Pride Shockwave 2004

Pride Shockwave 2004 was a mixed martial arts event held by Pride Fighting Championships on October 31, 2004, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event featured a highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the Pride Heavyweight Championship. It also included other notable bouts in various weight classes, showcasing some of the best talent in mixed martial arts at the time.

Pride Shockwave 2004 is widely regarded as a significant event in the history of mixed martial arts, particularly for showcasing the dominance of Fedor Emelianenko. The event received positive feedback for its high-level matchups and production quality, although specific critical reviews from mainstream outlets are less common for MMA events of this era compared to major film releases.

• Praised for its main event featuring a legendary heavyweight championship bout.

• Noted for showcasing top-tier talent from Pride FC's golden era.

• Recognized as a key event in the career of Fedor Emelianenko.

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The main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was their first of three highly celebrated encounters, with Emelianenko winning their first bout via unanimous decision to become the Pride Heavyweight Champion.