Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Brazilian Ricardo Prasel tries for a place in the UFC through a TV show

Prasel (right) will have the chance to debut in the UFC. Photo: Disclosure

Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Ricardo Prasel left the biggest football league in the world in 2011 to dedicate himself to MMA. Now, the Brazilian heavyweight will have the chance to enter the biggest MMA event in the world. The man from Paraná was confirmed in the next season of the 'Dana White Contender Series', a program run by the president of Ultimate in the USA that seeks new talent for the organization.

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Alemão's confirmation, as he is known, on the program was given by the fighter himself through his Instagram account.

“It is with great satisfaction that I announce my next fight, at one of the most popular events in the world: THE CONTENDER SERIES, as it is an event held by the UFC, at the UFC facilities in Las Vegas, to hire people for the organization” , said Prasel, who analyzed Dontale Mayes, his opponent on the show.

“I have an extremely strong opponent in front of me who will be competing in the Contender for the third time, but I'm working hard to reach my best. I'm where many struggle their whole lives to get to and I want to seize this opportunity.
It's not about luck or anything like that, I showed the whole world who I am, and the UFC got to know me through my achievements”, added the Brazilian.

 

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It is with great satisfaction that I announce my next fight, at one of the most popular events in the world, THE CONTENDER SERIE, as it is an event held by the UFC, at the UFC's facilities in LAS VEGAS to hire people for the organization. I have an extremely strong opponent in front of me who will fight for the third time in THE CONTENDER, but I'm working hard to reach my best on the day, I'm where many people struggle their whole lives to reach and I want to seize this opportunity. It's not about luck or anything like that, I showed the whole world who I am, and the UFC got to know me through my achievements. . I'll have more news soon, but I'd like to say thanks to UFC's @danawhite and @mickmaynard2 for the opportunity, my manager @brigadeiromma for their trust in me, my coaches @rafaelprasel @waslovstrikershouse @ckpedroso and my team @alemaobrothers. . I want to thank my sponsors for all the support they have given me, especially @bnutriglobal @samuel_rodovalho who is keeping me in the United States. @faculdadeguarapuavaoficial for believing in me. @wearehero99 for everything they do too. . #bleven #rizin #ufc #bellator #pride #hero99 #jiujitsu #bjj #boxe #muaythai #mma #hardwork #champion #model #fitfam #fitspo #fitness #fitnessmotivation #instagood #instafighter #lifestyle #instafitness #photooftheday #gym #champion #numberone #alemãobrothers #brazilianjiujitsu #nopainnogain

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History

Ricardo Prasel, 28 years old, has a professional record of 10 wins and just one loss. In his last fight, in December 2018, the Brazilian defeated Alison Vicente at ImortalFC 10, a national event held in Curitiba

Prasel (right) next to German. Ballack's time as Chelsea's goalkeeper. Photo: Disclosure