He is the first Korean to fight in PRIDE and he won so it was very well accepted.
Pride :
Have you had any other fights?
Choi :
No but I will fight next month.
Pride :
How did you get involved with PRIDE?
Choi :
There was a tour from Korea to come to Japan and watch PRIDE. Before the show, there was an event to meet Fedor. They told me to put Fedor in a submission so I put him in a headlock. I guess DSE noticed my potential.
Pride :
Were you a PRIDE fan before?
Choi :
Yes.
Pride :
Have you been involved in any other martial arts?
Choi :
Judo and taekwondo when I was in middle school. I've been the National Representative in greco roman wrestling for 8 years.
Pride :
You excited the crowd when you suplexed Imamura. Do you plan on doing the same thing to Yamamoto?
Choi :
It's possible.
Pride :
How do you prefer to end the fight?
Choi :
Ground and pound.
Pride :
Who is your favorite PRIDE fighter?
Choi :
Fedor.
Pride :
Why is he your favorite?
Choi :
I like his wrestling style. His punches are also very strong. He's well-rounded.
Pride :
Have you ever worked out with any other PRIDE fighters?
Choi :
Ikuhisa Minowa.
Pride :
What did you think of him?
Choi :
He is a hard trainer.
Pride :
What are your goals for PRIDE?
Choi :
I just want to do everything that I possibly can. I don't know how far I can go so I just want to do my best.
