko's ex-manager Miro Mijatovic explains a conflict that arose around Emelianenko's introduction to PRIDE.
New episodes of 'Dark Side of the Cage,' featuring 'never-before-told stories about MMA's most iconic fighters,' air Wednesdays on VICE TV.

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Francisco Prado aims to salvage UFC career by earning quick knockout at UFC 318

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Francisco Prado aims to salvage UFC career by earning quick knockout at UFC 318

Francisco Prado knows the importance of a win at UFC 318. The Argentinian faces a two-fight losing streak and 1-3 run in the promotion ahead of Saturday's bout against Nikolay Veretennikov at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. A third consecutive defeat could mean the end of his UFC run, something Prado is trying to avoid at all cost. "Of course I've thought about it," Prado told Hablemos MMA in Spanish, reflecting on his career standing. "It is very important for me to get the result this weekend, and that's why I worked so hard in this camp – which I will show. I feel great, well prepared, and the result is coming." Prado (12-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC) likes the matchup with Veretennikov (12-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC), who's also a striker. The 23-year-old is not afraid to call his shot and said he expects a quick finish on fight night. "This weekend, I'm going to give it my all," Prado said. "I know that this guy is a striker, and we'll see if he wants to come strike. I'm going after him, and I expect to knock him out in the first round." Prado fought the bulk of his career at 155 pounds. However, in his last fight against Jake Matthews, Prado moved up to welterweight. Prado doesn't expect to drop anytime soon and believes welterweight will be his home despite starting his run at 170 pounds on a loss. "Goodbye, 155," Prado said. "I feel great at this weight class, and I think I'll be staying here for a long time. "The truth is that it's way healthier for me. What affected me the most was in my health. Going down to 155 and having done that for a long time, I don't know, I still have like 10 years of career left. I didn't think that would be good for me, and that's I switched. Here at American top Team there's all kind of training partners, all kinds of sizes and styles, so I have no problem with that. I've been training with welterweights and what I like is that I don't get injured as easily. My body is well-fed and strong, and I feel great." This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 318: Francisco Prado expects quick knockout to salvage UFC career