ShockWave 2003: Gracie / Yoshida Rules Update

December 31, 2003

Saitama Sports Arena

Saitama, Japan 

From Sportsnavi/PRIDE:

PRIDE has announced the rules for the Royce Gracie vs. Hidehiko Yoshida rematch. 

- The bout will be two rounds, lasting 10 minutes each round, with a two minute interval between rounds.

- There will be no overtime, no referee stoppage, no doctor stoppage, no decision.

- If it goes the distance, it's a draw.

- Only one team member for each fighter will be allowed to throw the towel in (if needed) to stop the fight - 

  (the one team member will be allowed to move around the the ring)

-  if either fighter stalls for more than 60 seconds while on the ground,  a yellow card will be given and 

   they will be put back in standing position

card subject to change

(12/30/03)