Vanderlei Silva
Part 3 (final installment) of Vanderlei Silva By Eduardo Alonso Originally published in the May 2001 issue of Full Contact Fighter FCF: After facing Sakuraba, how do you analyze him as a fighter? VS: I analyze him by the way he fought me, ’cause I want to say that he really has guts and he fights like a man! Because he is a lighter guy than myself, everybody knows that what he does best is to kick the legs, kick the face, but he doesn’t have the posture of a Muay Thai fighter, with his guard up…he doesn’t know how to really punch, and anyway he accepted to trade and came right at me, he knocked me down! So I really see him as a great guy, he is really a top fighter! Analyzing his fight against me, I think that he was a real man to come after me and accept the trading. And seeing his other fights, the guy is really a monster you know! FCF: What do you think about the supposed Sakuraba comments after the fight, saying that the fight was stopped a bit too early, and despite the fact that you were dominating him, you weren’t hurting him? FCF: After your historical victory over Sakuraba, everybody will train to beat you, and you are now at the center of attentions on the NHB scene. Are you already back to your training? Can your opponents expect even harder training from the Chute Boxe team now? FCF: Everybody is very curious to know who is your next opponent in Pride. Any name decided yet? FCF: Tito Ortiz was in the audience at the latest Pride, watching your fight against Sakuraba. A lot of people still consider him the best middleweight fighter nowadays. What do you think about facing him again, under the new rules of Pride? |
From the event’s promoter:
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UCC 5 Heatwave 2001 Saturday, June 30th, 2001 Sanair International Speedway Fontinelle Vs. Pierson www.universalcombat.com |
From the event’s promoter: Action-packed, "no-holds-barred" competition Saturday, June 23, 2001 KING OF THE CAGE In an addition to an already stellar fight card, the vacated King of the Cage World Heavyweight Championship is now up for grabs at "King of the Cage 9." It’ll be a heavyweight collision course as Bobby Hoffman, one of the biggest, baddest fighters around, finally gets his shot at the title. His opponent—the "Hawaiian Assassin" and reigning "Rage in the Cage" Heavyweight Champion—Brausa Academy’s Kauia Kupihea. The big boys mean business and only one will leave the Soboba Casino with NHB’s most prestigious heavyweight belt. Come see mixed martial arts history in the making only at "King of the Cage." For ticket info call Soboba Casino at 909-654-2883.
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MAIN EVENT FIGHTS |
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13 |
Bobby Hoffman Shark Tank |
Kauia Kupihea Brausa Academy |
12 |
Erik Pele John Lewis Jiu Jitsu |
Sean Alvarez Renzo Gracie |
11 |
Tim Catalfo Obake Gym |
Dave Beneteau Pedro Sauer Jiu Jitsu Club |
10 |
Amir Rahnavardi Bas Rutten |
Brian Foster Roughneck Academy |
FEATURE FIGHTS |
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9 |
Rick Mathis Berto Jiu Jitsu |
Jason Lambert Combat Grappling |
8 |
Bettiss Monsouri Combat Grappling |
Dan Rizutto |
7 |
Tony Galindo Lion’s Den |
Reggie Cardiel Pop’s House of Pain |
6 |
Mike Bourke Mollen Kramer Judo |
Roger Godinez Scorpion Combat |
5 |
Victor Hunsaker Shark Tank |
David Knaggs Gomez Academy |
UNDERCARD FIGHTS |
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4 |
Shannon Ritch Team Rojas |
Usuda Katsumi Japan |
3 |
Thomas Denny Wild Man NHB |
Mike Lee Team Cordiero |
2 |
Gerald Strebendt Torre Jiu Jitsu |
Eiji Mitsouka Japan |
1 |
Javier Vazquez Millennia Jiu Jitsu |
Farrell Frisby Brausa |