Yosuke Nishijima

Pride Fighting Championships: How do you feel now that the fight is over? Yosuke Nishijima: I don't have enough experience and I wasn't able to do anything. I'm sorry.

Pride:	What do you think was the reason for your loss?
Nishijima:	I don't have enough experience or training in grappling and defense. I think it was these two things.
Pride:	You took some hits at the start of the fight. Any damage?
Nishijima:	No. My memory's a little vague, though.
Pride:	What did you think of Evangelista's striking?
Nishijima:	I don't remember it.
Pride:	What kind of fight were you hoping for?
Nishijima:	I wanted to trade (punches) with him but I couldn't.
Pride:	Did you try to do something different than boxing? Or did you want to win with boxing?
Nishijima:	I intended to box with him if he came out punching?
Pride:	You've lost three consecutive fights in PRIDE. What do you think about that?
Nishijima:	I don't have enough skill. I will continue to do my best.
Pride:	What will you work on so you can win?
Nishijima:	I want to improve my ability to stay standing and focus on grappling. I need to be strong enough to stay standing in the fight. I need more leg strength and I need grappling technique.
Pride:	You invited a boxing trainer for this fight, right?
Nishijima:	I want to do more grappling training.
Pride:	Will you take off your shoes?
Nishijima:	I will keep wearing them.