The Brazilian Notebook
Gleidson Venga May 6, 2008
Murilo "Ninja" Rua
(Pictures) is recovering from a foot
injury that forced him out of a May 31 EliteXC bout against
Phil Baroni (Pictures) that would have aired on CBS.
"It would have been a very important fight for me because Baroni is a great fighter, and this fight would have been shown before 30 million people," Rua said. "But that's all right. I'll recover and I hope to be able to confront him in the future."
Meanwhile Rua is looking forward to the opening of his team's new
headquarters this month. The UDL training center will have a ring,
a large mat and an Octagon. Rua described the facilities as
first-rate.
Another Chute Boxer to Japan
"We don't know in which event he will participate yet, but it will be decided between Sengoku and Pancrase," said coach Rudimar Fedrigo. "Junior has been training for a long time and turned out to be a real Chute Boxer. He has had very nice results in Boxe and MMA fights and has everything that is necessary to be one more among the athletes to show up in Japan. Our athletes always have fights over the whole planet. We have fighters with fights in Europe, North America, Asia. In short, we are doing a very good job, sowing in order to have fruits in 2008."
MMA Amateur Circuit in Rio in May
The first stage of this year's Brazilian MMA Amateur Circuit will take place May 25 in Rio de Janeiro.
"The circuit we've made is an excellent opportunity for the athletes to test and develop themselves in order to be able to become professionals one day," explained Mauricio Costa, creator and director of the circuit. "It's also a platform that is calling the attention of those who don't want to become professional but wish to feel the adrenaline of fighting at a MMA event that has rules and special protections. Athletes from all over Brazil who had never fought in professional MMA, or who had done one professional fight at most, are invited for this big party."
Costa added that the aim is to have a marathon of 50 fights at the one-day event.
Predator FC Entertains
The 10th edition of Predator FC was a success April 26 in the city of Indaiatuba. The event featured several good fights and summoned more than 3,000 fans.
For the first time, Predator FC hosted a challenge between Brazil and Argentina that transferred into the cage the greatest rivalry of the soccer world. Brazilians Stevan Gutierrez and Paulo Streckert faced Argentineans Matias Lemon and Carlos Villamor, with one victory going to each country.
For Predador FC organizer Alessandro Renner, the event passed all expectations.
"We achieved all of our goals," he said. "We gathered a good amount of public, provided the best structure ever seen in a MMA contest and had excellent fights."
Results:
Diego Coloma def. Carcaça decision
Edson PC def. Willian Souza rear-naked choke R2
Juliano Belgine def. Thiago Capataz armbar R2
Sagat def. Cassiano Tytshyo decision
Maiquel Falcão def. Edson Conterrâneo TKO R2
Stevan Gutierrez def. Matias Lemon armbar R1
Carlos Villamor def. Paulo Streckert rear-naked choke R1
WOCS Live on Internet
The Watch Out Combat Show will take place May 10. In the main event, André "Chatuba" Santos will meet former Rio Heroes champion Pedro Santos. The show will be broadcast live on www.wocs.tv.
Full card:
Pedro Santos vs. André Santos
Flávio Álvaro vs. Wendell Negão
Ricardo "Indio" Cruz vs. Thiago "Big Monster" Santos
Gleidson Moraes vs. Felipe Olivieri (Pictures)
William Viana vs. Williams "Parrudinho"
Paulo "Rambinho" vs. Gerson Silva (Pictures)
Paulo "Bananada" vs. Claudiere Freitas (Pictures)
Carlos Alberto vs. TBA
Sérgio "Bomba" Rodrigues vs. Zeilton Rodrigues
Pedro Paulino vs. Alexandre Baby
Richard Medeiros vs. Rodrigo Lima
Shooto Champion to Fight May 7
South American Shooto champion Willamy Chiquerim is on the May 7 Leal Combat Premium card in Natal. He will face local fighter Carlão. Also on the card are experienced competitors Lucas Lopes, Luis Pimpolho and Maiquel Falcão.
Lineup:
Sergio Jr. vs. Celso Lourinho
Lucas Lopes vs. Maquiel Falcão
Carlão vs. Willamy Chiquerim
Moicano vs. Sandro Barbosa
João Paulo vs. Jammil
Gasparzinho vs. Luis Pimpolho
Ronaldo vs. Renan Barão
Guilherme vs. Pimba
Rivelino vs. Leandro Ninja
Demo Fight 3 Set for Salvador
The Demo Fight organization will host its third event May 24 in Salvador. Several athletes from that region, including Mo Team League veteran Junior Cigano, will be on the card.
Lineup:
Devid Jean vs. Deivison "Revoltado"
Rafael Loureiro vs. Anderson Santos
Leonardo Paixão vs. Arivaldo Lima
Fernando Miranda vs. Kilson Bezerra
Amanda vs. Naja
Robson Barbosa vs. Laiola
Alan Carlos vs. Alfredo Jr.
Marcos Araújo vs. Gustavo Tosta
Adelmo "Arroz" vs. Kleber Silva
André Velame vs. Carlos Eduardo
Junior Cigano vs. TBA
Renato Castro vs. Erick Parrudo
"It would have been a very important fight for me because Baroni is a great fighter, and this fight would have been shown before 30 million people," Rua said. "But that's all right. I'll recover and I hope to be able to confront him in the future."
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Another Chute Boxer to Japan
In spite of the end of Pride, Chute Boxe still keeps strong
connections to Japan. Fabio
Silva (Pictures) and Michael Costa signed contracts
with Sengoku, and now promising youngster Junior Santos will soon be
making his first appearance in a Japanese ring.
"We don't know in which event he will participate yet, but it will be decided between Sengoku and Pancrase," said coach Rudimar Fedrigo. "Junior has been training for a long time and turned out to be a real Chute Boxer. He has had very nice results in Boxe and MMA fights and has everything that is necessary to be one more among the athletes to show up in Japan. Our athletes always have fights over the whole planet. We have fighters with fights in Europe, North America, Asia. In short, we are doing a very good job, sowing in order to have fruits in 2008."
MMA Amateur Circuit in Rio in May
The first stage of this year's Brazilian MMA Amateur Circuit will take place May 25 in Rio de Janeiro.
"The circuit we've made is an excellent opportunity for the athletes to test and develop themselves in order to be able to become professionals one day," explained Mauricio Costa, creator and director of the circuit. "It's also a platform that is calling the attention of those who don't want to become professional but wish to feel the adrenaline of fighting at a MMA event that has rules and special protections. Athletes from all over Brazil who had never fought in professional MMA, or who had done one professional fight at most, are invited for this big party."
Costa added that the aim is to have a marathon of 50 fights at the one-day event.
Predator FC Entertains
The 10th edition of Predator FC was a success April 26 in the city of Indaiatuba. The event featured several good fights and summoned more than 3,000 fans.
For the first time, Predator FC hosted a challenge between Brazil and Argentina that transferred into the cage the greatest rivalry of the soccer world. Brazilians Stevan Gutierrez and Paulo Streckert faced Argentineans Matias Lemon and Carlos Villamor, with one victory going to each country.
For Predador FC organizer Alessandro Renner, the event passed all expectations.
"We achieved all of our goals," he said. "We gathered a good amount of public, provided the best structure ever seen in a MMA contest and had excellent fights."
Results:
Diego Coloma def. Carcaça decision
Edson PC def. Willian Souza rear-naked choke R2
Juliano Belgine def. Thiago Capataz armbar R2
Sagat def. Cassiano Tytshyo decision
Maiquel Falcão def. Edson Conterrâneo TKO R2
Stevan Gutierrez def. Matias Lemon armbar R1
Carlos Villamor def. Paulo Streckert rear-naked choke R1
WOCS Live on Internet
The Watch Out Combat Show will take place May 10. In the main event, André "Chatuba" Santos will meet former Rio Heroes champion Pedro Santos. The show will be broadcast live on www.wocs.tv.
Full card:
Pedro Santos vs. André Santos
Flávio Álvaro vs. Wendell Negão
Ricardo "Indio" Cruz vs. Thiago "Big Monster" Santos
Gleidson Moraes vs. Felipe Olivieri (Pictures)
William Viana vs. Williams "Parrudinho"
Paulo "Rambinho" vs. Gerson Silva (Pictures)
Paulo "Bananada" vs. Claudiere Freitas (Pictures)
Carlos Alberto vs. TBA
Sérgio "Bomba" Rodrigues vs. Zeilton Rodrigues
Pedro Paulino vs. Alexandre Baby
Richard Medeiros vs. Rodrigo Lima
Shooto Champion to Fight May 7
South American Shooto champion Willamy Chiquerim is on the May 7 Leal Combat Premium card in Natal. He will face local fighter Carlão. Also on the card are experienced competitors Lucas Lopes, Luis Pimpolho and Maiquel Falcão.
Lineup:
Sergio Jr. vs. Celso Lourinho
Lucas Lopes vs. Maquiel Falcão
Carlão vs. Willamy Chiquerim
Moicano vs. Sandro Barbosa
João Paulo vs. Jammil
Gasparzinho vs. Luis Pimpolho
Ronaldo vs. Renan Barão
Guilherme vs. Pimba
Rivelino vs. Leandro Ninja
Demo Fight 3 Set for Salvador
The Demo Fight organization will host its third event May 24 in Salvador. Several athletes from that region, including Mo Team League veteran Junior Cigano, will be on the card.
Lineup:
Devid Jean vs. Deivison "Revoltado"
Rafael Loureiro vs. Anderson Santos
Leonardo Paixão vs. Arivaldo Lima
Fernando Miranda vs. Kilson Bezerra
Amanda vs. Naja
Robson Barbosa vs. Laiola
Alan Carlos vs. Alfredo Jr.
Marcos Araújo vs. Gustavo Tosta
Adelmo "Arroz" vs. Kleber Silva
André Velame vs. Carlos Eduardo
Junior Cigano vs. TBA
Renato Castro vs. Erick Parrudo
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