05-14-2009, 12:30 AM
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Fightersonlymagazine.co.uk interview with Nogueira:
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Antonio Rodrigo “Minatauro” Nogueira (31-5-1) attended the World Fighting Combat last Friday at Quality Hotel, Niteroi-RJ. Brasil Combate reporter Carla Krys talked to the UFC heavyweight, who has started his training camp for a fight with veteran Randy Couture at UFC 102.
Brasil Combate: Minatauro, how’s your training to fight Randy Couture going on?
Minatauro: I’m going to U.S. to train with Anderson Silva and Rafael Feijao. My brother (Rogerio Minotouro, “Little Nog”) will go in two weeks after his fight. I already started my conditioning training and wrestling and the part of floor with Chatuba and other athletes of our team. Amauri Bitetti helps us in Jiu Jitsu and Mauricio Alves in Muay Thai. I’m focused and I will make the best fight of the event.
Brasil Combate: Many people said it was a mistake to stand with Frank Mir and the best strategy would have been taken the fight to the floor, where you are considered one of the best fighters. What’s your opinion?
Minatauro: I wasn’t getting to take the fight to the floor. I had an injury two weeks before the fight when I went to USA. I had my knee hurt and tore my meniscus and it messed up my standing training and takedowns. My knee misplaced many times during the fight. I wasn’t well at all. I wasn’t 100%. Now it’s time to train harder and face Randy.
Brasil Combate: Is this fight going to be the start of your journey to take the heavyweight belt?
Minatauro: I intend it. I’m training for it and I’m very happy for being there (UFC) standing for Brazil, my fans, family and coaches. Thanks for the support in this sport which we have the best fighters of the world and that is growing up faster for the attendance of the Brazilian fans.
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