Up until they got busted they had most of the top ranked fighters in the world, even after the UFC blew up and became a household name in the states. However, many of the Pride fighters coming to the UFC haven't faired too well in their first couple fights. The switch from a ring to a cage changes up a game plan a lot, plus round length and judging is different. Pride used to do one ten minute round followed by one five minute round if there wasn't a finish. Honestly, I miss Pride. Yeah, we get to see some match-ups diehard fans have been waiting for forever but I think in the long hall the monopoly the UFC is building maybe its downfall. Regardless, MMA isn't going anywhere.