Roob
10-01-2005, 12:05
From mirko-crocop.com:
So, now when you had some rest, how does it feel?
Mirko: I feel great. It was a tough year but it ended quit good. Now I'm ready to resume my trainings.
It seems that nothing but that belt?
Mirko: Correct. In this year I just have to take it. I'll train like never before, because that's what I need to to if I'm about to beat Fedor.
It won't be easy.
Mirko: Tell me about it! Fedor is a great fighter, the best I've seen. But I'm the one who's gonna beat the champ.
Do you have any secret strategy?
Mirko: There are no more secrets among top-class fighters. He's better on the ground and I'm better in stand-up. I don't think he's going to use the same strategy as in his latest fight, so I'll be prepared for everything. It's gonna be a hell out of a fight, that's what I'm sure about.
First things first, you'll fight on 20th February again?
Mirko: Yes, and from this week I'm starting with my trainings for the fight.
Opponent is yet to be arranged, but are there any interesting challenges so far?
Mirko: It seems that Mark Coleman want to fight me. Mark Hunt too. Well, it seems almost everyone wants to beat me (laugh)! It's up to PRIDE, I'll fight anyone.
Mark Hunt has issued a challenge on a NYE event, is there any bad blood in it?
Mirko: No, of course not. Mark is a great guy and I enjoy talking with him. He was the first one to wish me all the best in the New Year. But business is business, there won't be no mercy in the ring if PRIDE matchs us.
Mirko's question: How do you like the guillotine choke?
Answer: I think it's not that bad. Let's say average.
Mirko: When you finish your pizza I'll show you how an "average" guillotine looks like.
(laughing, ordering a squid risoto)
How it felt to be in the same ring with Kevin again? You were nervous I think.
Mirko: You need a glasses (laugh). I was relaxed like before any other fight. If I was thinking about that KO, I would probably be more nervous. But I was 100% prepared for the fight and fully confident. I just knew that I was going to win.
Do you remember what Kevin said after the fight?
Mirko: I don't remember everything, but he congratulated me on a fair victory. I believe he's a true sportsman and I wish him all the best in further carreer.
Mirko, one topic is discussed among the fans for months. How can you train properly while doing films and attending parliament meetings?
Mirko: It's not that hard. I haven't skipped any training so far because of that. I'm in a parliament only in the morning, but not every day of course. Regarding filming, I'm not doing it at this moment.
What's the status of your movie? Are we going to see it anytime soon?
Mirko: Yes, the movie is done and it'll be available soon.
Are you satisfied with it?
Mirko: Yes, I think it's a good movie. The action scenes are just great, the fans will love it.
I just can't imagine you in a romantic atmosphere?
Mirko: Hopefully you can't!
(laughing)
What's your overall opinion on PRIDE NYE show?
Mirko: Well I think that match-ups were very good and DSE did a great job. But unfortunately not many fights were interesting. I think that Hunt vs. Silva was the best fight of the night.
Who could expect that outcome?
Mirko: Yes, I was really suprised that Mark found his way out from the mount position several times. I thought Silva was going to finish mi off on the ground. Props to Mark for the upset, but props to Silva as well for fighting so much heavier opponent.
Minotauro had no chance against Fedor?
Mirko: Fedor is just better. Minotauro doesn't have a solution for Fedor's fighting style. Fedor dominated the whole fight and his win was clear.
At the end of the show I saw you standing next to Giant Silva. He seemed bigger then you.
Mirko: Haha, I must say I feel kind of dumb while standing next to him. The man is really huge, almost 50 cm's taller then myself. He can definitely block Shaq!
What's Mirko Cro Cop been doing after NYE fight?
Mirko: I was having a rest. I visited my hometown and stayed there for couple of days. Sometimes it feels really great not to do anything. But I must say that I missed my team and the trainings. I'm a training-addict.
The guys from the team are fighting in Slovenia on 12th February?
Mirko: I'm going to be there in their corners.
What's your opinion on Pokrajac, Mucnjak and Ostojic?
Mirko: The most important thing is that they are a very nice guys. Pokrajac still have a plenty of work ahead if he's going to fight in Japan one day. But he's tough and he enjoys the trainings, so I see him improving. Sasa Mucnjak is very young and he has no experience, but I expect him to fight one day in Japan. Domagoj Ostojic is probably the best Croatian talent, his stand-up is great and hopefully he'll achieve something in this year.
Thank you for the dinner Mirko, I'm sure the fans will love this interview.
Mirko: I was reading about the huge support that I had on Nokaut.com and on my new homepage (which by the way looks great). It really feels great and I want to thank everyone for it.
Hey, we're not done yet! Let's check this "average" guillotine out!
(laughing & choking)
source: nokaut.com
So, now when you had some rest, how does it feel?
Mirko: I feel great. It was a tough year but it ended quit good. Now I'm ready to resume my trainings.
It seems that nothing but that belt?
Mirko: Correct. In this year I just have to take it. I'll train like never before, because that's what I need to to if I'm about to beat Fedor.
It won't be easy.
Mirko: Tell me about it! Fedor is a great fighter, the best I've seen. But I'm the one who's gonna beat the champ.
Do you have any secret strategy?
Mirko: There are no more secrets among top-class fighters. He's better on the ground and I'm better in stand-up. I don't think he's going to use the same strategy as in his latest fight, so I'll be prepared for everything. It's gonna be a hell out of a fight, that's what I'm sure about.
First things first, you'll fight on 20th February again?
Mirko: Yes, and from this week I'm starting with my trainings for the fight.
Opponent is yet to be arranged, but are there any interesting challenges so far?
Mirko: It seems that Mark Coleman want to fight me. Mark Hunt too. Well, it seems almost everyone wants to beat me (laugh)! It's up to PRIDE, I'll fight anyone.
Mark Hunt has issued a challenge on a NYE event, is there any bad blood in it?
Mirko: No, of course not. Mark is a great guy and I enjoy talking with him. He was the first one to wish me all the best in the New Year. But business is business, there won't be no mercy in the ring if PRIDE matchs us.
Mirko's question: How do you like the guillotine choke?
Answer: I think it's not that bad. Let's say average.
Mirko: When you finish your pizza I'll show you how an "average" guillotine looks like.
(laughing, ordering a squid risoto)
How it felt to be in the same ring with Kevin again? You were nervous I think.
Mirko: You need a glasses (laugh). I was relaxed like before any other fight. If I was thinking about that KO, I would probably be more nervous. But I was 100% prepared for the fight and fully confident. I just knew that I was going to win.
Do you remember what Kevin said after the fight?
Mirko: I don't remember everything, but he congratulated me on a fair victory. I believe he's a true sportsman and I wish him all the best in further carreer.
Mirko, one topic is discussed among the fans for months. How can you train properly while doing films and attending parliament meetings?
Mirko: It's not that hard. I haven't skipped any training so far because of that. I'm in a parliament only in the morning, but not every day of course. Regarding filming, I'm not doing it at this moment.
What's the status of your movie? Are we going to see it anytime soon?
Mirko: Yes, the movie is done and it'll be available soon.
Are you satisfied with it?
Mirko: Yes, I think it's a good movie. The action scenes are just great, the fans will love it.
I just can't imagine you in a romantic atmosphere?
Mirko: Hopefully you can't!
(laughing)
What's your overall opinion on PRIDE NYE show?
Mirko: Well I think that match-ups were very good and DSE did a great job. But unfortunately not many fights were interesting. I think that Hunt vs. Silva was the best fight of the night.
Who could expect that outcome?
Mirko: Yes, I was really suprised that Mark found his way out from the mount position several times. I thought Silva was going to finish mi off on the ground. Props to Mark for the upset, but props to Silva as well for fighting so much heavier opponent.
Minotauro had no chance against Fedor?
Mirko: Fedor is just better. Minotauro doesn't have a solution for Fedor's fighting style. Fedor dominated the whole fight and his win was clear.
At the end of the show I saw you standing next to Giant Silva. He seemed bigger then you.
Mirko: Haha, I must say I feel kind of dumb while standing next to him. The man is really huge, almost 50 cm's taller then myself. He can definitely block Shaq!
What's Mirko Cro Cop been doing after NYE fight?
Mirko: I was having a rest. I visited my hometown and stayed there for couple of days. Sometimes it feels really great not to do anything. But I must say that I missed my team and the trainings. I'm a training-addict.
The guys from the team are fighting in Slovenia on 12th February?
Mirko: I'm going to be there in their corners.
What's your opinion on Pokrajac, Mucnjak and Ostojic?
Mirko: The most important thing is that they are a very nice guys. Pokrajac still have a plenty of work ahead if he's going to fight in Japan one day. But he's tough and he enjoys the trainings, so I see him improving. Sasa Mucnjak is very young and he has no experience, but I expect him to fight one day in Japan. Domagoj Ostojic is probably the best Croatian talent, his stand-up is great and hopefully he'll achieve something in this year.
Thank you for the dinner Mirko, I'm sure the fans will love this interview.
Mirko: I was reading about the huge support that I had on Nokaut.com and on my new homepage (which by the way looks great). It really feels great and I want to thank everyone for it.
Hey, we're not done yet! Let's check this "average" guillotine out!
(laughing & choking)
source: nokaut.com