Quick Notes: Pride rules, Brandon Vera

Brandon Vera has posted on the Sherdog Forums that he is staying with the UFC. He has fired his manager, and is now looking for new management. His desired oponent is Crocop, and also has a desire to do some fighting at the light heaveyweight level (205).

- UFC and Pride rules will be unified. ie) no more Pride stomps or soccer kicks. What is Wanderlei going to do?

UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner recently confirmed that future events after Pride 34 will utilize the unified rules. mmaweekly

- Foot stomps, soccer kicks, and knees to the head of a downed opponent will no longer be allowed.
- Round times will change to 3 x 5-minute rounds and 5 x 5-minute rounds for championship fights (no more 10-minute first rounds).
- The use of colored penalty cards will be discontinued.
- Elbows will be allowed.
- Shoes, gis, and pants will not be allowed

- Pride matches will stay in a ring and UFC in a cage (octagon).