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Check Out The Complete Lineup Of The 2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP

Check Out The Complete Lineup Of The 2014 Copa Podio Lightweight GP

 

 

On the 27 of April 2014 was the start to the race for the maximum lightweight title for the 3rd season of Copa Podio, set for May 10 at the Botafogo Gymnasium, in Rio de Janeiro.

Fighters will met their adversaries in the first phase of the Grand Prix. There was a lucky draw that split the contestants into two groups.

The top two fighters from each group will then move on to the semifinals.

 

Fighters from the Lightweight Grand Prix (up to 77 kg/169.6 lbs)

Leandro Lo (BRA)

Gilbert Durinho (BRA)

Fernando Vieira (BRA)

Gianni Grippo (USA)

Luca Anacoreta (ITA)

Simone Franceschini (ITA)

Special Guest Fighter: Gregor Gracie (BRA)

And presenting:

Márcio André (BRA)

Hamzeh Rasheed (JOR)

 

 

The return of Fernando Vieira

 

The grand champion of the featherweight division, Fernando Vieira is another fighter heavily involved with MMA, but has accepted the Copa Podio invitation to don his gi and join the fight for the lightweight title at the start of the third season.

fernando

Contrary to previous editions, in which heavier fighter predominated, having to drop weight to reach the stipulated 77 kg/ 169.6lbs for the Grand Prix, the lighter contestants are now making a strong stand with heaps of talent, courage and no concern in making weight.

Complete focus is now on the spectacular event set for May 10 at the Botafogo Gymnasium, in Rio de Janeiro.