After falling to Alessandro Ferreira in his first post-scouting report fight, Thiago Michel came back strong, notching two 2011 first round stoppages in front of his partisan home crowd in Minas Gerais, Brazil. After his last bout, he announced to the crowd that he would be making his North American debut next as part of Bellator's sixth season.
Veteran fighter Carlo Prater has been signed by the UFC to face Erick Silva at UFC 142 in Rio. Prater replaces Siyar Bahadurzada, who suffered an injury in training.
International Fighter Championship held their first show in Brazil this past weekend and it featured a few familiar fighters on the line up. UFC and WEC vets Paulo Filho, Hermes Franca, Carlo Prater and Ronys Torres was on the card, along with Rolles' half-brother, Gregor Gracie. Here are the fight videos.
BloodyElbow.com's Leland Roling gives a complete update of the 2011 World MMA Lightweight Scouting Report, including upcoming bouts, recent performances, and where each fighter stands today.
When we think of the lighter weight classes, Brazil inevitably enters the conversation. With an extensive history that encompasses the martial arts of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai, it's no surprise that the combination of the two has produced some of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport.
2011 World MMA Scouting Report Review - Lightweights
by Bloody Elbow from Bloody Elbow on Jan 3, 2012 8:00 PM EST
UFC Signs Carlo Prater to Face Erick Silva at UFC 142
by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Dec 16, 2011 9:34 PM EST
IFC Fight Videos - Paulo Filho, Hermes Franca, Gregor Gracie, Carlo Prater and Ronys Torres
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 6, 2011 4:45 AM EDT
World MMA Scouting Report Update: Lightweights
by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Apr 15, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
World MMA Lightweight Scouting Report: #5 - Henrique Mello
by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Nov 8, 2010 9:01 AM EST