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Like many mixed martial arts fans, my favorite promotion of all-time is Pride Fighting Championships. While the level of fighting was lower than what we witness today, it was in many ways more exciting and featured many qualities lost in modern MMA. It was contested in the ring under unique rules, round structures and judging criteria that led to bouts which looked different from those in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.