Takahiro Oba

Pride Fighting Championships: You're 28 years old? Takahiro Oba: Yes.

Pride:	What's your height and weight?
Oba:	177cm and 93kg.
Pride:	You're a freelance fighter or with a team?
Oba:	Free.
Pride:	And your MMA record is 2-1?
Oba:	All together, I've got 12 fights with 7 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.
Pride:	Is it true that you beat a US Marine on an Okinawan Base in King of Fights?
Oba:	Yes.
Pride:	Was it just a small show or a tournament?
Oba:	It was in a small bar with a ring.
Pride:	Was it Marines versus Japan?
Oba:	There were female kickboxing matches and fights with Marines and Japanese. I was in the main event against a Marine, for the belt.
Pride:	What is your background?
Oba:	I don't have any martial arts background.
Pride:	So, you started in MMA?
Oba:	No, pro-wrestling in Battle Arts.
Pride:	When you wrestled there, was it pro-wrestling or shoot fights?
Oba:	Shoot fights.
Pride:	You've won your last 2 fights in DEEP and Club DEEP.
Oba:	Actually 3 fights. Yano in January. Imamura in July. Shinohara in December.
Pride:	You're debut MMA fight was in Australia?
Oba:	No, it was in Battle Arts.
Pride:	But you went to Australia and fought the Twin Tiger, right?
Oba:	Yes. I lost by decision.
Pride:	What do you think about your opponent tomorrow?
Oba:	I don't have any information about him. I haven't received any videos.
Pride:	Where do you feel stronger, standing or on the ground?
Oba:	Ground.
Pride:	Well, Kang is very good on the ground. You said that you are a lot stronger than people think you are. Do you feel that you don't get respect in the media?
Oba:	Did I say that?
Pride:	I read it somewhere on the internet.
Oba:	I probably meant that even though I haven't fought in a long time, I'm confident that I can win.
Pride:	How would you like to win tomorrow?
Oba:	I want to win by KO or by submission. If I lose, I want it to be by KO or submission. I want it to be clear because this will be the opening match.
Pride:	Did you play sports in school?
Oba:	Rugby.
Pride:	Do you still play?
Oba:	No.
Pride:	Do you do anything else other than fighting?
Oba:	I played in High School and college. It wasn't serious, though, just in a club. I started MMA after I turned 24.