Ricardo Arona and the return with victory

By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Eduardo Ferreira

Back to fight two years after his last fight, Ricardo Arona debuted on Bitetti Combat’s octagon and defeated Marvin Eastman by unanimous decision. After the victory, Arona spoke with TATAME TV inside of the octagon and commented the return.

“I’m very happy, it couldn’t be different… All my family is here, I’ve never fought MMA in front of my family, just jiu-jitsu, so this victory is for my family and all the guys from Rio de Janeiro. This victory is for Master Carlson Gracie and Master Machado, who built this style, my style”, said Arona, excited for fighting MMA in his homeland for the first time. “Everybody cheering for me, it couldn’t be better. God gave it to me, I’m very happy”.