TUF Brasil 3 Final
Ginásio do Ibirapuera, São Paulo
31 de maio de 2014

Stipe Miocic venceu Fabio Maldonadopor nocaute técnico aos 35s do R1
Final peso pesado: Antonio Carlos “Cara de Sapato” venceu Vitor Miranda na decisão unânime dos jurados
Final peso médio: Warlley Alves finalizou Marcio Lyoto na guilhotina aos 25s do R3
Demian Maia venceu Alexander Yakovlev na decisão unânime dos jurados
Robbie Peralta venceu Rony Jason na decisão dividida dos jurados

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Rashid Magomedov venceu Rodrigo Damm na decisão unânime dos jurados
Elias Silverio finalizou Ernest Chavez no mata-leão aos 4min21s do R3
Gasan Umalatov venceu Paulo Thiago na decisão unânime dos jurados
Kevin Souza venceu Mark Eddiva por nocaute técnico aos 4min52s do R2
Ricardo Demente finalizou Wagner “Wagnão” no mata-leão a 1min06s do R2
Marcos Rogerio “Pezão” nocauteou Richardson “Rick Monstro” aos 20s do R1
Pedro Muhnoz venceu Matt Hobar por nocaute técnico aos 2min47s do R1

“I have great expectations, the best. To go over there after winning the trials adds that extra flame to the fire. I can see I’m on the right track and it’s extra incentive, to focus and polish up what I’ve had difficulty with so I can get out there 100% and have a great competition, with good technique and impeccable physical conditioning,” remarked Demente.

And the path that secured him his spot in Abu Dhabi wasn’t an easy one. In the grand finale, the Nova Uniao representative faced Alexandre de Souza, owner of a guard that hopelessly entraps his opponents.

“His guard is really good, and he has a grip like glue. But I managed to keep calm and think up a strategy during the match to not make any mistakes. You can’t get fear-stricken, because he’s really good at the counter-attack. I imposed my rhythm in the end, managed to get his leg to drop and pass his guard in the final seconds. I did it with a lot of sweat, sacrifice and God’s blessing,” he said in celebration.

Demente wants to compete at Pan-American. Photo: Carlos Ozorio

Before the World Pro, Ricardo should see action again. The fighter wants to participate in the Jiu-Jitsu Pan-American, to take place from April 8 to 11, in California.

“I really want to compete at the Pan-American. I’m already working on getting sponsors for the trip. That will be really important. I’m going to compete at this Pan and the other big competitions,” he says, adding that he plans to be in even better shape for his upcoming challenges.

“I’m training really well. I’m focused and have a really good team at XGym. It’s a new life, because of their professionalism. I get goose bumps, I’m so excited. I think: “Jeez, how could I not have known about all this,” he told GRACIEMAG.com in finishing.

The tryouts for the Abu Dhabi World Pro in Rio de Janeiro will take place on the 27^th and 28^th of March. Sign-ups can be performed on the website www.abudhabipro.com.br.

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With the title, the super heavyweight earned a free flight to the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship early next year in Lisbon. The prize was sponsored by Bad Boy. At weight, Alexandre Ceconi took the gold – Ricardo decided not to compete to save energy for the absolute.

The other grand champions were: Leonardo Martins (light featherweight), Mario Reis (featherweight), Celso Venicius (middleweight), Augusto Tio Chico (medium heavyweight), Alan Regis (heavyweight) and Big Mac (ultra heavyweight).
At lightweight, revelation David Lemes (Atos JJ) stood out, brushing off favorites Bruno Frazatto and Moacir Mendes, his opponent in the final.

The other plane ticket was raffled off to the black belt winners excluding Demente, and Bernardo Moura (SAS), winner of the featherweight master category, took it.

Check out the adult black belt results (For more, click here):

Adult Black belt:
Rooster

1) Marcos Franco (Gracie Barra)

2) Tiago Marques (Marcus Aurelio Team)

Light featherweight

1) Leandro Martins (CheckMat)

2) Irmeson Cavalcante (Gracie Barra)

Featherweight

1) Mário Reis (Gracie Barra)

2) Maxmiliano Oliveira Campos (CheckMat)

3) Richard Avila (Kamikaze)

3) Leon Amancio (CheckMat)

Lightweight

1) David Juliano Lemes (Atos)

2) Moacir Mendes Jr (Gracie Barra)

3) Bruno Frazatto (Careca BJJ)

3) Denis Mitchel (De La Riva)

Middleweight

1) Celso Venicius (Ryan Gracie)

2) Orlando Zanetti (Atos)

3) Bruno Almeida Alves (Gracie Barra PE)

3) Mateus Bernardi (Sul JJ)

Medium heavyweight

1) Augusto “Tio Chico” Vieira (Gracie Barra)

2) Rodrigo Fajardo (Gracie Barra)

3) Felipe Perez Simão (Gracie Barra)

Heavyweight

1) Alan Regis (Gracie Barra Detonando)

2) Rodrigo Campedelli (Cia Paulista)

3) Leonardo Balena (Alliance)

3) Mauricio Carra (CheckMat)

Super heavyweight

1) Alexandre Ceconi (Rilion Gracie)

2) Ricardo Abreu (Nova Uniao)

3) Tiago Schietti (Nova Uniao)

3) Felipe Pereira (Gracie Florianópolis)

Heavyweight

1) Luiz Felipe Theodoro (Godoi JJ)

2) Roberto Piazza (De La Riva)

3) Mauro Felipe de Oliveira (Crolin Gracie)

3) Marcio Luis Estevan (Claudionor)

Absolute

1) Ricardo Abreu (Nova Uniao)

2) Diego Herzog (Gracie Florianópolis)

3) Alexandre Ceconi (Rilion Gracie)

3) Eduardo Milioli (Rilion Gracie)