Ninja (right) faces Watson for the BAMMA middleweight belt - Photo: Disclosure
The Brazilian Murilo “Ninja” Rua Today (21) he will have the opportunity to win the second belt of his professional career. The fighter will be in action at BAMMA 6 when he disputes for the organization's middleweight belt against the Englishman Tom Watson, current category champion. The confrontation will take place in London and will mark the Brazilian athlete's debut in 2011.
Ninja is coming off a defeat to Englishman Roy Boughton via unanimous decision by the judges at W-1 MMA 6 – New Ground, an event held last October in Terra da Rainha. Watson defeated his compatriot Alex Reid in his last engagement, also by unanimous decision of the judges, last September at BAMMA 4.
“I'm very happy to fight in England, because I love this country. I’m well trained and ready for tonight’s clash,” Ninja said at the pre-event press conference.
In addition to the presence of Ninja, BAMMA 6 will also feature Brazilians on its card Leonard Santos, João Paulo “Tuba” e Márcio “Gracinha". Check out all 16 matches scheduled for this edition of the English event below:
Tom Watson x Murilo Ninja (middleweight belt fight)
Frank Trigg x John Phillips
Ivan Salaverry x Matt Ewin
João Paulo “Tuba” x Valentino Petrescu
Jason Ball x Leonard Santos
Che Mills x Márcio “Gracinha”
Neil Wain x Marcin Bartkiewicz
Scott Jansen x Craig Chesters
Catalin Zmarandescu x Sharif Mohammed Ali
Shane Omer x Aaron Wilkinson
Sam Watling x Leigh Cohoon
Costas Doru x Jeremy Petley
Lee Taylor x Kenny Moyston
Jeremy Bailey x Laurens-Jan Thijssen
Ryan White x Fraser Opie
Charles Scott x Murray Fullerton
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