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HENRY MILLER vs MAL FOKI
Oct 13, 2004
HENRY MILLER vs MAL FOKI
Henry Miller: Sumo wrestling/Takada Dojo • 5'10 • 300 lbs. • 0-1
Career Against Noteworthy Opponents: • Paulo Cesar Silva (0-1)
Pride Experience: 0-1
Mal Foki: MMA/Boxing/5 Rings Dojo • 5'10 • 240 lbs. • 5-2
Career Against Noteworthy Opponents: • Anthony Perosh (1-0)
Pride Experience: 0-0
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The Better Striker: Foki. Mal, part of the "Tiger Twins" with his brother Matt, is a solid striker with a boxing background and has three wins via strikes in MMA. He also has a habit of flying in the face of danger as both of his losses have been the result of strikes.
The Better Grappler: Miller. A sumo wrestler since '88, Henry has a 351-253 record in the sport and has done his share of grappling. He also had aspirations of making the NFL. Foki does better on his feet and appears out of his element on the mat.
Motivating Factors/Intangibles: Henry "Sentoryu" Miller, a member of the Takada Dojo is just starting his MMA career and he fought well in the limited time against "Giant" Silva. Foki, although a more experienced opponent than Silva, is more his size and an opponent many feel he should beat.
"Twin Tiger" Mal Foki is making his Pride debut on the heels of his brother's debut at Pride Bushido 3 (a loss). Miller is a Japanese hopeful and a win here will score him not only a repeat bout, but an immediate opportunity to face recognized Pride talent.
And The Winner Is: Foki. "Sentoryu" has long-term potential for both Takada Dojo and the PFC but he is a fighter Foki should beat. They've paired Henry up with someone who avoids the ground like a plague and but he has to get him to the mat first. Foki could end this standing.
Henry Miller: Sumo wrestling/Takada Dojo • 5'10 • 300 lbs. • 0-1
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Pride Experience: 0-1
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Mal Foki: MMA/Boxing/5 Rings Dojo • 5'10 • 240 lbs. • 5-2
Career Against Noteworthy Opponents: • Anthony Perosh (1-0)
Pride Experience: 0-0
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The Better Striker: Foki. Mal, part of the "Tiger Twins" with his brother Matt, is a solid striker with a boxing background and has three wins via strikes in MMA. He also has a habit of flying in the face of danger as both of his losses have been the result of strikes.
The Better Grappler: Miller. A sumo wrestler since '88, Henry has a 351-253 record in the sport and has done his share of grappling. He also had aspirations of making the NFL. Foki does better on his feet and appears out of his element on the mat.
Motivating Factors/Intangibles: Henry "Sentoryu" Miller, a member of the Takada Dojo is just starting his MMA career and he fought well in the limited time against "Giant" Silva. Foki, although a more experienced opponent than Silva, is more his size and an opponent many feel he should beat.
"Twin Tiger" Mal Foki is making his Pride debut on the heels of his brother's debut at Pride Bushido 3 (a loss). Miller is a Japanese hopeful and a win here will score him not only a repeat bout, but an immediate opportunity to face recognized Pride talent.
And The Winner Is: Foki. "Sentoryu" has long-term potential for both Takada Dojo and the PFC but he is a fighter Foki should beat. They've paired Henry up with someone who avoids the ground like a plague and but he has to get him to the mat first. Foki could end this standing.
