Alistair Overeem

Pride Fighting Championships: That was an amazing fight. Was that how you planned it? Alistair Overeem: I had prepared for a ground fight so it was basically as I planned.

Pride:	Did you have trouble going for a lock or a choke?
Overeem:	I trained for it but Kharitonov escaped. I wasn't able to submit him but I was prepared for it.
Pride:	How did it feel to fight at 103kg?
Overeem:	I gained weight so I lost some speed.
Pride:	Will you lose weight after this fight?
Overeem:	No.
Pride:	How about for the Open Weight Grand Prix?
Overeem:	I want to gain a little more weight.
Pride:	Kharitonov was considered as top contender against Fedor.
Overeem:	I respected him before the fight and I do now, too. His boxing skill has improved and he's a good fighter. My feeling of respect hasn't changed.
Pride:	Would you like to fight Shogun?
Overeem:	I would like to fight Shogun in the Open Weight or Heavyweight Divisions. There are a lot of fighters coming into PRIDE though, so I don't know what will happen.
Pride:	Would you like to fight Fedor?
Overeem:	If there's a lot of money on the line. (laughing)
Pride:	Why didn't you bring your trademark sledgehammer with you this time?
Overeem:	I just forgot it. I will bring it next time.