On the Brink of redemption; Veteran Aaron Brink hopes to start rebuilding his reputation with PureCombat

Posted on | October 8, 2009 | No Comments

By: PureCombat Staff Writer

There have been many ups and downs during Aaron Brink’s mixed martial arts career.

And it really has nothing to do with wins and losses. Brink has been a player in mixed martial arts for a long time now, posting a 21-18 career record. But his ups and downs extend farther than his record.

Brink hasn’t stepped into a cage for a fight since March 3, 2007. But that is all about to change at PureCombat’s “Fearless” show on October 17 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif.

“My last fight was in 2007,” Brink said. “I want to get a chance to get back in there. And I didn’t get any favors with this fight. They’re throwing me to the wolves right away.”

Brink will fight Anthony Ruiz in a scheduled three round heavyweight bout.

“I know he’s tough and I know he will try to wear me down,” Brink said about Ruiz. “But I’m prepared to go the distance. I know what kind of fighter he is.”

Brink said he has been training three times a day and has worked his way down to 235 pounds from 274 pounds. He is hoping to be at 220 pounds by fight time.

It wasn’t long ago that training was probably the last thing on Brink’s mind. He has had a history of drug abuse and also spent time in the adult film industry.

Brink’s addiction to methamphetamines became such a big problem that his family had to step in.

Brink’s trials with drug abuse were documented on the A&E television series “Intervention.”

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