Dreamstage Entertainment has announced the official rules for the bouts scheduled for their United States debut at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in October.

In order to comply with the NSAC rules for regulated mixed-martial arts matches, PRIDE has changed their regular rules up quite a bit from their shows held in Japan.

-The fight will still be held in a PRIDE ring, as opposed to a sided-fence structure like the majority of American MMA companies.

-The fights will consist of three five minute rounds, unlike normal PRIDE bouts which has a ten minute first round and a second and third round of both five minutes.

-No one will be allowed to wear a gi or shoes in fights.

-Kicks and knees in the four-point position are outlawed by the NSAC - so unlike normal PRIDE bouts, there will be no kicks, knees, or stomps to the head of a downed opponent.

-Despite the NSAC allowing elbows to the face on the ground, PRIDE does not for their Japanese shows. They will continue this rule for their bouts in America - so still no elbows on the ground.

-Judging will be changed as all bouts that go the distance will be decided upon by three NSAC-appointed judges - who will use normal NSAC MMA judging criteria.

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