Ricardo Demente has a new opponent for his international debut

Ricardo Demente (photo) for international debut in MMA

The black belt Ricardo Demente has a new opponent for his international MMA debut. The Brazilian fighter will face American Jared Bailey, who has four fights and three wins, all in the first round. Ben Blitzkrieg Jones, who would be Demente's opponent, injured his shoulder and will not be able to fight. This will be Demente's third fight, who comes from two victories, both also in the first round.

The challenge will now be again in the 84kg category, instead of 93kg, as previously scheduled, against the first opponent. Demente's debut outside Brazil is scheduled for the 30th of this month, at the Extreme Fighters World Championship, in California, United States.

About the new opponent, Ricardo Demente said he will take advantage of the last days of training to focus on striking.

“It changes a little for me, yes, because Ben was more my style, a finisher, and Jared seems more of a striker. The important thing, however, is that I am very focused for this fight, which will undoubtedly be the most important for me so far and I want to count on the Brazilian fans to achieve another victory and take another step in my new MMA career.” , said Ricardo.