The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is set to be rocked this coming Saturday in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil when the Copa Podio Lightweight Grand Prix takes place. The talent in the Copa Podio lightweight division for this grand prix is beyond insane with such talent as Leandro Lo, Davi Ramos, Felipe Silva, Dillon Danis, Diego Borgas, Luan Carvalho and so many others that it would take a long time to just list them all. This is a truly important event in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well because the legendary Leandro Lo will be competing in his final event ever.
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The lightweight grand prix is not the only reason to check out this event because the legendary Gracie Family will be represented at the event because Robson Gracie will be facing Vieira in a special submission challenge match. There is also a best of three competition pitting the Vikings fight team against Cabras Da Peste, this will be a hugely entertaining competition between two of the best teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the best style of fighting when it comes to all forms of combat sports and you must check out the Copa Podio Lightweight Grand Prix to just find out why.
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Schedule
1ª ROUND GP
3:20 PM Green Davi Ramos (BRA) X Lucas Lepri (BRA)
Green Felipe Silva (BRA) X AJ Sousa (USA)
Yellow Edwin Najmi (USA) X Dillon Danis (USA)
Yellow Diego Borges (BRA) X Luan Carvalho (BRA)
2ª ROUND GP
3:50 PM Green Lucas Lepri (BRA) X Felipe Silva (BRA)
Green Davi Ramos (BRA) X Leandro Lo ( BRA)
Yellow Dillon Danis (USA) X Diego Borges (BRA)
Yellow Edwin Najmi (USA) X Jaime Canuto (BRA)
3ª ROUND GP
4:20 Green Felipe Silva (BRA) X Davi Ramos (BRA)
Green Leando Lo (BRA) X AJ Sousa (USA)
Yellow Diego Borges (BRA) X Edwin Najmi (USA)
Yellow Jaime Canuto (BRA) X Luan Carvalho (BRA)
4ª ROUND GP
5:05 PM Green AJ Sousa (USA) X Davi Ramos (BRA)
Green Lucas Lepri (BRA) X Leandro Lo ( BRA)
Yellow Luan Carvalho (BRA) X Edwin Najmi (USA)
Yellow Dillon Danis (USA) X Jaime Canuto (BRA)
5ª ROUND GP
5:35 Green Felipe Silva (BRA) X Leandro Lo ( BRA)
Green Lucas Lepri (BRA) X AJ Sousa (USA)
Yellow Diego Borges (BRA) X Jaime Canuto (BRA)
Yellow Dillon Danis (USA) X Luan Carvalho (BRA)
CHALLENGE – VIKINGS VS CABRAS DA PESTE (1ª Stage)
6::20 PM 1ª Fight Espen Mathiesen (NOR) X Yan Pica-Pau (Ceará)
2ª Fight Tommy Langaker (NOR) X Rafael Vasconcelos (Ceará)
3ª Fight Ida Floisvik (NOR) X Kessy Pereira (Paraíba)
SEMI-FINALS
7:00 PM Fight 1 1º lugar Grupo Verde X 2º lugar Grupo Amarelo
Fight 2 1º lugar Grupo Amarelo X 2º lugar Grupo Verde
SUBMISSION CHALLENGE MATCH
7:20 PM Middle Heavy David Vieira (BRA) X Robson Gracie (BRA)
FINALS
7:30 PM 3º PLACE Loser of Fight 1 X Loser of Fight 2
7:40 FINAL Winner of Fight 1 X Winner of Fight 2
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