Emiliano Sordy got the tapout and put Argentina through to the GP final. Photo: Tiago Morgan/Esporte na Veia.
Around 1,500 spectators crowded the Pacaembu gymnasium in São Paulo this Saturday for the 35th installment of Jungle Fight, and they weren’t let down.
This time around the promotion featured a mini light heavyweight GP, the final of which will take place January 21 in Rio de Janeiro. The first spot in the final was conquered by Argentina’s Emiliano Sordy, who overcame Bruno Capelosa (Gracie Fusion/Veras TK) 34 seconds into the first round via guillotine-choke submission. “My strategy was to win by knockout but I managed to sink the hold and win quickly,” Sordy would say.
To cap off the evening and determine who the Brazilian representative in the January 2012 Brazil versus Argentina showdown, Kleber “Orgulho” (Champions Team) defeated João Paulo (Mix Fighting) in the second round via referee stoppage. “Now my mission is to not let this belt leave the country,” remarked the fighter.
Check out the complete results:
Bantamweight—Ricardo “Mirrado” Maciel (Chute Boxe/Bauru) defeated Maykon “Mudinho” (Emporium Team) via armbar at 2 min of R2;
Welterweight—Tiago Passos (Bolado Team) defeated Rodrigo Ruiz via ankle lock at 2:05 min of R1;
Lightweight—Diogo “Fofão” Cavalcanti (Constrictor Team) defeated Carvalho “Mancha” via KO at 3:05 min of R1;
Heavyweight—Edson “Conterraneo” (Ct. Miguel Repanas) defeated Tiago Thor (São Paulo) via referee stoppage at 4:23 min of R1;
Ildemar Marajó defeated Giovani “Soneca” Francisco via KO in R1;
Light heavyweight—Emiliano Sordy (Argentina) submitted Bruno Capelosa (Gracie Fusion/Veras TK) via guillotine choke at 0.34 min of R1;
Light heavyweight—Kleber “Orgulho” (Champions Team) defeated João Paulo (Mix Fighting) via referee stoppage in R2.
