Tokyudo
20th May 2006, 02:25 AM
New Wanderlei Silva interview
Talk about the fact that you're in this second round of the OWGP.
I already wanted to be in the first round, but they just put me in the second round. But I'm ready. I accept the challenge 'cos I don't run away. Now is just the best fighters, everyone there can be the champion.
Who you want to face in the GP?
Anyone. I never chose an opponent, and everybody is there to win. "I can't say that I can beat everybody, but I will face anyone" that will be my quote to this GP.
And about the possibility of a rematch against Mark Hunt?
Would be great. I fought very good against him, and I believe that I won. For me, to beat him I have to take the fight to the ground. He have a very heavy punch, so trading strikes with him is crazy. If happens to face him again, I will submit him.
There is a possibility to face Minotauro. How it would be?
That's a huge opportunity to this fight happen. He is an idol, like me. The repercution would be great in Japan and in Brazil. There is no such thing as "strategy" to face someone like Minotauro, 'cos he is too good on the ground and have great boxing skills. So, I would fight stand, which is my best skill.
Do you believe that the best Pride fighters are in this GP?
About the heavyweight, yes. But there's others great fighters from other weight categories, like Shogun and Rampage who isn't on the GP.
Doesn't matter who is gonna win this GP, 'cos everyone gonna say that the champion of the OWGP is the champion just because FEDOR didn't fight. What do you think about that?
Fedor is a man yet to be beaten. Nobody ever made a good fight in order to beat him. But when the OWGP champion happen to face him, this can be changed.
Are you training in order to gain weight? Will you change your trainning routine?
I'm working very hard with my cardio and my gass. Now I'm 94kg and won't take too much weight. I'll focus in my speed and agility.
What your fans should expect from you? And your opponent?
Everybody should expect my will to the victory. I always fight in that way. My fans can expect entertainment. And for my opponents: "Silva's in the house!" (laughs)
source: tatame.com.br
Talk about the fact that you're in this second round of the OWGP.
I already wanted to be in the first round, but they just put me in the second round. But I'm ready. I accept the challenge 'cos I don't run away. Now is just the best fighters, everyone there can be the champion.
Who you want to face in the GP?
Anyone. I never chose an opponent, and everybody is there to win. "I can't say that I can beat everybody, but I will face anyone" that will be my quote to this GP.
And about the possibility of a rematch against Mark Hunt?
Would be great. I fought very good against him, and I believe that I won. For me, to beat him I have to take the fight to the ground. He have a very heavy punch, so trading strikes with him is crazy. If happens to face him again, I will submit him.
There is a possibility to face Minotauro. How it would be?
That's a huge opportunity to this fight happen. He is an idol, like me. The repercution would be great in Japan and in Brazil. There is no such thing as "strategy" to face someone like Minotauro, 'cos he is too good on the ground and have great boxing skills. So, I would fight stand, which is my best skill.
Do you believe that the best Pride fighters are in this GP?
About the heavyweight, yes. But there's others great fighters from other weight categories, like Shogun and Rampage who isn't on the GP.
Doesn't matter who is gonna win this GP, 'cos everyone gonna say that the champion of the OWGP is the champion just because FEDOR didn't fight. What do you think about that?
Fedor is a man yet to be beaten. Nobody ever made a good fight in order to beat him. But when the OWGP champion happen to face him, this can be changed.
Are you training in order to gain weight? Will you change your trainning routine?
I'm working very hard with my cardio and my gass. Now I'm 94kg and won't take too much weight. I'll focus in my speed and agility.
What your fans should expect from you? And your opponent?
Everybody should expect my will to the victory. I always fight in that way. My fans can expect entertainment. And for my opponents: "Silva's in the house!" (laughs)
source: tatame.com.br