Preview: VICE TV's 'Dark Side of the Cage' examines PRIDE FC mob ties, alleged fight fixing

VICE TV's MMA-themed documentary series continues this week.
'Dark Side of the Cage' continues Wednesday (VICE TV, 10 p.m. ET) with an episode about the now-defunct PRIDE FC organization and its many controversies, from Japanese mob ties to alleged fight fixing and more.
The new series says it will 'cut through the glamour and glory of the MMA spectacle to reveal the never-before-told stories behind its most iconic competitors and delves into the controversial and infamous events along the path to the sport's dominance.' The show already has featured episodes on Kimbo Slice, 'The Ultimate Fighter 1' winner Diego Sanchez, Evan Tanner and more
In the exclusive preview clip above, former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko's ex-manager Miro Mijatovic explains a conflict that arose around Emelianenko's introduction to PRIDE.
New episodes of 'Dark Side of the Cage,' featuring 'never-before-told stories about MMA's most iconic fighters,' air Wednesdays on VICE TV.

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