Vice TV’s “Dark Side of the Cage” looks into the shadowy history of Japan’s PRIDE Fighting Championships, exploring the controversies and unanswered questions that continue to shroud the organization. This episode focuses on the mysterious suicide of PRIDE FC’s president, examining the circumstances surrounding his death and the whispers of possible organized crime connections.
The program aims to unravel the complex narrative behind the rise and fall of PRIDE FC, a promotion once renowned for its spectacular events and larger-than-life fighters. “The Rise of PRIDE FC” offers a look at the darker side of the MMA world, exposing the alleged links between the sport and criminal activity. It attempts to paint a picture of the pressures and hidden forces at play within the high-stakes world of professional fighting.
“Dark Side of the Cage: The Rise of PRIDE FC” premieres Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10 PM ET/PT on Vice TV.
