UFC Fight Night 21: Florian vs. Gomi Post-Fight Interviews
by Nick Thomas on Apr 1, 2010 8:47 AM EDT
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PrintUFC Fight Night 21 post-fight press conference notes:
Roy NelsonHT: transcribed by bleacherreport.com, cagewriter.com
- Nelson talked about the long-rumored James Toney fight. He initially said that he’d like to see it and that he is fine with beating up Youtube guys. Then, he said he really wants to fight the best in the world and it’s not a fight he’d want to see.
- On his body type, he said that Tank Abbott was a hero to everyone, but he just couldn’t fight. The difference is that Nelson can fight.
Jorge Rivera
- Said the game plan went exactly as they expected. He’s got a lot to improve on, but was happy and wants to push hard to be on the Boston event in August.
Ross Pearson
- He felt good going in and said that Siver is an awful tricky fighter. He mentioned the spinning back kicks as being tough. He was well-prepared to go three rounds and if it was a title fight, he would have gone five.
- He had no immediate plans for his bonus, but that it may go toward a house as he still lives with his parents.
Kenny Florian
- He said eventually, Gomi decided to go upright and he opened him up with striking. He was able to change levels and take him down. At the elite level, one mistake can be the difference.
- As far as future matchups, he mentioned Gray Maynard who had said he wanted the winner of this fight. Also said Penn is still out there, but he wants to face a tough guy….the elite guys.
- Said the five months between now and August would be perfect. He’s taking a Carribean vacation for the first time–his first vacation in five years–and was going to just relax on the beach.
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WAR Big Country!
I love Roy Nelson! The guy is a trip and has a great attitude. And how can you not appreciate that mullet?
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13
KenFlo's brother has officially replaced Matt Serra as the most annoying cage side voice ever.
And I like Serra, but damn! That kid couldn’t shut up the entire fight and mugged the camera after the fight like he himself won against Gomi.
by JAYGK95 on Apr 1, 2010 9:18 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 4 recs
"KenFlo's brother has officially replaced Matt Serra as the most annoying cage side voice ever. "
Kenny’s just as annoying cageside himself when he’s not fighting…just like his Bro
Thought that was Mark Delagrotte because hes just as annoying but then remembered KenFlo left him. Yeah, Keith is annoying as fuck! Rec.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Apr 1, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The first time I saw Roy fight was on Bodog against Josh “Buffalo Head” Curran. It’s a really entertaining fight. Not in a well conditioned athlete kind of way. But in a two big hippos bumping bellies, wrestling around and dropping bombs on each others head kind of way. You can find it on the internet. It’s worth looking up if you haven’t seen it.
Nelson's physique...
…is deceptive. He actually moves very well, considering his girth. Just like Heavy D keeping up with The Boyz in his videos from the early 90’s.
by INGO B on Apr 1, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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