Fight League Brazil: Boom Goes the Soccer Kick!

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Fight League Brazil Hire New President of Operations

 

Blurcat can exclusively reveal today that Fight League Brazil, the premier South American MMA organization has hired the relatively unknown Simon Lambden to head up their operations. It's reported his duties will include the management of fighters, the production of events (including match making) as well as ensuring the finances remain stable. Blurcat's Michael Hughes was able to catch up with new President of Operations Simon Lambden and FLB owner Clodomil Dualib;

 

MH: Thank you both for joining me for this interview. First of all Mr Dualib; what was your reasoning for hiring Mr Lambden for this position?

 

CD: (via translator) Well I beleive in the interview process he showed great enthusiasm along with tremendous ideas for the position. I beleive out of all the candidates we saw, he has the most potential to move our company to the top of the MMA world.

 

MH: Interesting, and Mr Lambden; we know very little about you. Could you please tell us your background?

 

SL: Well the main thing to know is i'm an MMA fan. I'm not someone who needs to be surrounded by people to tell me the difference between a side kick and an axe kick. I used to fight before I suffered injuries that unfortunately stopped my career so I understand the fighters. This may be my first booking role but I fully beleive I have the skills capable to make this company great.

 

MH: Fight League Brazil is considered a very up and coming company with a sound financial base. Does this add any pressure to your role?

SL: There will always be pressure at any level and I wouldn't want a job where there was none. Pressure drives us to succeed and that's exactly what I will do here.

 

MH: Who do you see as key members of the roster?

SL: Without doubt there are stars across the board. Affonso Villar is probably one of the best pound for pound fighters on the planet but it dosen't stop there. Gladstone Lopes, Roberto Aldez, [Gabriel] Gallego...the roster is full of talent. They're are young stars waiting to blossom too. Murilo Satinho is someone I look forward too seeing just from a fans point of view.

 

MH: And finally what are your plans for your first few days in the company?

 

SL: Well first things first I think we need to flesh out the roster. We're a rising company and so I want to expand our relatively thin rosters so there is more to play with. Other than that we will prepare for the next show, I can announce it is to be held on Saturday 17th January and will be entitled "FLB 7: New Era". There will be full announcements on the match ups in the coming days but until then I can say they're will be an 8 man title tournament on the card.

 

MH: Well thank you both very much for your time and good luck for the future.

 

OOC: Ok so I am not very knowledgable with the defaut database but ive really enjoyed the demo with FLB so am going to give this a try. I will do some world updates occasionally and up next will be the roster. I went for a lucky dip on skills and ended up with:

negotiating 5

eye for talent 7

match making 4

promotion 2

[BYU 14]

Glad to see a FLB diary started since they are a new promotion and start with a couple of my favorite fighters (Villar and Satinho). Will be following this one with interest.

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(Translated via google translate)

 

Heavyweight Roster

 

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Elzo Alves Moura (champion)

Record: 12-0

From: Salvador, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 25

Company Ranking (Division): 2

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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"The Brazillian Bomber" Gladstone Lopes

 

Record: 12-0-1

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 15

Comapny Ranking (Division): 1

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 15

 

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Josimar Martins

 

Record: 16-5

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 5

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Kerlon Guerra de Bastos

 

Record: 6-1

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 7

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Divison): N/A

 

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Marcelo Boccoli

 

Record: 12-5

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 8

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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"Grande Urso" Murilo Satinho

 

Record: 7-0

From: Fortaleza, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 3

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Raimundo Pinheiro

 

Record: 7-2

From: Recife, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 6

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Renato

Record: 3-0

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 12

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Rodolfo Camara

Record: 4-0

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 11th

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Sergio do Vale

 

Record: 7-2

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 4th

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Tiago da Paixao

 

Record: 9-5

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 10th

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Vitor de Melo

 

Record: 4-0

From: Recife, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 9th

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

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Light Heavyweight Roster

 

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Afonso "The Cyborg" Villar (champion)

 

Record: 22-2

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 1

Company Ranking (Division): 1

World Ranking (P4P): 14

World Ranking (Division): 4

 

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Arkan Gleiser

 

Record: 7-3

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 13

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Arthur Franco

 

Record: 11-4

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 8

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Carlos dos Santos

 

Record: 13-3

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 18

Company Ranking (Division): 5

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 20

 

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Denilson da Cunha

 

Record: 10-3

From: Fortaleza, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 10

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Edilberto

 

Record: 32-7

From: Bahia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 23

Company Ranking (Division): 7

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 23

 

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Elgar

Record: 25-7

From: Salvador, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 7

Company Ranking (Division): 3

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 10

 

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Euclydes Filho

 

Record: 19-7

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 15

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Juan Puga

 

Record: 11-7

From: Santa Cruz, Argentina

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 14

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Kleber Pereira

 

Record: 6-3

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 16

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Leandro Piquet

 

Record: 19-7

From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 21

Company Ranking (Division): 6

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 22

 

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Magno Peres Arruda

 

Record: 8-2

From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 9

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Oscarino Baptista

 

Record: 20-9

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 12

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Pedro "Homicide" Sousa

 

Record: 19-3

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 13

Company Ranking (Division): 4

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 13

 

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Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez

 

Record: 42-11

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 6

Company Ranking (Division): 2

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 9

 

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Rubenilson Augusto

 

Record: 6-1

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 11

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

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(Translated via Google Translate)

 

Middleweight Roster

 

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Ademir Coelho

 

Record: 8-3

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 13

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Braulio "Louco" Moura (Champion)

 

Record: 19-2-1 NC

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 2

Company Ranking (Division): 1

World Ranking (P4P): 19

World Ranking (Division): 2

 

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Eriverton Laurentino

 

Record: 8-1

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 14

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Gilberto Sabbatini

 

Record: 12-5

From: Recife, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 10

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Jerezo

 

Record: 31-9

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 16

Company Ranking (Division): 5

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 21

 

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Joaquim "Assassino Silencioso" Fontes

 

Record: 21-3

From: Fortaleza, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 3

Company Ranking (Division): 2

World Ranking (P4P): 22

World Ranking (Division): 4

 

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Jorge Hormazabal

 

Record: 20-9

From: Santiago, Chile

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 7

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Marco de Almeida

 

Record: 26-13

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 11

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Mario de Souza

 

Record: 21-8

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 20

Company Ranking (Division): 6

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Marinho Gomes

Record: 6-1

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 9

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Thais Antonio Taffarel

 

Record: 17-2

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 11

Company Ranking (Division): 3

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 14

 

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Vagner

 

Record: 13-5

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 8

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Vivinho

 

Record: 6-1

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 12

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Zaco

Record: 43-14

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 12

Company Ranking (Division): 4

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 15

[Jaded]

Tried FLB for my first game and loved it so this should be a lot of fun - good luck!

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Thanks! Am new to dynasties so may be a learning curve but hopefully will hit the ground running well Welterweights, Lightweights and first card should be up tommorow

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(Translated via Google Translate)

 

Welterweight Roster

 

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Charles "Rogue" Stiles

 

Record: 14-2

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 14

Company Ranking (Division): 4

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 22

 

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"The Peruvian Punisher" Claudio Palacios

 

Record: 22-6

From: Lima, Peru

Company Ranking (P4P): 5

Company Ranking (Division): 2

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 8

 

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"The Peruvian Scythe" Domingo de Vivanco

 

Record: 4-0

From: Lima, Peru

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 12

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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"Mad Dog" Gabriel Gallego

 

Record: 15-4

From: Buenos Aries

Company Ranking (P4P): 8

Company Ranking (Division): 3

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 11

 

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Hamilton Fonseca Junior

 

Record: 4-1

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 11

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Lucas

 

Record: 24-7

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 24

Company Ranking (Division): 7

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (Champion)

 

Record: 13-0

From: Bahia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 4

Company Ranking (Division): 1

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 5

 

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Orlando de Carvalho

 

Record: 5-1

From: Salvador, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 9

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Procopio "Porco" Golias

 

Record: 13-4

From: Curitiba, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 22

Company Ranking (Division): 6

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Ricardo Fernandes

 

Record: 39-12-1-4 NC

From: Fortaleza, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 17

Company Ranking (Division): 5

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 24

 

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Ruy Mendes de Mocha

 

Record: 9-3

From: Fortaleza, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 10

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Teco

 

Record: 14-4

From: Recife, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 8

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

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(Translated via Google Translate)

Lightweight Roster

 

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Adenor Togni

 

Record: 12-4

From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 8

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Anderson "Flash" Desailly

 

Record: 4-0

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 10

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Branco

 

Record: 16-5

From: Fortaleza, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 9

Company Ranking (Division): 1

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 8

 

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Caca "Ninja" de Andrade

 

Record: 17-4

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 19

Company Ranking (Division): 3

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 18

 

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Chico Feijo

 

Record: 6-2

From: Salvador, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 9

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Delma de Brito

 

Record: 18-6

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 6

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Edson Edmilson

 

Record: 16-5

From: Fortaleza, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 5

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 25

 

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"The Brazillian Whirlwind" Giovani Silva

 

Record: 18-10

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 4

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 24

 

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Grande Silveira

 

Record: 4-0

From: Brasilia, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 11

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

 

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Helio

 

Record: 14-1

From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): 10

Company Ranking (Division): 2

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): 10

 

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"The Serpent" Paulo Roberto Bezerra

 

Record: 10-5

From: Salvador, Brazil

Company Ranking (P4P): N/A

Company Ranking (Division): 7

World Ranking (P4P): N/A

World Ranking (Division): N/A

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FLB 7: New Era Announced + Roster Expansion

 

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New Fight League Brazil president Simon Lambden has announced his first show, and the highlight is the Heavyweight Title Tournament. In the press conference, Lambden said this;

 

SL: I am very excited to announce Fight League Brazil's first event under my guidance. FLB 7: New Era will feature as the main attraction, an 8 man one night tournament to determine the Heavyweight Champion. Fighters will be seeded according to their company ranking, meaning champion Elzo Alves Moura will be seeded number 2. They're will be 3 non-tournament matches on this card.

 

Blurcat also obtained information that Simon Lambden has approached plenty of fighters about coming to FLB to ply their trade. Alot of the focus is on overseas talent as Lambden is looking to expand the market. Using his knowledge of the European and American market, expect Lambden to bring in plenty of new faces from those regions. Blurcat will have more on this when signings are announced.

FLB 7: New Era Full Fight Card

Tournament Final

 

Semi Final Winner 1 vs. Semi Final Winner 2 (Heavyweight Title)

 

Rubenilson Augusto (6-1) vs. Denilson da Cunha (10-3)

 

Semi Final 1: Winner of QF 1 vs. Winner of QF 2

 

Marinho Gomes (6-1) vs. Marco de Almeida (26-13)

 

Semi Final 2:Winner of QF 3 vs. Winner of QF 4

 

Juan Puga (11-7) vs. Arkan Gleiser (7-3)

 

QF 1: Gladstone Lopes (12-0-1) vs. Marcelo Boccolli (12-5)

 

QF 2: Murilo Santinho (7-0) vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (7-2)

 

QF 3: Sergio do Vale (7-2) vs. Josimar Martins (6-5)

 

QF 4: Elzo Alves Moura (12-0) vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos (6-1)

[BYU 14]

Semi Final Winner 1 vs. Semi Final Winner 2 (Heavyweight Title) - Satinho

Should be an epic war between Satinho and Moura, but Grande Ursa is just too strong.

 

Rubenilson Augusto (6-1) vs. Denilson da Cunha (10-3)

Could be fight of the night, da Cunha pulls it out late

 

Semi Final 1: Winner of QF 1 vs. Winner of QF 2 - Satinho

 

Marinho Gomes (6-1) vs. Marco de Almeida (26-13)

Good test against a veteran that Gomes wins fairly handily

 

Semi Final 2:Winner of QF 3 vs. Winner of QF 4 - Moura

 

Juan Puga (11-7) vs. Arkan Gleiser (7-3)

 

QF 1: Gladstone Lopes (12-0-1) vs. Marcelo Boccolli (12-5)

 

QF 2: Murilo Santinho (7-0) vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (7-2)

He will be your first HW Champion

 

QF 3: Sergio do Vale (7-2) vs. Josimar Martins (6-5)

 

QF 4: Elzo Alves Moura (12-0) vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos (6-1)

[IWWROCKS]

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FLB Announce Flurry of Signings

 

Simon Lambden has kept his promise. Just hours before FLB 7: New Era, the president has announced no less than 20 new signings! Blurcat can exclusively reveal the full list, and a few details about the more well known fighters amongst the list:

 

Lightweight

 

Ragner Gunnlaugsson (1-0)

 

Lamont Banner (1-0) - While unexperienced, Lamont Banner comes from a world class boxing father, and has inherited many of his skills.

 

Gustavo Bautista (62-23-9) - A veteren of fighting, Bautista may be past his prime, but he will be a tough fight for any fighter.

 

Welterweight

 

Drew Jenks (5-1)

Thiago Ceni (17-12)

Delroy Rhodes (6-0)

Ethan Sutton (4-0)

 

Middleweight

Leonardo da Costa (12-6)

Marcelo Oberto (22-15)

Glenn Pimm (30-11)

 

Tora Mizwar (19-6) - The 20th Ranked middlweight in the world, Mizwar will quickly rise to the status of contendership. His strength is undoubted and is a great signing.

 

Light Heavyweight

 

Guillermo Morales (7-0-1)

Terry Catt (4-0)

Folee Caffatere (2-1)

 

Toby Sorkin (3-0) - One thing that is for sure about Sorkin, is that he will hype matches to the moon. Undoubtably skilled, his mouth is more than a match for his talents.

 

Heavyweight

 

Fletcher Merman (7-2)

Steve Mason (5-0)

Wilson Franklyn (5-1)

Sahan Ozbek (1-0)

 

Norman Pike (16-4) - Ranked 24th in the world amongst Heavyweights, "Stormin" Norman is a big coup for FLB and will provide tough competition for the entired division.

[BYU 14]

Nice job getting Pike, are you going to leave him in a loaded HW division or maybe moving him down to LHW? Franklyn should make some noise too.

[IWWROCKS]

Alot will depend on the heavyweight tournament as to where Pike will go. new era is all written up and ready to be posted but i'll wait a couple more hours for any more predictions

[Jaded]

Satinho vs de Bastos - Satinho exhausted after 2 tough matches, lets his guard down and de Bastos knocks him out.

 

Rubenilson Augusto (6-1) vs. Denilson da Cunha (10-3) - Augusto 2nd round

 

Semi Final 1: Lopes vs Satinho - epic battle which Satinho takes on a split decision.

 

Marinho Gomes (6-1) vs. Marco de Almeida (26-13) - Easy for Gomes

 

Semi Final 2: do Vale vs de Bastos - upsets continue for De Bastos.

 

Juan Puga (11-7) vs. Arkan Gleiser (7-3) - Close call but I'll say Gleiser gets it.

 

QF 1: Gladstone Lopes (12-0-1) vs. Marcelo Boccolli (12-5) - The Bomber is far too good for Boccoli

 

QF 2: Murilo Santinho (7-0) vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (7-2) - Satinho makes short work of Pinheiro.

 

QF 3: Sergio do Vale (7-2) vs. Josimar Martins (6-5) - do Vale takes him down easily and rains down the punches.

 

QF 4: Elzo Alves Moura (12-0) vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos (6-1) - Upset as Kerlon gets a lucky shot to KO Moura.

[IWWROCKS]

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Fight League Brazil 7: New Era - Live Coverage

 

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Hello and welcome to Blurcats exclusive coverage of Fight League Brazil 7: New Era. We have a fantastic night of fights for you, including the Heavyweight Title Tournament. The current champion, Elzo Alves Moura will be up first tonight, who will look to prove that he is rightful champion despite his 2nd place ranking. There can be no arguing that one of the likely semi finals will see Murilo Santinho fight Gladstone Lopes in what will be an exciting fight. Of course both men have to secure victories before they could meet, but the odds are stacked in their favour. The young talent is also on show with Marinho Gomes and Rubenilson Augusto both trying to prove their ready to shoot up the ranks.

 

With that said the fighters are in the ring and ready for our first fight. Let’s run down the rules of FLB;

 

Non title fights are 3, 5 minute rounds while tonights title fight will consist of 5, 5 minute rounds. Each round is scored on a 10 point system. The big difference between FLB and the promotions you may be used too, is that soccer kicks, stomps, knees to grounded opponents are all legal, and encouraged. Buckle up, it’s time to start the show;

 

Elzo Alves Moura vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos (Quarterfinal 1)

 

Round 1

 

Bastos starts off aggressive, sensing he needs to put some doubt in the mind of the favourite. He hit’s a jab, but Moura is quick to get in close and attempt to grapple. Quickly Moura shows his dominance and wrestles Bastos back to the ropes but he fights back and switches positions. Some dirty boxing, but Bastos then quickly backs away wanting to keep some distance. Some good counter punching from Moura now as he hits swift clean shots. Bastos now is countering, and peppers Moura with some strong shots! The two exchange some softer shots as the round comes to a close.

 

A very hard round to score, and it seemed very surprising that Moura abandoned the grappling game so early. His counter striking though, probably was enough to win a close round.

 

Round 2

 

A sloppy opening to the round sees both fighters miss their opening strikes. They both fire off shots at the same time, neither connecting properly. Both fighters swing wildly, and Bastos is hit hard!! He falls the ground and Moura quickly secures side control. He hit’s a knee to the side and attempts to slip behind Bastos to take his back but the underdog defends well. Bastos makes a desperate attempt to pull guard but his failure has left him open and Moura is raining down rights. The referee waits seemingly forever, but eventually does come in to stop the fight!

 

The Winner via TKO (Strikes) in 2:40 of the 2nd Round - Elzo Alves Moura

 

A great 2nd round performance by Moura who capitalised on Bastos’ aggressive mentality. As soon as he was dropped, Moura was nothing but comfortable. He advances to the semi final.

 

Key Stat: Moura was clinical on the ground, landing 7 out of 7 (100%) of his ground strikes.

Sergio do Vale vs. Josimar Martins (Quarterfinal 2)

 

Round 1

 

Back and forth counters open the round, with neither men landing when they strike first. Josimar Martins is a slight favourite in this fight, but many MMA experts believe it is a virtual coin toss as to the winner. Do Vale tries to score a takedown, but in truth he was never going to get it with such a poor set up and they end up clinched. They break almost instantly, neither wanting to get involved in the clinch game. A couple more counters from each fighter, and then Martins jumps into the pocket. Some more missed strikes, with good head movement from both fighters and the round comes to an end.

 

Sloppy striking from both, meant the only real strikes of note were soft counters from both men. Martins takedown defence probably edged him the round.

 

Round 2

 

The fighters start the 2nd round as they ended the first. Both missing strikes and Do Vale landing a soft counter. Martins ducks some wild swings and hits back with the strongest hits of the fight so far but Do Vale is able to weather the storm. Yet more missed strikes and the crowd begin to show their frustration. Do Vale wants to get in close again and does so. He misses with another wild strike. Do Vale’s striking has been very wild, and Martins can see it coming from a mile. Both men are gassing heavily here in the 2nd round, and Do Vale pulls Martins in to a grapple and keeps it there for the final 10 seconds.

 

Once again nothing to choose in a poor round of fighting. Martins edged the counter striking, so if pushed you’d have to give the round to him.

 

Round 3

 

Do Vale’s corner were furious with the way he has been conducting the fight so far. They told him to go and finish it now, because he was behind on the score cards. Martins is the first to look for the finish though, as a potential knock out punch misses by inches and he is treated to a counter strike instead. Do Vale moves in closer once again, but both men are looking very lethargic. Martins covers up to block a couple of big strikes. It seems Do Vale really took in what his corner said. Now they both grapple. Martins hit’s a couple of jabs, a rarity that the initiating strikes have landed. The fight ends with Martins on the front foot.

We will go to the judges score cards for the decision

 

Judge 1 scores the fight - 30-27

Judge 2 scores the fight - 29-28

And Judge 3 scores the fight - 30-27

 

All for the winner via Unanimous Decision, Josimar Martins

 

A very average match that failed to keep the audience’s captivation. Martins counter strikes was clearly enough to persuade the judges over Do Vale’s aggressiveness.

 

Key Stat: Both men scored under 40% striking, with Do Vale only hitting 29% of his attempts.

 

“Grande Urso” Murilo Santinho vs. Raimundo Pinheiro (Quarterfinal 3)

 

Round 1

 

The bell rings, and many peoples dark horse, Murilo Santinho is now in action. Pinheiro comes out feinting but Santinho isn’t falling for it and just misses with a body kick. Santinho quickly shoots in for the takedown, but Pinheiro shows good elusiveness to step away. Santinho moves in, and he has a Muay Thai clinch hooked! Pinheiro needs to find a way out quick. Oh!! Santinho hit’s a big elbow to head, and follows it up by driving his knee into the face of Pinheiro. He’s out cold!

 

The Winner via Knock Out (Knee) in 2:29 of the 1st Round - “Grande Urso” Murilo Santinho

 

Murilo Santinho sends out a clear message with this quick knockout win. He’s got power and if he can’t take you down and knock out out there, he can do it standing too. A wonderful performance from the young undefeated star.

 

Key Stat: The elbow and strike from the clinch, were the only 2 landed strikes of the fight.

 

“The Brazilian Bomber” Gladstone Lopes vs. Marcelo Boccoli (Quarterfinal 4)

 

Round 1

 

The top seed is in action as the fight gets under way. Boccoli starts strong showing quick movement and striking. Lopes hasn’t found his range yet, missing on his strikes. I wonder if either man watched Santinho, the man who awaits them in the semi final, destroy Pinheiro. Lopes attempts to grapple but Boccoli is quick to move away. The round ends much like the 2nd semi final, with both men missing and suffering counter strikes instead.

 

Not the most exciting round, but Boccoli the 8th seed certainly had the advantage in striking and in our eyes took the round 10-9.

 

Round 2

 

Lopes misses again, and is struck with a few quick strikes. It’s key to note that when Boccoli counters, he does so with combinations not just single strikes. Boccoli is easily controlling the distance as every attempt to get close by Lopes is met by Bocolli keeping him at bay. Boccoli switches to a traditional stance. Some more counters by Bocolli. He isn’t actively looking for his own strikes, but relying on his speed to counter and it’s working. A feint from Lopes brings the round to a close.

 

Lopes looks very disappointed and disheartened as he retreats to his corner. Every attempt to get close and strike Boccoli seems to be failing. He needs to find something in the 3rd round or else he’ll be losing his honour of the companies top ranked heavyweight.

 

Round 3

 

Boccoli counters again, with 2 quick flurries of strikes and then feints out Lopes who just manages to avoid the follow up strike. Interestingly, Boccoli who has been stepping back the entire fight, jumps into the pocket of Lopes. Can’t quite understand these tactics. Both men exchange some weak strikes. Lopes looks for a big strike but misses and eats another counter. Boccoli mixes it up, moving back and then jumping right into the pocket again. Boccoli throws a couple of jabs and jumps back out again to end the round.

 

The fight goes to the judges decision:

 

All three judges score the fight 30-27 for the winner by Unanimous Decision, Marcelo Boccoli

 

I don’t think many saw this coming. The number 1 seed overthrown by the 8th seed. A deserved victory though. The fight was unspectacular but Boccoli had a gameplan and it worked. Some questionable tactics in the 3rd could of spoiled it for him, but Lopes did not have the killer instinct to go out and go for the win.

 

Key Stat: The “Brazilian Bombers” bombs were duds today, landing just 1 strike in the entire fight.

 

Juan Puga vs. Arkan Gleiser (Light Heavyweight)

 

Round 1

 

The first non tournament fight of the night is underway and hopefully can raise the crowd after the disappointing fight just witnessed. Puga quickly initiates a grapple and attempts to push Gleiser against the ropes. He fails however and Gleiser gains some control over his opponent. They switch dominance again though, as Gleisers off balance strikes miss. Puga this time succeeds in pushing Gleiser against the ropes. Puga misses the foot stomp. Puga changes levels and gets a takedown. He is in full guard. His first attempt to pass fails, but he manages to get one leg out and into half guard. That’s where it ends though as Gleiser blocks an attempt to gain side control and the round is over.

 

A good round for Puga and the takedown will certainly of secured some points. Gleiser fought hard but ultimately the quality of Puga pushed him to win the round.

 

Round 2

 

Gleisers corner told him to strike from a distance in this round, but he didn’t take much notice as he leaves a weak leg kick out there and is caught. He manages to block the takedown though. There is more conviction to Gleisers striking this round, though none are yet to land. Puga shoots, and avoids a counter strike to complete the takedown. He ends up in half guard. Gleiser pushes off and starts scrambling, but Puga was quick and secures side control. Big elbows from Puga, but Gleiser is defending them well. Puga goes for the mount but ends up taking Gleiser’s back instead. With 2 minutes left of the round, Gleiser is in big trouble. The strikes rain down, and Gleiser is getting destroyed…it’s over!

 

The Winner via TKO (Strikes) in 3:37 of the 2nd Round - Juan Puga

 

A comfortable performance from Juan Puga as he controlled from start to finish. A bad choice to scramble from Gleiser ultimately was the key moment in the fight. He lost out, and Puga gained side control and from there the fight was done.

 

Key Stat: Juan Puga was 100% in total striking (1 for 1 standing, 10 for 10 ground)

 

Josimar Martins vs. Elzo Alves Moura (Semi Final 1)

Round 1

 

Here we go, the champion looks to advance to the finals in the first semi of the night. They both exchange counter strikes, and Moura then looks for a quick takedown. Like his first fight, Moura’s takedown fails. Let’s see if he abandons that game again like he did earlier. Moura counter jabs and jumps in close to Martins. They grapple and Moura pushes Martins against the ropes. Not much is happening, as Moura just keeps him pressed up against the cage. A burst of life sees Moura score a takedown, but there’s not much time to do anything with it. Some blocked strikes ends the first round.

 

A solid round from Moura saw him control the striking, grappling, and ground game. A definite round win for him and it was good too see he didn’t abandon the takedown this time.

 

Round 2

 

Martins opens up strong with some big right hands!! Moura survives it though, and somehow doesn’t even seem shaken. Martins keeps coming though, strong punches penetrating Moura’s defence. Moura seems to regain his composure ducking some strikes, and hitting back with his own. The strikes exchange back and forth for the rest of the round.

 

A much improved round from Martins. He got the most significant strikes of the fight by far and in the first couple of minutes it seemed like the chance was there to knock Moura off his feet. Somehow the champion survived but he did drop the round.

 

Round 3

 

Don’t expect Martins to stay so aggressive, his corner told him to go back to countering. After last round, that seems like strange advice. Moura starts the final round the stronger. He is the one countering successfully. Once again though he seems to have dropped any thoughts of going to the ground. As I say that, he does attempt a weak looking takedown which is easily blocked. Martins dances around the ring, trying to lure Moura in. Moura seems content to wait for his time though. Moura shoots in, and while the takedown is stuffed, he does have Martins pushed up against the ropes. Two powerful foot stomps land, and Moura presses him against the ropes looking to run out the clock. Moura moves back, theres not much time left now. They finish apart, no late flurry from either. We go to the judges:

 

All three judges score the fight 29-28 for the winner by Unanimous Decision, Elzo Alves Moura

 

Not the greates of fights from the champion, but the first and second rounds were won by his ground game. An edgy win, and a loss that Martins will be utterly disappointed with as it was there for the taking.

 

Key Stat: Moura’s striking while unspectacular, was fairly accurate at 60%

 

Marinho Gomes vs. Marco de Almeida (Middleweight)

 

Round 1

 

Young prospect Marinho Gomes looks to go past Marco de Almeida in our 2nd non tournament fight. Both fighters hit weak strikes to open the ground. Out of nowhere Gomes ducks a jab and hit’s a wild spinning back kick, and de Almeida is on the floor! Gomes is in quick, stomps rain down, and he hits some vicious kicks! De Almeida is being destroyed and the referee stops it! Brutal Annihilation!

 

The Winner via TKO (Strikes) in 1:11 of the 1st Round - Marinho Gomes

 

A fantastic performance from Marinho Gomes in what is a strong contender for fight of the night. Unfortunately due to it being TKO stoppage and not a clean knockout he can not win that honour. But the pure speed of the finish was tremendous and this prospect will have raised some attention in the middleweight division.

 

Key Stat: Gomes was vicious when unloading with stomps and kicks. He was also very accurate, hitting all 6 of his attempts.

 

Marcelo Boccoli vs. “Grande Urso” Murilo Sandino (Semi Final 2)

 

Round 1

Murilo Santinho in action again after his devastating knock out win earlier in the night, but Boccoli will be looking for another upset. Santinho draws in Boccoli, but fails to connect with a strike. Both men avoid each others attacks. Uh oh…Santinho gets Boccoli into the devastating Muay Thai clinch he used to finish Pinheiro earlier tonight. Another vicious knee, and Santinho claims another vicious knockout!!! Violent!

 

The Winner via Knockout (Knee) in 2:36 of the 1st Round - “Grande Urso” Murilo Santinho

 

Another brutal 1st round knockout, and Murilo Santinho has put on a Muay Thai clinic today. He moves on to the final in entertaining fashion and our final is set. Murilo Santinho will take on current champion Elzo Alves Moura.

 

Key Stat: Neither man landed a punch in the fight, through a combined 12 attempts.

 

Rubenilson Augusto vs. Denilson da Cunha (Light Heavyweight)

 

Round 1

 

Another young exciting prospect in action here, as Augusto opens the fight by moving right to the centre. Augusto circles, avoiding a jab. He presses on da Cunha but neither man is actively looking to engage right now. Da Cunha takes two very hard leg kicks which shake the base of him. Augusto presses with the jab as an uneventful round ends.

 

Not much happened in the round, but Augusto was the more aggressive and the two leg kicks he scored at the end probably did enough to win the round.

 

Round 2

 

The corner man was telling da Cunha to really press this round. Let’s see if he does so. Augusto presses forward, they both strike but neither lands. Da Cunha is pressed against the ropes with some big strikes! He goes down, victory is close for Augusto! The referee stops it!

 

The Winner via TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of the 2nd Round - Rubenilson Augusto

 

Not a great fight, but Augusto waited patiently for the opening and pounced. He pushed his opponent against the ropes and didn’t stop until the referee pulled him away. Very good win for Augusto, but not a great overall match for the fans.

 

Key Stat: Denilson da Cunha was woeful in his striking, landing no strikes in the fight.

 

“Grande Urso” Murilo Santinho vs. Elzo Alves Moura (Tournament Final, Heavyweight Title)

 

Round 1

 

Here we go, it’s time for the final and we will find out who will be the Heavyweight Champion. Santinho has looked by far the most impressive, but there’s something to be said for a champion who can edge out a tough win. Santinho opens strong, avoiding a strike, and countering with a good combination and a strong right hook. This man strikes with power. Santinho attempts his first takedown of the night but it‘s stuffed. Many forget he is a ground and pound fighter. Moura presses in and shoots for a takedown of his own. A good sprawl by Santinho and he has Moura turtled. He lands big shots! The fight could be…over!!! The referee stops it.

 

The Winner via TKO (Strikes) in 2:14 of the 1st Round and new Heavyweight Champion - “Grande Urso” Murilo Santinho!

 

Another first round win for Santinho earns him the title and no one could argue based on tonights performances. With the new heavyweights brought in, it’s certain he’ll face some tests in the future, but for tonight it’s all about the young undefeated star who’s earned his way to the top.

 

Key Stat: Not many strikes were thrown, but Santinho landed 80% of his standing strikes.

 

And that concludes the live coverage of FLB 7: New Era for this evening. Before we finish though, $250 bonuses are awarded to the following;

 

Knockout of the Night: Murilo Santinho (vs. Raimundo Pinheiro)

Submission of the Night: N/A

Fight of the Night: Elzo Alves Moura vs. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos

Attendance: 187 for $4,657

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Decent

 

Quick Fight Results

 

Murilo Santinho def. Elzo Alves Moura

 

Rubenilson Augusto def. Denilson da Cunha

 

Murilo Santinho def. Marcelo Boccolli

 

Marinho Gomes def. Marco de Almeida

 

Elzo Alves Moura def. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos

 

Juan Puga def. Arkan Gleiser

 

Marcelo Boccolli def. Gladstone Lopes

 

Murilo Santinho def. Raimundo Pinheiro

 

Josimar Martins def. Sergio do Vale

 

Elzo Alves Moura def. Kerlon Guerra de Bastos

 

Prediction Results:

 

(for semis/final I am doing it so that if you got the right fighter as winner, you get the point regardless of his opposition)

 

BYU 14 - 6

Jaded - 4

[Jaded]

My predictions sucked, but great card.

[IWWROCKS]

I gotta say with the card already done and written up, I did have a little chuckle when you said The Bomber is far too good for Boccoli...but I dont think anyone would have predicted that one. You have a liking for Kerlon by any chance?

[BYU 14]

Great show, Santinho is a beast!!

[IWWROCKS]

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FLB 7: New Era Autopsy

 

With Fight League Brazil 7 in the books, we now take a look at what is next for the competitors, and the company:

 

Murilo Santinho: Having won the title, keeping his undefeated streak in tact and looking good doing it, Santinho can sit back on top of the division and relax. With no clear contender right now, it will likely be the winner of a future fight (posibally involving Norman Pike) to determine who will next fight "Grande Urso"

 

The rest of the Heavyweight division: With dissapointing performances from two of the best in the division, the only real winner in the tournament was Marcelo Bocceli who got the huge upset win over Gladstone Lopes. Expect him to be rewarded with another fight against quality, maybe being the opponent for fallen champion Elzo Alves Moura.

 

Fight League Brazil: It is understood that tournaments will be held roughly twice a year, with more traditional MMA shows being held in between. So up next you will likely see some of the new talent brought in, aswell as quality fights from other divisions. Expect the highly rated middleweight division to feature highly as FLB get their name out.

 

Young Guns: Marinho Gomes and Rubenilson Augusto both coming off good wins to propel them up the divsions. More testing is needed though so expect them both to face tough vets once again as they make they're names.

 

News and Notes:

 

1. Raimundo Pinheiro and Denilson da Cunha's contracts are both due to expire after the next fight. FLB have begun negotiations to extend.
    
   
2. Pinheiro is a popular man with both Marcelo Boccoli and Josimir Martins requesting to fight him. It is expected with Boccoli set to face tougher competition, Martins will be granted the request.
   

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End of Month Rankings

 

Despite not showcasing any lightweight or welterweight fights, FLB brings to you the rankings involving all newly signed fighters. Unlike other companies, FLB chooses to show the top 15 in each category.

 

P4P

 

1) Afonso Villar (LHW) 22-2

2) Braulio Moura (MW) 19-2-1 NC

3) Joaquim Fontes (MW) 21-3

4) Murilho Santinho (HW) 10-0

5) Manuel Silva (WW) 13-0

6) Claudio Palacios (WW) 22-6

7) Roberto Aldez (LHW) 42-11

8) Elgar (LHW) 25-7

9) Gabriel Gallego (WW) 15-4

10) Branco (LW) 16-5

11) Helio (LW) 14-1

12) Thais Antonio Taffarel (MW) 17-2

13) Zaco (MW) 43-14

14) Pedro Sousa (LHW) 19-3

15) Charles Stiles (WW) 14-2

Heavyweight

 

1) Murilo Santinho 10-0

2) Norman Pike 16-4

3) Elzo Alves Moura 14-1

4) Gladstone Lopes 12-1-1

5) Fletcher Merman 7-2

6) Steve Mason 5-0

7) Josimar Martins 17-6

8) Marcelo Boccoli 13-6

9) Vitor de Melo 4-0

10) Sergio do Vale 7-3

11) Wilson Franklyn 5-1

12) Raimundo Pinheiro 7-3

13) Tiago di Paixao 9-5

14) Rodolfo Camara 4-0

15) Kerlo Guerra de Bastos 6-2

 

Light Heavyweight

 

1) Afonso Villar 22-2

2) Roberto Aldez 42-11

3) Elgar 25-7

4) Pedro Sousa 19-3

5) Carlos dos Santos 13-3

6) Leandro Piquet 19-7

7) Edilberto 32-7

8) Arthur Franco 11-4

9) Rubenilson Augusto 7-1

10) Juan Puga 12-7

11) Magno Peres Arruda 8-2

12) Oscarino Baptista 20-9

13) Guillermo Morales 7-0-1

14) Terry Catt 4-0

15) Euclydes Filho 19-7

 

Middleweight

 

1) Braulio Moura 19-2-1 NC

2) Joaquim Fontes 21-3

3) Thais Antonio Taffarel 17-2

4) Zaco 43-14

5) Tora Mizwar 19-6

6) Jerezo 31-9

7) Mario de Souza 21-8

8) Leonardo da Costa 12-6

9) Jorge Homazabal 20-9

10) Marinho Gomes 7-1

11) Vagner 13-5

12) Gilberto Sabbatini 12-5

13) Glenn Pimm 30-11

14) Vivinho 6-1

15) Adimir Coelho 8-3

 

Welterweight

 

1) Manuel Silva 13-0

2) Claudio Palacios 22-6

3) Gabriel Gallego 15-4

4) Charles Stiles 14-2

5) Ricardo Fernandes 13-4

6) Procopio Golias 13-4

7) Lucas 24-7

8) Teco 14-4

9) Orlando de Carvalho 5-1

10) Ruy Mendes da Rocha 9-3

11) Ethan Sutton 4-0

12) Delroy Rhodes 6-0

13) Drew Jenks 5-1

14) Hamilton Fonseca Junior 4-1

15) Thiago Ceni 17-12

 

Lightweight

 

1) Branco 16-5

2) Helio 14-1

3) Caca de Andrade 17-4

4) Giovani Silva 18-10

5) Edson Edmilson 22-11

6) Delma de Brito 18-6

7) Paulo Roberto Bezera 10-5

9) Adenor Togni 12-4

10) Chico Feijo 6-2

11) Anderson Desailly 4-0

12) Gustavo Bautista 62-23-9

13) Lamont Banner 1-0

14) Ragnar Gunnlaugsson

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Blurcat Monthly Review

 

With the first month of 1998 in the books, Blurcat looks back at a rather unspectacular month of MMA. With only one show from an established promotion (FLB), there is nothing much to report on.

 

Key Signings

 

SIGMA picked up highly rated Judo artists Heikichi Shimizu and Filip Hristov

 

Alpha 1 signed the ranked, and undefeated Hyun-Shik Lim

 

Promotion News

 

GAMMA announced a PPV deal with small outfit Public Access Select. The first show under this contract will be headlined by Matthew Dean and Dexter Darling.

 

In a good month for GAMMA they also announced a new TV show entitled "The Art of Fighting"

 

Alpha 1 will hold an event in early february headlined by Yamada vs. Kitbatake

 

FLB sign Tarcisio Dantas

 

Following an impressive TKO win at a local Brazillian show, Fight League Brazil have signed Tacisio Dantas (3-0)

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Frank Sheedy heading to FLB

 

With his loss at GAMMA 22, Frank Sheedy ended his GAMMA career and agreed to set off to South America to fight for the FLB. Despite his losing streak, FLB officials are very excited to welcome Sheedy to the ever expanding roster.

 

Fight League Brazil confirm next event + card

 

Blurcat can exclusively reveal that Fight League Brazil will be running their next show in just a few weeks time. Fight League Brazil 8: Samba Fighting, is scheduled to take place on Saturday 21st of February and is headlined by a Middleweight title clash between Braulio Moura and top contender Joaquim Fontes. The promotional poster was also given to Blurcat:

 

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The co-main event will see Delma di Brito take on Giovani Silva in the first showcase of the companies Lightweight division. While not as established as FLB's other divisions, Giovani Silva is a nationaly ranked fighter in the division, who will be looking to win and push himself into title fight contention.

 

The full card is as follows:

 

Braulio Moura © vs. Joaquim Fontes - Middleweight Title

 

Delma di Brito vs. Giovani Silva

 

Norman Pike vs. Steve Mason

 

Jorge Homazabal vs. Vagner

 

Kleber Pereira vs. Toby Sorkin

 

Renato vs. Rodolfo Camara

 

Delroy Rhodes vs. Marcelo Oberto

 

Guillermo Morales vs. Euclydes Filho

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Shows ready to post, will give people till tommorow (techincally today) lunchtime to post predictions

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Braulio Moura © vs. Joaquim Fontes - Middleweight Title

 

Delma di Brito vs. Giovani Silva

 

Norman Pike vs. Steve Mason

 

Jorge Homazabal vs. Vagner

 

Kleber Pereira vs. Toby Sorkin

 

Renato vs. Rodolfo Camara

 

Delroy Rhodes vs. Marcelo Oberto

Guillermo Morales vs. Euclydes Filho