Pride Shockwave 2005(2005)

Pride Shockwave 2005 was a mixed martial arts event held by Pride Fighting Championships at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on December 31, 2005. Known in Japan as "Otoko Matsuri 2005 – Itadaki," the card concluded the year's Lightweight and Welterweight tournaments. Takanori Gomi claimed the Lightweight crown with a knockout victory over Hayato Sakurai, while Dan Henderson won the Welterweight tournament by split decision against Murilo Bustamante. The night's main attraction saw Wanderlei Silva defend his Middleweight title against Ricardo Arona in another closely contested split decision. The event marked a significant moment in Pride's history as one of Japan's premier MMA promotions.