LOS ANGELES, California –
The winners of the PRIDE FIGHTING U.S. AUDITIONS have been selected.
Nick Ring … Middleweight … Canada
Jake Draves … Lightweight … Ohio, USA
Karl-James Noons … Lightweight … California, USA
Tyrone Glover … Lightweight … California, USA

The auditions were held on November 20th, 2004 from the UCLA campus in Los Angeles. Contestants attended from all over the world and were given an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of PRIDE’s judges and main decision-makers. Final decisions were made based upon each participant’s audition, interview, and highlight reel (if provided).

The selected audition winners will continue their mixed martial arts training under PRIDE’s supervision and will be eligible to fight in a future BUSHIDO or PRIDE show.

Dream Stage Entertainment would like to thank all audition participants for their time and dedication during the event. Please keep in mind that, though only four fighters were selected at this time, the auditions were an opportunity for all fighters to gain exposure. A database of fighters from the auditions has been kept and there is the possibility that future opportunities may arise.