For those who read the title and thought the former UFC middleweight champion and Mr. Pride traded blows, GRACIEMAG.com must clarify it wasn't quite like that that the two fighting stars faced off this weekend. The match was to promote the American scissors, paper and stone championship.
In the Brazil the game is seen as a child's play, but in countries like the United States it is seen as a serious sport, where the champion is recognized nationally. In the bout between the two beasts of the UFC, the American got the best of Wand in a cheerful display.
The competition goes on the air in the United States on Fox Sports Network, the same to broadcast some of the Affliction bouts on the 19th of this month, only in October. With the likelihood of Rich moving up in weight categories, who knows if this same matchup will some day take place in the famous octagon. Check out the video of the dispute.