Sherdog.com Preview: PRIDE “Shockwave” Part II
Introduction
The second half of PRIDE’s Shockwave show features a wealth of
talent in five big bouts.
Takanori Gomi (Pictures) and Mitsuhiro Ishida (Pictures) meet in a title-caliber bout, but without the gold strap on the line. Middleweight Grand Prix champ Mauricio Rua (Pictures) is back in action against Yoshida Dojo judoka Kazuhiro Nakamura (Pictures). Joachim “Hell Boy” Hansen makes his long-awaited return against Shooto champ Shinya Aoki (Pictures). Tatsuya “The Crusher” Kawajiri meets undefeated newcomer Gilbert Melendez (Pictures) to see who faces Gomi for the title. And in the main event, Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) puts his heavyweight title on the line against New Zealand kickboxer Mark Hunt (Pictures).
Takanori Gomi (Pictures) and Mitsuhiro Ishida (Pictures) meet in a title-caliber bout, but without the gold strap on the line. Middleweight Grand Prix champ Mauricio Rua (Pictures) is back in action against Yoshida Dojo judoka Kazuhiro Nakamura (Pictures). Joachim “Hell Boy” Hansen makes his long-awaited return against Shooto champ Shinya Aoki (Pictures). Tatsuya “The Crusher” Kawajiri meets undefeated newcomer Gilbert Melendez (Pictures) to see who faces Gomi for the title. And in the main event, Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) puts his heavyweight title on the line against New Zealand kickboxer Mark Hunt (Pictures).
