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Six fighters, plus EliteXC's Live Events President Gary Shaw, pose after Friday's "Dynamite!! USA'' press conference in Los Angeles. Left-to-right: J.Z. Calvan, Tim Persey, Jake Shields, Shaw, Jonathan Wiezorek, Ido Pariente and Nam Phan. ELITEXC QUOTES JAKE SHIELDS: "I have trained very hard and am ready to go. I let my fists do the talking for me. I'm really looking forward to Saturday. I wish it was today.'' IDO PARIENTE: "It is time to get down to business. I am prepared to do the best I can. This is a great opportunity for me. I plan to take advantage of it.'' JONATHAN WIEZOREK: "I am beyond thrilled and excited to be getting this chance on SHOWTIME. Persey is a big puncher and banger but I'll be ready for him.'' TIM PERSEY: "I am looking forward to fighting on SHOWTIME again, even if it I did take this fight on two day's notice. I want to become more recognized and this is my great chance.'' NAM PHAM: "I am honored to be part of such a tremendous fight card. This is very exciting. My opponent has a lot of skills. This will be an outstanding fight.'' J.Z. CALVAN: "This is my first big fight in America. I am ready to get it on. I live now in Florida. A lot of my friends and fans will be tuning in for this truly great event.'' |