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although it wasn't the ufc who got involved, I just knew this fight was to good to be true and that Murray won't risk fighting someone as dangerous as Anderson Silva right now
Anderson Silva celebrates his K-1 debut
Submitted by: Luca Atalla With Rafael Werneck
Posted On 07/21/2004
Brazilian fighters ruled the recent 'Gladiator FC - Episode 1' event held on June 27th in South Korea. One of these Brazilians was Anderson Silva who outlasted Jeremy Horn for a judge's decision. Now, Anderson is training hard for his K-1 debut, scheduled to happen on August 15th in Japan. Now one of the 'Muay Thai Dream Team' leaders, Silva expects to face the Frenchman Cyril Abidi. According to the Brazilian, fighting in K-1 is like a dream come true.
'This will be the fight of my life!' says an excited Anderson. 'I've always dreamed about my K-1 debut. Fighting under K-1 rules is different from anything else. Any mistake is enough to be KOed'.
With regards to his opponent Abidi, Silva confesses he doesn’t know much about him, however, he guarantees he is ready to avoid any unpleasant surprise. 'I'm working very hard to correct my weaknesses and get better every single day. As far as I know, Abidi is a right handed fighter, and I am using many guys like him during my training' stated Silva. Silva also told ADCC that there is nothing to the rumors about a possible fight against Brit Lee Murray, rumored to be scheduled for September 11th in London's Cage Rage 8.
During the Gladiator FC, Silva stepped into the ring wearing a Brazilian Top Team t-shirt, however, he guarantees us he is not thinking about any change. 'I like everyone at BTT. Rodrigo 'Minotauro' and Rogerio 'Minotouro' Nogueira are friends of mine. But in the future, if it is interesting to me and to BTT, I don't see any reason why I might not be part of the Brazilian Top Team. But for now, I represent myself and my family' finishes Anderson.
although it wasn't the ufc who got involved, I just knew this fight was to good to be true and that Murray won't risk fighting someone as dangerous as Anderson Silva right now
Anderson Silva celebrates his K-1 debut
Submitted by: Luca Atalla With Rafael Werneck
Posted On 07/21/2004
Brazilian fighters ruled the recent 'Gladiator FC - Episode 1' event held on June 27th in South Korea. One of these Brazilians was Anderson Silva who outlasted Jeremy Horn for a judge's decision. Now, Anderson is training hard for his K-1 debut, scheduled to happen on August 15th in Japan. Now one of the 'Muay Thai Dream Team' leaders, Silva expects to face the Frenchman Cyril Abidi. According to the Brazilian, fighting in K-1 is like a dream come true.
'This will be the fight of my life!' says an excited Anderson. 'I've always dreamed about my K-1 debut. Fighting under K-1 rules is different from anything else. Any mistake is enough to be KOed'.
With regards to his opponent Abidi, Silva confesses he doesn’t know much about him, however, he guarantees he is ready to avoid any unpleasant surprise. 'I'm working very hard to correct my weaknesses and get better every single day. As far as I know, Abidi is a right handed fighter, and I am using many guys like him during my training' stated Silva. Silva also told ADCC that there is nothing to the rumors about a possible fight against Brit Lee Murray, rumored to be scheduled for September 11th in London's Cage Rage 8.
During the Gladiator FC, Silva stepped into the ring wearing a Brazilian Top Team t-shirt, however, he guarantees us he is not thinking about any change. 'I like everyone at BTT. Rodrigo 'Minotauro' and Rogerio 'Minotouro' Nogueira are friends of mine. But in the future, if it is interesting to me and to BTT, I don't see any reason why I might not be part of the Brazilian Top Team. But for now, I represent myself and my family' finishes Anderson.