"Through training in Brazil, I conquered my fear of getting punches. I can see punches very well now... I haven't decided where to fight yet, but I want to debut in 2009. I have to be a champion in the US and be famous. I am determined to be a Hollywood star... I want to go to Russia or the Netherlands next. I want to train with Fedor Emelianenko."
-- Satoshi Ishii (above with Thiago Alves) speaking to Sportsnavi after returning from 2 1/2 months training at Machida Dojo in Brazil. Ishii apparently spent some time in the hospital while there, once due to malaria and once due to a broken jaw inflicted by a Lyoto kick.