Pride Total Elimination 2004

Pride Total Elimination 2004 was a major mixed martial arts event held by Pride Fighting Championships on August 15, 2004, at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. The event featured a spectacular eight-man heavyweight tournament, with its quarterfinal and semifinal bouts taking place on the same night. The tournament aimed to crown the undisputed Pride heavyweight champion.

Pride Total Elimination 2004 was highly acclaimed by fans and critics for its stacked fight card, featuring some of the biggest names in MMA at the time. The tournament format delivered intense action and memorable upsets, solidifying Pride's reputation for putting on premier fighting events. The event is often cited as a high point in the heavyweight division's history.

• Praised for its star-studded lineup and the excitement of the heavyweight tournament.

• Lauded for delivering numerous thrilling matchups and memorable finishes.

• Considered a landmark event in the history of mixed martial arts and the Pride Fighting Championships.

Google audience: Audience reception for this event is generally positive, with fans frequently highlighting the high level of competition and the significance of the fighters involved in the heavyweight tournament.

The event featured the professional MMA debut of future UFC champion Cain Velasquez, though he did not participate in the tournament itself.