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Post Fight Interviews!!
Minowaman:
I think I completed my mission. My opponent was announced in the very last minute. I believed I could fight in this event and prepared to do so. I was cautious not to get his powerful punches and kicks brought by his heavy weight. I was aiming at locking not only legs but other parts. I lost on NYE and I felt low in Jan and Feb. I didn't even feel like celebrating the New Year. I think the spring comes to me tomorrow.
Gwan Lee:
I had fun fighting him and have no regrets. I think Minowaman was a great fighter. I guess I feel this way because I like him.
Hayato "Mach" Sakurai:
- What do you think about your fight?
I feel relieved. I felt pressure because this fight was about Mach Dojo vs Wahyutsu Keisyukai.
- Would you like to continue fighting in the light weight? Are you in interested in fighting at 154lb?
I fought at 170lb today and I have never lowered my weight to 154lb before though.
- How was your opponent?
I paid attention not to get triangle chokes and arm locks by his long arms and legs. I was surprised to see how sharp his punches were actually. I'm good at fighting a guy like him though.
- How did you like fighting in DREAM?
I think MMA events including DREAM, YARENNOKA! and PRIDE have their own character and create great entertainment. I cannot chose which events I like the best though.
- Do you like to fight in the welter weight?
Sure. I want to keep fighting in this weight class for sure. I had hard time dieting before, however DREAM has my weight class and I can do my best in the most comfortable weight class for me.
Hidetaka Monma:
I'm very disappointed about the result of my fight. That's all I think about my fight. My game plan was fighting in the standing position for 10min. and 5min. though I knew he was a good striker. I needed more time to prepare for fighting such a well experienced fighter. If I have a chance to fight a good striker in my future, it is necessary for me to gain more MMA techniques by training my striking, wrestling and ground techniques hard.
Joachim Hansen:
- What do you think about your fight?
I'm relieved to defeat Boku. He used to be an amateur boxer and I was close to being KO'd by getting his punch to my head.
- Boku was pressured to see how aggressive you are and how tough you were because you didn't get much damage by getting his punches to your chin and face.
I fight to live and my head is as hard as metal rocks. That's why I could win.
- Who would you like to fight next?
I will fight anybody and want to fight someone who our fans expect to see.
- Boku is the SHOOTO champion. Would you like to fight SHOOTO fighters again?
It doesn't matter for me if my opponent is the SHOOTO champion or not. I felt good defeating a champion though.
- You fought Aoki before and you were defeated. Would you like to fight AOKI again?
I have fought Calvan, Kawajiri and Aoki before. It doesn't matter if I have fought before or not. I may fight either Aoki or J.Z.Calvan. If so, I will think positive and prepare for the fight.
Kotetsu Boku:
It was very tough fight and his punches hurt me. He is a very experienced fighter and he controlled the whole fight. His throw was very powerful and I couldn't escape. I wasn't in a bad situation like we see on the tape when he was trying to submit, however, I was almost submitted. I accept this result. He was strong and he fought his fight. I wish I could give him jabs and straight punches, but I got a down in 2R and have nothing to say. Kid said I did good job. I will think about my career including retiring from the ring.
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