Pequeno returns to Japan: “I’m ready”

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Former king of Shooto, event where he conquered the belt and defended it in seven opportunities, Alexandre “Pequeno“ Nogueira will be back to the Japanese rings on October 30, at Japan Open. Against the champion Lion Takeshi, the Brazilian expects to return with big style. “He’s a tough fighter, he got my belt when I went to K-1. I’ll get this Japanese and see what will happen. I’m ready for this fight. I’ll do my best and conquest Japan again“, Nogueira said. “If I win this fight, I’ll fight for the belt with him in near future… Japanese press said that he will only be a real champion if he beats me”.