Amar Suloev

Pride Fighting Championships: You're 28 now? Amar Suloev: No, 29.

Pride:	What's your weight for this fight?
Suloev:	93kg.
Pride:	You've won two 4-man tournaments and two 8-man tournaments, correct?
Suloev:	I've been in so many, I don't remember.
Pride:	How did you feel about your last fight against Dean Lister? You won but it was a split decision.
Suloev:	Dean Lister was 93kg and I was 84 kg. It was really difficult.
Pride:	What has your training been like for this tournament?
Suloev:	Just training as usual.
Pride:	Do you feel your prior experience with tournaments will give you an edge over the other fighters?
Suloev:	Of course, my experience gives me confidence against my opponents. Actually, all of my fights give me the confidence to win this tournament.
Pride:	Do you feel more comfortable at this weight or at the lighter weight you were against Lister?
Suloev:	84 kg is better. Is there going to be a lightweight tournament?
Pride:	We heard there is going to be one this fall. What are your hobbies?
Suloev:	I have a one-year old son. My hobby is playing with him.
Pride:	You're from Armenia. Are you well known there?
Suloev:	I was born in Armenia but I'm not Armenian. I live in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Pride:	Do you represent Armenia or Russia when you fight?
Suloev:	Russia. I was just born there.
Pride:	Have you worked on your ground game at all or mainly just standup?
Suloev:	I want to win by a knock out.
Pride:	But you are comfortable on the ground too, right?
Suloev:	I'm confident if the fight goes to the ground.