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I never had an issue with the pro wrestling culture they promoted Pride with. Part of the spectacle. Was a non issue to me.
Brock wrestled his whole life and won the UFC in his 2nd year of pro fighting. Nogueira won the Pride 2 years after his pro debut and Fedor won it just under 3 years. None of that sounds wild to me.
Fedor and Nog had to win stacked tournaments to become champions in RINGS. Fedor won 2 tournaments in RINGS. Nog won a 32 man tournament.
Both had a lot of experience by the time they became world champs in PRIDE compared to Brock's quick road to a title shot in the UFC.