Dokonjyonosuke Mishima

Pride Fighting Championships: You're 32? Dokonjyohnosuke Mishima: Yes.

Pride:	What is the "Cobra Hold"? Did you make it up?
Mishima:	Yes, I made it up.
Pride:	Have you ever used it win?
Mishima:	Only once.
Pride:	What are your hobbies?
Mishima:	Baseball.
Pride:	Playing or watching?
Mishima:	Playing.
Pride:	What position do you play?
Mishima:	Outfield and pitcher.
Pride:	You are one of the fighters that understand this sport is also about entertainment. Do you intentionally try to get fans excited or is that just natural?
Mishima:	I like doing it. It's part of my personality.
Pride:	You have a lot of charisma. People need that if the sport is going to grow.
Mishima:	Thanks you.
Pride:	What do you know about your opponent?
Mishima:	I've seen his ZST videos.
Pride:	You are both similar in that you are good at submissions. Neither of you have ever been submitted. Do you care how you win or will you be looking for a submission?
Mishima:	He's good at ground fighting so I will start with striking and, hopefully, get a submission.
Pride:	Do you feel more confident with him standing or do you think you can beat him on the ground?
Mishima:	I'm confident in my striking and takedowns.
Pride:	Are you married?
Mishima:	No.
Pride:	Did you get into fighting for the girls?
Mishima:	A little.
Pride:	Why did you start fighting in MMA?
Mishima:	I thought it was best suited for me.
Pride:	Is there anyone that you look up to as a fighter?
Mishima:	Volk Han.
Pride:	Really? I never thought I'd hear that. Why Volk Han?
Mishima:	Before he came to Japan, everyone in Japan thought that strikers and KO's are the best. He showed us submission fighting and I was impressed.
Pride:	What music do you listen to when you are off and on training?
Mishima:	Folk songs.
Pride:	Even when training?
Mishima:	Anime theme songs.
Pride:	Who do you think will win the PRIDE Grand Prix?
Mishima:	Fedor.