Netto (right) hits Índio Brabo in striking. Photo: Twitter/UFC
The massacre seems to have no end and Team Shogun won yet another on TUF Brasil 4. In the eighth episode of the series, shown in the early hours of this Monday (25), Joaquim Netto BJJ defeated Erick “Índio Brabo” da Silva in the judges' decision and increased the advantage over the brothers' team to 6×0 Rodrigo Minotauro e Rogério Minotouro. With the result, Netto guaranteed a place in the semifinals of the UFC reality show among lightweights.
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The edition was also marked by the withdrawal of Giovanni Soldado from the program. The Team Shogun representative had already suffered injuries to his shoulder and groin. But a mouth infection and the side effects of medication were the determining factors for him not to continue in the contest.
In his place, UFC president Dana White selected Leandro Higo, from the Nogueira brothers team. But he also suffered a rib bruise in his fight against Bruno Korea and also gave up his position. Finally, Reginaldo Vieira was chosen to face Matheus Adamas, combat between athletes from the Minotauro/Minotouro Team.
the episode
This week's program started with a quick look back at the previous fight between Bruno Korea e Leandro Higo. Defeated, Higo went to his opponent and apologized for not having greeted him after the fight between them. Bruno readily accepted and extended his hand in a sign of respect.
Then, the teams began preparing for the fight between Joaquim Netto BJJ and Erick Índio Brabo da Silva.
In the pre-fight interview Índio Brabo revealed that he needs to get a contract with the UFC to help his father, who suffers from a herniated navel. In turn, Netto talked about the difficulties in getting to TUF and his dream of making a career in Ultimate.
The fight
Após passarem pela balança sem maiores dificuldades, Netto BJJ e Índio Brabo fizeram um dos combates mais movimentados da edição. Com troca franca de golpes e alternância no controle da disputa, os atletas levaram seus técnicos e companheiros de equipe ao delírio em vários momentos.
Netto started the fight moving forward looking for the fight, but it was Índio Brabo who landed the best blows. With hard-hitting counterattacks, the Team Nogueira representative bothered his rival. Erick still managed a takedown at the end of the first round, but he wasn't able to keep Joaquim on the ground for long.
In the second round, Netto opened the game and connected the best blows. Erick felt a punch from his rival, which apparently broke his nose. From then on, the Team Shogun athlete opened the way to victory. He scored a knockdown with a powerful overhand right.
Com um assalto para cada lutador, os juízes decidiram que um terceiro round decidiria a disputa. Sentindo a contusão no nariz, Índio Brabo tentou resolver logo no início da parcial e soltou vários golpes contra o adversário. Mas a maioria passou no vazio. Netto BJJ voltou a acertar o nariz lesionado de Erick, que sangrava muito.
Em busca da virada, Erick insistiu nas tentativas de queda, mas BJJse defendia e castigava o rosto do rival com socos e cotoveladas. Ao final, vitória de Netto BJJ in the unanimous decision of the judges.
semifinalists
with the victory of Joaquim Netto BJJ he joins his teammates Glaico France e Nazareno Malegarie as lightweight semifinalists. Among the roosters, Matheus Nicolau, Dileno Lopes e Bruno Korea, also from Team Shogun, are among the four best.
Next fight
With the output of Giovanni Soldado program, the next fight features two representatives of the brothers' team Rodrigo Minotauro e Rogério Minotouro. Matheus Adamas face your teammate Reginaldo Vieira who received the opportunity to return to the competition. The duel is worth the last spot in the program's semifinals between bantamweights.
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