Not having fought since October of 2008, EliteXC’s final event, Murilo Ninja can now look forward to the next chapter in his career, as he reportedly has been handed his next challenge in Japan, at Dream.
“We’re in Sao Paul, my brother and I, training Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and doing what’s best for us. We’ve been here for four weeks and we’ll stay five in all,” said Ninja to Portal das Lutas, GRACIEMAG.com partner site, before commenting on his upcoming challenge.
“I fight April 5 in Japan and I’m doing my final preparations here. I’m going to Curitiba Saturday and I’ll be back in training Monday. I’m going to fight at Dream against a Korean,” he said.
Ninja and his brother Shogun, who has an April 18 clash scheduled against Chuck Liddell, are going at full steam in Sao Paulo, and have the help of several luxury training partners.
“We’re doing Jiu-Jitsu with Demian Maia. (Sergio) Cunha is working with us on muay thai. We’re really sharp now.”
On his brother Shogun, the fighter believes he will put in a great performance against Liddell in the UFC.
“I’m certain my brother is going to win this fight, he’s very talented and in great shape. He will get a title shot soon, you’ll see. He’s really quick, training a lot here in Sao Paulo and will put on a show, I’m sure of it,” he said in finishing.
