Foto: Josh Hedges

Nova União black belt Marcos Galvão, aka. Loro, did well at this Friday’s Ring of Combat event in New Jersey, United States.

It took Loro the whole three rounds to overcome Jacob Kirwan, the unanimous decision his second win in a row.

The result brought Galvão’s win tally to eight, with three losses and one draw.

In attendance at the event were Ricardo Cachorrão and Frankie Edgar, among other big names from the MMA world.

Ring of Combat 31
Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
September 24, 2010

Chris Weidman defeated Uriah Hall via technical knockout (strikes) at 3:06 min of R1
Mikhail Malyutin defeated Luiz Azeredo via unanimous decision
Louis Gaudinot submitted Jessie Riggleman via guillotine in 4:34 min.
Rich Ashkar defeated Douglas Gordon via unanimous decision
Joseph Aviles knocked out Mike Medrano with a flying knee 52 seconds into R2
Marcos “Loro” Pereira defeated Jacob Kirwan via unanimous decision
George Sullivan defeated James Frier via technical knockout at 2:24 min of R1
Steve Edwards submitted Hazem Ibrahim via rear-naked choke at 2:31 min of R1
Dave Church submitted Villi Bello via rear-naked choke at 2:34min of R3
Tom DeBlass defeated Tom Velasquez via technical knockout at 0.50 min of R2
Michael Andrillo submited Scott Fairlamb via guillotine at 1:33 min of R2
Evan Chmielski defeated Ryan Castillo via split decision
Christopher Wing knocked out Yusuf Yoldas at 1:21 min of R1

Foto: Josh Hedges

O faixa-preta Marcos Galvão, conhecido como Loro, foi bem no Ring of Combat, que aconteceu nesta sexta-feira, em Nova Jersey, nos Estados Unidos.

Contra Jacob kirwan, Loro precisou lutar os três rounds para vencer por decisão unânime e chegar ao seu segundo triunfo seguido.

Foi a oitava vitória de Galvão, que tem ainda 3 derrotas e 1 empate.

O evento foi prestigiado por Ricardo Cachorrão e Frankie Edgar, entre outras personalidades do MMA.

Ring of Combat 31
Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, Nova Jersey, EUA
24 de setembro de 2010

Chris Weidman venceu Uriah Hall por nocaute técnico (socos) aos 3min06s do 1R
Mikhail Malyutin venceu Luizinho Azeredo por decisão unânime dos jurados
Louis Gaudinot finalizou Jessie Riggleman na guilhotina aos 4min43s
Rich Ashkar venceu Douglas Gordon por decisão unânime dos jurados
Joseph Aviles nocauteou Mike Medrano com uma joelhada voadora aos 52s do 2R
Marcos “Loro” Pereira venceu Jacob Kirwan na decisão unânime
George Sullivan venceu James Frier por nocaute técnico aos 2min24s do 1R
Steve Edwards finalizou Hazem Ibrahim no mata-leão aos 2min31s do 1R
Dave Church finalizou Villi Bello no mata-leão aos 2min34s do 3R
Tom DeBlass venceu Tom Velasquez por nocaute técnico aos 50s do 2R
Michael Andrillo finalizou Scott Fairlamb na guilhotina a 1min33s do 2R
Evan Chmielski venceu Ryan Castillo por decisão dividida
Christopher Wing nocauteou Yusuf Yoldas a 1min21s do 1R

Former WEC fighter Marcus “Loro” Galvão will see action for the second time since departing the WEC, this time at the Ring of Combat event in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The Nova União black belt who teaches and trains at Vitor Shaolin’s academy in New York City will have his hands full in a featherweight matchup against Jacob Kirwan (7w, 1l) this coming September 24.

Check out the complete card below, and check back with GRACIEMAG.com for coverage of what went on at the event.

Ring of Combat 31
Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Friday, September 24, 2010

Uriah Hall vs. Chris Weidman
Luizinho Azeredo vs. Mikhail Malyutin
Louis Gaudinot vs. Jessie Riggleman
Douglas Gordon vs. Rich Ashkar
Joseph Aviles vs. Mike Medrano
Jacob Kirwan vs. Marcos “Loro” Pereira
Tom DeBlass vs. Tom Velasquez
Hazem Ibrahim vs. Steve Edwards
George Sullivan vs. James Frier
Christopher Wing vs. Yusuf Yoldas
Michael Andrillo vs. Scott Fairlamb
Ryan Castillo vs. Evan Chmielski
Dave Church vs. Villi Bello

Num card recheado de estrelas do Jiu-Jitsu, Marcos Galvão “Loro” entra em ação no próximo Ring of Combat, em  Atlantic City, Nova Jersey, contra um oponente duríssimo.

O combate do faixa-preta da Nova União será contra Jacob Kirwan (7v, 1d), na divisão até 66kg, no próximo dia 24 de setembro.

Confira o card completo abaixo, e aguarde a cobertura do evento aqui, no GRACIEMAG.com.

Ring of Combat 31
Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, Nova Jersey, EUA
Sexta-feira, 24 de setembro de 2010

Uriah Hall x Chris Weidman
Luizinho Azeredo vs Mikhail Malyutin
Louis Gaudinot x Jessie Riggleman
Douglas Gordon x Rich Ashkar
Joseph Aviles x Mike Medrano
Jacob Kirwan x Marcos “Loro” Pereira
Tom DeBlass x Tom Velasquez
Hazem Ibrahim x Steve Edwards
George Sullivan x James Frier
Christopher Wing x Yusuf Yoldas
Michael Andrillo x Scott Fairlamb
Ryan Castillo x Evan Chmielski
Dave Church x Villi Bello