Gomi is ready for his fight

Takanori Gomi Updated his blog.

I'm not going to dye my hair this time. Today, I attend a rule meeting and have the weigh-in.

Thanks to support from many people, I can come back to the ring. I'll make efforts to have good fights every time and enjoy in the ring.

I'm very honored to be able to fight in front of my fans. I will do my best and enjoy watching my fight!

Ryo Kawamura's interview

Sengoku posted an interview of Ryo Kawamura who fights on Mar 05.

- What do you think about the new event, Sengoku?

I wonder why I got a chance to fight in this event, which has many great fighters.

- What do you expect from Sengoku?

I expect Sengoku will be exciting events for fans by growing up with us. As the result of having fan events, MMA will develop. We have missions and responsibilities for the success of MMA.

- Any impression of your opponents?

Brazil, soccer... This is my 4th time fighting a brazilian fighter.

- Do you have a game plan?

I want to have an unforgettable fight and other great fights. I don't want to lose.

- Do you have anybody you want to fight?

Sylvester Stallone!?!?!?

- What is your goal in the MMA?

I want to entertain my fans by having great fights every time.

- Do you have any message to your fans?

I suppose many people come to see Yoshida, Gomi and other big names. This is a good opportunity to appeal myself to their fans. I want to have a fight which impresses their fans. Thank you for supporting me.

http://www.sengoku-official.com/pc/topics/2008/03/0301/0301.html

Kawajiri Interview

DREAM official website updated with an interview of Tatsuya Kawajiri who fights on Mar 15.

- Why did you choose DREAM?

Because I want to have fights with top class fighters and be a top fighter in DREAM where the most high level fighters in the world gather around. I believe Japanese MMA is the best and would like to liven up MMA in Japan. I would like to be considered a No 1 fighter in Japan.

- What does DREAM mean to you?
DREAM is where the strongest fighter is decided, and I want to be the one.

- Now HERO'S and PRIDE where you fought before are united. What difference do you think HERO'S and PRIDE have?

I think all the lightweight fighters in both events are great. Although, PRIDE had top class fighters all over the world and a PRIDE champion meant to be a No.1 fighter in the world. I suppose our fans may look at this event from the viewpoint of PRIDE vs HERO'S. I definitely don't want to be defeated by HERO'S fighters.

- What kind of impression did you have for HERO'S fighters?

I thought they were in delicate positions.

- How come?

Well, I don't consider HERO'S an ideal MMA ring. This is my opinion and I know some people will disagree with me. PRIDE didn't try to attract people by inviting fighters who don't have skills but are just huge. Who have nothing but big impact and are just famous.

- PRIDE was united with HERO'S though.

The alliance of 2 events doesn't mean both fighters get along with each other. I think it works better to have a distance from HERO'S fighters to maintain a good fighting spirit.

- What do you think about your opponent, Black Mamba?

I wasn't expected to fight him though I had known he would fight in DREAM. Now, I'm very excited to fight him.

- Did you know him?

Yes. I have an impression that he is a dangerous fighter. He has a good kneeing technique and has long reaches and long legs, which are extraordinary in our weight class.

- Tell me about your fight plan.

I think he will attempt kneeing from the front. I'm going to avoid getting them. What I have to do to win is being aggressive, giving pressure and controlling the fight.

- Mamba is from HERO'S.

Yes. I want my audience to have a picture of PRIDE vs HERO'S. I want to defeat him but try not to get injured because this is the first round of the tournament. I want my audience enjoy watching my fight and feel how fun and exciting the MMA is.

- How would you like to finish?

I would like to win by KO or a submission. I'm particular about how I win. I always show my fans how good I am by defeating my opponent clearly. I want to be a fighter who fans can always expect my one side victory. I will condition well and fight with 100% confidence.

- Do you have any particular techniques you want to use when you finish?

Nothing. I will do anything to finish when I get a chance. I wouldn't mind KO by striking and will strike a lot in this fight.

- Do you have any theme in this fight?

Needless to say defeating him, I would like to impress my fans and other middleweight fighter by having a good fight and giving a strong impact. I focus on having a good mental condition though techniques are necessary. I would like to refresh by giving him lots of punches.

- Any message to your fans?

I will have an exciting fight and it would be nice everybody can come and see live. If you cannot, watch on TV.

http://dreamofficial.com/news/detail.php?id=1204358828

Takimoto trains Muay Thai

Makoto Takimoto invited press and showed his training with Lamsongkram Chuwatan who is a current WBC Muay Thai Middleweight champion. Chuwatan said he came to Yoshida Dojo to be a sparring partner of Yoshida and Takimoto.

Takimoto said, I know Cyborg attempts to KO me. I train both ground and standing techniques equally and I have a confidence I can manage his punches. I haven't thought about my game plan yet, but I won't tell even if I had one.

http://gbring.com/sokuho/news/2008_02/0227_sengoku_02.htm

Sakuraba's gym opens in April

Kazushi Sakuraba opens his first official gym "Laughter7" on April 1st.

Chonan got an offer of his next fight

Ryo Chonan updated his blog

I got a call from my manager about my next fight this afternoon. What a coincidence! I wonder if someone who works for the UFC read my blog yesterday? I'm going to accept a fight with any fighters, so I think I can officially announce my next fight sometime soon. I am motivated to train for my next fight!

Chonan is ready for his next fight

Ryo Chonan updated his blog.

I'm looking forward to seeing Dan Henderson vs Anderson Silva on Sunday. I heard Dan trained with Snake who is from France and famous in DEEP and PRIDE. I have sparred with Snake who is taller than Anderson and has the long reach. I will get his knee when he lift his knee lightly. I think Dan chose a good training partner for his next fight because I suppose Snake has stronger strikes thank Shogun. I think Dan has a chance to win.

Next week, I will see fights of Yoshida and Takimoto in Sengoku. I train with them and I see one reason they got medals in Olympics. Their ability to concentrate is extraordinary. They are type of people who can do better in their actual performance. I cannot wait to see their fight and join in a party after their fight.

On Mar 9, Hiroki Ishii fights for a belt of Super Light Weight in Magnum 16 organized by Shin Nihon Kick Boxing. I hope he conditions well and he becomes a champion.

I suppose you say I'm so easy going to watch fights of other fighters. I actually want to know when my next fight is. I went to Thailand for Muay Thai training to keep my motivation up. It's sucks that I'm not injured but have no fight schedule. I know PRIDE light weight fighters were very patient last year.

My friend in the US talked to the UFC staff and told me that they offer me a fight sometimes soon. I haven't fought for a while and have no money. I cannot wait anymore, and decided to go to the US for 6 months from the middle of April.