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PRIDE FC: Were The Yakuza Really Lurking In The Shadows At The Tokyo Dome? 'The Smashing Machine' Breaks It Down

Summary by LowKickMMA.com
‘The Smashing Machine’ talks PRIDE FC and the Yakuza. The Tokyo Dome, home to some of the loudest crowds and wildest nights in the world of mixed martial arts, used to buzz with more than just fight-night jitters. In the early 2000s, PRIDE FC was at its peak, with international stars, monumental showdowns, and – if you asked anyone in the know – a little undercurrent of organized crime. PRIDE FC and The Yakuza From The Smashing Machine PRIDE FC…
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LowKickMMA.com broke the news in on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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