The Brazilian Notebook
Gleidson Venga Sep 12, 2007
September is a busy month in MMA. Events are scheduled all over the
world and plenty of Brazilians will compete, both abroad and in
their homeland.
As usual this edition of The Brazilian Notebook keeps you updated with what's happening in South America's mixed martial arts hotbed.
Jean
Silva (Pictures) loses chance for Cage Rage
title
Jean Silva (Pictures) will face UFC veteran Chris Brennan on Sept. 15 at Cage Rage 23.
"I knew about it on Saturday," Silva told Sherdog.com. "I know (Brennan) is a BJJ fighter, so it's basically the same game as Imanari. I'm still training a lot of submissions here in London."
Silva won't need to cut weight against Brennan because the match will be in lightweight class. The downside, Silva said, is that the bout won't be a title fight now.
After living in Curitiba, Brazil, where he had been training at Chute Boxe's headquarters, Silva has returned to London. Now he represents London Shootfighters, but he still sees himself as a member of Chute Boxe.
"The MMA world has evolved a lot," Silva said. "It's like soccer -- you can be sold or borrowed by another team. (London Shootfighters) offered me a contract I couldn't deny. … I can pay my bills, because the fact of having a salary is wonderful. I have a lot of friends and people who believe in me at Chute Boxe, and every time I travel to Brazil I will train there."
The lightweight said he is a commodity in England because he has fought so much in the country.
"Actually, I've been fighting here since before people had any idea what MMA was about," Silva said. "I have 22 fights in (England), 13 being at Cage Rage."
Thiago Tavares (Pictures) ‘breathes' Tyson Griffin (Pictures)
Thiago Tavares (Pictures) is training diligently in Rio de Janeiro for his Sept. 22 bout against Tyson Griffin (Pictures) at UFC 76.
"I'm thinking about Tyson Griffin (Pictures) all day long," the 22-year-old lightweight said. "I lunch Tyson Griffin (Pictures). I train Tyson Griffin (Pictures). I dinner Tyson Griffin (Pictures). I play video games against Tyson Griffin (Pictures). He is my goal … and if God wishes, I will win."
Cassino FC expects big turnout
Cassino Fight Club IV hopes to attract at least 8,500 fans to the new Arena Poliesportiva Amadeu Teixeira in Manaus, Brazil, on Sept. 15.
To reach that figure, the organization has planned an aggressive card, lower-priced tickets and a marketing strategy that includes a partnership with TV Amazonas, which is affiliated with the largest TV network in Brazil, Rede Globo.
Cassino representative Samir Nadaf cited the success of the promotion's April 21 event as evidence the goal will be reached.
"At our last event, we built an octagon for the weigh-ins inside the biggest mall in Manaus, and we stopped the (mall's) business," Nadaf said. "We brought in 3,000 people and 700 in the VIP area. Now we're taking an even larger step. … The city is in party mode, and we will bring more than 8,000 people to this next event."
The full card for Cassino Fight IV:
Jose Aldo (Nova Uniao) vs. Aloisio Barros (Gordo)
Adriano Martins (Carioca Team) vs. Julian Jaba (RFT)
Luis Besouro (RFT) vs. Luis Beição (Gordo)
Marcos Loro (Nova União) vs. Aritano Silva (RFT)
Helio Dipp (Chute Boxe) vs. Leonardo Chocolate (RFT)
Juarez (Fabio Cunha) vs. Marcelinho (Omar Salum-Amazonenses)
Robert Pato (Asle) vs. TBA
Daniel Trindade (Trindade De Boa Vista) vs. Claudio Feitosa "Supa" (Ulisses Paixão)
Elifrank (Carioca Team) vs. Andre "Batata" (Nova União)
Diego Ceara (Asle) vs. Arjson (Luta-Livre "Paixao")
Rivaldo Jr. (Jr. Cardoso) vs. Fabiano Jacarezinho (Trindade Boa Vista Roraima)
Nissen Osternek (Relson Gracie California) vs. Jorjão Rodrigues (Nova União)
Ruiz and Roberto shine at Real Fight 4
Real Fight held its fourth show Aug. 18, summoning fighters from the biggest MMA teams in Brazil. The stars of the night were Rodrigo Ruiz and Walter Roberto, who upset favorites and won the tournaments.
161-lb. Tournament:
Erivaldo Caicó (BTT) def. Cacá Lima (Macaco Gold Team) submission (ankle lock) R1
Rodrigo Ruiz (Brasa) def. Aloísio Barros (Gordo JJ) submission (armbar) R1
Rodrigo Ruiz def. Erivaldo Caicó TKO R1
205-lb. Tournament:
Walter Roberto (Macaco GT) def. Lucas Lopes (ATT) submission (arm-triangle choke) R2
Danilo Moto-Serra (Gordo JJ) def. Vinicius Queiroz (Chute Boxe) decision
Walter Roberto def. Danilo Moto-Serra decision
Alternate Fight 183-lbs.
Aloisio Freitas Neto (Chute Boxe) def. Endo Makoto (Lotus Japão) KO R1
News and notes
Chute Boxe is promoting an auction for four of Kazushi Sakuraba (Pictures)'s T-shirts. The Japanese star trains with Chute Boxe from time to time, and the money raised from the auction will be used to help the needy in Curitiba. The result of the auction will be announced Nov. 25. To participate, access the auction here and make a bid. …
Predador FC is holding its seventh edition on Sept. 22 in Itu, São Paulo. The city will be the stage for Predador Kamae, a traditional elimination event. One match already announced pits Chute Boxer Edcarlos Monstro against Edson Conterrâneo in a heavyweight bout. …
Juiz de Fora Fight will host its fifth show in November. "We are working to promote a great event, great match-ups, and great fighters," said event organizer Ebenezer Braga. "One more time, if God wishes, we will fill the city's gym again." …
The next Demolition Fight, the major striking event in Brazil, is scheduled for Nov. 10 in São Paulo. Mauricio Netto, event producer, guaranteed the participation of some of Brazil's top strikers, such as Vitor Miranda, Bruno Carvalho and Edson Junior. …
Sergio Batarelli, the promoter of the extinct International Vale Tudo Championship, the event in which Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) made a name for himself, has promised to promote a K-1 Max event in Brazil this year, using only Brazilian fighters. …
As usual this edition of The Brazilian Notebook keeps you updated with what's happening in South America's mixed martial arts hotbed.
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Jean Silva (Pictures) will face UFC veteran Chris Brennan on Sept. 15 at Cage Rage 23.
Brennan, 19-11-1, replaces Masakazu Imanari (Pictures).
"I knew about it on Saturday," Silva told Sherdog.com. "I know (Brennan) is a BJJ fighter, so it's basically the same game as Imanari. I'm still training a lot of submissions here in London."
Silva won't need to cut weight against Brennan because the match will be in lightweight class. The downside, Silva said, is that the bout won't be a title fight now.
After living in Curitiba, Brazil, where he had been training at Chute Boxe's headquarters, Silva has returned to London. Now he represents London Shootfighters, but he still sees himself as a member of Chute Boxe.
"The MMA world has evolved a lot," Silva said. "It's like soccer -- you can be sold or borrowed by another team. (London Shootfighters) offered me a contract I couldn't deny. … I can pay my bills, because the fact of having a salary is wonderful. I have a lot of friends and people who believe in me at Chute Boxe, and every time I travel to Brazil I will train there."
The lightweight said he is a commodity in England because he has fought so much in the country.
"Actually, I've been fighting here since before people had any idea what MMA was about," Silva said. "I have 22 fights in (England), 13 being at Cage Rage."
Thiago Tavares (Pictures) ‘breathes' Tyson Griffin (Pictures)
Thiago Tavares (Pictures) is training diligently in Rio de Janeiro for his Sept. 22 bout against Tyson Griffin (Pictures) at UFC 76.
"I'm thinking about Tyson Griffin (Pictures) all day long," the 22-year-old lightweight said. "I lunch Tyson Griffin (Pictures). I train Tyson Griffin (Pictures). I dinner Tyson Griffin (Pictures). I play video games against Tyson Griffin (Pictures). He is my goal … and if God wishes, I will win."
Cassino FC expects big turnout
Cassino Fight Club IV hopes to attract at least 8,500 fans to the new Arena Poliesportiva Amadeu Teixeira in Manaus, Brazil, on Sept. 15.
To reach that figure, the organization has planned an aggressive card, lower-priced tickets and a marketing strategy that includes a partnership with TV Amazonas, which is affiliated with the largest TV network in Brazil, Rede Globo.
Cassino representative Samir Nadaf cited the success of the promotion's April 21 event as evidence the goal will be reached.
"At our last event, we built an octagon for the weigh-ins inside the biggest mall in Manaus, and we stopped the (mall's) business," Nadaf said. "We brought in 3,000 people and 700 in the VIP area. Now we're taking an even larger step. … The city is in party mode, and we will bring more than 8,000 people to this next event."
The full card for Cassino Fight IV:
Jose Aldo (Nova Uniao) vs. Aloisio Barros (Gordo)
Adriano Martins (Carioca Team) vs. Julian Jaba (RFT)
Luis Besouro (RFT) vs. Luis Beição (Gordo)
Marcos Loro (Nova União) vs. Aritano Silva (RFT)
Helio Dipp (Chute Boxe) vs. Leonardo Chocolate (RFT)
Juarez (Fabio Cunha) vs. Marcelinho (Omar Salum-Amazonenses)
Robert Pato (Asle) vs. TBA
Daniel Trindade (Trindade De Boa Vista) vs. Claudio Feitosa "Supa" (Ulisses Paixão)
Elifrank (Carioca Team) vs. Andre "Batata" (Nova União)
Diego Ceara (Asle) vs. Arjson (Luta-Livre "Paixao")
Rivaldo Jr. (Jr. Cardoso) vs. Fabiano Jacarezinho (Trindade Boa Vista Roraima)
Nissen Osternek (Relson Gracie California) vs. Jorjão Rodrigues (Nova União)
Ruiz and Roberto shine at Real Fight 4
Real Fight held its fourth show Aug. 18, summoning fighters from the biggest MMA teams in Brazil. The stars of the night were Rodrigo Ruiz and Walter Roberto, who upset favorites and won the tournaments.
161-lb. Tournament:
Erivaldo Caicó (BTT) def. Cacá Lima (Macaco Gold Team) submission (ankle lock) R1
Rodrigo Ruiz (Brasa) def. Aloísio Barros (Gordo JJ) submission (armbar) R1
Rodrigo Ruiz def. Erivaldo Caicó TKO R1
205-lb. Tournament:
Walter Roberto (Macaco GT) def. Lucas Lopes (ATT) submission (arm-triangle choke) R2
Danilo Moto-Serra (Gordo JJ) def. Vinicius Queiroz (Chute Boxe) decision
Walter Roberto def. Danilo Moto-Serra decision
Alternate Fight 183-lbs.
Aloisio Freitas Neto (Chute Boxe) def. Endo Makoto (Lotus Japão) KO R1
News and notes
Chute Boxe is promoting an auction for four of Kazushi Sakuraba (Pictures)'s T-shirts. The Japanese star trains with Chute Boxe from time to time, and the money raised from the auction will be used to help the needy in Curitiba. The result of the auction will be announced Nov. 25. To participate, access the auction here and make a bid. …
Predador FC is holding its seventh edition on Sept. 22 in Itu, São Paulo. The city will be the stage for Predador Kamae, a traditional elimination event. One match already announced pits Chute Boxer Edcarlos Monstro against Edson Conterrâneo in a heavyweight bout. …
Juiz de Fora Fight will host its fifth show in November. "We are working to promote a great event, great match-ups, and great fighters," said event organizer Ebenezer Braga. "One more time, if God wishes, we will fill the city's gym again." …
The next Demolition Fight, the major striking event in Brazil, is scheduled for Nov. 10 in São Paulo. Mauricio Netto, event producer, guaranteed the participation of some of Brazil's top strikers, such as Vitor Miranda, Bruno Carvalho and Edson Junior. …
Sergio Batarelli, the promoter of the extinct International Vale Tudo Championship, the event in which Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) made a name for himself, has promised to promote a K-1 Max event in Brazil this year, using only Brazilian fighters. …
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