“Big Dog” Returns in UFC 111
December 16, 2009 by me9lonely
Filed under MMA Fighters, MMA News, UFC 111
MMASpark now has brought some good news in this festive season; particularly if you are a fan of the grappling ace Ricardo “Big Dog” Almeida. The fighter was forced out from UFC 106 due to a knee injury. But the injuries can’t keep Almeida away from the ring for long; the fighter is recovering well and our sources have confirmed that he is planning to return to action at UFC 111 in Newark, New Jersey. The event will take place on 27th March, 2010 and the Brazilian slugger Thiago Alves is among the forerunners to compete with the 33 year old on his day of return.
The authorities expected Almeida to fight in the Welterweight division in a previously planned match against Fitch, but now that’s not going to happen until March. But Almeida believes he will soon be fit enough to fight in 170 pounds category. In his own words, he has started running, swimming and boxing again; but can’t grapple yet. He is planning to start grappling in next few weeks. Almeida debuted in the UFC at UFC 31 in 2001, but he had also fought under the “PRIDE” and “Pancrase” banners. On the other hand, if recent title challenger Alves doesn’t meet Almeida, he’s still expected to fight in New Jersey. Alves and his agent, Malki Kawa of First Round Management, declined to comment officially on their participation yet.
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