New Shinya Aoki interview

Kakutogi has posted a new Shinya Aoki interview today.

Aoki is saying he was disappointed, but not surprised at the Pride office closures. He is dissapointed on behalf of the staff and feels that creating a new Pride without them would be impossible. He goes on to say that he would not want to fing in an "American" Pride.

When asked if he would take up the challenge from JZ, he said that he would, if the money was right. However, he feels stronger about fighting the Pride light champion. Gomi has stated that he is going to fight on NYE, but did not specify any organization. Aoki wants to fight this year, and a Gomi vs. Aoki mathcup would certainly draw some crowds in Japan.