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| 7.4.07_Spider Interview |
What are your thoughts about Nate Marquardt and his fighting style? I think he is a excellent fighter. How do you feel the fight will go between you and Marquardt? I believe it will be the best fight of the night. What kind of condition is your knee in? Did you heel up fine? They are 100% and feel great, Yes. How has training been going at Black House? Training has been great there. Who are some of your coaches and training partners at Black House? My Trainers are: Diogenes Assahida (Muay-Thai/MMA Coach) Gilberto (Wrestling Coach at Black House) Daniel (Muay-Thai coach at Black House) Babu (Jiu-Jitsu Coach at Black House) Ceasaer (Boxing Coach at Black House) Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Amaury Bitetti Lyoto Machida Vitor Belfort Nino Schembri Just to name a few You went through a split years ago with Chute Boxe. It now appears that Brazilian Top Team is going through a lot of changes. What are your thoughts on the changes at BTT and who are some of the fighters that have come to train with you at Black House because of the changes at BTT? I'm not to sure what's going on at BTT, but I hope it works out for everyone there. BTT has always treated me very well. Assuming that you first get past Marquardt, who are some of the fighters that you would like to challenge yourself against in the future? I want to fight the best. Who ever that might be at the time. The UFC has talked about a rematch between you and Rich Franklin if you defeat Marquardt, how do you feel about a possible rematch with Franklin? I would like to give him the opportunity he gave me to fight for the belt. I think he is a true gentlemen and a great fighter. With Dan Henderson's entry into the UFC, assuming that you are able to defeat Marquardt, how would you feel about fighting him in a UFC Champion vs. Pride Champion type of fight? Do you feel you match up well with Henderson? Like I said earlier I want to fight the best. How has being the UFC champion changed things in your life? It has given me a lot more responsibility. How do you feel that American fans have responded to you since joining the UFC? I love the American Fans. They have treated me very well. I look forward to living here in the near future. I love America How have Brazillian fans responded to you winning the Middleweight championship? They have also responded to my Title really well. They are always rooting for me. How popular is MMA in Brazil, how does it compare to other major sports like soccer? It's popularity is growing but it's still not like soccer. Visit Anderson Silva's website SpiderSilva.com. |
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