Jeru
11-08-2004, 22:17
Pride GP: Rodrigo Nogueira will exchange punches with Kharitonov (bron:adcombat.com)
Text by André Araújo / Team TATAME
Pride Heavyweight Interim Champion Rodrigo Nogueira, departed from Rio de Janeiro last Wednesday for Japan, where next August 15th, he will face Russian Sergei Kharitonov in the semi finals of Pride GP's Final Conflict, at Saitama Super Arena.
The Brazilian will spend ten days training with Zé Mário Sperry, his twin brother Rogério Minotouro, Luis Dória and Luiz Alves and he has a warning for his Russian opponent: 'I will exchange punches' Minotauro stoically adds: 'I already have a strategy planned for him. I am aware how to neutralize his game. But I must say I trust in my boxing skills and my training in Cuba and I will give my best' Minotauro also wants to reach the Pride GP finals in good physical condition. 'I will exchange punches until I feel uncomfortable with it. I don't want to get hurt' stated the Brazilian champion.
Minotauro also commented on Kevin Randleman's entry as a alternate. 'I have been talking about it with Zé Mário. We think Kevin surprised throughout the tournament. He did an awesome fight against Mirko Cro Cop and then gave a hard time to Fedor. Pride's choice was really good. Kevin deserves it' said Minotauro, who sends a message to fans all over the globe. 'Cheer for me. Send us here in Japan some good vibrations. I will give my best and I need to bring this title to Brazil. Brazilians do need this title right now' believes Rodrigo Minotauro.
Text by André Araújo / Team TATAME
Pride Heavyweight Interim Champion Rodrigo Nogueira, departed from Rio de Janeiro last Wednesday for Japan, where next August 15th, he will face Russian Sergei Kharitonov in the semi finals of Pride GP's Final Conflict, at Saitama Super Arena.
The Brazilian will spend ten days training with Zé Mário Sperry, his twin brother Rogério Minotouro, Luis Dória and Luiz Alves and he has a warning for his Russian opponent: 'I will exchange punches' Minotauro stoically adds: 'I already have a strategy planned for him. I am aware how to neutralize his game. But I must say I trust in my boxing skills and my training in Cuba and I will give my best' Minotauro also wants to reach the Pride GP finals in good physical condition. 'I will exchange punches until I feel uncomfortable with it. I don't want to get hurt' stated the Brazilian champion.
Minotauro also commented on Kevin Randleman's entry as a alternate. 'I have been talking about it with Zé Mário. We think Kevin surprised throughout the tournament. He did an awesome fight against Mirko Cro Cop and then gave a hard time to Fedor. Pride's choice was really good. Kevin deserves it' said Minotauro, who sends a message to fans all over the globe. 'Cheer for me. Send us here in Japan some good vibrations. I will give my best and I need to bring this title to Brazil. Brazilians do need this title right now' believes Rodrigo Minotauro.