Alejarra On Wandy: “He has an incredible desire to win”

Warchief · #1 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 02:17 AM

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The fight this coming 24th at UFC 84 against Keith Jardine is not just the 41st of the fighter’s career. Wanderlei Silva, who etched his name in MMA history by dominating his weight group in Pride was always known as a great fighter, but coming off three losses in a row, this time he must win.

The mission to take place in Las Vegas will not be the easiest, as Jardine is coming off a win over precisely the last person to beat Wand, Chuck Liddell. GRACIEMAG.com, just as curious as everyone else, spoke with physical trainer Rafael Alejarra about how training is going.

“Preparations are being done in a seiour, rigid way with much care and emphasizing the muay thai part and sparring. We will only take a break the week of the fight, for now we are training hard every day. Some are critical of how Wand says he wants to put on a show, so let’s just say he has an incredible will to win this fight, is calm but has a lot of desire to fight Jardine,” said the instructor, who recently created the site Welcome to the Frontpage that provides photos, videos, pointers and articles about physical preperations for MMA.

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warrior06 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 03:33 AM

Wand is going to need that desire. He is giving up ~3 inches.

On any give night Jardine is no slouch.

GODKING7 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 05:49 AM

My Boy Wandy By Brutal Knockdown Early Second!!!!

mmasince91 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 08:28 AM

I think Wandy's power is going to be to much for Keith.

willpunisher · #5 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mmasince91

I think Wandy's power is going to be to much for Keith.

you said it all my friend.

fredro32 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 11:15 AM

Call it a hunch, but I think if Wandy is able to do what Chuck couldn't (whatever his reason was, not sharp, not his night, slightly off with his punches, etc.) I think it is gonna irritate and get under Chuck's skin and that is gonna set up there end of the year rematch. Especially if Wandy wins by brutal knock out!

Brutus · #7 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mmasince91

I think Wandy's power is going to be to much for Keith.

Keith is a pretty strong dude. Wand is also a beast but you better be right. Otherwise, I blame you for everything.

hunterkiller · #8 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 12:22 PM

Let's hope Wandy wins. A 4th straight loss might end his UFC career quickly and may end his career altogether.

kingrobert · #9 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 02:15 PM

I hope Wandy wins or Dana might be cutting him too. I think Wandy will win but if he doesnt he will be fighting at MW for sure.