Maiquel Falcao guarantees a place in the GP semi-finals. Photo: Josh Hedges
The Brazilians Maiquel Falcao and Bruno Carioca will be the country's representatives in the semifinals of the Bellator middleweight GP. In the first phase of the tournament, played this Friday (16), in Los Angeles, Maiquel Falcao defeated Frenchman Norman Paraisy in a unanimous decision and guaranteed a place in the next stage. The other Tupiniquim representative in the semifinals will be Bruno Carioca, who beat his compatriot Givanildo Santana also in the decision, and confirmed himself in the next phase.
Yes, Vitor vianna He was unable to repeat the success of the 2011 GP, when he reached the final, and was eliminated in the first phase of the dispute in 2012 after being knocked out by the American Brian Rogers with a beautiful flying knee.
In a provocative fight, Falcão beats Frenchman
the duel between Maiquel Falcao and Norman Paraisy was surrounded by many provocations. The Brazilian started the fight better, landing the most powerful blows, while the French fighter limited himself to calling the Brazilian athlete into the fight.
In the second round, Maiquel landed powerful blows on Paraisy, but instead of going to end the dispute, Falcão preferred to return the provocations until the round ended. In the last part, the Brazilian was knocked down, but managed to return to the fight on his feet and take the win with a unanimous decision from the judges.
Bruno Carioca advances in Brazilian duel against Givanildo Santana
In the 100% Brazilian duel, Bruno Carioca got the better of Givanildo Santana. Carioca managed good takedowns and despite not working effectively, he scored points but without much effectiveness. Santana wasn't able to work underneath and fit in his traditional armbars. At the end of the dispute, Bruno Carioca won the dispute with a unanimous decision from the judges.
Vitor vianna is knocked out with a flying knee
After reaching the GP final in 2011, Vitor arrived at the tournament as one of the favorites, but the jiu-jitsu coach of Wanderlei Silva was unable to repeat last year's performances. At the end of the first round, North American Brian Rogers landed a powerful boxing blow, followed by a beautiful flying knee. Vianna went to the ground, knocked out and saw his chance of winning the tournament title interrupted.
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