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The second edition of this column will lead you through the big news coming from Brazil. We’ll preview big fights and cover what some influential organizations are doing to sign some of the most hyped athletes in the game. You also can’t miss the electrifying interview of the always polemic Jorge Patino “Macaco” and news of the partnership between ProElite and Fury FC.
Gonzaga vs Werdum II
In January, the Carioca Gabriel “Napão” Gonzaga (8-2-0) shall finally have a chance to avenge his knockout loss to Fabricio Werdum (9-3-1). Werdum KO’d Gonzaga in Jungle Fight 1 (2003) in Brazil. Marco Alvan, leader of Team Link confirmed exclusively to Graciemag.com that the battle between black belts will take place at UFC 80 in Newcastle, England.
Jorge Macaco strikes again
After a UFC film crew visited São Paulo to shoot the training routine of his pupil Thiago Silva, veteran Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jorge Patino Macaco has given an exclusive interview to the website Tatame. Macaco did not mince words – as usual – while speaking about his rematch with Ronaldo“Jacaré” Souza, his criticisms of arch-rivals Roberto Godói and Ryan Gracie, his next fight in the Philippines (representing Royce Gracie's team against Ken Shamrock's squad) and his presence in the UFC next year.
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