Pride FC (Pride Fighting Championships) was a Japanese-based MMA promotion that operated from 1997 to 2007 and featured some of the best fighters in the world. While the UFC is considered the premier MMA promotion today, there were many talented fighters who never had the opportunity to compete in the UFC for a belt due to various circumstances. In this article, we will take a look at five Pride FC fighters who could have been UFC champions, if given the opportunity.