European Judo Legend Enters PRIDE Grand Prix
- Correction -
April 23rd, 2005 Osaka Dome Osaka, Japan
Pawel Nastula has signed with PRIDE but will not be participating in the middleweight Grand Prix - Also, the location of the Grand Prix was incorrectly reported. We apologize for any inconvenience. (2/22/05)
TOKYO, Japan – The first participant for PRIDE FIGHTING’S 2005 middleweight Grand Prix has been announced and representing Poland as well as the martial art of Judo will be legendary Judoka, Pawel Nastula. The 1995 and 1997 Judo World Champion and 1996 gold medallist at the Olympic games in Atlanta, Nastula brings his legendary Judo skills to the PRIDE ring to compete against the world’s elite mixed martial artists.
Pawel Nastula Judo Awards
The opening round of PRIDE FIGHTING’S middleweight Grand Prix tournament, TOTAL ELIMINATION 2005, takes place on April 23rd, 2005 from the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
Additional tournament participants as well as North American pay per view information are soon to follow.
For more information on PRIDE FC, visit pridefc.com!
- From Dream Stage Entertainment with a little editing from us (color, highlights, etc...)
(2/21/05)
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