The Brazilian Notebook
Gleidson Venga Sep 27, 2007
It's getting hard to keep up with the constantly breaking MMA news
in Brazil. Big events are happening more and more frequently, and
the country, just as it does with soccer, keeps producing new
talent.
One such fighter is Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Demian Maia (Pictures), who was scheduled to face Marvin Eastman (Pictures) in an upcoming UFC. However, the American's injury has left Maia without an opponent.
"This [middleweight] division is full of tough guys, such as
Anderson Silva, Thales Leites (Pictures) and Rich Franklin (Pictures)," said Maia, who's waiting for
word of Eastman's replacement. "There are no easy fights."
Maia, 6-0, was excited to sign with the UFC.
Maia's preparation for his UFC debut has gone well. He's confident that his experience in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission competitions will help him in the Octagon.
"Competition is competition," he said. "It does not make a difference. In my academy we have an MMA team that doesn't have a name yet, but we will launch some talent soon."
Firmino-Azeredo Rematch Set for São Paulo
In a rematch of a PRIDE Bushido bout, Luiz Firmino (Pictures) will fight Luiz Azeredo (Pictures) at a blockbuster show scheduled to take place in São Paulo's trade center. Chute Boxe's Azeredo won a split decision over Brazilian Top Team's Firmino in the April 2005 fight.
Called "The One VIP Fighting," the event will be held at the Gazeta Theater on Avenida Paulista. All-star treatment for the fighters is expected, as well as cocktails for the guests and other surprises.
Five MMA fights and two striking fights will take place. Also, a yet-to-be-named Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion will compete in MMA for the first time.
Youth prevails at Cassino Fight 4
The Cassino Fight organization worked diligently on an amazing card held Aug. 15 in Manaus. A packed audience was thrilled with the event, particularly with performances from fighters representing the top teams in Brazil and young competitors who beat their better-known counterparts.
Leonardo Lucio Nascimento shined at the show in his win over the tough Helio Dipp, and Rodrigo Ruiz was also impressive as a late replacement who knocked out Nova União's Roni Torres.
Results:
Nissen Osterneck (Pictures) (Relson Gracie) def. Jorge Rodrigues (Nova União) rear-naked choke R2
Luis Besouro Jr (Pictures) (RFT) def. Luis Ramos (Gordo JJ) decision
Leonardo Lucio Nascimento (RFT) def. Helio Dipp (Chute Boxe) decision
Rodrigo Ruiz (Brasa) def. Roni Torres (Nova União) KO R1
Adriano Martins (Carioca Team) def. Julian Soares (RFT) KO R3
Jorge Brito (Black House) def. Aloisio Barros (Gordo JJ) TKO R2
Rivaldo Junior (Jr Cardoso) def. Fabiano Jacarezinho (Assoc. Trindade) decision
Diego Ceará (Asle) def. Arjson (Paixão Luta-Livre) KO R1
Robert Pato (Asle) def. Carlos Aldenis (Cia Paulista) decision
Aritano Barbosa (RFT) def. Eduardo Dantas (Nova União) DSQ
André Batata (Nova União) def. Elifrank (Carioca Team) KO R1
Daniel Trindade (Assoc. Trindade) def. Cláudio Supa (Agenor Alves) KO R1
Marcelinho (Omar Salum) def. Juarez (Altitude Team) decision
Dipp recovers from loss
A week after his loss in Cassino Fight 4, Helio Dipp stood out at Predator Kamae 7 in Itu. He defeated "Zinho" via decision in the fight of the night.
Results:
Rodrigo Caporal (Pessoa Raniere MMA) def. Pica Pau (Camps Team) rear-naked choke R1
Endo Makoto (Lótus MMA) def. Fernando Kioshi (Herman G./A.O.A.) TKO R2
Stevan Gutierrez (Herman G./A.O.A.) def. Cristian Keller (Brasa JJ) TKO R3
Cassiano Tytschyo (Nynyko JJ) def. Carlos Ramon (Tózi/ Godói) TKO R2
Geordashy (Nynyko JJ) def. Sylvio Ballerini (Maromba JJ) armbar R3
Helio Dipp (Chute Boxe) def. Zinho (Zinho Team) decision
Edson Conterrâneo (Miguel Repanas) def. Carlos Monstro (Chute Boxe) TKO R1
Storm in a mall
For the first time, an MMA card will be held inside one of the most glamorous malls in Curitiba, in the same space where fashion shows are held.
Chute Boxe Masters Rafael Cordeiro (Pictures) and Rudimar Fedrigo are organizing the Sept. 29 Storm Samurai event and promising a great show to the 2,000 fans expected to attend. The lineup will mix MMA and Muay Thai matches. The second edition of the heavyweight tournament is scheduled for October.
The announced card:
MMA
Fernando Betega vs. Tiago Mônaco
Márcio Gracinha vs. Rogério Jacaré
Gustavo Wurlitzer vs. Adson Preguiça
Muay Thai
Danilo Zen vs. Andre Carteiro
Luis Sorrriso vs. Marcos Oliveira
Rogélson B.A. vs. TBA
Minotauro Fights back to Bahia
The sixth Minotauro Fights event, organized by the Nogueira brothers and Luiz Dórea, will be held Sept. 30 in Camaçari, Bahia. The show will have 12 fights: two amateur boxing, three professional boxing and seven MMA.
Pan-American Games medalists Pedro Lima (gold) and Everton Lopes (silver) will compete in amateur boxing. Renato Velame (Champion), Jurandir Sardinha (Art Local) and Fernando Almeida (BTT) are confirmed for the MMA fights.
Super Challenge returns with submission matches
After promoting one of the biggest MMA events in Brazil, West Promotion will bring back the Super Challenge in December. This time, however, the show will use submission rules in an open-weight tournament that features eight Brazilians and eight international competitors vying for $15,000 USD.
"We are preparing a lot of surprises, including new rules to encourage submissions," said promoter Paulo Vasconcellos, who is traveling to Russia to personally invite a highly regarded Russian.
Vanessa Porto (Pictures) challenges Gina Carano (Pictures)
After Gina Carano (Pictures)'s Sept. 15 win over Tonya Evinger (Pictures) in EliteXC, the top female fighter MMA in Brazil challenged her.
Vanessa Porto (Pictures) had beaten Evinger, too, in Fatal Femmes Fighting, and now she wants the American poster girl.
"I watched Gina Carano (Pictures) versus Tonya Evinger (Pictures) on Showtime," Porto said. "I have a message for Gina and EliteXC: Congratulations to Elite XC. They booked a fighter I already beat. I beat Evinger by submission in the first round … and just can't understand how Elite could have invited Evinger instead of me to challenge Gina after that. But it seems Elite promoters were looking for an easier fight for their pretty star. Now we both have beat Evinger. I hope we can meet in the ring in a future show. I guarantee Gina will have a very hard time against me."
Miscellaneous notes
Representatives for the city of Rio de Janeiro honored Alexandre Franca Nogueira (Pictures). The fighter received a Pan-American Honor Medal due to his career in Japan, where he reigned as the king of Shooto for several years and became a star. …
The Nogueira brothers' headquarters in Rio de Janeiro is under construction. Projects include a mat, ring, octagon, workout room, nursery and other accommodations, which are expected to be ready in October. …
Predator FC, which has solidified its status as one of the most traditional Brazilian events, has promised a Predator FC vs. Storm Samurai show that will match the champions of each promotion.
One such fighter is Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Demian Maia (Pictures), who was scheduled to face Marvin Eastman (Pictures) in an upcoming UFC. However, the American's injury has left Maia without an opponent.
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Maia, 6-0, was excited to sign with the UFC.
"My manager Pablo Vasconcellos started to negotiate with the UFC,
and they thought it would be interesting to test me," he said. "I'm
loving being with them, and I want to fight for a long time in the
UFC."
Maia's preparation for his UFC debut has gone well. He's confident that his experience in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission competitions will help him in the Octagon.
"Competition is competition," he said. "It does not make a difference. In my academy we have an MMA team that doesn't have a name yet, but we will launch some talent soon."
Firmino-Azeredo Rematch Set for São Paulo
In a rematch of a PRIDE Bushido bout, Luiz Firmino (Pictures) will fight Luiz Azeredo (Pictures) at a blockbuster show scheduled to take place in São Paulo's trade center. Chute Boxe's Azeredo won a split decision over Brazilian Top Team's Firmino in the April 2005 fight.
Called "The One VIP Fighting," the event will be held at the Gazeta Theater on Avenida Paulista. All-star treatment for the fighters is expected, as well as cocktails for the guests and other surprises.
Five MMA fights and two striking fights will take place. Also, a yet-to-be-named Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion will compete in MMA for the first time.
Youth prevails at Cassino Fight 4
The Cassino Fight organization worked diligently on an amazing card held Aug. 15 in Manaus. A packed audience was thrilled with the event, particularly with performances from fighters representing the top teams in Brazil and young competitors who beat their better-known counterparts.
Leonardo Lucio Nascimento shined at the show in his win over the tough Helio Dipp, and Rodrigo Ruiz was also impressive as a late replacement who knocked out Nova União's Roni Torres.
Results:
Nissen Osterneck (Pictures) (Relson Gracie) def. Jorge Rodrigues (Nova União) rear-naked choke R2
Luis Besouro Jr (Pictures) (RFT) def. Luis Ramos (Gordo JJ) decision
Leonardo Lucio Nascimento (RFT) def. Helio Dipp (Chute Boxe) decision
Rodrigo Ruiz (Brasa) def. Roni Torres (Nova União) KO R1
Adriano Martins (Carioca Team) def. Julian Soares (RFT) KO R3
Jorge Brito (Black House) def. Aloisio Barros (Gordo JJ) TKO R2
Rivaldo Junior (Jr Cardoso) def. Fabiano Jacarezinho (Assoc. Trindade) decision
Diego Ceará (Asle) def. Arjson (Paixão Luta-Livre) KO R1
Robert Pato (Asle) def. Carlos Aldenis (Cia Paulista) decision
Aritano Barbosa (RFT) def. Eduardo Dantas (Nova União) DSQ
André Batata (Nova União) def. Elifrank (Carioca Team) KO R1
Daniel Trindade (Assoc. Trindade) def. Cláudio Supa (Agenor Alves) KO R1
Marcelinho (Omar Salum) def. Juarez (Altitude Team) decision
Dipp recovers from loss
A week after his loss in Cassino Fight 4, Helio Dipp stood out at Predator Kamae 7 in Itu. He defeated "Zinho" via decision in the fight of the night.
Results:
Rodrigo Caporal (Pessoa Raniere MMA) def. Pica Pau (Camps Team) rear-naked choke R1
Endo Makoto (Lótus MMA) def. Fernando Kioshi (Herman G./A.O.A.) TKO R2
Stevan Gutierrez (Herman G./A.O.A.) def. Cristian Keller (Brasa JJ) TKO R3
Cassiano Tytschyo (Nynyko JJ) def. Carlos Ramon (Tózi/ Godói) TKO R2
Geordashy (Nynyko JJ) def. Sylvio Ballerini (Maromba JJ) armbar R3
Helio Dipp (Chute Boxe) def. Zinho (Zinho Team) decision
Edson Conterrâneo (Miguel Repanas) def. Carlos Monstro (Chute Boxe) TKO R1
Storm in a mall
For the first time, an MMA card will be held inside one of the most glamorous malls in Curitiba, in the same space where fashion shows are held.
Chute Boxe Masters Rafael Cordeiro (Pictures) and Rudimar Fedrigo are organizing the Sept. 29 Storm Samurai event and promising a great show to the 2,000 fans expected to attend. The lineup will mix MMA and Muay Thai matches. The second edition of the heavyweight tournament is scheduled for October.
The announced card:
MMA
Fernando Betega vs. Tiago Mônaco
Márcio Gracinha vs. Rogério Jacaré
Gustavo Wurlitzer vs. Adson Preguiça
Muay Thai
Danilo Zen vs. Andre Carteiro
Luis Sorrriso vs. Marcos Oliveira
Rogélson B.A. vs. TBA
Minotauro Fights back to Bahia
The sixth Minotauro Fights event, organized by the Nogueira brothers and Luiz Dórea, will be held Sept. 30 in Camaçari, Bahia. The show will have 12 fights: two amateur boxing, three professional boxing and seven MMA.
Pan-American Games medalists Pedro Lima (gold) and Everton Lopes (silver) will compete in amateur boxing. Renato Velame (Champion), Jurandir Sardinha (Art Local) and Fernando Almeida (BTT) are confirmed for the MMA fights.
Super Challenge returns with submission matches
After promoting one of the biggest MMA events in Brazil, West Promotion will bring back the Super Challenge in December. This time, however, the show will use submission rules in an open-weight tournament that features eight Brazilians and eight international competitors vying for $15,000 USD.
"We are preparing a lot of surprises, including new rules to encourage submissions," said promoter Paulo Vasconcellos, who is traveling to Russia to personally invite a highly regarded Russian.
Vanessa Porto (Pictures) challenges Gina Carano (Pictures)
After Gina Carano (Pictures)'s Sept. 15 win over Tonya Evinger (Pictures) in EliteXC, the top female fighter MMA in Brazil challenged her.
Vanessa Porto (Pictures) had beaten Evinger, too, in Fatal Femmes Fighting, and now she wants the American poster girl.
"I watched Gina Carano (Pictures) versus Tonya Evinger (Pictures) on Showtime," Porto said. "I have a message for Gina and EliteXC: Congratulations to Elite XC. They booked a fighter I already beat. I beat Evinger by submission in the first round … and just can't understand how Elite could have invited Evinger instead of me to challenge Gina after that. But it seems Elite promoters were looking for an easier fight for their pretty star. Now we both have beat Evinger. I hope we can meet in the ring in a future show. I guarantee Gina will have a very hard time against me."
Miscellaneous notes
Representatives for the city of Rio de Janeiro honored Alexandre Franca Nogueira (Pictures). The fighter received a Pan-American Honor Medal due to his career in Japan, where he reigned as the king of Shooto for several years and became a star. …
The Nogueira brothers' headquarters in Rio de Janeiro is under construction. Projects include a mat, ring, octagon, workout room, nursery and other accommodations, which are expected to be ready in October. …
Predator FC, which has solidified its status as one of the most traditional Brazilian events, has promised a Predator FC vs. Storm Samurai show that will match the champions of each promotion.
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