PRIDE: The Real Deal

Two Bouts Announced

October 21, 2006

Thomas & Mack Center

Las Vegas, Nevada

PRIDE announced the first two bouts for their October 21st event - The Real Deal (their debut show in

the United States). PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko will face 2000 PRIDE open-weight

GP champion Mark "The Hammer" Coleman - Coleman will be looking to avenge his 2004 submission

loss to Emelianenko. Also announced, PRIDE middleweight GP champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will

make his return to the ring after having successful elbow surgery following his injury at PRIDE 31 earlier this

year against Mark Coleman - Shogun will face Hammer House's Kevin "The Monster" Randleman.

Line-up so far:

Fight 1

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mark "The Hammer" Coleman

Fight 2

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Kevin "The Monster" Randleman

Subject to change

(8/20/06)