(I just started the same thread on another MMA forum, thought I'd share it here too...)
So I found these videos this morning, I thought I would share them with you. It's a rare opportunity to hear GSP speak in French about his upcoming bout. I'll add a quick translation too!
Translation:
Q. *didn't catch the first Question, must be something like
"what do you think about your next fight and your opponent Dan Hardy"GSP: It's a big challenge, he (Hardy) has a unique style and for me to be recognized as the Champion, I must beat the best and that's why I must win this fight.
Q.
Did you find guys to train with, guys that can mimic his style?GSP: "I'm fighting a championship bout, it's hard to find a partner to mimic his style because he (Hardy) is really unique. But my partners are better than him in different parts of the game. For example, I train my ground game with Renzo Gracie in New York and my partners and coaches over there are better than Hardy on the ground."
"I also train Muay Thai with partners that have a better stand up game than Hardy. I wrestle with the Olympic Wrestling Team, these guys are all better than Hardy for slams and takedowns. So when I train all these Martial Arts seperately, it gives me an idea what Hardy's bringing but once again, I think I train with parters who are better than Hardy in their respective Martial Arts. I guess he's doing the same thing..."
Q.
Are some of them better than GSP?GSP: "There are some, even plenty of them that are better than me in a particular sport. In MMA, I'm a champion and I have my own unique style. If we take every Martial art seperately, some guys are better wrestler than me or better boxers, better BJJ guys, better Judokas, better kickboxers. These guys are there and Hardy must be looking for them... If he's wise!"
Translation
Q. *Didn't catch the first Question, something like
Is Hardy a less complicated oponent?GSP: "It's true, he's (Hardy) a guy that likes to talk, he's arrogant before the fight and he tries to play the mental game. He tries to get into his opponent's head. It's also true he's very dangerous: he hits hard, has many KOs to his record and can end any fight with one hard punch. It's not just that, he's strong on the ground: he trains with Eddie Bravo and he also has strong kicks and strong elbows. He's a complete fighter, even if I think I'm the better fighter, I must fight at 100% of my abilities or it will turn into an ugly night for me!"
Thoughts?
