Igor Vovchanchyn

Pride Fighting Championships: What's your weight for this fight? Igor Vovchanchyn: 93kg

Pride:	You fought in December, in Kiev, right?
Vovchanchyn:	Yes.
Pride:	What made you decide to go back to middleweight?
Vovchanchyn:	This is where I was 10 years ago. My natural weight was like this. I feel more comfortable. I'm faster. I'm not very tall so it's easier to fight at this weight.
Pride:	You'll have a lot of power at middleweight. What was your diet?
Vovchanchyn:	Just to prepare for this fight, or in general?
Pride:	Last time you said you only ate vegetables or something like that.
Vovchanchyn:	I eat everything, just a normal diet.
Pride:	Have you lost any power or gained power?
Vovchanchyn:	I'm not sure if I gained power in my punches but I don't think it's hurt me. Of course, I'm faster.
Pride:	Do you feel any different at this new weight, in terms of who's available to you now, like Wanderlei and the Rua brothers?
Vovchanchyn:	I have more chances to win now. It's difficult to face so many tough opponents in the Heavyweight division. I'm very optimistic now.
Pride:	People don't realize that he's only 31 but he's been around forever in PRIDE. He's still very young, though. How have you prepared?
Vovchanchyn:	Just the usual training but I tried to run as much as possible. More running this time. I tried to play rugby.
Pride:	Without pads, like in Australia?
Vovchanchyn:	Oh, I'm sorry, not "rugby." I meant rag ball. It's like playing football, but with wrestling. It's a Russian sport.
Pride:	What do you know about Takahashi? How do you feel about fighting him?
Vovchanchyn:	From what I saw on his videotape, I have no doubt that I'm stronger than he is. I don't see any problem.
Pride:	So, obviously you want to knock him out.
Vovchanchyn:	Yes. I would like to finish it in the first second.