TN: If Tim Sylvia wins the heavyweight belt in February against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, any chance of us seeing you coming to the US to try and knock him out?
JB: (laughing) It's been a long time since anybody talked to me about the “big sausage”...that guy is so unspectacular. He's so ugly and annoying. Seriously, it would be a pity if the UFC had him as a champ again...he's not Couture, Noguiera or Fedor! When I challenged him like 2 years ago, I was just tired of seeing that guy and reading and hearing fans and commentators saying he was a world striker, etc. Don’t get me wrong, the guy is good, he has some skills and a little bit of heart, but...is this enough? Just ask your US readers: Does Tim Sylvia have the skills, the style and charisma to be one of the greatest? I say no...
I would love to fight him! I would love to fight at least once in the UFC cage. It would be a very nice moment. If it happens, I'll beat down this uncharismatic fighter. I'll show the US fans what an exciting fighter is; not a conservative motherfucker who just wants to win without giving a good show...
Can you imagine, I come in to the UFC, I knock him out and I go back home (laughing). It would be such a mess! If he loses versus Nog, I'll be happy to fight him! Hey, Dana White, make this happen! Or imagine a season of "The Ultimate Fighter" show with Sylvia and I as coaches and we fight at the finale! It'd be great. I’m sure I would train the guys well! “USA versus the world” or “the search for the next heavyweight champion” (laughing). I think the fans will love this show!
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