SAKURABA VS SHAMROCK, TWO ADDITIONAL MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR PRIDE FIGHTING’S FULLY LOADED

Sakuraba versus Shamrock … a match up between two of the sport’s biggest names, each looking to continue his legend. Sakuraba returns from Brazil having recently trained at the world-renowned Chute Boxe Academy in Curitiba, Brazil, home of the biggest rival of his fight career—Wanderlei Silva. Under the watchful eye of coach Rudimar Fedrigo, Sakuraba trained with Silva, Murilo "Ninja" Rua, and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in preparation for one of the most important bouts of his career. Sakuraba’s opponent, Ken Shamrock, makes his return to PRIDE and Japan, the country where he originally built his legendary status as a fighter. A former King of Pancrase, Shamrock last appeared in PRIDE in 2002 facing Don "The Predator" Frye.

Also added to the fight card, Murilo "Ninja" Rua of the Chute Boxe Academy makes his return to the ring taking on Murad Chunkaev of the Chechen Republic (fighting out of Holland’s Golden Glory team) and American Sumo Henry "Sentoryu" Miller battles Brazilian giant "Zulu."

Previously announced matches include the return of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson as he takes on Japanese fighter Hirotaka Yokoi … a match up of judo legend against judo legend as Japan’s Makoto Takimoto (Olympic gold medallist) takes on Korea’s Yoon Dong Sik under mixed martial arts rules … the long-awaited rematch between Croatian Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and American Josh "The Babyface Assassin" Barnett … and Cro Cop’s teammate, Fabricio Werdum, against rising heavyweight contender Sergei Kharitonov.