The Brazilian Notebook
Gleidson Venga Apr 19, 2007
Everything is going fine for the Brazilians these days.
Thales Leites (Pictures), one of the rising names in mixed martial arts, found his way back to victory at UFC 69. Meanwhile, Roan Carneiro (Pictures) enjoyed a winning debut in the Octagon.
Several good events took place last weekend, and there is a lot
more to come. If all of this isn't enough, Antonio Rogerio
Nogueira (Pictures) shows that he is in a higher
level in Brazilian boxing and he is invited represent Brazil in the
Pan American Games this July.
Indeed, there are good winds blowing in Brazil.
After a losing his Octagon debut the end of last year, Thales Leites (Pictures) did well in his comeback, out-pointing Pete Sell (Pictures) to win by decision in Houston, Texas.
"I thought it was a very good fight," said Leites. "I needed this win and I trained a lot for it, to show my real face to the UFC. Everything ran like I planned, the only thing I couldn't do was submit the guy."
Earning a BJJ black belt from Nova União, one of the most technical gyms in Brazil, Leites showed his outstanding ground-fight knowledge but was surprised by the courage from his opponent.
"He was a true warrior avoiding submissions," said Leites. "I looked for a submission every time I could. At the end of the first round, I thought he went to fall sleep, but he resisted, and surprised me."
The middleweight's development on the ground fight didn't go unnoticed by UFC president Dana White, Leites recalled. "The crowd enjoyed the fight, and they praised a lot my skills," he said. "Dana White also said he enjoyed my BJJ game."
Without know when he will be back to the Octagon -- "I hope to be back soon," he stated -- Leites confessed he was surprised by the result from the main event for UFC 69, when Matt Serra (Pictures) dethroned Georges St. Pierre (Pictures).
"I thought St Pierre would win," he explained. "But Matt Serra (Pictures) trusted on himself and he was very focused to that fight. He surprised everybody."
Roan Carneiro (Pictures) comments on his UFC debut
One of the most talented Brazilian Top Team athletes, Roan Carneiro (Pictures) enjoyed a successful UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 9, beating Rich Clementi (Pictures) by judges' decision.
The Brazilian enjoyed his debut. "I thought it was fantastic to fight in the Octagon," said Carneiro. "This fight was a adaptation fight, now I have to improve a lot of things to not commit mistakes again. Rich Clementi (Pictures) is very experienced, and he surprised me with his defensive ground game. But like I saw, I will improve this."
Days before he jumped on the plane to Las Vegas, Carneiro was another victim in the Brazilian flight crisis. With flight controllers throughout Brazil on strike, anyone with travel plans was effectively grounded.
Carneiro's flight was postponed and he landed in Las Vegas just two days before the fight.
"This harmed me a lot," he recalled. "When I went to the airport, my flight was canceled, without forecast for another flight. A lot of things passing through my mind: I thought I wouldn't fight. I took my flight two days later, and landed in Vegas two days before the fight, it was madness; I couldn't even rest. I went right to the doctors and after this, I went to the photos session, and I was still on my cut-weight diet. Thanks to God, he blessed me, and everything ran very well."
The Brazilian praised the UFC's organization.
"Man, they are very organized," said Carneiro. "Everything started at the right hour. They put the bandages on our hands and everything just starts. It was awesome. I'm very happy to be in UFC."
Fighting at welterweight, Carneiro knows that this is one of most balanced divisions in the UFC, but he bets he will reach his goals soon.
"This is the hardest weight division," he said. "There is only tough guys in there. I'm walking slowly, step by step, until I get there."
Minotoro will box in the Pan-Ams
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Pictures) will represent Brazil in the Pan-American games scheduled for Rio de Janeiro in July. Brazilian and South American amateur boxing champion, Nogueira is invited to represent his country because of his performance at the Eder Jofre Cup, last week, when he defeated two opponents who were also fighting for the invitation.
"Minotoro" defeated Marcelo Nascimento (6-4) and Gidelson Oliveira (22-18). He will be the main competitor above 91 kilos, and Gidelson will be his second.
Marfio Canoletti wins again
The top strikers' organization in Brazil, Demolition Fight 5, took place last Sunday in São Paulo. The favorites Vitor Miranda, Bruno Carvalho and Cosmo Alexandre easily defeated their opponents, as did the top lightweight striker in Brazil, Marfio Canoletti, who beat Japan's Tomo Kire by judges' decision.
Results:
Marfio Canoletti def. Tomo Kire Dec.
Cosmo Alexandre def. Katel Kubis Dec.
Vitor Miranda def. Guigão dos Anjos KO R1
Gilmar "China" Sales def. Julio Borges Dec.
Bruno Carvalho def. Flávio Pardinho KO R2
Munil Adriano def. Leonardo Monteiro Dec.
Daniel Pereira def. Wilson Furquim Dec.
Omar Fatuch def. Mauro Breda Dec.
Inaftali Gomes def. Diego Sebastião KO R2
Claudio Godoy def. Luis Felipe Antunes Dec.
Good fights at the Juiz de Fora Fight 4
The fourth edition of Juiz de Fora Fight was another success last Saturday, featuring fights that electrified the audience. Pedro Manoel and Hacran Dias were the outstanding names.
The event's promoter, Ebenezer Braga, stated he intends to fight at the next JF Fight's edition, probably against Akira Shoji (Pictures).
Results:
Hacran Dias def. Leonardo Nogueira submission (strikes) R2
Daniel Siqueira def. Paulo "Shogun" TKO R2
Vinicius Bohrer def. Gabriel Santos (Pictures) TKO R1
André Tadeu def. Leonardo KO R3
Rafael dos Anjos def. Johil de Oliveira (Pictures) submission (RNC) R1
Pedro Manoel def. Marcelo Azevedo (Pictures) Dec.
"Kaká" def. Dino "Pezão" KO R2
Top Fighters 3 will bring a under-85 kg tournament
Set for May 2 in Rio de Janeiro, Top Fighters 3 will bring amazing match-ups as well as a tournament with athletes at 85-kg. Experienced fighters as Aloísio Barros, Luciano Azevedo (Pictures) and Danilo Moto-Serra will be in action.
Card:
85-kg tournament
Ismael de Jesus
Danilo Moto-Serra
Leonardo Lucio Nascimento "Chocolate"
Vitelmo "Katel" Kubis
Single fights
Luciano Azevedo (Pictures) vs. Luiz "Beição" Ramos
Aloisio Barros vs. Luis Fernando "Pimpolho"
Diego Nunes vs. Henrique Mello
Fury FC is back
The third Fury FC takes place May 19 in São Paulo, and once again looks to be an exciting card. The event will bring an 83-kg tournament, plus several bouts featuring great Brazilian MMA names.
Line up:
83-kg tournament
Leandro Batata
Flavio Moura
Juliano Belgine
Gil Freitas
Paulão Bueno
Luis Brito (Pictures)
Super-fights
Daniel Acacio (Pictures) vs. TBA
Rodrigo Ruiz vs. TBA
Eduardo Pamplona (Pictures) vs. Manuel Garcia
Maycon Pesso vs. TBA
André Mikito vs. TBA
Michele Verginelli vs. TBA
Sergio Soares vs. TBA
News and Notes
Fabiano Scherner (Pictures) is headed to a Muay Thai camp in Thailand. The fighter, who still has signed contracts with Cage Rage and UFC, will be responsible for the BJJ classes.
"The Thai guys are scared about to fight in a cage," explained Scherner. "I will stay here training hard for my comeback. I ask to UFC four months to get ready. But their language is just impossible to learn, we just can talk to the few Thais who speak English." …
World BJJ and ADCC champion Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza will be facing UFC veteran Jeremy Jackson (Pictures) at Gracie FC: "Evolution" on May 19. Jackson, a veteran of UFC and WEC events, has a 9-5 resume and the chance to redeem himself from his last fight. However, Jacare does not want to be bit by the Scorpion. Since skipping training for ADCC 2007, Jacare's focus is on MMA and training to beat Jackson in their upcoming fight. …
Mauricio Rua (Pictures) and his brother Murilo Rua (Pictures) will give a MMA seminar in Munich, Germany on April 29. The fighters will show the techniques, which made them famous in MMA rings. For more information, contact the promoter by the E-mail [email protected].
Thales Leites (Pictures), one of the rising names in mixed martial arts, found his way back to victory at UFC 69. Meanwhile, Roan Carneiro (Pictures) enjoyed a winning debut in the Octagon.
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Indeed, there are good winds blowing in Brazil.
Thales
Leites (Pictures) celebrates victory at UFC
69
After a losing his Octagon debut the end of last year, Thales Leites (Pictures) did well in his comeback, out-pointing Pete Sell (Pictures) to win by decision in Houston, Texas.
"I thought it was a very good fight," said Leites. "I needed this win and I trained a lot for it, to show my real face to the UFC. Everything ran like I planned, the only thing I couldn't do was submit the guy."
Earning a BJJ black belt from Nova União, one of the most technical gyms in Brazil, Leites showed his outstanding ground-fight knowledge but was surprised by the courage from his opponent.
"He was a true warrior avoiding submissions," said Leites. "I looked for a submission every time I could. At the end of the first round, I thought he went to fall sleep, but he resisted, and surprised me."
The middleweight's development on the ground fight didn't go unnoticed by UFC president Dana White, Leites recalled. "The crowd enjoyed the fight, and they praised a lot my skills," he said. "Dana White also said he enjoyed my BJJ game."
Without know when he will be back to the Octagon -- "I hope to be back soon," he stated -- Leites confessed he was surprised by the result from the main event for UFC 69, when Matt Serra (Pictures) dethroned Georges St. Pierre (Pictures).
"I thought St Pierre would win," he explained. "But Matt Serra (Pictures) trusted on himself and he was very focused to that fight. He surprised everybody."
Roan Carneiro (Pictures) comments on his UFC debut
One of the most talented Brazilian Top Team athletes, Roan Carneiro (Pictures) enjoyed a successful UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 9, beating Rich Clementi (Pictures) by judges' decision.
The Brazilian enjoyed his debut. "I thought it was fantastic to fight in the Octagon," said Carneiro. "This fight was a adaptation fight, now I have to improve a lot of things to not commit mistakes again. Rich Clementi (Pictures) is very experienced, and he surprised me with his defensive ground game. But like I saw, I will improve this."
Days before he jumped on the plane to Las Vegas, Carneiro was another victim in the Brazilian flight crisis. With flight controllers throughout Brazil on strike, anyone with travel plans was effectively grounded.
Carneiro's flight was postponed and he landed in Las Vegas just two days before the fight.
"This harmed me a lot," he recalled. "When I went to the airport, my flight was canceled, without forecast for another flight. A lot of things passing through my mind: I thought I wouldn't fight. I took my flight two days later, and landed in Vegas two days before the fight, it was madness; I couldn't even rest. I went right to the doctors and after this, I went to the photos session, and I was still on my cut-weight diet. Thanks to God, he blessed me, and everything ran very well."
The Brazilian praised the UFC's organization.
"Man, they are very organized," said Carneiro. "Everything started at the right hour. They put the bandages on our hands and everything just starts. It was awesome. I'm very happy to be in UFC."
Fighting at welterweight, Carneiro knows that this is one of most balanced divisions in the UFC, but he bets he will reach his goals soon.
"This is the hardest weight division," he said. "There is only tough guys in there. I'm walking slowly, step by step, until I get there."
Minotoro will box in the Pan-Ams
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Pictures) will represent Brazil in the Pan-American games scheduled for Rio de Janeiro in July. Brazilian and South American amateur boxing champion, Nogueira is invited to represent his country because of his performance at the Eder Jofre Cup, last week, when he defeated two opponents who were also fighting for the invitation.
"Minotoro" defeated Marcelo Nascimento (6-4) and Gidelson Oliveira (22-18). He will be the main competitor above 91 kilos, and Gidelson will be his second.
Marfio Canoletti wins again
The top strikers' organization in Brazil, Demolition Fight 5, took place last Sunday in São Paulo. The favorites Vitor Miranda, Bruno Carvalho and Cosmo Alexandre easily defeated their opponents, as did the top lightweight striker in Brazil, Marfio Canoletti, who beat Japan's Tomo Kire by judges' decision.
Results:
Marfio Canoletti def. Tomo Kire Dec.
Cosmo Alexandre def. Katel Kubis Dec.
Vitor Miranda def. Guigão dos Anjos KO R1
Gilmar "China" Sales def. Julio Borges Dec.
Bruno Carvalho def. Flávio Pardinho KO R2
Munil Adriano def. Leonardo Monteiro Dec.
Daniel Pereira def. Wilson Furquim Dec.
Omar Fatuch def. Mauro Breda Dec.
Inaftali Gomes def. Diego Sebastião KO R2
Claudio Godoy def. Luis Felipe Antunes Dec.
Good fights at the Juiz de Fora Fight 4
The fourth edition of Juiz de Fora Fight was another success last Saturday, featuring fights that electrified the audience. Pedro Manoel and Hacran Dias were the outstanding names.
The event's promoter, Ebenezer Braga, stated he intends to fight at the next JF Fight's edition, probably against Akira Shoji (Pictures).
Results:
Hacran Dias def. Leonardo Nogueira submission (strikes) R2
Daniel Siqueira def. Paulo "Shogun" TKO R2
Vinicius Bohrer def. Gabriel Santos (Pictures) TKO R1
André Tadeu def. Leonardo KO R3
Rafael dos Anjos def. Johil de Oliveira (Pictures) submission (RNC) R1
Pedro Manoel def. Marcelo Azevedo (Pictures) Dec.
"Kaká" def. Dino "Pezão" KO R2
Top Fighters 3 will bring a under-85 kg tournament
Set for May 2 in Rio de Janeiro, Top Fighters 3 will bring amazing match-ups as well as a tournament with athletes at 85-kg. Experienced fighters as Aloísio Barros, Luciano Azevedo (Pictures) and Danilo Moto-Serra will be in action.
Card:
85-kg tournament
Ismael de Jesus
Danilo Moto-Serra
Leonardo Lucio Nascimento "Chocolate"
Vitelmo "Katel" Kubis
Single fights
Luciano Azevedo (Pictures) vs. Luiz "Beição" Ramos
Aloisio Barros vs. Luis Fernando "Pimpolho"
Diego Nunes vs. Henrique Mello
Fury FC is back
The third Fury FC takes place May 19 in São Paulo, and once again looks to be an exciting card. The event will bring an 83-kg tournament, plus several bouts featuring great Brazilian MMA names.
Line up:
83-kg tournament
Leandro Batata
Flavio Moura
Juliano Belgine
Gil Freitas
Paulão Bueno
Luis Brito (Pictures)
Super-fights
Daniel Acacio (Pictures) vs. TBA
Rodrigo Ruiz vs. TBA
Eduardo Pamplona (Pictures) vs. Manuel Garcia
Maycon Pesso vs. TBA
André Mikito vs. TBA
Michele Verginelli vs. TBA
Sergio Soares vs. TBA
News and Notes
Fabiano Scherner (Pictures) is headed to a Muay Thai camp in Thailand. The fighter, who still has signed contracts with Cage Rage and UFC, will be responsible for the BJJ classes.
"The Thai guys are scared about to fight in a cage," explained Scherner. "I will stay here training hard for my comeback. I ask to UFC four months to get ready. But their language is just impossible to learn, we just can talk to the few Thais who speak English." …
World BJJ and ADCC champion Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza will be facing UFC veteran Jeremy Jackson (Pictures) at Gracie FC: "Evolution" on May 19. Jackson, a veteran of UFC and WEC events, has a 9-5 resume and the chance to redeem himself from his last fight. However, Jacare does not want to be bit by the Scorpion. Since skipping training for ADCC 2007, Jacare's focus is on MMA and training to beat Jackson in their upcoming fight. …
Mauricio Rua (Pictures) and his brother Murilo Rua (Pictures) will give a MMA seminar in Munich, Germany on April 29. The fighters will show the techniques, which made them famous in MMA rings. For more information, contact the promoter by the E-mail [email protected].
