The Brazilian Maiquel Falcao returned to MMA competitions in style. After being fired from the UFC, due to problems with the Brazilian justice system, where he faces an assault case, the fighter from Rio Grande do Sul faced Julio Cesar Bilik in the second edition of Centurion MMA, an event held on Saturday night in Itajaí, Santa Catarina. Without being intimidated by his opponent, Maiquel went on the attack and with a powerful punch, right in the opening moments, he knocked his opponent down. Without wasting time, Falcão launched into the sequence of ground strikes that ended the duel. The victory secured the former UFC fighter's twenty-seventh victory in his career.
Another highlight of the night was Ricardo Tirloni, training partner Thiago tavares, who faced Mauro Chaulet and knocked out his opponent with a beautiful high kick in the first round.
Check out the full results of the event below:
Maiquel Falcão defeated Julio César Bilik by knockout in R1;
Franklin Jensen submitted Cristiano Psicopata with a rear naked choke in R1;
Ricardo Tirloni defeated Mauro Chaulet by knockout in R1;
Juliano Ninja defeated Fabiano Rodrigues by knockout in R2;
Ivan Cegatta defeated Roberto Ciggano by knockout in R3;
Gustavo Lost defeated Dimitry Burgo via unanimous decision by the judges;
Rafael Morcego submitted Jonathas Souza with an R3 rear naked choke;
Leonardo Macarrão defeated Santiago Ponzinnibio in R1;
José Maria “Sem Chance” defeated Wagner Mexicaninho in a unanimous decision by the judges;
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