Along with today's announcement of M-1 Global's first event on December 31st, rumors have surfaced that the former Pride fighter Ricardo arona would be part of the show's card, with the possibility of having the main fight against Fedor. Without fighting since April of this year, when he was knocked out by Cameroonian Thierry Sokoudjou at Pride 34, Arona constantly has his name involved in this type of rumor, since since the end of the Japanese organization he is one of the few fighters considered top who are without a contract. . GRACIEMAG.com went after the black belt to clarify the situation and find out what his real future will be.
“I'm training a lot with my team in Niterói, I've been putting a lot of effort into my physical preparation. As for events, I have been carefully observing the world of MMA, I have a proposal for 2 or 3 events but I will only return next year and hope to have 3 or 4 fights”, said the Niteroi native.
When asked about M-1 Global and Fedor, the athlete replied: “M-1 Global approached me to fight in this year-end event, but I have personal problems and won't be able to go. They also offered me a fight in February and it's a great possibility. As for Fedor, no one said anything to me about it, he would fight hard, I don't think the weight would be a problem, either he would go down a little or I would go up.”
GRACIEMAG.com also wanted to know Arona's predictions about the fight Wanderlei Silva x Chuck Liddell, scheduled for December 29th. “I think the fight will be on the feet, and I think Chuck has a greater range of action and has a more dangerous game. Wanderlei goes inside and he backs up, hitting Chuck, I think standing up. However, Wanderlei has more resources, the takedowns and the ground are better, he can take you down just like he did with the Mark Hunt. It can go either way, it will be a fight decided in detail”, said the black belt.
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