After a period in the United States, where he strengthened the Minotauro Team in Miami and performed twice for Bellator, Marcelo Alfaya, aka Grilo, from Rio Grande do Sul, is back in Brazil. Here, the jiu-jitsu black belt already has a commitment, the international fight of the WFC Pozil Challenge, against the Spaniard Manu Garcia. Very excited, he is already training hard at CT Nogueira. “I'm very happy to be back in Brazil and fight in Rio Grande do Sul in this second edition of the WFC”, he commented about the event that takes place on August 1st, in Gramado, one of the most popular cities in Rio Grande do Sul. Check out the chat:
What are your expectations about returning to fight in your state?
Marcelo Grilo – I'm very happy to return to fight in my homeland. I already performed at Super Fight once, where I emerged victorious and I felt great about fighting at home. It will be a great pleasure.
And how is the training?
Marcelo Grilo – Well, I'm already in Rio de Janeiro, at Nogueira's CT. Here the training doesn't stop and it's very strong, so I don't need to say much about it!
And your opponent, the Spaniard Manu Garcia, do you know him?
Marcelo Grilo – Yes, I know. I know he is a tough guy, he has 19 fights, but I have a lot of confidence in my game and, with a lot of training, a lot of humility and faith in the Lord, I will honor Rio Grande do Sul. I ask for positive thoughts from my fellow countrymen and my academy. to Sul Grilos, with your presence I will do my best to honor our land.
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