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The 11 Best Pride FC Bushido Fighters

by YPB Team

Grand Prix winners, slick submission artists, and relentless strikers lit up the lighter weight classes of Japan's golden MMA era. Legends share the card with cult favorites. Who was the best? Cast your vote!

  1. Takanori Gomi — ranked #11
    Takanori Gomi
    The Fireball Kid who won the 2005 Pride Bushido Lightweight Grand Prix in dominant fashion.
    1000pts
  2. Dan Henderson — ranked #22
    Dan Henderson
    American legend who won the Pride Welterweight Grand Prix and later held two Pride titles at once.
    862pts
  3. Hayato Sakurai — ranked #33
    Hayato Sakurai
    Mach Sakurai, an elite Japanese striker and Bushido Lightweight Grand Prix finalist.
    665pts
  4. Joachim Hansen — ranked #44
    Joachim Hansen
    Norwegian Hellboy, a fearless striker and grappler who battled the division's best.
    517pts
  5. Gilbert Melendez — ranked #55
    Gilbert Melendez
    American standout who emerged through Bushido before becoming a world champion.
    423pts
  6. Murilo Rua — ranked #66
    Murilo Rua
    Ninja Rua, a tough Chute Boxe striker and Bushido Welterweight Grand Prix winner.
    310pts
  7. Denis Kang — ranked #77
    Denis Kang
    Versatile Canadian who went on a long unbeaten run through the Bushido middleweight ranks.
    310pts
  8. Ryo Chonan — ranked #88
    Ryo Chonan
    Japanese fighter remembered for his stunning flying-scissor heel hook over Anderson Silva.
    310pts
  9. Paulo Filho — ranked #99
    Paulo Filho
    Brazilian who went undefeated to win the 2005 Bushido Middleweight Grand Prix.
    310pts
  10. Shinya Aoki — ranked #1010
    Shinya Aoki
    The flexible submission wizard famed for his outlandish grappling finishes.
    310pts
  11. Akihiro Gono — ranked #1111
    Akihiro Gono
    Charismatic Japanese welterweight known for his entrances and well-rounded game.
    0pts

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