Thales Leites: I'm Ready to Fight for the Belt

Date submitted: 01 September 2008

Interview by: Felipe Maurer de Barros

Featuring: Thales Leites

Submitted by: White Belt

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Earning a four wins streak and a very controversial fight in UFC, Thales Leites gave us an interview talking about this fight against Nate Marquardt, his next fight and more! The interview was conducted by Felipe Maurer de Barros.

How many fights do you still have in your contract with UFC?

I have six fights more.

How is your training in Nova União?

It's great as usual, with the whole crew training together.

Did you feel disappointed with Dean Lister's injury? Do you want to face him in a next opportunity? Is there any possibility for you to fight in UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 15?

Yeah because he is an excellent fight and have a style that fit me perfectly, Jiu-Jitsu. I won't fight UFN 15. I'll fight Goran Reljic at UFC 90: Silva vs Cote.

Talk about your fight against Nate Marquardt.

It was a very controversial fight with a lot of illegal moves by Marquardt, but for me it's already in the past and I'm focused in my next challenge.

Who do you think is going to be the winner between Paulão/Sonnen?

Everything it's possible, I guess. I prefer don't speculate on this but I'll root for Paulão.

Regarding Anderson Silva vs Patrick Cote, what are your thoughts?

I don't like to opine on this too but I'll support Anderson.

There are rumors that the winner from your next fight will face the champion. Does it put more pressure in this fight? Do you feel prepared to fight for the title?

Actually rumors are just rumors. I'm always concentrated in my challenges and I'm always dedicating myself to be the champion of my division. I'm ready to fight for the belt.

What do you think went wrong against Martin Kampmann, that prevented you to be the winner?

Nothing. He just was better than me, only better.

Feel free to give your message to the fans and sponsors.

Thanks for everyone who supports me and my sponsors: MTX Audio and Sprawl. For those who wanna know a bit more about me, browse at www.thalesleites.com.

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