Loro (right) lost to Batista (left) at Shooto. Photo: Leo Farias / Disclosure
The zebra strolled through Shooto Brasil 91, held this weekend in Rio de Janeiro. In the main fight of the night, a long-awaited return. One of the oldest fighters on the Nova União team, Marcos Loro returned to Brazil after years of living and acting abroad to face Elvis Batista. And the former Bellator champion ended up being defeated by unanimous decision from the judges.
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Former Bellator champion, Marcos Loro from Manaus experienced a remarkable moment. Returning to the Shooto Brasil octagon after years of living and working in the USA. Specialist in jiu-jitsu and grappling, he faced a notorious exchange, creating that classic fight of styles. Despite the balance throughout the fight, Elvis was superior in striking, dominating the center of the cage and connecting the best blows. Loro still managed a few takedowns, but his ground game didn't develop. At the end of the three rounds, Elvis won by unanimous decision.
The event also featured 13 other fights and the highlights were the victories of Iamik Furtado and Jéssica Delboni. While the first had the co-main of the night against Joelson Nascimento and won unanimously after a good fight with striking, the second had the best fight of the night against Maiara Amanajas and won the split decision. The cars also featured Andrius Tigrão's defeat to Victor Romero and Rafael Macapá's triumph over Gabriel Magregs.
Delivery of the first performance bonuses
Shooto Brasil 91 also marked something new. The event will reward three performances of the night. The best fight went to Jessic Delboni and Maiara Amanajas after a real war. The award for best knockout of the night went to Ykaro Leão, who beat Aleksandro Sal with a beautiful knockout. And finally, the award for best submission went to Keweny Lopes, who lived up to the tradition of his team Nova União and beat Lucas Gastar with a beautiful rear naked choke.
Shooto Brasil 91 results
Elvis Batista beat Marcos “Loro” Galvão by unanimous decision
Iamik Furtado defeated Joelson Nascimento by unanimous decision
Jessica Delboni defeated Maiara Amanajas via split decision
Victor Romero beat Andrius “Tigrão” by unanimous decision
Rafael Macapá beat Gabriel “Magregs” by technical knockout at 3min and 13sec of the first round
Kaio “Cabeça” beat Victor Ramos by knockout at 2min and 54sec of the first round
Adilson “Pica Pau” beat Ricardo “Nery” by technical knockout at 2min and 32sec of the second round
The duel between Gilberto Cangaceiro and Lincon Sá ended in a draw
Mairon Santos beat Micael Braga by unanimous decision
Keweny Lopes submitted Lucas Gaspar with a rear naked choke at 36 seconds of the second round
Victor “Bulldoguinho” beat Lucas Cardoso by knockout at 4min and 13sec of the first round
Ykaro Leão beat Alexsandro “Sal” by technical knockout 1min and 17sec of the first round
Junior “Trattrozinho” beat Josafá Frazão by unanimous decision
Elaine Leal beat Nathielly Santos by technical knockout at 2min and 32sec of the second round
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