Pulga wins at International 2009. Photo: Carlos Ozório

Alexandre “Pulga” Pimentel is back in Brazil after a seminar tour in Mexico and the United States. Yearning to compete, the Nova Geração fighter looks to put on his gi at the upcoming IBJJF competitions.

“I got home from the trip yesterday and I’m dying to compete at the International and Rio Open. Last year I won the International, but I want to compete at adult as well,” says Pulga, who recounts what he was up to during the trip.

“I did seminars in Mexico, then in Texas, at Sérgio Marra’s academy, and then split for Miami and San Diego. I trained with Roberto Cyborg, Rodrigo Medeiros, Hillary Williams and Thiago Silva, who fights in the UFC. It was great! I was going to compete at the Worlds, but I hurt my knee a little before the competition and had to sit it out.”

Pulga is undefeated in MMA, with nine fights under his belt. Although he hasn’t completely set Jiu-Jitsu aside, he should appear in another fight soon.

“I’m practically confirmed for a fight in San Antonio on November 6. I haven’t signed yet, but it’s pretty much confirmed. If I win this one, good opportunities should arise for me abroad,” he says in finishing.

“Será o WOCS Preview. Já começaram as filmagens com os atletas das lutas principais Alexandre Pulga, Alexandre Pinheiro, Eduardo Pachu e Fernando Paulon. Será mostrado o dia a dia dos lutadores. O programa vai ao ar no site WTN Fight e estamos negociando para também ser transmitido no canal Combate, antes da transmissão do evento (não será ao vivo)”, avisa Philip Lima, promotor da organização ao lado de Otávio Tatá. 

Pulga será um dos astros do reality show / Foto: Carlos Ozório

Além disso, o evento anuncia uma mudança no card. Na luta contra Alexandre Pantoja, Rafael Primo dá lugar a Ralph Lauren.   

Os ingressos do WOCS 6 são vendidos, inclusive os de área vip, pela metade do preço com carteira de estudante ou flyer promocional. Arquibancada (inteira) custa R$50, VIP masculino (inteira) R$180 e VIP feminino (inteira) R$120 (com buffet incluído). Os pontos de venda são: lojas Pozil (Rio Design Barra, loja Rio Design Leblon), Bibi Sucos Leblon, Academia Nova Geração (Leblon), Academia Proforma, Energizer Academia (Tijuca), Barra Gym ou pelos telefones (21) 7816-0676 e (21) 7821-6325. 

Confira como está o card do WOCS 6:

Alexandre Pulga (NG Combat) X Alexandre Pinheiro (JT Caverna/Viktor Gym)
Fernando Paulon (BTT) X Eduardo Pachú (Gracie Fusion/Viktor Gym)
Lucas Bob Esponja (TFT) X Leonardo Tangerina (Gracie Fusion/Viktor Gym)
Arthur Cesar Gogó (Gracie Fusion/Viktor Gym) X Sandro Vieira (Chute Boxe/Clan da Luta/BVT)
Alexandre Pantoja (TFT/MT Arraial) X Ralph Lauren (Ari Fight)

Hudson Rocha (BTT) X Pedro Silveira (Pejor)
Paulinho Roberto (Brigadeiro) X Bruninho (Gracie Fusion/Viktor Gym)
Rodrigo Ratinho (TFT) X adversário a definir