Featured on the upcoming issue of NOCAUTE magazine, Ricardo Arona (13w, 5l) may be bringing an end to the “vacation” from the ring he has been on since last fighting at Pride, on April 8, 2007.
At least that is what will happen if left to the organizers of Affliction, as Rodrigo Minotauro told GRACIEMAG.com.
“It’s not just Brazilian fans who are looking forward to a return from Arona. The folks at Affliction have already sent a message through my brother Rogerio [Minotouro]. ‘We would like to hire Arona, we want to see him fighting in our events, you may tell him that – we want to negotiate with Arona now,” the Brazilian revealed.
There may be an historic rematch in the American organization’s plans, with Arono facing the Russian legend Fedor Emelianenko, who has a valid contract with Affliction.
The other Brazilian Tom Atencio’s organization has lined up to fight is Vitor Belfort (17w, 8l). The black belt will be back in the ring on January 24th, at Affliction 2, to take place in California. “I dropped weight to fight at 84kg, and I’m feeling really well. They just need to name my opponent,” said Vitor to GRACIEMAG.com.
