According to Sherdog.com, former IFL stand out Jay Hieron has verbally agreed to to take on “The Master” Drew Fickett at Affliction “Day of Reckoning” in October.

Alexander Oxendine, Fickett’s manager, confirmed the offer and told Sherdog that negotiations are currently underway. While Affliction isn’t the only organization in the mix for a deal with the submission wiz, they are at the top of the stack.

“We’re in discussion with a few organizations and Affliction is one of them,” said Oxendine. “They are at the top of our list. As far as Drew is concerned, he’s made a great turnaround with his life and training. He is ready to move forward.”

Ficketts fight career has been unstable over the past year with two attempts at a title fight with EliteXC welterweight champ Jake Shields falling through due to injuries on both sides. That being said, the 28 year old with a record of 35-6 has still stayed busy in the ring with four fights already in 2008.

It has also been reported by EliteXC representatives that the organization will be releasing Fickett from his contract due to a strained relationship that they chalk up to Drew’s “personal problems” outside of the cage.

While Fickett’s days with EliteXC are numbered, he is ready to move on with his career.

“He’s ready to move forward and handle himself professionally,” says Oxendine of Fickett’s last few months. “He wants to take his fighting career seriously and to the next level.” 

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