By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Marcelo Alonso

One of the biggest promises of the bantamweights, Will Ribeiro had his career of MMA fighter interrupted in December of 2008, after suffer a serious motorcycle accident on Rio de Janeiro. One year later, the WEC’s promise will be back to the fights world.

On Shooto Brasil 14, which takes place on November 28 on Bennett College, in Rio de Janeiro, Ribeiro will be one of the judges of the combats. “I hope that he can be invited to other events, so he can make some money and that happens on his treatment costs, that’s expensive”, said André Pederneiras, inspired by Artur Mariano, who putted Will as one of the judges of Brazilian’s Muay Thai Championship.

If any promoter is interested about helping Will Ribeiro, hiring him to be lateral judge, get in touch with Pederneiras (55*46*12833) or Luiz Alves (55*23*53079).