Marcus Aurélio turns his attention to Dream 16
After many controversies surrounding its realization (remember here), the Shine Fights lightweight GP had its card defined by the event organizers. Due to an injury to his left elbow, the Brazilian Marcus Aurelius will not participate in the tournament, which will be held tomorrow at the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Aurélio's replacement will be the North American Shannon Gugerty, who will face the undefeated Dennis Bermudez in one of the quarterfinals.
Despite the injury, the Brazilian fighter guarantees his participation in Dream 16, which will be held on the 25th of this month in the city of Nagoya, Japan. Aurélio is undergoing two physiotherapy sessions a day to improve the movements of his left arm for combat purposes. on eastern soil. His opponent in the Japanese event will be Japanese Shinya Aoki, current Dream lightweight champion.
“I will do my best to fight at Dream. Maybe my arm isn't in the best condition, but I'll fight.”, said Aurélio.
With the departure of Marcus Aurélio, the Shine Fights GP will only feature one Brazilian, the São Paulo native Carlos Prater. Check out the quarterfinals of the event:
Shannon Gugerty vs. Dennis Bermudez
Drew Fickett vs. Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett
Kyle Baker vs James Warfield
Carlos Prater vs. Rich Crunkilton
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